Prince George's "Prince" of Parkour

You've heard of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, but have you heard of the Fresh Prince of Parkour?

Prince George's County is home to Maryland's very own Prince of Parkour, better known as David Ivey, the son of former State's Attorney Glenn Ivey and current Delegate Jolene Ivey of Maryland's 47th Legislative District.

Parkour is an extreme mode of exercise and is seen in some circles as a bona fide athletic sport. "PK" as it is sometimes called is all about the art of moving around physical obstacles (like walls and railings) using only the human body.

The philosophy is centered on training individuals to physically overcome barriers, leading to a stronger body and a stronger mind.

Wired magazine recently published a feature on
the craziest Parkour tricks.

The PK movement started in France in the early 1990s (I suppose as a direct result of the late 80s breakdancing phenomenon).

Today, it is practiced all over the world, from the outskirts of Paris to the suburbs of Washington.

So how did the State's Attorney son get hooked? And what do his parents think? Watch the news report below to find out:

And next week on DC on Heels, we try Parkour in four-inch heels and mini-skirts!

Just kidding.

xoxo,

Markette

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Plungapalooza 2010 and Tiger by the Tail

Alright it's a new year yay!!! for 2010 and we think it's gonna be a good one. And while most of you may be trying to hibernate and stay warm during this arctic blast that's hit DC and the rest of the world--let's do something different and daring. "Bear" it all this year for the 2010 Polar Bear Plunge. What's this you say?

Plunge participants take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland, the state’s largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Anyone can participate!(Under 18 requires parent or guardian signature.)

EVENT: PLUNGAPALOOZA 2010 featuring the 14th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge

DATE: Saturday, January 30th, 2010

EVENT HOURS: 9am-4pm

LOCATION: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis

PLUNGE TIMES: 1pm or 3pm

ADMISSION: Free to spectators; all Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges (or personal donation).

So let's do this together and take the plunge. TTS will be there to "bear" witness to all the plungers --and after riding the world's scariest roller coaster and skydiving in Las Vegas, we will continue our daredevil antics and plunge for a good cause.

For more info go to @ http://www.plungemd.com

OK switching from bears to tigers. A TTS fan sent THIS video about El Tigre Woods. We couldn't help ourselves... the song is quite catchy....

Check it out.