Ravings of an Irate Pirate

I am passionate about many things. I am very passionate about Roller Derby. It has played a huge part in my life for the last number of years. The latest thing to come out of my years in roller derby that makes my heart glad is the announcement out of NH Roller Derby ; the launch of our new Little Sister League: New Hampshire Junior Roller Derby ! Many of the vetted NHRD skaters had been tossing the idea around for a long time. My league mate Ruby Ruff-N-Tumble really took the helm and got us rolling on the project. She worked her derby-bum off gathering information, reaching out out to leagues in the area, creating a business profile, and talking with the JRDA (an organization we are working toward joining) to get us up and running. I am excited to get to coach these up and coming derby elites, because that is what JR Derby is! It's the start of passion for sport and teamwork and the creation of an environment that will provide the blocks for young girls to build an indepe...

I am not a nutritionist. I only know what works for me. One of the things I have been looking in to recently is eating right for a training day or season. As a newer skater I did not know way half way through practices I would get dizzy, or feel sick.  Turns out, I was just not eating right! My body was telling me it was out of fuel and I needed to stop and have a rest or a snack. Now, I know what I need and I do not run into these issues as often. Everyone's body is different, but here is what has worked for me. (I feel I need to repeat: I am not a nutritionist. I only know what works for me.) Less Acidic foods. This includes my beloved meatball subs. Before scrimmages I was notorious for having a small meatball sub and then getting heartburn by half time. it made me feel sick and I did not want to keep going. I still make this mistake once in a blue moon. But it is rare than I do this. So hard to resist! (I want one NOW) Fruit is not enough. If you are are lik...