by KJM | 9 Jun, 2016 | Instructor Life
Short & Sweet That’s what I call week five of Freshmeat. We had a slightly shorter session this week and we didn’t get around to learning how to skate backwards. However, we did get to practice our other skills a lot: gliding on one skate,...
by KJM | 31 May, 2016 | Instructor Life
Crossovers – our one and only new skill this week. Yes, just the one because it’s tough and requires loads of practice. At least I found it tough to get over the fear of tripping over my feet while trying to cross one foot in front of the other—in roller...
by KJM | 25 May, 2016 | Instructor Life
Chin up We learned a lot last week – I mean loads of new skills (see below for details). The more we learn the more I realise how much I need to practise to not only improve as a skater but also to build my confidence. This week’s life lessons I...
by KJM | 18 May, 2016 | Instructor Life
Know how to stop and keep showing up Embed from Getty Images I’m feeling great after week two of freshmeat training. I’m more confident on my skates and I can stop. That’s right, today I learned how to stop —on my own— two different...
by KJM | 8 May, 2016 | Instructor Life
Today I had my first official Freshmeat Roller Derby lesson. Decked out in any new glossy red helmet with my new wrist, elbow and knee pads on and some great hand-me-down skates (thanks Electro-Cute), I learned some new skills. It was fun! We learned to sticky skate,...
