BALANCED N MOTION

Running Quiet

A lot of times when I meet people new to Chi Running I can't but help noticing that when they run I can hear them coming by their foot steps. Through continuous practice of good posture, lifting from the crown of their head, and landing with a mid foot landing this heavy clomping sound soon becomes a distant memory. Here is a recent article from the New York Times that might encourage more runners to learn to be a quiet runner.  >>Read the full story...

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