Ask Chris!

by Chris Kessler

More often than not, a group of friends will discover parkour at the same time. While it is great that a group such as this can find something that they are all interested in, it leads to one question: How do we learn?

Check it out here!

Rise: Chapter 6

by Gabriel Arnold

Our Story So Far: The year is 2028. PKFR is the largest and best-known sport/activity in the world. 17-year-old Rusty is a fanatic for PKFR but after the untimely death of his father (a top Runner himself), he has been forbidden to train. Recently however, a mysterious man known as Owen and his friend Kirra have begun training Rusty in the old, forgotten ways. Now well into his training, Rusty will begin to learn that the challenges faced in Parkour are just the beginning of life's problems...

Check out Chapter 6!

Parkour and Children

by Wenxin Yang

In this article, Michigan's Wenxin offers a unique opportunity to view parkour through a child's eyes. An inspirational read for young and older traceurs alike.

Check it out here!

National Jam Write-Ups
Parkour and Children
Ask Chris
Rise: Chapter 6
Parkour Games: Elements
Nonlinear

Welcome to the Freerunner, Issue 13 for September 2009!

The national jams are wrapping up, the days are getting shorter, and the storm clouds are rolling in (in Seattle at least). This month officially marks the end of another summer, and man it's been one to remember! It seems like there was a national jam or a major event in the development of parkour every weekend. With all of the traveling I've had a chance to do this summer, I know I've learned a whole lot more about progression and the amount of material I still have to learn when it comes to parkour.

I suggest now that we're all just about settling back down, we look over what we've learned this summer, what we still have to work on, and get to work. Don't let the weather dull your need to train, and don't let yourself fall into boring training habits. Take all of the new information you've accrued, and remix it in interesting new ways. Take a deep breath, revamp your training, and dig back in!

Janine Cundy, Editor in Cheif

Denver and Seattle National Jam 2009 Write-Ups

Ryan Ford of the Tribe and owner of Colorado's APEX Movement has done a write up of the hugely successful national jam he hosted and coordinated in August. Thanks to those of you who made it out for making this years COPK National Jam a blast! Then we have Janine Cundy of APK's non-profit Parkour Visions as she walks you through the first ever Washington National Jam. Thanks to all the traceurs who came up and trained hard. We look forward to seeing you around here again.

Denver Write Up | Seattle Write Up

Video of the Month: Nonlinear

This month brings us this little piece from a few of the Chicago Aero traceurs. Props to Meglei and Horvath!

Parkour Games: Elements

by Henry Collie

This month, Henry Collie further explores the relationship between movement and our elements with a game focused on the attributes of fire.


Ask Chris! by Chris Kessler More often than not, a group of friends will discover parkour at the same time. While it is great that a group such as this can find something that they are all interested in, it leads to one question: How do we learn? Check it out here! Rise: Chapter 6 by Gabriel Arnold Our Story So Far: The year is 2028. PKFR is the largest and best-known sport/activity in the world. 17-year-old Rusty is a fanatic for PKFR but after the untimely death of his father (a top Runner himself), he has been forbidden to train. Recently however, a mysterious man known as Owen and his friend Kirra have begun training Rusty in the old, forgotten ways. Now well into his training, Rusty will begin to learn that the challenges faced in Parkour are just the beginning of life's problems... Check out Chapter 6! Parkour and Children by Wenxin Yang In this article, Michigan's Wenxin offers a unique opportunity to view parkour through a child's eyes. An inspirational read for young and older traceurs alike. Check it out here!		National Jam Write-Ups Parkour and Children Ask Chris Rise: Chapter 6 Parkour Games: Elements Nonlinear
	Welcome to the Freerunner, Issue 13 for September 2009! The national jams are wrapping up, the days are getting shorter, and the storm clouds are rolling in (in Seattle at least). This month officially marks the end of another summer, and man it's been one to remember! It seems like there was a national jam or a major event in the development of parkour every weekend. With all of the traveling I've had a chance to do this summer, I know I've learned a whole lot more about progression and the amount of material I still have to learn when it comes to parkour. I suggest now that we're all just about settling back down, we look over what we've learned this summer, what we still have to work on, and get to work. Don't let the weather dull your need to train, and don't let yourself fall into boring training habits. Take all of the new information you've accrued, and remix it in interesting new ways. Take a deep breath, revamp your training, and dig back in! Janine Cundy, Editor in Cheif Denver and Seattle National Jam 2009 Write-Ups Ryan Ford of the Tribe and owner of Colorado's APEX Movement has done a write up of the hugely successful national jam he hosted and coordinated in August. Thanks to those of you who made it out for making this years COPK National Jam a blast! Then we have Janine Cundy of APK's non-profit Parkour Visions as she walks you through the first ever Washington National Jam. Thanks to all the traceurs who came up and trained hard. We look forward to seeing you around here again. Denver Write Up \| Seattle Write Up Video of the Month: Nonlinear This month brings us this little piece from a few of the Chicago Aero traceurs. Props to Meglei and Horvath! Parkour Games: Elements by Henry Collie This month, Henry Collie further explores the relationship between movement and our elements with a game focused on the attributes of fire. Read More!