Athlete profile: Elizabeth Anne Valandingham
Elizabeth Anne Valandingham is also 'Lawless Lizzie.'
Compiled by Morristown This Week
Elizabeth Anne Valandingham competes in roller derby for the Corporal Punishers. Valandingham, an attorney who works for O'Donnell McCord in Morristown and West Orange, goes by the name of "Lawless Lizzie."
Did you participate in sports growing up? Softball, cheerleading.
What kind of mindset does it take to be involved in roller derby? edicated, loyal, competitive.
Ever have any injuries related to the sport? Beautiful bruises.
What is the most difficult part of competing? Keeping up endurance, not getting discouraged.
Do you have a rivalry with another team? No. Derby is a sisterhood.
How did you come up with your roller derby nickname? I am a lawyer during the day. An alter ego as "Lawless Lizzie" worked.
What is your signature move? Booty blocking. I get in the way and the heavy hitters "take 'em down."
How does your roller derby persona differ from your regular personality? Actually, not much different! Well, maybe the fishnets (stockings).
What's your sport? Contact Frank DiLeo at 973-428-6673 or e-mail contact@morristownthisweek.com