SP57 - Lani Wongkar | Send culture, skateboarding and parkour (with Lisa Schneider)
Dec 14, 2023
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Lani Wongkar, a rising athlete in the parkour community, discusses her recent success in competitions and her passion for skateboarding. They explore the challenges and adventures they've encountered, including funny incidents and risky moves. The conversation also dives into the differences between parkour and skateboarding when it comes to risk-taking and the aftermath of failure. They share their future travel plans and express gratitude towards those who have supported them.
Competing in the SBL competition requires maintaining a positive mindset and enjoying the experience regardless of the results.
Participants in the York Takeover event showed resilience by enduring challenging weather conditions and completing the diverse challenges set by the organizers.
Skateboarding has influenced the speaker's approach to parkour training, emphasizing the importance of creativity and environment-based skills.
Having a strong mental game and committing to challenging jumps are vital for progression in parkour training.
Deep dives
Challenges and Training at Howl V
The podcast episode discusses the experience of competing and training at Howl V, where various challenges were set by different individuals. The focus was on unique gym-specific challenges, and the atmosphere was described as more relaxed and fun compared to other competitions.
Stress and Insights from SBL
The speaker shares personal insights and experiences from competing in the SBL (Skills, Speed, Style) competition. The speaker mentions the initial pressure to perform well, but also highlights the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and enjoying the experience regardless of the results.
Weather Challenges and Adaptability at York Takeover
The weather during the York Takeover event was rainy and dark, which posed challenges for competitors. However, participants showed resilience and adaptability by enduring the weather conditions and continuing to train and complete the challenges. The podcast episode also mentions the creative and diverse challenges set by the organizers.
Skating and Parkour
The speaker discusses their experience with skateboarding and its influence on their approach to parkour training and challenges. They highlight the importance of creative and environment-based skating and express their desire to incorporate their skateboarding style into parkour training.
Training drop pre's and managing external factors
The speaker discusses their experience with training drop pre's and how they were able to manage them due to their preparation and training. They also mention the impact of external factors, such as fear and distractions, and how they dealt with them.
The importance of commitment and mental strength in training
The speaker emphasizes the significance of commitment and mental strength in their training. They explain how having a strong mental game allows them to quickly commit to challenging jumps and progress their skills. They also highlight the importance of technique and the desire to push their limits in training.
Navigating the judgment and perception of the parkour community
The speaker shares their experiences with the judgment and perception within the parkour community, particularly concerning their style and level of risk-taking. They express their desire to be recognized for their skill and technique rather than being seen as someone who takes unnecessary risks. They value cleanliness and enjoy training within their own skill range.
Upcoming travel plans and future goals
The speaker discusses their current travel plans and future goals. They mention their intentions to continue traveling and training in different locations and express excitement for potential video projects and collaborations in the future.
Lani is a relatively unknown athlete who’s made a big splash recently. She came third in women’s Skill at SPL2 and is now making her way through Europe. She also skates, which has more recently influenced her style after a four-year hiatus from parkour.
Instagram - @laniwongkar
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