Comments on: How to Improve at Derby’s 27 Laps Test

By: KRDSK27

KRDSK27 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:40:42 +0000

In reply to DC. AAAAh this is amazing! My daughter is dyspraxic, thank you!

By: SOS

SOS — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:54:40 +0000

In reply to Bitches Bruze. Thanks for this. Honestly, I read all of it in Sheldon Cooper's voice (big bang theory)

By: Booty Quake

Booty Quake — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:07:39 +0000

In reply to Catwalk.

TOTALLY!! That’s a great effort for your first time out! Practice will help, and some off-skates cardio work and strength – think high reps/low rest :) You’ve got this!

By: Catwalk

Catwalk — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:32:50 +0000

First time doing crossovers around the track and got 23.5 laps. Is this a good benchmark for being one month as a freshie? My only physical limitation was breathing became almost impossible toward the end and I lost a lot of momentum. I’ll work on breathing rhythm and stride next time!

By: Rosie

Rosie — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:21:37 +0000

Yeah, I just call it “Torture”. :D

By: Booty Quake

Booty Quake — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:05:55 +0000

In reply to Flame Dame.

Hey Flame Dame – sounds super frustrating! But also sounds like something you can overcome with some mental skills training. Check out our confidence challenge, starting in just a couple weeks (March 5) – https://rollerderbyathletics.com/confidence-challenge-2018/

By: Flame Dame

Flame Dame — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:51:17 +0000

I’m finding I have no problem doing 27 laps in 5 minutes when I’m NOT being tested, but once it’s test day I’m stuck at 26 or 26.5. My left leg also cramps up around lap 10-12, and I’ve stretched and drank tons of water.

By: Kassassin

Kassassin — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:04:12 +0000

I know I’m a little late on the post, but it’s 300 seconds and it’s a race agains yourself. The derby world could call 27:5 its very own Spartan Race? Eh. Eh! Eh?

By: Furious Freckle Face

Furious Freckle Face — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:00:45 +0000

I did 22, 23, 24 and now 25 (10 weeks since I started). These tips are very helpful, thank you. My left skate sticks to the ground on my crossovers and I know I must lift it in order to succeed. This is my personal mental challenge, because I honestly think it’s my “newbie comfort zone” way of doing crossovers. I consciously have to lift that left foot up and everyone yells “PICK UP THAT FOOT!” as I roll. : )

By: Sof

Sof — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:51:52 +0000

In reply to Devon. Can you explain this to me? Like specifically as clear as an ingredients list or instruction manual of exactly what I should skate to build endurance with this? I found it hard to understand - being completely new to it.

By: Booty Quake

Booty Quake — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:06:15 +0000

In reply to Adrienne Michalek. Hi Adrienne!I *believe* it's expected that WFTDA charter roster skaters are expected to pass the skills annually (but don't quote me on that). It's up to the league to decide whether MSRs are required for non-charter skaters, and if so, how often re-testing happens. I don't necessarily think that it's the best possible test of either endurance or speed for the purpose of roller derby, but it does demonstrate endurance! It's really a league decision to see if, at the general level of play common in your league, a skater who is not fast enough or fit enough to succeed at the test is still safe to participate in scrimmaging and bouting with their fellow teammates.

By: Adrienne Michalek

Adrienne Michalek — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:07:28 +0000

Do leagues test the 27n5 yearly? WFTDA does not state how often this test needs to be done, just that it is passed. We test yearly. Some skaters (the ones that have trouble) have brought it to our attention that it is up to the league how often to test. They don’t feel it is a good measure of endurance, but rather speed and thinks it holds some good derby players back from playing. I would like to know what other leagues do. Thanks.