The quiet time between jams...
It was a good derby weekend. I only got taken out once - but they tried at least three times. During one of the attempts, I almost took down everyone else on the inside with me.
My skating continues to improve, but my conditioning is still lacking. I was completely exhausted by the end of the second bout, and my quads are still kind of sore today. I need to drop a bunch of weight, work on cardio and get those skills up-to-par with the quickness.
The next day I participated in a quick photo shoot. I needed a new headshot for the new league's programs, and they throw in a few extra "studio" poses while they're at it. The mohawked helmet plays an important role in mine. I also got one with my new derby wife.
Oh, I didn't mention that, did I?
I asked the Head NSO of my new league, Ms. Silken Tofu if I could be her derby wife (thereby making her mine as well), and she accepted. For those readers who don't understand the concept, I'll make a separate post on the concept of derby wifedom later. For now, just know that she and I have each other's backs.
I actually have a weekend off coming up. Those are going to be rare for the next couple of months. I plan to enjoy it as fully as I can, but I'll probably go skating on Friday night anyway. I think it's a good idea to just skate for fun from time to time since it can seem like work when you only do it at practice or in bouts.
Congratulations on your derby wedding.
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