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Read “the Inner Game of Tennis” to turn off the over-analytical part of your brain and just keep skating. :) The more you skate, the better you get, which means less penalties. Reading that book for me was a great help in getting me out of my own way. I’m also a big believer in one jam at a time. If something happened in a previous jam, let it go and focus on the next one. Mistakes are good to help us see how to improve - we shouldn’t beat ourselves up over them!

https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314

Seconding the Starting Strength book! I transitioned to Wendler's 5/3/1 program but still refer back to the SS book all the time. The explanations and diagrams are ace.

To answer OP, 5/3/1 is still powerlifting like SS but I work a 4-day split, focusing on one lift a day. Mon is overhead press, Tues deadlift, Wed rest day, Thurs bench press, Fri squat. Plenty of time for your various bits to recover before you're at it again. I use the rest of my hour for assistive exercises, getting in some plyo or derby specific weight work, sometimes HIIT or flexibility - just depends on what I feel like. I'm a big lurker in /r/Fitness (though interesting threads often turn into circlejerkery fairly quick. Fair warning!)

It's fairly easy if you are just replacing a standard plate with another standard plate. (Mounting on virgin boots, doing a short-forward mount, or things like that get a bit more technical)

Chances are you will need to drill new holes in your boot (often you can get 1 or 2 holes to line up, which is a good starting point). What you want to do is match the centerline of the old plate (kingpin-to-kingpin in the case of a non-symmetrical plate) with your new plate, and marking the axle and toe stop locations on the side of the sole is a good reference for the front-to-back placement.

I use a two-part epoxy stick to fill the old holes.

There was a good beginner's guide that was published in Five on Five a few years ago.

I basically destroyed my ankle in my first year of play, and now almost always wear a brace. I've been trying to wean off and down onto tape the last few months but I feel super insecure because of how the break was before. If you have someone who knows how to tape, try that. Otherwise, perhaps try one of these braces?

I used this one when I first came back

I use this one now (less rigid)

I like both of them and they fit in my skates without feeling bulky at all. I still go back to the first one when the weather changes and my ankle gets super painful.

Even though I now feel like my skates fit awesome, (1) I still run a piece of tape around my big toes to keep my nails firmly attached to the nail bed. And sometimes the baby toes, as well. I struggled for a long time with my previous skates, though. To help break my current ones in, while they were still tight, I also (2) used the "double helix" lacing technique and (3) skipped holes that were near the places where I seemed to be the tightest. (4) taking out the stock insole and replacing it with the memory foam inserts. (5) I also used moleskin on a couple of the most sore parts. [But I didn't put the moleskin on the spot where the callous was, but like in a donut around the sore spot (so the boot rubs on the moleskin, not the sore spot AND you're not making the boot wider at the exact spot of the pain.] Where is the pain? ANY shoe expert might be able to help you with some custom heat molding. Just make sure if they use an oven, that they take the wheels off before they heat them up. EDIT: some people suggest skating barefoot so the oils in your sweat help break down the leather so they'll "break in" faster. I don't do this, tho.

Double helix lacing: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/doublehelixlacing.htm
memory foam insert: http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Insoles-Air-Pillo-Cushioning/dp/B00130LMVW

Some Lexol leather conditioner will do wonders for the general dryness. Nothing lasts forever, but keep high-quality leather properly conditioned (for skates, I'd say condition every 3-6 months or so) and it'll last a long long time.

Any cobbler should be able to fix little things like a broken strap. I live in a northern city so it's easy to find shops that specialize in hockey boots, but anyone who works on boots regularly would be a good choice. You could also contact the manufacturer (if they still are in business) to see if they offer a recrafting service - they usually love to see their well-worn boots come in for a little TLC.

I think insoles are your best bet.

When I run, I use 'motion control' shoes and insoles to prevent the exact same thing you are describing. When I skate, I use insoles too and it helps alot.

/u/cyanicenine is correct, custom insoles are best.
However, if you do not have custom insole specialists available, you might want to try these:

http://www.amazon.com/Spenco-Polysorb-Total-Support-Womens/dp/B000Q8NDEQ/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-21&keywords=insoles

These are what I use in my skates, and they work pretty well for me. Everyone has a different foot, so your milage may vary.

I had a arch injury a few years ago as well, and while that healed I also taped up my arch. I tried KT tape, but I could never get it work correctly. What I eventually did was use regular sports tape and this technique:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDyk7suigUw

How old are your kids and what are you looking for?

Roller Girl has been around for a little while and is popular. I liked it and my daughter just finished it and seemed to enjoy it.

So Im using a pair of Chicago roller skates, It was something for my big feet that I could learn on and I love them - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chicago-Mens-Rink-Skate-Black/dp/B000G17FXS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541706154&sr=8-5&keywords=chicago%2Broller%2Bskates&th=1&psc=1 - When I've been skating on them they start making a really awful noise, as if they are grinding and clicking together. Its a really awful thing to constantly hear and when I take the bearing out and spin it in my hand I can feel that something is off with it, it doesn't spin smoothly in my hand and feel like something is clicking around. It also has more drag on it and I really don't enjoy replacing bearings every skate session because of this. I'm still using the basic wheels that came with the skates, they're very hard wheels but they haven't really caused me any issues and I enjoy skating on them. And I don't tighten the wheel much, as long as it doesn't move side to side that's about as tight as I go, so that it spins and doesn't move other than that

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A colleague from work who deals with building bikes and fixing broken bikes/scooters and outdoor equipment says that the axle could be bent. I cant see any bend of deformity in them but the only things I can think to change are the wheels or the trucks. But at this point I'm probably better off just getting new skates...

