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Parkour and Freerunning => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sam "Notsolittleninja" on May 31, 2008, 09:39:19 PM



Title: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Sam "Notsolittleninja" on May 31, 2008, 09:39:19 PM
Here:
1) Girls will like you. I got 3 that like me.
2) You become a hunk.  [WTF]
3) You will become more healthy, so in turn you will live longer.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a tracuer
Post by: Andy░Jag░Keller on May 31, 2008, 09:43:30 PM
Someone please fix traceur in the title, thanks

4) You get to meet awesome people that have the same passion as you.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a tracuer
Post by: (Xian) on May 31, 2008, 09:47:05 PM
5) it makes you have so much more of an optimistic outlook, at least for me.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a tracuer
Post by: Sam "Notsolittleninja" on May 31, 2008, 09:49:01 PM
6) Your dad might even get you a climbing wall for your b-day.....


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a tracuer
Post by: Andy░Jag░Keller on May 31, 2008, 09:50:43 PM
7) Your parents actually look for stuff for you to jump off of...


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Kyle "Kyper" Rudolph on June 01, 2008, 02:32:53 AM
8. Christmas is easy. Sweatpants and Ariakes anyone?


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Alex (Zalorticus) Melusky on June 01, 2008, 05:57:40 AM
9) Parents will drive you to find a new gym.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: blachawk on June 01, 2008, 07:51:41 AM
10) you can shoot lasers from your eyes


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: (Xian) on June 01, 2008, 08:09:10 AM
8. Christmas is easy. Sweatpants and Ariakes anyone?

ha honestly.

11L You can save lives!! ha ha. maybe.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Jonathan Camelo on June 01, 2008, 08:43:54 AM
12) The chance to persever over obstacles both physical and mentally throughout life becomes a lot more easier!


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Yixin (pronounced ee-shin) on June 01, 2008, 09:00:38 AM
13.) The accusations of insanity have finally been justified.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: ☼ Alëx Mills ☼ on June 01, 2008, 11:08:17 AM
8. Christmas is easy. Sweatpants and Ariakes anyone?

14 ) Freedom. haha yes christmas will be easy


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: AdamMcC [Feng] on June 01, 2008, 02:08:51 PM
14.) You have awesome shoes.

15.) You have friends throughout the world.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Ozzi on June 01, 2008, 04:07:26 PM
You acquire a more positive outlook towards any situation.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Casey "Loki" Kandel on June 01, 2008, 04:50:45 PM
17) You finally have something to do when there's nothing else to do


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Zach"EpicMovement"Williams on June 01, 2008, 06:11:44 PM
You've become more efficiant in every aspect of your life.  ;D


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Steve Zavitz on June 01, 2008, 09:11:22 PM
19. You enjoy the simpler things in life (I've been known to cheer when I spot a new rail or ledge).
20. Video games and television seem like distractions on a sunny afternoon.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Sam "Notsolittleninja" on June 01, 2008, 09:45:24 PM
21. Sugar and fats no longer interest you.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Sky on June 01, 2008, 11:48:07 PM
+1 to whoever said "insanity is now jusitifed." Classic, and true.

22) You get cool nicknames like 'Skipper', 'M2', and 'Monk E. Boi'.

(Though you ever notice the most respected or skilled freerunners/traceurs are known by their full names? David Belle, Daniel Illabca, etc.)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Kyle "Kyper" Rudolph on June 02, 2008, 10:19:45 AM
+1 to whoever said "insanity is now jusitifed." Classic, and true.

22) You get cool nicknames like 'Skipper', 'M2', and 'Monk E. Boi'.

(Though you ever notice the most respected or skilled freerunners/traceurs are known by their full names? David Belle, Daniel Illabca, etc.)

Cause they don't have APK accounts. Lol.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Yixin (pronounced ee-shin) on June 02, 2008, 10:44:43 AM
Because the media won't publish a forum handle. :-p


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Casey "Loki" Kandel on June 02, 2008, 12:12:14 PM
Except Peter Parkour


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: phil620 on June 03, 2008, 02:46:18 PM
you do something lots of people think is realy cool!


