VRDL made my legs unhappy

So it’s been a little while since I’ve updated this and it’s mostly because roller derby is awesome and there is not much else to say on the matter.

Well it’s still awesome, but today was the much anticipated VRDL tryout. I’ve been waiting for it since February this year, I think some girls have been waiting even longer.

Due to a shortage of training space they’re only taking a small number of skaters (30-ish) and are more or less testing at yellow star level. Not too big a deal in terms of skills for me, but my god the stamina is a problem.

The first 10 minutes or so went great, my legs felt pretty good and my balance was decent considering I was quietly shitting myself. Then I started to get wobbly and by the time we got to jumps and knee taps I was all over the shop. They worked us hard in those 20 minutes and I’m really feeling it now. So it’s hard to say how it went, it was obvious I was fading hard at the end and endurance/fitness is a big part of what they’re looking for. Fingers crossed, we should be told how we went in the next couple of days.

There was an amazing level of skill from all the girls trying out, so many have worked so hard at this and the girls at VRDL are going to have a tough time deciding who to ask back for further testing and who to pick to invite into the league. It’ll be close, damn close.

And tomorrow is the white star test for Southsea, can’t wait although my legs are begging for mercy. No mercy you lazy bastards.