How to Start Free Running

Posted by admin on October 12th, 2008 filed in Fluidity, Obstacles, Participant, Running How To, Running Howto

Free running is the art of movement through any environment with fluidity and skill. It is usually done in an environment cluttered with obstacles that a participant uses to navigate with in a complex way.

Steps

  1. You NEED to have a pair of gripping shoes. Skate shoes work exceptionally well for this. The shoes are the backbone of freerunning.
  2. Get some elbow pads / knee pads. Sure, they may look dorky, but they can protect you from high falls.
  3. You must keep your body in good physical condition. Fatigue is the difference between jumping over a roof or breaking your neck.
  4. Practice makes perfect! Try some simple moves such as the monkey vault (putting your hands on a rail and hopping over, bringing your legs up through th gap in your arms), or practicing hanging on ledges and climbing up. This develops your muscles and can help you when running


Tips

  • This can be dangerous, so if you are a beginner you may want to start off small.
  • Don’t try anything you’re not too sure of.
  • It is not advised to go to the rooftops unless you’re an expert.


Warnings

  • This is dangerous in some situations and could possibly be deadly. Make sure you have utter confidence before you do anything you think might be dangerous.


Things You’ll Need

  • Running shoes. They should have treads and fit pretty tightly, so they won’t hinder your running ability. Try Basketball shoes, or ask for shoes with a lot of grip.
  • Loose clothes. You should be able to move around with unlimited flexibility.


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