Archive for Free Running (Parkour)

Best Footwear for Parkour

Posted on 16/11/10, filed under Free Running (Parkour) | No Comments

When it comes to Parkour, some traceurs go barefoot; others go with the $200 “parkour specific” brands that, really, aren’t good for parkour at all. The sport itself requires power, agility, and balance, so finding a shoe that enhances rather than hinders those qualities is ideal. Admittedly, traceurs themselves must make the final decision, but [...]

The History of Parkour

Posted on 23/09/10, filed under Free Running (Parkour) | No Comments

You may not believe that you’ve ever heard of this bizarre and demanding extreme sport, but if you’ve seen the Madagascar chase sequence in the 2006 film Casino Royale, then you’ve seen parkour. It may seem like fun and games, leaping over rooftops, climbing walls, and doing nearly impossible stunts that look like some sort [...]