Restraining Ordered
Shirley Sore
Sarah Fletcher
Richard and Susan Christensen
303!!!
How did you come up with your derby name and number?
Restraining Ordered was born over post practice beers with a DEA friend who was laughing about my spastic skating and love of hitting drills. She made me a shirt with the definition of “lean” on it after we were practicing a skating close drill and I knocked her over when I leaned on her and again when she leaned on me. My number is a Discworld reference with the appropriate number of !!! as a sign of my sanity.
Why did you join TTRB?
I was given flight school for my birthday and after the muscle cramps and high speed face first trips off the track, I reneged on my promise to myself that I would never let a team sport take over my life again.
Who is your derby idol?
Any woman who overcomes the mind f*&^ of fear and comes back from an injury to play again.
What is your favorite off-skates workout?
I'm a CrossFit girl – 22” boxjumps, kettle bells and burpees are my sadistic happy place. And I’m a proud non-bendy yogini. It helps my body recover and keeps my mind centered.
What do you do with your time, other than derby?
Drive. At least, that's what it feels like. Between work, where I cover all of Snohomish County, to Seattle's unpredictable traffic, it feels like I'm always on the move. I spend my free time being outside as often as possible and trying to keep track of my friends in different time zones.
What do you like most about Roller Derby?
I love being this new at something! It doesn't matter what my day held, or the thoughts going through my head when I get on the track. I have to focus only on skating just to stay alive. I need that.
If you could give any advice to a new or interested skater, what would it be?
Don't compare your improvements against other skaters. Just remember how far you've come.
What makes you happy?
Thinking about how incredibly lucky I am.
What are your likes?
Snow, sweat angels, snuggling, good cheese, warm apple cider, comics, exploring new places, hot springs, and good books.
What is your beverage of choice?
Chai.
