I Think I Can, I Think I Can
Somewhere between my “Good practice”and my first intra league bout something shifted. It wasn’t only a mental shift, but an all around...
Breaking Bad...Into Good.
I am a big proponent of failing gracefully and in a productive way, but sometimes it’s just simply not that easy to accept that this is...
Derby for Life
I was still pretty shocked I had retained all of the skills necessary to pass my MST only two practices back, and it spoke to the...
Baby Doll Blog: Good Things Come to Those Who Skate
The first time I laced up my skates after my injury it was like spending time with an old friend. Almost 4 months to the day that I...
Baby Doll Blog: Adding Inspiration to Injury
Everybody heard it. There was an audible pop and then I came tumbling to the floor. And I think the most frustrating thing about it was...
Baby Doll Blog: Have skates, will travel
How many times have you packed your workout clothes for vacation only to reflect when you return they were just taking up much needed...
Gear Talk: Knee Protection
We all land hard at some point in our derby career. Knee pads are one of those staple protective items that you don't want to skimp on....
Baby Doll Blog: Talk Derby To Me
Me: I’m sorry. Shisa Beast: There is no ‘I’m sorry’ in Derby. Ahhhhh. So refreshing. In this world of political correctness and...
Baby Doll Blog: Every Body Can Play
My first practice was so exciting, I felt like I had found my long lost sport. I couldn’t wait to skate again. Many girls who start...
Gear Talk: Wheelology 101
Wheels tend to be the first upgrade skaters make, but with so many options on the market, you'll need to be armed with a few numbers and...