Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby

Topricin: A Story from a Roller Girl Who Doesn’t Train Without It

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:36:27 +0000

It’s Friday night and I can barely lift my arms with out pain. I spent two hours in a Just for Kicks conditioning class two nights ago. You know how they say the 2nd day is the worst. Well the first day wasn’t that great and I got a feeling tomorrow ain’t gonna be any better.

I’m not worried though because I have a giant pump of Topricin that graces my nightstand on a permanent basis. I apply it morning and night after putting my body through the ringer. Because it’s all natural I don’t have to worry about od’ing on it. It can be used as often as I need. And that need is often!

For Just About Any Injury

I am an avid Snowboarder, into Weight Training and I’ve been doing Roller Derby going into my fifth season now. Roller Derby is how I became introduced to Topricin. I am the Sponsorship Coordinator for the Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby League. Topricin is now one of our biggest sponsors and boy are the Horrors and myself happy. One could say I’ve suffered a few bumps and bruises in my last 4 years of derby. Hell, the last 40 years of my life. Bruised ribs, pulled hamstring, sprained thumb, sprained ankle, bruised shins, sprained pinky, whiplash and pulled groin just to name a few. Not to mention countless incidents involving rink rash, skate bite, severe bruising and general muscle soreness.

Topricin has been by my side through all of this and more. It’s like my Mother. It genuinely cares about me and wants me to feel better. Like how Mom would bring you Chicken Soup when you had a cold. Topricin’s only desire is to take my pain, bruising and scrapes away and make me OK. Sounds like a Mom right?

Topricin foot has found a special place in my heart too. I use it before AND after skating. It helps keep the foot issues from skating to a minimum. I’ve used many other types of products but found they had a bad chemical smell, burned, could only be used a certain amount of times a day, left my skin greasy and/or smelly and sometimes didn’t even work. With Topricin there is no smell, the amount of times I can use it in a day is unlimited and it goes on smooth and soaks right in.

Topricin Really Works

And the best part of all is that it really works. It helps make swelling go down, helps to heal up bruising faster, helps with joint and muscle pain. No matter how much abuse (FUN) I put myself and my body through I always know Topricin will take care of me. Just like Mom!

Diecinueve de Mayo Double Header Roller Derby Bout

Greg — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:41:58 +0000

Happy Diecinueve de Mayo! What’s that? Why it’s BOUT DAY! The Hudson Valley Horrors and The ZomBsquad are coming out for the Derby Day of the Dead on May 19^th. Come out and get your Twofer on when the Horrors and the ZomBs take on Roc City in the first Double Header of the Season. Yes, that is correct… the FIRST which means more to come. Twice the Derby action for the same low price.

As usual Doors open at 6 PM and beatings commence at 7PM. We will have Merch, Raffles and ROLLER GIRLS GALORE! Don’t forget Roller Magic’s Concession Stand will be open for snacks as usual.
VIP Tickets $20 (while supplies last) Suicide Seats are $10 in advance $15 at the Door.

Tickets can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased from any of the Horrors.

Roller Derby May 19th Bout Details

Event: Double Header Bout. Diecinueve de Mayo
Date: May 19^th 2012
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM Beatings Start at 7:00 PM
Place: Hyde Park Roller Magic 4178 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
Press Contact: Carcinojen@zoho.com

Skater of the Month: Whiskey Lullabye

Pinky Swears — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:01 +0000

What is your day job?

I am the Logistics Director for an online retailer – basically, I get stuff from one place to another – like on the track when I get my Jammer from the back of the pack to the front – it’s all Logistics.

How long have you been skating and what attracted you to roller derby?

I am in my 3rd Season of Derby (no small feat at 43 years old!) and HVH is my 2nd League – I started with the Long Island Roller Rebels in the 2010 Season when a friend I knew outside of derby started skating and harassed me until I came to a bout – when I saw the sheer athleticism and passion that those ladies had for this sport I was totally hooked!

Besides skating, what are your other hobbies?

I have been a life long athlete – played Div I Soccer, Women’s Professional Football and have a passion for Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA – I am also a singer-songwriter – semi-retired, but I did some regional touring back in the day and have released 1 CD and have another that remains unfinished – Derby took over my life 3 years ago and I have a bit of unfinished business out there.

Do you have any tattoos or piercings?

No piercings besides my ears – but I have multiple tattoos – including my newest, a super jacked up and fierce derby girl designed and tattooed on my right thigh by HVHRD’s own Speed and Endurance Coach and all around famous (and infamous) dude – Tony Marchese

What is your best derby memory?

My first season with Long Island – we played a bout against Wilkes-Barre – at the last minute several skaters had to drop out, so only 7 of us made the trek from LI to PA and skated against WB who had a full roster of 14 – it was on a Sunday, we had all played in a full bout the night before – I skated in 90% of the jams in that bout, including every single jam in the 2nd half and we just rotated jammers and came out with the win – it was the most incredible feeling I have ever had in derby and was a test of not just physical, but mental endurance for all of us who skated – and whenever I hear a skater say she has to rest or just cant push any harder, I think of that bout and I know that we all have that in us – we just give up on ourselves too easily.

Do you have any fears?

I am most afraid of life getting in the way of my passions – There is a place for work and responsibilities – but a life without passions isn’t really a life at all…

How has derby impacted your life both positively and negatively?

Derby has renewed my faith in the power of physicality as a natural mood altering chemical – Derby makes me feel good! Period! But, derby also has it’s heartbreak because it is filled with PEOPLE – and people can disappoint you and hurt you – but they can also lift you up and they can certainly surprise you. I try to stay away from the drama and the people that seem to thrive on drama – STFU and SKATE!!

What/who influenced your derby name?

Well, no feel good, funny, risque, sexual innuendo names for me!! As most of my league-mates and friends know, I am recovering alcoholic – and Whiskey Lullabye is a song by Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley about a heartbroken couple who drink themselves to death – and that’s the place I go when I drink – it’s like putting a loaded gun in my mouth – so my derby name resonates with me why I play sports and stay healthy and on the right path.

If you were an animal, what would you be?

I would be a Phoenix as I rose from the ashes of my old life and into the kick-ass amazing life I have today!