Urban is your Nature!

November 16, 2011

Urban is your Nature is the name for the new Texas Parkour Academy Campaign. We are combining Natural Method (MovNat, Methode Naturelle, Natural Movement) training concepts with Parkour. The two have the same background and are very similar. We have Youth Classes, Workshops, Bootcamps, Weekly Workouts and Classes available at www.texasparkour.com/academy. Come join us and [...]

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Cactus Rose, a 100 mile journey in the TX Hill Country

November 5, 2011

The Cactus Rose 100 has been my ultra nemesis since my first attempt in 2008. In a lot of ways, the 100 mile distance had become my nemesis. Here is a brief overview of the Cactus Rose successes and failures: 1st attempt 2008: Well in the lead at 80 miles, dropped due to severe blisters [...]

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Texas Parkour Academy: New Natural Method Conditioning 101 Classes!

November 5, 2011

The classes are out! I will have some drop-in rates as well as OPEN style workouts available soon. These classes are available in 8-week session packages, an excellent way to get in shape and develop your movement skills. All of our classes are posted on the Texas Parkour Academy Feel free to CONTACT ME with [...]

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what have I been up to? – TX Parkour & Natural Method

November 3, 2011

I just ran and finished the Tejas Trails Cactus Rose 100 miler, a rough and rugged race in the Hill Country of Bandera, TX. Race Report coming soon. It has been a while since I blogged and would really like to get back into it. Every time this happens, I make a big list of [...]

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Mostly Paleo Enchiladas

July 28, 2011

I experimented with a new idea last night.

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NB Mimimus Trail Mods

July 12, 2011

Thanks to my good friend Dalton Wilson, I have figured out a way to strengthen my NB Minimus Trail soles. In this rocky TX terrain, the original soles have pretty broken down to nothing. I find my Five Fingers Bikilas have more protection. I’ve used Shoe Goo a lot in the past to glue soles [...]

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trying out the Paleo way

April 11, 2011

I am currently reading Robb Wolf’s book “the Paleo Solution” and am transitioning into a grain and cane sugar free diet lifestyle. I say lifestyle because the word diet is so entrenched with fads and quick fixes. Whether you believe the Paleo way is best or not, there is no denying our world eats far [...]

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a Hell of a Run in Luna Sandals

April 6, 2011

On Saturday, April 2, I ran the Hells Hills 50k in Smithville, TX. This report is combination shoe review and race report. I have been feeling better lately in my running and have been training much harder now. The weather has a lot to do with it as I run better in warmer climates. Although Texas [...]

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My interview with Juliossol

March 21, 2011

I recently did an interview with Julio’s Sol, a website dedicated to interviews with people using their passions to achieve goals. The site serves as motivation and inspiration for those low moments when we need it most. The interview can be seen here  

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A New Natural Running Store

January 19, 2011

Hi Josue, I hope you’re well. Wanted to share information about another entry into the rapidly growing field of minimalist footwear specialty retailers. Launched in January by Patton Gleason, a longtime Luke’s Locker exec and running trainer, The NaturalRunningStore.com (http://www.naturalrunningstore.com) is another great entry into what is shaping up to be an incredibly influential category [...]

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