Boot Camp

It's the morning after. It's not as bad as I thought, but I still can't walk right. My thighs have been beaten. Candy said that the derby stance (low) would make it hard to sit on a toilet for awhile and, man, she was right. But it was amazing! The BRRG ladies demonstrated what we are going to have to do for the tryouts at the end of August, and then we had the opportunity to practice them and ask questions. Skating on all 8 wheels, falling on all fours, then landing on left knee and right knee, weaving, cutting, stepping, etc. I thought I might die. My legs were a puddle of jelly after an hour. I have so far to go but I plan to go there quickly. I could feel my body learning and adjusting as the boot camp progressed. I am going to be doing balance exercises while I brush my teeth, and calf exercises while I order my coffee.

I didn't sleep last night. I figured I would be out like a light, but I couldn't stop playing out the moves in my head, trying to make them familiar. Around 5 am I got up and ate a sandwich. I am going to have to ingest more calories for sure.

Heading out to Carrier park tonight. I can't wait.

PS: I love falling. Why is that?

PPS: As for names? I am leaning towards Shady Gaga. Also: Alpha RollHer and Em Fatale. But there is just so much you could do with a Lady Gaga reference....