Running with pain in your knees, hips, and/or back can make you want give up running. But what if you changed one thing while running that could possibly make the pain go away. That one thing might be changing how your feet are landing. If you are a runner who is considering changing the way […]
Runners vs Runners
What’s the difference? I have had several people ask me to explain the basic differences of Chi runners (CR) compared to conventional runners. Since CR is still new to folks, I thought it would make a good subject to review. First let’s look at how most people propel themselves forward when running. You have to […]
CHI In Reverse
If you’re just starting out learning ChiRunning/ChiWalking or working on improving your posture, walking backwards might be the ticket for you. Posture is so important to everything we do it life. Being out of alignment can lead to excessive wear on the part of the body that is carrying the most weight. Think about a […]
New Year A New Way
Well another year under wraps. Gifts have been purchased for everyone on your list. As you look towards the New Year think back over the previous year(s) and have you taken good care of yourself as you know you should? If the answer is “I just don’t have the time, it is hard to stay […]
What happens at a ChiRunning Workshop?
So maybe you’re interested in learning how to ChiRun or ChiWalk but not sure if a workshop is for you. If you have read the book(s) you probably have a basic concept of what you envision ChiRunning should look like. Most attendees have heard about it from a friend or read and/or heard about it […]
Aerobic Exercise
Holidays and politics getting you down? Maybe some exercise is just what the doctor ordered. Here are three recent medical studies that looked into how aerobic activities help keep depression at bay. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/well/move/how-exercise-might-keep-depression-at-bay.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&c
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 […]
Arm Swing
Most people visualize running by thinking about using your legs to get you there especially going faster or uphills. If you asked the same people what are the important working parts of a body that help you be an efficient runner they would probably say strong legs, being light on their feet, good aerobic conditioning, […]
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 […]
Circular Strides
If you were at an event watching runners pass by, how would you know if one of the runners was a ChiRunner? One of the biggest clues would be the runner’s stride pattern. The normal runner runs with a pendular pattern meaning the rear foot pushes off from the toes and they swing their leg […]