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  • That's Suzy Hotrod, the world's greatest roller derby player :) She was in the ESPN Body Issue last year.
  • Well, what kind of fear is it? Is it an agoraphobia thing? I feel like "fear" implies more than embarrassment about running slowly, looking sweaty, etc.
  • I considered myself a runner when I stopped thinking antagonistically about it. Instead of thinking how I wasn't fast enough, or couldn't run long enough, or how I only ran on treadmills, or whatever, I started looking forward to the experience itself of running. Speed & stamina came after my mental relationship with it…
  • Yep, the last 10 is definitely the hardest. I know that plateaus happen, but for me, that's also where my motivation begins to sag. I think "Man, I've already done so well! These cookies won't make a difference." And sure, maybe the don't make me GAIN weight...but I'm constantly sabotaging myself into not LOSING weight. My…
  • You can do this!! I weighed 165 when I got engaged and wore a size 8 dress. My grandfather owns a formal dress company so I could pick out any dress I wanted, but he warned me they ran small, so I ordered a 10. It was a column dress, however, so that baby would--not--zip. I didn't do anything crazy, but for 2 months over…
  • My work is the same way--it's always someone's birthday, or someone has been thoughtful and brought donuts for breakfast, or someone has returned from overseas and brought everyone exotic candy. I always make sure to bring my own healthy snacks--fruit, nuts, string cheese, a bit of lunch meat, whatever--and nibble on it…
  • This blog is run by a guy who trains our league and it is BRUTAL but so effective, particularly for your core. I try and do this once or twice a week, depending on if we have practices 3 or 4 times. http://rollerderbyworkouts.blogspot.com/ I then have one rest day and then one fun cardio day--swimming, biking, running,…
  • Hey all, My name is Ivanna Bereave and I skate for the Kansas City Roller Warriors. I'm on the Victory Vixens and aim to try out for their travel B Team here in a few weeks. I played in Topeka on a non-WFTDA team for a season before moving eastward. I'm one of those people who is half proud, half envious when I hear about…
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