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Just did my first Parkour class. So thankful for Laura Sprague and my core work with her. I was NOT prepared for 5 minutes of the monkey crawl on the cement though! No tall walls, but lots of jumping up on pylons, up walls, over fences, across small chasms and hanging from a brick wall. I'm slightly scratched and colorfully bruised, but it was confidence building, intense and fun! No pics though... too busy doing. Kudos to lead teacher Shirley who has a wonderful philosophy of the link between life and Parkour play and her lovely inspiring assistant who insisted I get back down on all fours and complete the Monkey crawl!
My favorite equipment at the Senior Playground in Hyde Park. It's called the Runner, but it feels more like gliding/flying. Loved it! Hope to see some people playing at it tomorrow.
While Hyde Park is looking for more integrative play in the park, it was great to see fitness training groups, kids on recess and runners choosing a softer, more gentle surface. One did need to look out for horse clumps!
Taking a beginning Parkour class for women tomorrow evening. So excited and scared! Let the play continue.
Seminars, Workshops and Events | Parkour Generations www.parkourgenerations.com I'm here at the Re Lodon Hotel in Shoreditch in East London. So many languages and so many little parks including an enticing BMX park. I can't wait to get my running shoes on and go play!
Feet have touched down in London and I can't wait to meet people who create playgrounds for adults! I'm thrilled to enter an international community of believers.
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BMX Park in Shoreditch
Senior Park
Senior Playground in Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Tito's Peruvian near the base of London Bridge! Thanks to Denise Miller for navigating me in from across the ocean!
One of my emerging favorite things to do.....take pics of delicious drinks. A Mojito at Giraffe in Kensington. Shout out to the cool server who made it "special" for me, hooked me up with great hot sauce and made club suggestions!
What would a Peruvian dinner be without a Pisco Sour? Why are they always so little?
The vegetarian options are quite plentiful in London. Quorn Cutlets in coriander sauce, yuca frita and signature Peruvian rice. Took this for Juan Geldres and fuel vegetarian. Kalamazoo will have something in step with dining in the bigger world!
Been walking lots of miles and taking stories of stairs in the Underground. I love this view!
Took this for my mom. Royal Albert Hall, enticingly running Cirque du Soleil: Totem.
Gardens surrounding Senior Park
This will be me tomorrow in a few hours! Parkour here I come!
AuthorFounder Michelle S. Johnson Phd is currently collecting oral testimonies of international playground organizers and manufacturers, play practitioners, playground participants, improvisational comedy players and hip-hop emcees that reveal how social justice issues are partially and/or collectively addressed. These practices exercise transformative principles of play and move participants toward their authentic and creative selves and into social change work in their larger communities. Check back daily as Michelle shares her experiences in Europe with these professional players! First stop, London! ArchivesCategories |
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