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Padded Shoes

Running in shoes that have less padding can help prevent injuries according to this recent study. ChiRunning Instructors have been encouraging their clients for years to run in the least amount of padding that is possible for them. One of the reasons that we suggest it is to allow the runner to feel what is going on below to adjust accordingly in an effort to be lighter on their feet.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/21/trainers-less-cushioning-padding-loading-rate-running-reduce-injury-study

 

Window of Balance
Balancing while running is one of the four components of Chi Running. After instilling good posture, finding your balance as you lift your heels is crucial to having effortless leg movement. To find your balance you will need to “feel for” or in Chi terms, “Body Sense”, a mid-foot landing and not feel any muscle tightness […]
The competition
When you first start running, there normally is a goal the runner has set for themselves. For some it could be to lose weight, get in shape, start a healthy lifestyle, run for a cause, or challenge oneself. Regardless of the reason, the runner has made a conscious decision to go forward with their plan. […]
Another Perspective
How to build a foundation from which a ChiRunning Habit will grow from. Checkout this blog from one of our European ChiRunning Instructors Building a Chi Running Habit - Chi Running UK & Ireland chirunning.uk You want to change the way you run. You’ve read the book. You’ve done the workshop. Now how do you […]