ChiRunning and ChiWalking are mindful practices in that they are learned from using focuses. The mind directs the body through the use of focuses. Habits are quickly learned by practicing them often, the more times you work with a focus, the body adapts to the desired change. An example of a focus is “lift from […]
Softness
It’s been a while since I wrote my last blog as life happens and distractions arise. Recently due to the pandemic, I have rediscovered one of my favorite pastimes next to running which is horseback riding. Prior to the pandemic, I was always doing other things and just couldn’t seem to keep a regular schedule […]
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. […]
Adversity
Recently I experienced some very challenging situations at home. It was during a severe weather storm that made me respond in a way that I hadn’t done since before I retired from the fire department. My spouse was out of state and we live in a rural community so I was pretty much on my […]
Circular Stride
Sometimes when I read fellow runners’ post on Facebook complaining about tight hip flexors and what they should do about them, I tend to wonder if they were ever shown what energy-efficient running truly looks like. I can only imagine they are lifting their knees with every step instead of bending their knees and I […]
Trails
There is an adventure waiting for you if you just get out there. If you ever thought about trying something new with your running or perhaps you are thinking about becoming a runner. Maybe getting out of your comfort zone is where you should start. Trail running offers just that for most of us. But […]
Where The Mind Goes The Body Will Follow
If you have ever attended a ChiRunning Workshop you were most likely introduced to using your mind to move your center forward instead of using your legs for propulsion. If not, learning how to develop a conversation between your mind and body can be a difficult task for some. The other challenge is learning to […]
How To Get The Most From A Run
When you decide to go for a run, do you plan exactly what you plan to do on the run? For example, this run will be a tempo or a long, slow, distance run. Does all of your plan include time, distance goals and nothing else? If it does you could be leaving some things […]
Refocus
What makes ChiRunning so different from conventional running is the technique based training. Learning to ChiRun with one focus at a time provides you a mindful practice and an efficient running form. First, by developing a connected posture line – the cornerstone to ChiRunning, allows for gravity to propel you forward with allot less leg […]
Leaving Something On The Table
When you go for a run, do you look to improve your running form or pay attention to how your body is feeling? Do you just break your runs into tempo, long slow distance, hill repeats, intervals, or fun runs? Do you just consider it a great workout if you made it through the plan? […]