free running

Meaning

The activity of combining parkour with gymnastics to pass obstacles and demonstrate athletic talent, most often in urban environments.

Synonyms

run idle

free play

run free

idle running

slow running

idle run

blank run

zero discharge

loose running

running-idle

run light

run empty

running empty

nofloat load

race running

Translations

Parkour

Etymology

A term introduced by parkour practitioner Sebastien Foucan in a programme called Jump London as a synonym for parkour. The usage has since changed through the adverse reaction of parkour practitioners to somersaults and non-efficient movements being introduced to the discipline.

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