At 42, I never thought I’d find myself taking up parkour. I’d always viewed it as something for younger athletes, those sprightly teens and 20-somethings who could flip, run, and jump without a second thought. I mean, I’d seen videos online of people leaping across rooftops, doing wall flips, and effortlessly scaling obstacles—and I’d never […]

I never imagined parkour would change my life in the way it has. When I first joined the Parkour Masterclass, I was unsure if I even had the physical strength to keep up. I was out of shape, struggling with basic fitness, and the thought of doing flips or any acrobatic moves seemed like a

When I first signed up for parkour, I thought it would be just another workout class where I’d go, get sweaty, and go home. I didn’t expect it to become something I’d look forward to every week, and I definitely didn’t expect it to lead to so many lasting friendships. But what I quickly realized

When I first thought about starting parkour, I had a lot of doubts. Parkour, with its flips, jumps, and crazy stunts, always seemed like something only the super-fit or daredevils could do. I’d seen videos of athletes leaping over obstacles, scaling walls, and vaulting across rails—but those people seemed so far beyond where I was.