Body By Derby: Mothers of the Bleeding Heartland

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 Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.

From Left: Thigh Candy, Rocket Docket, Sugar Diebeat'cha, Speedium Rear, Shanda "Doc" Rude, & ValHowler

	Name	Thigh Candy
	Age	33
	Children	Hunter is 9 and Alivia is 8....they are only 10 months apart so they get called twins a lot :-)
	Height	5' 6”
	Weight	218
	Weight before derby	I'm not sure.  My weight has fluctuated from a high of 251 to a low of 208 over the last 4 seasons.
	Started	January 2010
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	9 hours
	Other Workout	I started with a trainer at Force Fitness in January of this year and work out with him 2 hrs a week on top of our normal practices. Yeah I work really hard for this body...be jealous! I love to be outside, hiking, swimming, zip lining, WHATEVER just bring it. Sunshine makes me happy, moving my body makes me happy, being strong makes me happy so i try to do ALL of the things!
	Diet	High protein low sugar when I'm eating well.  When I'm not its more like the Man Vs Food diet. I tend to eat for the season.  I like to fluff up for the winter so I stay warm and then I tend to slim down in the summer :-)
	Laps in 5 minutes	28.5 laps is the most I've ever gotten and that was while I was in the best derby shape I've ever been in....my Dad is a logger, I'm built more for strength than I am for speed.
	Previous Athletic Experience	I played softball from the age of 5 all the way up through college until I tore my ACL...(the first time). I started volleyball in middle school and received a scholarship to also play in college but the ACL happened before our season started and well you need to have a functioning knee to play so I stopped :-) I attempted basketball in high school because hey I was an athlete and I could do anything...turns out that is NOT the case....my first high school game I played defense...the whole game...ehhh who needs offense anyway!

	Name	Rocket Docket
	Age	31
	Children	1, she is 4 years old.
	Height	5' 6"
	Weight	around 120
	Weight before derby	Don't know, probably more.
	Started	June 2013
	Key Position	Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	9+ hours
	Other Workout	Biking, walking, carrying children around, miscellaneous things.
	Diet	None
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I was on various swim teams through high school. Nothing serious more recently.

	Name	Sugar Diebeat'cha
	Age	40
	Children	A 14 yo daughter & 10 yo son
	Height	5' 4"
	Weight	155
	Weight before derby	165
	Started	2011
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	Currently none due to injury. Usually 9 hrs a week
	Other Workout	I swim with friends
	Diet	I count carbs for my diabetes but otherwise I don't diet.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	In high school, I swam and played tennis
	At the time these photos were taken, Sugar was several weeks into recovering from a serious ankle injury.

	Name	Speedium Rear
	Age	23
	Children	1 child Age 8
	Height	5' 5"
	Weight	131
	Weight before derby	123
	Started	September 2013
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	9 to 10 hours
	Other Workout	Not Consistently.
	Diet	I TRY to eat lots of protein. I love junk food, but I try to stay away from it.
	Laps in 5 minutes	29.5 laps in 5 mins
	Previous Athletic Experience	I ran track and played basketball in school. I placed in the top 8 in the state of Kentucky in two of my events for track in high school.

	Name	Shanda "Doc" Rude
	Age	28
	Children	1 child, 1year old
	Height	5' 6"
	Weight	170
	Weight before derby	165ish
	Started	Oct 2009
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	7 to 9 hours
	Other Workout	Cross-fit type off skates work outs. I try to keep moving in other ways, trail skating, home workouts, pushing a stroller while walking 2 dogs.
	Diet	I just try to make good food decisions.
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	Softball, track, and soccer in high school, and a failed attempt at becoming a distance runner in college. Derby was a welcome return to a competitive sport.

	Name	ValHowler
	Age	39
	Children	I have two ages 19 and 13
	Height	5’ 4”
	Weight	189
	Weight before derby	230
	Started	Five years ago. I went to be an extra in 8 wheels of death and was instantly in love with the sport. Watching those ladies do their thing, I knew I had to be one of them.
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	Anywhere from 3-9 hours if I'm active. I'm going to school an being a mom too so I don't try to team place all the time.
	Other Workout	Yes I coach the Junior League and I do core, strength and cardio outside of all derby activities as well.
	Diet	I eat lean proteins and non-starchy veggies as my main rules of engagement.
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I flew trapeze with a local circus, I was a swimmer and do horseback riding currently. I also currently coach for the junior league.

