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Roller skating gear: How to protect yourself with Singh Machine

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 / in: roller derby, roller skates, writing

I love nerding out over roller skating gear, and always have wished I could test it all myself through all …

Learn how to skate with Singh Machine

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 / in: Kansas City, roller derby, roller skates, writing

When I first imagined this series and wanted to discuss what it takes to learn how to skate, the person …

Roller skating foot care: It’s easier than you’d think.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing

One of the hardest parts of learning to skate is what comes with it: the blisters, raw patches, ripped up …

You want to buy roller skates. Welcome to the club! Now, what’s next?

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 / in: Kansas City Roller Warriors, roller derby, roller skates, writing

We’re several months into a rush on roller skates and I’ve seen a lot of people asking what kinds of …

My video series on rollerskating launches NOW!

August 22, 2020August 23, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing

I’m so excited to announce my newest endeavor: I’m starting a new video series about rollerskating! Okay, I’d be lying …

Starting over again

June 13, 2016June 15, 2016 / in: health, roller skates, writing

One broken finger. One dislocated finger. Two toes that randomly pop out of socket. One thrashed ankle, originally broken at …

Wherefore art thou?

September 29, 2013 / in: female athletes, fun, health, inspiration, joy, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, roller skates, sports

Wow. It’s been ages since I’ve written. Sorry guys, but here’s the reason why: It’s taken lots of practices. Long …

Little Baby Wretched

June 4, 2013 / in: female athletes, health, hotpants and fishnets, joy, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, nostalgia, roller derby, roller skates, writing

I was looking back at early pictures from my roller derby career today and I had to laugh. I’ve come …

Crying in roller derby

June 4, 2013 / in: change, female athletes, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, roller skates, sports, writing

Today was a bit of a heartbreaking day. The Roller Warriors are losing one of our wolves to paradise. The …

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