Is urban running(also known as parkour or freeflow) to dangerous? Would you try it?
152327
I think it would be a blast, running up walls and doing backflips. I just saw this in the newspaper the other day, and it really piqued my interest, I love watching videos. I think when it warms up here, I am going to give it a shot.
304448
I can't imagine that it would be safer than chess, backgammon or lawn bowls. So that would put it forth in line at least. However, it is probably safer than anything to do with horses, hang gliders or motorcycles.
647730
nope. Stunts WITHOUT the training & professional approach is suicidal. Stunt people work with the WIDEST margin of safety, and are dedicated to upholding the standards of the industry and reducing risk.\n\nStunts such as drag racing, skydiving, hang gliding, bungee jumping are very adenaline-addictive. But, doing that SAFELY, is life affirming, not death-courting. Suicides don't want to be safe.
921029
It's called Parkour from the French for crossing 'parcours', as it originated from street kids jumping across from building to building.  Check out the website www.parkour.com
1060879
Street racing is almost always illegal and is always dangerous. Usually the only time they have legal street races is when there is no drag strip in town and too many people street race, so they have a time to street race legally. I would recommend finding your local track to race on, but depending on your race style(drag,or normal racing) there should be a fairly close track to you. There are MANY websites to tell you about the newest equipment so check several. I have a couple of good sources listed.
670175
I love it,\n\nits very easy to do, very cheap to start out, you dont need much specialized equipment - just shoes!\nI love that its both very social and very individual.  I do distance runs, and sometimes there are thousands of people together; but in the end, you have to do it all on your own, there are no teammates to carry you if you have a bad day.
990769
Absolutely! I know what synchro is, I'm on a team. People assume that old fat ladies do synchro, and that it is really easy, but truly it is extremely difficult. Seriously, is holding your breath for a minute while counting and doing hybrids upside-down (while staying balanced and switching patterns) lifting 100lb girls out of the water really very easy, not when you can't touch the bottom of the pool, can't wear goggles, you have make-up getting in you eyes, people kicking you in the face and smiling all at the same time! Okay after hearing that, try to tell me that synchro is not a hard thing to do!
317323
Unless you are really trying something ridiculous (IM or the like), it is not as frightening as it seems. 2-3 hours a week can do a great job of training for shorter events. Add an hour if you want to try Olympic distance. Doing a little of everything each week cuts it down.  Also, it keeps things from getting really dull.\n\nAlso check any or all of the sites listed below. They all have folks that can help.
538696
I started parkouring maybe a year ago, I still train every day, and I must say that I am getting quite good at it;\nand I would like to express my opinions on it: Here is little something I wrote earlier this month when one guy asked me about parkour , a lot of people liked it, so might you: \n\n"Parkour, if you really want to get into this, I must say you have to train, and train a lot, at least an hour a day. \nThe more urban area you live in, more chances of you becoming a tracour. \nI started doing this about a year ago, and of course I am still quite n00bious, but this is my main thought about it:\n\nParkour changes you, it changes the way you think, walk, move, and conduct your daily lives. You just don't walk down the street any more. You think about your environment and how you can interact with it.\nA few days ago, I started walking towards the stairs inside of the school. And there was a huge line. So I just jumped on the railing and jumped off and grabbed the rail on the other level, as I pulled myself up, everybody went like .... WTF !! \nYou don't feel like waiting any more, you don't want to walk down the line if you can parkour it. I swear, as soon as I see a rail or a jungle jim or anything else I can not hold myself... And I love it.\nSo everybody who's interested... This will change you, it will make you a better person, and it will make you feel better about yourself ? \nwhy ? because you will find yourself pushing and pushing, trying to overcome your fears. And whenever you do something you thought you couldn't. Guess how are you going to feel !!\n"\n\n\n\noh and I made couple of videos, if any one is interested, contact me.
298856
I would say no.  ;-)  You're talking about nervous fidgeting, right?  I'm not sure why anyone would think that's dangerous.
347950
I would say so. Physically, it's a great exercise. It's mentally challenging. You can play at any age or skill level. There are so many different styles, making it fun both to watch and play.
740267
wonderfull I am proud of you\nin answer-relax-running on cement or roads is very bad it will get you shin splints -very painfull\n\nstationary or moving bike is very good-and accelerated walking swinging your arms like the english do and more helps too-or on a treadmill-if you are disciplined you can do it at a health spa. thanks in Jesus care and prayer
774741
Not a lot - you might throw up or get the runs.\n\nOnly dangerous if you made a habit of it.
234730
I think it is great.  Muay Thai is one of the most deadly martial art.  It is very good for self-defense on the street.  You can kill a person with an elbows and knees strike to face.
447703
ok...first off unles you have a degree in doing something like that I wouldnt... it can be very dangerous ....for your safety ..spend the cash ....
921641
It is dangerous..but I understand the sport..I think they need to have more  legal 1/4 mil tracks available for public use...
1064075
Yes! esspecially PUMP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it waz the best! it just, makes me...jump! it really takes u off da ground.