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Wardrobe Details: In My Sports Bag

Sport Bag

Ha. I never thought I’d be writing a post about the contents of my sports bag. What a difference 5 months makes. It’s only taken me 35 years to do proper exercise!

If you’ve started a new excerise regime as part of your January resolutions, whether it’s membership to a gym, running, swimming or walking everyday; the temptation is high to kit yourself out with new sportswear to make it all a bit more bearable. Or maybe that’s just me?

When I began roller derby training back in September, I decide to hold off on the shopping front until I knew I was in it for the long-term. For the first few months I wore regular leggings and a scruffy old t-shirt for training. Granted, I didn’t feel or look great, but when you’re trying to skate 27 laps in 5 minutes, your appearance is the last thing on your mind. Sweaty Betty.

Bruising Banditas

So what’s in my sports bag now? First up, New Look kindly started me off with a new Sports Holdall Bag and Black Embossed Sports Leggings. The bag fits all of my derby kit (skates, helmet, knee/wrist/elbow pads) and there’s extra pockets that I use for my phone, watch and jewellery. I have two vests and two sports bras that I alternate for Thursday and Sunday training, a Sisu mouth guard (it is a contact sport after all) and a Bobble water bottle.

We have new intake skaters starting this week, and the time has come to invest in my own derby skates/protective gear. I’m slightly excited. So much so I dreamt about my new skates last night!

Now I’m training twice a week, I’m feeling confident that I’ll pass all the minimum skills soon (cross those fingers, my friends), then I’ll be able to practice scrimmaging with the team, and eventually bout with other leagues. It’s a massive commitment taking on this sport but worth every single minute.

If you’ve ever been interested in roller derby, go watch a bout or say hello to your local team. The Halifax Bruising Banditas are doing a rolling intake now, so you can pop along whenever you fancy. It doesn’t matter what your size, age, fitness, or skating level is – all are welcome.

What’s your sport?

Disclosure: In collaboration with New Look

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