06 May '12, 9am

Ever tried Parkour?

Ever tried Parkour?

Interested in writing for RunAddicts.net? Get started now! The everyday runner has to put up with all kinds of obstacles. Whether it be torrential rain, heavy winds, angry dogs or even unobservant pedestrians, there are countless reasons to stay alert whilst you’re out clocking up the miles. But what if you were faced with something a little more challenging during your Sunday afternoon hill session? A wall perhaps? A sloped rail or a deep puddle that threatened to turn your brand new Asics a nice shade of brown? Well, a bit of Parkour experience might come in handy. Parkour? Parkour (deriving from the French word Parcours , which literally means route or course) is a relatively new discipline being practiced by more and more enthusiasts every day. The primary aim of the Parkour practitioner, or traceur , is quite simple. Through diligent training their goal is to prepare ...

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