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 Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.
From Left: Unskinny Wop, Bloody Bathory, J Lowe Blow, Karma-lektrack, Great Wall of Gina,
Alex The Great, JoAnn of Arc, Jaims Maims, Femme Faye-tal and Ginny Wheezy
 | Name | Unskinny Wop |
| Age | 40 | |
| Children | A 12 yr old and a 23 yr old | |
| Height | 5' 6" | |
| Weight | 180 | |
| Weight before derby | 190 | |
| Started | 2006 | |
| Key Position | Defensive Blocker | |
| Practice time per week | at least 6 hours | |
| Other Workout | Once a week. Usually cardio and some weights. Some outdoor skating. | |
| Diet | Not really | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 31 Laps in 5 Mins | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | I was a skater all my life, but for recreation only, no competitions |
 | Name | Bloody Bathory |
| Age | 33 | |
| Children | Two boys | |
| Height | 5' 5" | |
| Weight | 150 | |
| Weight before derby | 110 | |
| Started | I started playing derby March 25th, 2005. I went to the very first meeting our league had, before we were even a real league yet. I've been playing for the last eight years. | |
| Key Position | Defensive Blocker | |
| Practice time per week | Four to six hours | |
| Other Workout | I do crossfit, I work out at the gym regularly, do yoga, and I skate outdoors. | |
| Diet | I am a pescetarian so basically the only meat i eat is seafood. I try to eat only whole foods, nothing that is over processed. | |
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| Previous Athletic Experience | I never did any real sports before roller derby. But, I was big on horseback riding and hiking. |
 | Name | J Lowe Blow |
| Age | 26 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5' 2" | |
| Weight | 125 | |
| Weight before derby | 125 | |
| Started | October 2013 | |
| Key Position | Jammer | |
| Practice time per week | 6 hours | |
| Other Workout | Cross Fit, running, yoga | |
| Diet | ||
| Laps in 5 minutes | ||
| Previous Athletic Experience | I was on a swim team for 10 years. |
 | Name | Karma-lektrack |
| Age | 25 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5' 2” | |
| Weight | 140 | |
| Weight before derby | 155 | |
| Started | 2012 | |
| Key Position | Jammer | |
| Practice time per week | 7 hrs | |
| Other Workout | Crossfit or trail skate | |
| Diet | Trying to eliminate soda is my main one | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 33 Laps in 5 Min | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | Soccer, basketball , cross country runner , skateboarder |
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| Name | Great Wall of Gina |
| Age | 33 |
| Children | None |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 135 |
| Weight before derby | 130 |
| Started | July 2006 |
| Key Position | Offensive & Defensive Blocker |
| Practice time per week | 6 hours |
| Other Workout | I try to do Crossfit at least twice a week. Several of my teammates and I are a part of Crossfit Commence. We try to motivate and encourage each other during WODs. I also try to bike, go hiking, and run with my husband on the weekends. |
| Diet | Not really. I decided to cut out soda this past year and have slowly been trying to cut down the amount of sugar I consume. My big thing is just trying to balance out what I'm eating. However, that being said, I am not one to back down from eating a nice juicy burger, with a side or fries, and a shake, or some good old BBQ! |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 33 Laps in 5 Mins |
| Previous Athletic Experience | I did a lot of sports as a kid. I was on the volleyball team, the swim team, and ran track for several years. However, after my first year in high school I changed course a little bit and got involved with drama and art instead. When I went to college, I ended up getting involved with ballroom and swing dancing, helping to teach and sometimes even entering into swing dance competitions. |
 | Name | Alex The Great |
| Age | 34 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5' 4" | |
| Weight | 145 | |
| Weight before derby | 155 | |
| Started | Fresh Meat - July 2012; Joined the League December 2013 | |
| Key Position | Defensive Blocker | |
| Practice time per week | 4 to 6 hours | |
| Other Workout | Cross Fit 2-3 times a week and I try to get in a few days of running or trail skating - All of this is done with other members of my team (in a non-official way), so it helps keep you motivated. | |
| Diet | I've been a vegetarian for many years and I really try to get in all the protein I need. | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 29.5 laps in 5min. I haven't done this in a while. | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | I danced when I was younger and ran, but never played a sport. |
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| Name | JoAnn of Arc |
| Age | 29 |
| Children | None |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 165 |
| Weight before derby | 145 |
| Started | October 2007 |
| Key Position | Jammer |
| Practice time per week | 6 hours |
| Other Workout | Running, weights, Cross Fit, running stairs |
| Diet | I like to eat! But, I eat as clean/healthy so I can feel the best when I workout and skate. |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 36 laps in 5 minutes (I gained laps when i competed in the Derbalife challenge a couple years ago |
| Previous Athletic Experience | I played soccer for 12 years - Middle school through high school and some college |
 | Name | Jaims Maims |
| Age | 30 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5' 7" | |
| Weight | 150 | |
| Weight before derby | 165 | |
| Started | 2009 | |
| Key Position | Offensive & Defensive Blocker | |
| Practice time per week | 8 hours | |
| Other Workout | Weights, running, and stairs | |
| Diet | Gluten free | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 30 Laps in 5 Mins | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | Mainly competitive cheerleading, dance and gymnastics |
 | Name | Femme Faye-tal |
| Age | 25 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5' 1" | |
| Weight | 115 | |
| Weight before derby | 110 | |
| Started | 2013 | |
| Key Position | Jammer | |
| Practice time per week | 4 to 6 hours | |
| Other Workout | I try to go bouldering when I can. I also go to the gym and do yoga every so often. | |
| Diet | I have reactive hypoglycemia, so I avoid sugar. Other than that, I don't have any restrictions on the food that I eat. I love cheese fries way too much for my own good! | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | 28 Laps in 5 Mins (but I haven't timed it since my minimum skills test last year) | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | I used to rollerblade, skateboard, and snowboard when I was younger. More recently, I hiked, kayaked, and bouldered a lot before roller derby. |
 | Name | Ginny Wheezy |
| Age | 25 | |
| Children | None | |
| Height | 5'6" | |
| Weight | 120 | |
| Weight before derby | 135 | |
| Started | January 2012 | |
| Key Position | Defensive Blocker | |
| Practice time per week | 4 hours | |
| Other Workout | Not usually | |
| Diet | Everything in moderation | |
| Laps in 5 minutes | My endurance is pretty crappy so I've only managed 28 Laps in 5 Mins | |
| Previous Athletic Experience | None |
