Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Body By Derby: Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby

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.
 
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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
 

 

BBD-0009 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

 

BBD-9803 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.
Laps in 5 minutes
Previous Athletic Experience I never did any real sports before roller derby. But, I was big on horseback riding and hiking.

 

BBD-9853 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.

 

BBD-9758 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

 

BBD-0050
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.

 

BBD-9955 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.

 

BBD-9842
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

 

BBD-9893 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
Some softball, volleyball, basketball and women's football

 

BBD-9977 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.

 

BBD-9770 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

 

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