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Exercise- GRRRR... Only for you, QCRG!

I loathe exercising. I enjoy taking walks and I like to do things outside. I used to play tennis. But I have to say that I really and truly despise "working out." I don't really see anything enjoyable in it except for when I stop. I do get a sense of accomplishment when I push myself and finish and then I think, "Awesome! I did that!" But, I get that same feeling when I finish crafting and much less sweat and effort is involved. The things I do for Roller Derby!

I can honestly say that the *ONLY* reason that I'm putting myself through all of this right now is because, yes, I am going out for Roller Derby. For the past 2 Sundays, I've been working my ass off at Roller Derby Boot Camp in the hopes that I will be a Queen City Roller Girl. Other than wanting to get in better shape so that I can skate in bouts of derby, there is nothing that could induce me to run/ walk, do push-ups, crunches, planks, leg lifts w/ my skates on, side crunches, plus practicing foot work and various skating stops. I must be mental! I'm hoping (fingers crossed!) that all of this work, and pain, and aggravation, will be worth it!

Don't know if this is going to get any easier, but, Christ, I hope it does!

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💬 2 comments

  1. tinypliny ·

    Good luck, maybe try yoga? It might help make your joints and muscles more flexible and less prone to high impact injury in that game.

  2. metalpeter ·

    Good Luck on the QCRG.... They are my Favorite sport that I never see... Bad Location for me... I don't understand any of the Tonawanda area and what one is what one let alone how to get there (car get lost not a big deal but bus don't feel like watching an NT drug deal go down or be by ones self near the tracks heard the part near the Rainbow rink is a bit sketchy).....

    Now in terms of exercise let me say this about that. Push ups, sit ups, all that stuff is great if you want to what do they call it tone up.... I myself think though the best thing to do is Cardo things like (yes can be very high impact) running , swimming and skating I guess.... I would assume again not a Roller Girl nor a ref but I guessing cardio is what is the best... Plus to be honest it is most likely makes one the healthiest out side of your sport?

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