Week Eight 10/19/2011
 
Erica Madrid
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Age: 20 

From: Boulder, Colorado

Discovered PK, how many years ago: 1.5

Team or communities: APEX Movement, Movemental, Colorado Parkour, Everything Else. I would really like to thank APEX Movement and Movemental, and all the people involved for really pulling me into all this right off the bat, they have all been such a wonderful group of people, and I'm so luck to be a part of such an incredible community =D

http://www.facebook.com/ApexMovement
http://www.facebook.com/movemental
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1017219724
Who are your inspirations? and why?
     My inspirations are literally anyone and everyone chasing their dreams (unless their dreams are robbing or other bad things, then not them). I get so inspired watching people enjoy their lives. If that means opening up a coffee shop, playing piano for a profession, or being a professional freerunner, whatever it is, as long as people are chasing their dreams, I am inspired by that, and I also try to inspire others by doing the same!


What is your goal with Parkour and your life?
     My goal with Parkour is to continue making a living out of it, and do so FOREVER! In addition as far as life as a whole goes, I skateboard, and am also learning things such as kung-fu, breakdancing, pole fitness, and crossfit, and would like to eventually compete in the last two. In addition I play piano, guitar, and a little drums. I'm currently a student as CU Boulder and would like to major in Integrative physiology, nutrition, and minor in psychology (emphasis on sports) and spanish. I'd also like to get a degree in the natural medicines with things such as reflexology, herbal medicine, essential oils, healing diet, etc.

What is your honest opinion of Tranquil Movement? 
     The guys on it are all not only amazing athletes, but such cool people. Justin has been so nice and so has John, Noah, Brian, just everyone. They are awesome people to train with and give what we do a good name. Not to mention I love the team name!

Greatest obstacle you are overcoming or have overcome?
     The greatest obstacle I am overcoming is fitting every thing I want to do in, everyday. With all the goals I have set for myself, I have to maintain constant focus, this means I have to miss out on a lot of "normal" college experiences, but I'm okay with it, because I love my life just the way it is!

Anything else we should know about you?
     I know what I want out of life and I have every intention of getting it =) thanks so much for the interview, keep being awesome Tranquil! and thanks again to APEX Movement, Movemental, Colorado Parkour, and all the crazy cool people in the Parkour/Freerunning community!
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