Sunday's from 6-8 p.m. is the time for L.A. Derby Dolls Fresh Meat practice. 15-30 women congregate in a warehouse to push each other to the limit both mentally and physically. We are prompted to go at our own pace but also to push ourselves past what we think is possible.
This photo is a good milestone for me. It shows me doing crossovers in the turn and that was something I could not do when I first started. I was like a calf straight out of the horse. My legs felt gangly and out of control, my back was slumped, I could barely bend my knees to save my life. Now, I can skate the track with a little bit of skill. It feels good to improve and to have proof of it.
I'd like to take this opportunity to let you know about Fresh Meat practices and the upcoming L.A. Derby Dolls Jr. Derby Camp. I will post a complete blog about Jr. Derby Camp tomorrow. Come back and see how you can help a young woman you love to build self-esteem, confidence and inner strength by sending her to jr. roller derby camp. Visit www.derbydolls.com for details.
By the way, there is a complete photo gallery with lots of lovely fresh meat practice photos at www.letsgokings.com and also on Rinkrat's Flikr page.Subscribe to the I am Galvanized blog today
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