Tag: training
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Skating through a break-up: how roller derby helped me
When a break-up knocks you down – how does it affect you? You’re likely to end up feeling hurt, because like in derby, it might strike you with a full […]
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Surviving off-season – what we’ll be getting up to…
This year has been pretty epic for the Liverpool Roller Birds. During 2016 our Sisters of Mersey have been a force to be reckoned with, finishing the year sitting two […]
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“Believe in yourself and work really hard!” Becky Ruckus on being selected for the Team England training squad
To say we’re proud is an understatement. Our very own Becky Ruckus has been working hard and inspiring her team mates for a number of years now, but her achievement […]
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7 top tips for preparing for British Champs play-offs
It’s just days to go until LRB’s Sisters of Mersey take to the track for one of the most exciting games in the team’s history. Getting to the Tier 3 […]
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Hatchlings’ top reasons to roll
Ask a derby player, in the UK at least, where they first heard of roller derby and quite often you’ll get the same answer. ‘Whip It.’ You know, that film […]
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Earning your stripes – learning how to be a referee
I’m not a ref. I don’t think I want to be a ref all the time, but I’d like to have a few visits to refville while still maintaining my […]
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Tori Bee (MRD/Team England) strikes again!
The lovely Tori Bee of Manchester Roller Derby and Team England fame came to see us again. I think it’s safe to say we all love Tori. Not only is […]
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Fitness Series (1): Improving your off-skates fitness (and your test scores!)
We’ve been doing some perspective posts in recent months, and in light of our focus on starting back to the season and learning what we can from Fresh Meat, I […]