Whip Stitch #111

“Snitches get stitches”

Join Date?: October 2010
First bout?: Charm City Female Trouble bout 11-20-10
Best position?: Blocker 1 and aspiring jammer
What brought you to DDR?: I watched the movie Whip It without any previous derby knowledge. So that sparked my interested. Then as a birthday surprise I watched my first [Dutchland Bout on May 15]](/bout-recaps/2010/may-15). I have been hooked ever since.
What keeps your wheels turning?: The motivation that comes from working alongside of strong women.
What is your most embarrassing derby moment?: The amount of time it took me to answer these questions. Ha ha… probably the amount of time I ended up using rental skates.
What is your proudest derby moment?: My children cheering for me at my first bout.
Got any injury stories?: Strained my hamstring and pulled my MCLs in both knees. When I finally broke down and saw a physical therapist for each, my legs felt better than before my injuries, and I realized how to skate better—and better for my body.
Impress us with your skating skillz…: If I fall I can usually “bounce” back up.
Derby Props?: Skates: Reidell R3's
Wheels: Currently using flat outs.
Protective Gear: Pro Tech- knee pads, Air speed Elbow pads, Rollerblade wrist guards
Must-Haves: Two sets of laces in each skate… huge difference.