Comments | perspicace: Running and Roller Derby

perspicace

Running and Roller Derby

Nov 18, 2007 10:51

Yesterday morning's "Freeze Your Gizzard" cross-country 5k was awesome, especially compared to the Vet's Day 10k from last weekend. I didn't feel like I was running at all, more like gliding - even going uphill. I improved on my last 5k time, completing the race in a little over 29 minutes. I enjoyed breezing past a lot of people who had huffed by ( Read more... )

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unscarysamantha November 18 2007, 18:13:32 UTC

what did your mom think? I keep trying to figure out if mine would be horrified or try to join....

perspicace November 18 2007, 22:12:16 UTC

She was diggin' on it. She probably would have been a rollergirl if the sport existed then the way it does now (flat track, more emphasis on the sport). She's still a better skater than I am.

unscarysamantha November 19 2007, 00:18:21 UTC

probobly! cuz they actually learned on skates, not blades.

hippiepixie November 18 2007, 20:57:06 UTC

I don't think I ever heard what name you finally decided to go with.

Looks awesome.

perspicace November 18 2007, 22:11:15 UTC

I don't have to worry about that til the end of January, so I'm working on a whole list. "Ruthless Ginsberg" is still a top contender. I also really like "Champain," but that would probably get rejected -- similar to another girl's name.

hippiepixie November 21 2007, 03:14:55 UTC

"Ruthless Ginsberg" is so fucking brilliant, in a nerdy sort of way. I'm totally in love with it.

perspicace November 21 2007, 11:57:57 UTC

Oh so am I. If go down that path, I'll reserve you a seat in the VIP area with a sign that says "Ruthless Mary."

wondershot November 19 2007, 03:03:09 UTC

so awesome

perspicace November 20 2007, 22:59:22 UTC

YES!

softwinterspy November 20 2007, 07:38:00 UTC

Could I get to see this roller derby stuff in December? Probably not, right?

perspicace November 20 2007, 22:56:56 UTC

Sad, but no! The regular season is done done done. The next time our girls play is Jan 26th, but it's an away game. I'll take you to a Friday night practice, if you want. I'm not allowed to skate indoors yet, but we can watch.

Also. I am meaning to return your call.

perspicace November 20 2007, 23:02:24 UTC

Pea S. Sacramento has a couple leagues -- Sac City and Sacred City (not to be confused, evidently). http://www.sacredcityderbygirls.com/maint/index.htm and http://www.sacredcityderbygirls.com/maint/index.htm