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Corey Straughn on June 03, 2008, 05:18:11 PM
24. you have a legit reason to meet complete strangers u met on the internet


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: oranges on June 03, 2008, 05:53:57 PM
25   you get to pretend youre level headed but really act immature when someone bothers you


ha jk

25   you get to participate in the most important campaign of all time   bunnies vs monkies


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: shadow1234 on June 12, 2008, 12:16:01 PM
27. You become an expert on philosophy and humanitarianism



Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: thedrummercole on June 13, 2008, 08:34:12 AM
you always have something cool to talk about... ;D


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Jabari "Saintsun" Allen on June 13, 2008, 03:43:19 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Paul Bischoff on June 13, 2008, 04:40:35 PM
30. if you cant win a fight, its easy to run away from one


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Cord Zwirner on June 13, 2008, 05:51:09 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.

+1 for that, my friend.

31. You're not sure whether you're more interested in women... or buildings.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: shadow1234 on June 13, 2008, 06:43:38 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.

+1 for that, my friend.

31. You're not sure whether you're more interested in women... or buildings.

lol, im pretty sure im more interested in women bro.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Occido on June 13, 2008, 07:24:15 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.

+1 for that, my friend.

31. You're not sure whether you're more interested in women... or buildings.

lol, im pretty sure im more interested in women bro.

I dunno, buildings are really starting to appeal to me. You should have see this one...


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Oliver N on June 13, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
32. You have a reason to run around in the town topless. :-Sarcasm


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Rockwell on June 13, 2008, 11:56:15 PM
33. You may be a master of the art of movement, but more often then not you walk like a cripple up stairs.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Thomas.K on June 14, 2008, 09:48:37 AM
34. dont have to buy gas


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: ☼ Alëx Mills ☼ on June 14, 2008, 10:49:27 AM
35. You actually know how to spell Traceur


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: jacemullen on June 14, 2008, 12:56:33 PM
36) you actually have a reason to workout (for me at least, I didn't untill PK)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Elijah "Jah" Slack on June 14, 2008, 02:55:38 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.

37.)(some) elderly people look at you as a god.

I've seen it happen...


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Iceucold on June 14, 2008, 04:06:53 PM
38) You can be late for work and still get there on time.

39) Obstructions often make things "easier" for you.

40) You pretty much rule the internet.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Charlie" Frontflip" Chase on June 14, 2008, 06:20:19 PM
36) you actually have a reason to workout (for me at least, I didn't until PK)
Too true
39) You have an excuse for not hanging out with your non-traceur friends after school.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Shane "B2" Dreher on July 09, 2008, 09:16:47 PM
41.Running has never been so enjoyable  :P


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Spencer B. on July 09, 2008, 11:21:42 PM
42. You get an adrenaline rush when you see a good rail.

43. You watch Casino Royale with your mom, and she can't believe that Sebastian Foucan did any of the stuff he did without safety harnesses and the whole bulky getup, even though logically there is no way that would be possible, and she knows it.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Derik DaSilva on July 10, 2008, 07:01:42 AM
44. Your vocabulary enhances greatly as you search harder and harder for that one sentence explanation of what parkour is.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Shae "shae" Perkins on July 10, 2008, 09:21:27 AM
45. A lot of the elderly generation think this newer generation is fat and lazy, I'm proud to be one that's not.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Zach Morgan on July 10, 2008, 04:10:29 PM
29. Little kids look up to you...as a God.
ahahaha, that's way too true. I was doing some at a playground, and before I knew it a swarm of little kids were asking me to do more, and they followed me forever.... until I left. hahahah.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: chodantraceur on July 10, 2008, 09:14:07 PM
46. Your more excited when you see a park than a kindergartener.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: QMKC on July 11, 2008, 08:09:40 AM
You're f*cking ace at moving on all fours.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Mikemis on July 11, 2008, 10:19:39 PM
You're f*cking ace at moving on all fours.

i can see you enjoy being on your knees :D  :-Sarcasm


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: QMKC on July 15, 2008, 09:58:12 PM
You're f*cking ace at moving on all fours.

i can see you enjoy being on your knees :D  :-Sarcasm

Yeah, I learned it from your mother!


