Pippy Longstalker shares a personal story about how she came to join a roller derby team and why she loves it . . .
EXCERPT: “My first bout was incredible. The feeling of nervousness mixed with excitement was overwhelming! After donning my uniform and my pigtail braids, I grabbed my gear and headed off, not knowing what was in store for me.”
ABOUT PIPPY LONGSTALKER
Pippy Longstalker was born in Washington state and currently lives in Northern Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in music, was a veterinary assistant, and is a military wife and mother. Since 2009, she has skated with more than a half-dozen teams on different tracks with varying rulesets, and has competed and medaled at national and international championships.
I really love your story. I am on a similar journey myself with the Rose City Rollers, in my heart I know now where I belong!