This looks like one wacky (and fun) sport! Called Parkour, it apparently started 10 years ago in France (go figure... ) and is a way to exercise while in an urban environment.

Check out this article from the Lean Plate Club (you may have to register to see it): http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...referrer=email

Here are some Parkour basic moves...they look very tough to me! http://www.urbanfreeflow.com/fundame...ndamentals.htm

Has anyone tried this? It looks intriguing, though I don't think my environment is urban enough. Now, if they invent something that involves running through cornfields, climbing over horses and under cows (or maybe that should be the other way around?) and vaulting deer...then I could participate.

How strange! They don't look like they are exercising, they look like they are making quick getaways

I agree, but you got to love it hehe

Oh man - I bet my teenager would love this.

For me? I envision a perpetually bad back, blown-out knees, and a skinned forehead. I would, however, try this if I could run more than 100 feet. And we live in an urban-enough setting.

I'd kill myself , but it looks interesting for someone very young and agile!