Body By Derby: Derby Over 40

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 central Indiana who are all 40 years and older.  These skaters represent Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby, Derby Lite Indianapolis, Circle City Derby Girls and Naptown Roller Girls. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.

From Left:  Elizabeth Smackwell, Megan Enemies, Cat Scratch, Kaka Caliente, Pele's Melee, Smack Karo Whack, Just Jane, Audracity, Lady Miss Bier, KimstiGator, Knitty Gritty, Philly Cheezskate, Splatty Hearst and Farrah Fracture

	Name	Elizabeth Smackwell
	League	Circle City Derby Girls
	Age	45
	Children	None
	Height	5'11"
	Weight	158
	Weight before derby	150
	Started	September 2012
	Key Position	Jammer & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6-8 hours
	Other Workout	I do circuit training with a personal trainer and biking
	Diet	None
	Laps in 5 minutes	30 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Played basketball through freshmen year of high school and then I played for fun.

	Name	Megan Enemies
	League	Circle City Derby Girls
	Age	43
	Children	None
	Height	5'9"
	Weight	130
	Weight before derby	150
	Started	Late 2006
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4-6 hours
	Other Workout	I do bodyweight exercises/cardio/use dumbbells at home. In the summer, I skate the Monon Trail frequently and do a lot of hiking. In winter, I try to go to an open skate every few weeks. I love indoor rock climbing but can't afford to do that regularly.
	Diet	I don't eat fast food, red meat or pork. (I haven't eaten at McDonald's in 12 years). I also don't eat much sugar and rarely drink soda, and if I do, I make it myself with my Sodastream.
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	None

	Name	Cat Scratch
	League	Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby
	Age	49
	Children	1 step-son
	Height	5' 8 1/2 "
	Weight	142
	Weight before derby	142
	Started	Fall 2011
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	9 hours
	Other Workout	Cross Fit, also skating the B-line when the weather permits.
	Diet	Vegan and Gluten Free
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Nothing significant . . . led a very active lifestyle (running, spinning, swimming, etc.but that all started in my mid- to late-30's). I dabbled briefly at intramurel volleyball and softball years ago, but Roller Derby is the first team sport I've been seriously involved with.

	Name	Kaka Caliente
	League	Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby
	Age	46
	Children	None
	Height	5'4"
	Weight	130
	Weight before derby	130
	Started	2007
	Key Position	Jammer
	Practice time per week	12 hours
	Other Workout	lift weights, yoga, fitness classes--rowing, TRX, WillPower and Grace, running, cycling
	Diet	I have taken Michael Pollan's advice to heart. I try to eat REAL food in its most original form as much as I possibly can. I'm really tough about eating good food and will stay away from crap food. I don't pay attention to portions or combinations after that.
	Laps in 5 minutes	32.75 to 33 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	I have always been athletic and played team sports. I started playing softball and basketball when I was really young. I switched to primarily soccer in high school and college. And in college I discovered ultimate frisbee. After college, I played competitive soccer and ultimate until I joined derby.

	Name	Pele's Melee
	League	Circle City Derby Girls
	Age	42
	Children	None
	Height	5'2" -ish
	Weight	??
	Weight before derby	??
	Started	December 2007
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	Now it's 4 hours a week, with the team.
	Other Workout	Cardio and plyometrics. Will be adding running and biking in the spring. Last year I did Cross Fit regularly. Not available now where I moved to.
	Diet	I've eliminated processed foods for the most part, as well as soda and fast food.
	Laps in 5 minutes	I think it was 33 in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Softball and bowling as an adult. Volleyball, softball, basketball and bowling in high school.

	Name	Smack Karo Whack
	League	Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby
	Age	43
	Children	3
	Height	5' 4"
	Weight	185
	Weight before derby	150
	Started	September 2012
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 to 9 hours
	Other Workout	Yes, swimming, biking, wood splitting.
	Diet	High protein; large volume.
	Laps in 5 minutes	27 in 5. Barely, once. 26.5 in 5 reliably.
	Previous Athletic Experience	Tennis, basketball, swimming, softball, running, volleyball.

