With less than a fortnight to go until Red Bull Art of Motion hits London's South Bank, we caught up with the competitors to find out more about them, starting with Britain's Pip Andersen...
Name: Pip Andersen
Age: 20
Nationality: British
Nickname: Piptrix
Describe yourself in a sentence
Overall I would say I’m someone who’s happy, full of energy and maybe a bit crazy sometimes.
How did you first become involved in free running?
I’ve always been into physical stuff, getting up and doing rather than sitting around listening. Having dyslexia, I found school a pretty frustrating place – people always telling you there’s only one way to do things – their way. I was good at most conventional sports, but again people were always trying to mould me and confine me. Eventually, I saw a documentary about free running, Jump Britain. It was like someone turned the light on. I knew exactly what I wanted to do!
Who are your influences in parkour?
I wouldn’t say I have a particular influence, as such. I just really enjoy training with other free runners and all of us creating and practising new moves together.
How long have you been practising parkour?
Nearly six years
What's your favourite/most memorable place for free running?
UCLA in Los Angeles is one of my most memorable places to train.
Do you have a signature move or unique ability that we should look out for at Art of Motion in London?
I would say everyone has individual style and abilities. But for me generally people comment on my corks and jumping ability.
What's your free running philosophy?
Move & have fun
What, if anything, scares you when you practise parkour?
Falling from a really big height.
What's your training regime?
I don’t really have regime. Sometimes I may have a particular move I want to practise, but normally I tend to just go out and train, see what I can find, and play.
Watch Pip in action here...
Red Bull Art of Motion takes place on Sunday, March 20 at London's Royal National Theatre. It's a free, ticketless event.
Find out more about the event at Red Bull Art of Motion
Find out even more about Pip at his official site
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