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Alex (Zalorticus) Melusky on July 16, 2008, 06:24:38 AM
47. You can out run a bicycle.

48. You get friends at the hospital. (it's half and half...)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Cord Zwirner on July 16, 2008, 07:47:51 AM

48. You get friends at the hospital. (it's half and half...)

Lol, do you mean you make friends at the hospital, or you can get friends to the hospital?


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Speeditup on July 16, 2008, 10:25:19 AM
47. You can out run a bicycle.

48. You get friends at the hospital. (it's half and half...)

What kind of friends do you have? haha


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Alex (Zalorticus) Melusky on July 16, 2008, 10:27:59 AM
I mean, if you happen to go all the time, you and the docters are on a first name basis....I don't know where the hospital is where I live though...that's why it's half and half..


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: King of pk on July 17, 2008, 12:53:24 PM
You can go like anywhere in the world


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Iceucold on July 17, 2008, 08:54:15 PM
You can go like anywhere in the world

... and meet someone in real life.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Craig' on July 18, 2008, 05:17:22 PM
49.  You can win alot of bets with your friends on what you'll jump off of.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: katsurachan on July 19, 2008, 01:48:22 PM
50. You have a reason as to why you wear naruto gear when you aren't running around like crazy. (You're an urban ninja)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: QMKC on July 31, 2008, 03:03:30 PM
You can go like anywhere in the world

... and meet someone in real life.

Are you blowing me, bro?


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: crackedlogic on July 31, 2008, 03:09:18 PM
you no longer fear the cops.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Laurie [lauriejennifer] Jennifer on July 31, 2008, 04:18:48 PM
you've formed a new addiction: confronting your fears, rather than avoiding them.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tragedy on July 31, 2008, 10:21:50 PM
53. You can do things normal people only dream of.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tragedy on July 31, 2008, 10:23:49 PM
54. You forget what the word fear means.


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: jacob -jmwood- wood on August 03, 2008, 06:20:17 AM
55. u no longer care where that bruise came from


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: chodantraceur on August 03, 2008, 07:29:30 PM
56. You get to be a jedi or ninja like you wanted to be when you were younger. ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tom Walker on August 03, 2008, 09:01:05 PM
57. Your friends can tell you something is impossible and you can smile like the devil when you manage it  ;)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tragedy on August 04, 2008, 02:54:11 PM
58. You laugh in the face of danger


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Codee on August 05, 2008, 07:15:31 PM
59: Your parents don't bother to buy you a fire escape if your room is on the second story, they just say, "He'll/She'll be fine."


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tragedy on August 06, 2008, 01:10:16 AM
60. The word roll now has nothing to do with dinner.

lol


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Cord Zwirner on August 06, 2008, 07:52:52 AM
60. The word roll now has nothing to do with dinner.

lol

lol now its the most important thing in your life  ;)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Kiernan on August 06, 2008, 08:19:05 AM
You have difficulty understanding why other people aren't as excited about a jungle gym or a rail ;D

.....(or maybe thats just me lol)


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: FlyHigh on August 06, 2008, 09:20:05 AM
You have difficulty understanding why other people aren't as excited about a jungle gym or a rail ;D

.....(or maybe thats just me lol)

i get that all the time, friends will just look at me like whats so exiting about a friggin playgroud, so i look back like whats not exiting

62. you never take the easy path anymore... you look for the one with a "dead end"


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: Tragedy on August 06, 2008, 10:51:34 AM
60. The word roll now has nothing to do with dinner.

lol

lol now its the most important thing in your life  ;)

Indeed :P


Title: Re: 101 good things about being a traceur
Post by: wacko_wasko on August 07, 2008, 07:58:28 PM
EDIT: wrong thread...  :-X