	Name	Just Jane
	League	Naptown Rollergirls
	Age	47
	Children	2
	Height	5'4"
	Weight	144
	Weight before derby	153
	Started	November 2013
	Key Position	Jammer & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout	Yoga, Core Strengthening
	Diet	No special diet, just try to make healthy choices. I take a multivitamin and calcium supplement daily.
	Laps in 5 minutes	28.5 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	Volleyball, Basketball, Softball

Name	Audracity
League	Naptown Rollergirls
Age	42
Children	3
Height	5'6"
Weight	160
Weight before derby	170
Started	July 2011
Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
Practice time per week	6 hours
Other Workout	Running. Weights. Swimming. Biking. Lifting. Cross Fit.
Diet	I'm not consistent with it but try to eat healthy and stay away from candy, chips and breads!
Laps in 5 minutes	32 Laps in 5 Min
Previous Athletic Experience	Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Color Guard, Basketball. Cheerleading

	Name	Lady Miss Bier
	League	Circle City Derby Girls
	Age	41
	Children	None
	Height	5'6"
	Weight	176
	Weight before derby	maybe 185
	Started	April 2008
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 to 10 hours
	Other Workout	hiking, cardio, occasional biking
	Diet	As many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible. I am not a vegetarian, but limit my red meat intake. I love to cook, so I'm always trying new things.
	Laps in 5 minutes	30 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	when I was a kid, I played softball, ran hurdles and short sprints in track, cheerleader for a few years.

	Name	KimstiGator
	League	Naptown Rollergirls
	Age	47
	Children	Yes
	Height	5'4”
	Weight
	Weight before derby
	Started	2012
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	6 hours
	Other Workout	I started Cross Fit in January 2014. I attend public skating sessions at least twice a week. If I do not attend Cross Fit or have derby practice, then I run on the treadmill or use the elliptical at home.
	Diet	I try to focus on vegetables with meat as the side dish. I recently purchased a Nutri Bullet and began adding fruits to the diet. I try to avoid breads and potatoes (my weakness).
	Laps in 5 minutes	29.5 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	None

Name	Knitty Gritty
League	Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby
Age	41
Children	3
Height	5'5”
Weight	135
Weight before derby	130
Started	Nov 2009
Key Position	Jammer
Practice time per week	2-3 hours with BHRG & 3 hours with the Junior League
Other Workout	Cardio, running and weight lifting
Diet	I try to make healthy choices but the training let me enjoy eating whatever I want!
Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 minutes
Previous Athletic Experience	Swimming

	Name	Philly Cheezskate
	League	Circle City Derby Girls
	Age	45
	Children	2
	Height	5'10"
	Weight	162
	Weight before derby	155
	Started	July 2011
	Key Position	Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	4 to 6 hours
	Other Workout	Cardio machines at the gym and free weights
	Diet	High protein, try to minimize sugars and eat very little processed foods
	Laps in 5 minutes	29 laps in 5 minutes
	Previous Athletic Experience	I played softball in school, dabbled in basketball and volleyball. I did a figure bodybuilding contest in 2009, and placed 4th in the 35 and over group, and 5th in Tall-Novice.

	Name	Splatty Hearst
	League	Derby Lite Indianapolis
	Age	42
	Children	None
	Height	5'7"
	Weight	??
	Weight before derby	??
	Started	October 2008
	Key Position
	Practice time per week	2 to 4 hours
	Other Workout	Crossfit-type workouts, yoga, walks/hikes with my four-legged pal, plus a rigorous snow-shoveling regimen this winter
	Diet	No gluten or dairy. Everything else in moderation.
	Laps in 5 minutes	30 laps in 5 minutes (at last count)
	Previous Athletic Experience	I never played a team sport before derby. I skated fairly often as a kid and managed to retain some memory of how to do it after 20+ years off skates. Derby invaded my life, sucked me in, and wouldn't let me avoid it. I love that this sport enables women to find their athleticism when they're well into their 30s and 40s (and beyond).

	Name	Farrah Fracture
	League	Naptown Rollergirls
	Age	41
	Children	2
	Height	5' 9 1/2”
	Weight	160
	Weight before derby	170
	Started	July 2011
	Key Position	Offensive & Defensive Blocker
	Practice time per week	3 times a week and 4 days a week at crossfit
	Other Workout	I belong to IXF Crossfit and lots of my teammates belong as well so we get to workout together outside of our practice times. I also lead a very active lifestyle. In the summer we like to get together and skate outside.
	Diet	Organic as much as possible.
	Laps in 5 minutes	31 Laps in 5 Min
	Previous Athletic Experience	I grew up playing basketball and running track.