Motivation!
Don't know what it is, but I'm ultra-motivated recently. Driven. Focused. You'd never know it to look at my calendar for the month (geez, am I ever going to be stressed), but I'm moving myself forward.
Sunday's practice went really well, considering I was on severe cold medication and could barely breathe. I had to stop a few ties because of coughing fits, but I made it. Coach even commented that my overall stance is getting much better on the sprints. I still think I need to work on quick-quick-quick crossovers, but that will come in time.
About halfway through practice, Rick put myself, Mexican, and Panama Crack in as blockers against Scrappy Sue, one of our speediest blockers. The first time, she whizzed right past us. The second time, Mex and Panama took her out, and I held her off for a few more seconds before she came past me. First time I've ever blocked against an actual jammer, and I forget to use those bony shoulders of mine. :) Still, felt pretty cool for my first time out.
In other news, I've been doing the research on Florida teams, since it's looking like I may be living there for the summer. I'm thinking of contacting the Molly Roger Rollergirls to see if I can skate at their practices this summer (provided that I have the night off of work). Still looking around, but they seem to be somewhat close and look to be a fun gang. If anyone knows of a league closer to the Orlando area, let me know.
Ok, enough from me. Derby love.
Sunday's practice went really well, considering I was on severe cold medication and could barely breathe. I had to stop a few ties because of coughing fits, but I made it. Coach even commented that my overall stance is getting much better on the sprints. I still think I need to work on quick-quick-quick crossovers, but that will come in time.
About halfway through practice, Rick put myself, Mexican, and Panama Crack in as blockers against Scrappy Sue, one of our speediest blockers. The first time, she whizzed right past us. The second time, Mex and Panama took her out, and I held her off for a few more seconds before she came past me. First time I've ever blocked against an actual jammer, and I forget to use those bony shoulders of mine. :) Still, felt pretty cool for my first time out.
In other news, I've been doing the research on Florida teams, since it's looking like I may be living there for the summer. I'm thinking of contacting the Molly Roger Rollergirls to see if I can skate at their practices this summer (provided that I have the night off of work). Still looking around, but they seem to be somewhat close and look to be a fun gang. If anyone knows of a league closer to the Orlando area, let me know.
Ok, enough from me. Derby love.
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Comment by Killer Lite on March 6, 2009 at 10:57am - Awesome! I'll definitely check SFDD out! :) The thought of having to go all summer off skates would be depressing.
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Comment by Cry-Sis on March 6, 2009 at 7:58am - Any idea where in Florida? We are in the panhandle area. Smaller, semi-new team.
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Comment by Elizabitch Battery on March 5, 2009 at 11:10am - I play for the Sintral Florida Derby Demons. We are just north of Orlando in Deland. Alot of our girls come up from O-town to play with us. our myspace page is www.myspace.com/sintralfloridaderbydemons.
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