Monday, August 20, 2012

Body By Derby: Black-N-Bluegrass Rollergirls

Body By Derby is a figure study of active derby athletes to show the different body types of active skaters and the physical effects derby has on the players. This entry features skaters from Black-N-Bluegrass Rollergirls. More pictures can be found at Cory's website.

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From Left:  Aine Ass, Red Emma, Neva Shakeababy, Beka Rekanize, Jessie Maims, and Rosie the Riv-hit-her

 

 IMG_5946 Name Aine Ass (pronounced onya ass)
Age 28
Children 1
Height 5'6"
Weight 170
Weight before derby 180
Key Position Blocker
Practice time per week 5 Hrs
Other Workout Weight train 3- 5 times per week, ocassionally yoga, and cardio a couple times a week
Diet I try to eat clean the majority of the time
Most recent 25 in 5 31 laps in 5 mins

Previous Experience

None

 

 IMG_5835 Name Red Emma
Age 35
Children 1
Height 5'6"
Weight 180
Weight before derby 215
Key Position Blocker
Practice time per week 5 to 7 Hrs
Other Workout resistance/weight training 2-3hrs per week. yoga periodically
Diet Paleo is the guideline. I try to limit my diet to protein, vegetables and fruit
Most recent 25 in 5 4 minutes

Previous Experience

soccer up until middle school, nothing after that until derby

 

 IMG_5873 Name Neva Shakeababy
Age 41
Children None
Height 5’1”
Weight 113
Weight before derby 133
Key Position Jammer
Practice time per week 5 hrs
Other Workout I run once or twice a week and play soccer in the spring and fall. My line of work very active.
Diet I just try to eat healthy by watching my carbs and not eating late. yogurt instead of ice cream and protein shakes instead of snacks.
Most recent 25 in 5 4 Min

Previous Experience

Volleyball. soccer, basketball, softball, track and field in high school.  In my junior year of high school, I went to Europe for 3 weeks for soccer. Won state tournament in track and field. Played fast pitch softball and flag football in college. Won softball state tournament 4-5 years in state of Kentucky.

 

 IMG_5917 Name Beka Rekanize
Age 31
Children None
Height 5’8”
Weight 138
Weight before derby 150
Key Position Jammer
Practice time per week 7 Hrs
Other Workout Weight training, jogging and hiking
Diet I try to eat clean. Minimal to no processed foods. Lots of fruits, veggies and proteins.
Most recent 25 in 5 4 Min

Previous Experience

Soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track and field, skiing

 

 IMG_5838 Name Jessie Maims
Age 28
Children None
Height 5’8”
Weight 162
Weight before derby 175
Key Position Blocker
Practice time per week 5+ Hrs
Other Workout Workouts twice a week with the team's official trainer.
Diet Paleo, but not too strictly. I eat with the aim of getting the most nutrition in my body with the least amount of processed foods.
Most recent 25 in 5 4 Min

Previous Experience

I did intramural sports occasionally in college; before that, I was in marching band throughout middle school and high school (some consider that a sport). I hadn't played a regular team sport since I played soccer for a few summers as a kid, in addition to a couple years on swim team.

 

IMG_5890 Name Rosie the Riv-hit-her
Age 27
Children None
Height 5’6”
Weight 145
Weight before derby 155
Key Position Blocker
Practice time per week 5 to 7 1/2 depending on the week
Other Workout Off skate work outs before practice, weight lifting and running
Diet I use portion control with a lot of fruits and veggies, but I'll never deny myself any food because of a "diet". It's all about moderation.
Most recent 25 in 5 30 laps in 5 minutes

Previous Experience

Fast pitch softball, basketball and track and field.

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