Is this something that you had before derby? and was it diagnosed by a podiatrist?

A few things come to mind...
Next time you have an appointment with your podiatrist bring your skates in with your socks, inserts and whatever else you put on your feet when you skate. Make sure the orthotics you are using are helping and fitting correctly in your skates.
The skates you're currently on are relatively cushy, but not that wide. If the toe box of your current skates isn't wide enough then no amount of taping/bracing/orthotics will fix the issue and cramming your feet into narrow skates is only going to make the pain worse.

I have pretty bad bunions and have struggled to find a skate boot that fits well. I've recently bought a pair of the new Antik AR-1 and have been very happy with them. The toe box is wider in the new style and I've had almost no break in time.
Beyond getting a new pair of boots/skates (which I know is expensive) here are a few cheap things to try.

• Lace your skates differently to relieve pressure on problem areas. From your photo you have a standard/normal lacing - you can relieve a lot of pressure by lacing differently. You may even need to lace each foot differently depending on what feels good to you. Most sites for this are geared for runners so experiment...
  Ian's Shoelace Site
  Top 10 lacing techniques for runners
  
  
• Buy some cushions/pads to wear under your socks - there are lots available on Amazon.
  
• Buy different socks or don't wear socks at all! I personally wear socks, but I know a good number of skaters that swear by wearing no socks.
  
• Try KT taping your problem areas before practice. Here's an option to start with
  
  
• Ice the area after practice if you have inflammation to help slow the formation of scar tissue.
  
• See a massage therapist to work on your feet and help break up the scar tissue and fascia restrictions. Myofascial Release (MFR) would help, but it can been very deep, intense work and you would benefit from multiple sessions to see results.
  
• Do self-massage on the area at home:
  These Foot massagers are awesome though you may be able to find a cheaper alternative
  
  
• Other ideas for treatment
  
  
• I wouldn't encourage you to skate through the pain for very long - if you're not able to relieve the pressure from that area you're only going to cause more trauma, inflammation and scar tissue to form and make the issue worse. Some time off skates now to rest the area and allow the inflammation to go down may be what is needed if you really want to skate in the future.
  Ultimately, you and your doctors should figure out a plan that is right for you. Good luck!

I spray my gear with a 50/50 alcohol/water mix with some tea tree oil and/or peppermint oil after all practices, and then let air dry. I also keep an activated charcoal bag in the bottom of my skate bag, along with a dryer sheet. I also tried witch hazel instead of alcohol, but it doesn't work as well.

I try to wash my gear about once a week. I put it in two laundry bags and just wash on a hot water cycle. I bought some Funk Away laundry booster, but honestly don't think it makes a huge difference.

There's a terrific graphic novel called RollerGirl.

Down and Derby is an entertaining factual history of the sport and it's modern revival.

I was the brats coach and we would get skates like this donated to us. I used a drill with a 1/16th bit and a sewing al to get them back together. It usually took about 45 minutes to get them back in service.

Absolutely do exercises to strengthen your ankles. However, if you do need braces, you can find them at most sports stores or online.

Hiking? Hiking is one of the most strenuous exercises I can think of, if you have the hills and trails for it. Hiking up a hill side till your heart is going to explode, then stopping just long enough for your heart to begin to get a handle on the situation...and then starting again...and repeating the whole thing for a half-mile upwards...good stuff.

If you don't have anything suitable in your location, any interval training that gets your heart rate up and keeps it up should be on your plate. I try to do this a couple times a week in the winter time, a surprisingly brutal workout for only being 20 minutes: http://amzn.com/B00127RAJY

I can't stand running/jogging. Boring. As. Hell. I'd rather stab my eye out with a spoon.

That all fails, just show up and skake. And skake. And skake. When it gets easier, skate faster and harder. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Hillman-Group-180180-100-Pack/dp/B000H5OM5C/

There you go, set for life.

Oh totally! I was constantly getting wheels to the shins. I find that the real shin guards are a little restrictive, but if you get the ones that come in a pair of socks you don't even notice them.

http://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Sport-Sockr-Guard-Peewee/dp/B000WEIJ0M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376844521&sr=8-2&keywords=sock+shin+guards

As one of the guys at my gym once told me, you pay the same fees as everyone else, right? As for figuring out what you're doing, this is a good place to start: http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-3rd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0982522738

(I am not saying that you may or may not find a pdf copy of this with a well-tuned web search. I would never suggest piracy.)

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For most skates, that piece of foam in your skate they call an insole does absolutely nothing to support your foot correctly. One of the first things I tell skaters is to go invest in a quality heat moldable insole. Try the Sole Softec. Well worth the investment. of course, there's lots of other things that can contribute to foot pain, but this is way more common than most people think.

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Ankle-Stabilizer-Black/dp/B0027VKR5S/ref=sr_1_19?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1453865563&sr=1-19&keywords=ankle+brace

I use these on both ankles because my ankles are the worst. They don't seem too bulky to me. There's also the ones that are basically compression socks which are better than nothing.

Seconded. I had the same problem with my Big Bloc toe stops. Take the toe stop all the out and put a drop of blue loctite (buy at any home/hardware store, or http://amzn.com/B0002UEMZ2) on the stem of the toe stop and on the threads inside the skate. Also, which tool are you using to tighten the nut? The tool that comes with the R3's is terrible! I use a short 15/16 wrench that I bought online. (http://amzn.com/B00BI2D0H4)