Hard at Work

It’s been about 4 months since I last posted to this blog. It’s been so long that I almost forgot my account name and password. I’ve been busy is all I can say.

Four months ago I posted on the Rochester Parkour Gym and how great the opening went. It surpassed my wildest dreams. That day on April 15th, we brought in over 80 people to this tiny hole in the wall and became the first parkour center in New York State.

As wonderful as that was, what followed was not as pleasant. Following that grand opening was a roller coaster of emotions that would have me see some of the highest highs and the lowest of lows. I apologize to anyone who knew me through this Summer. There were days where nothing could drag me down, but there were also days where I would swear I was going to close the gym and give it all up.

As the days and months continue, those latter emotions tend to feel less and less severe and the waves are beginning to feel more calm. We are beginning to achieve a harmony and it serves as an example of what hard work and a heart full of passion can accomplish. The Rochester Parkour Gym was established without any sort of start up loans or grants, and while things would definitely have been easier with them, I am proud to state that in our 4th month of business, we’ve broke even for the first time.

As wonderful as it feels to write a rent check knowing that it was completely sustained by our services, we know that the hard work doesn’t stop here. I want to reach out and say thanks to all the wonderful people that banded together this Summer to take the punches. As traceurs we know that feeling that breeds deep inside us that pushes us to fly when everything else says crawl. You all are prime examples of what it means to live out your passions and lead a life for others. This accomplishment could never have been seen without your dedication and willingness to sacrifice.

Here’s to the months and years ahead, brothers. I couldn’t be more proud to share this with you.

Charles Moreland
Executive Director Rochester Parkour