Alignment and Relaxation in ChiRunning® is where the rubber meets the road. Or should I say shoe meets the road? In order for the relaxation during running to happen you have to be properly aligned or your body will be holding tension somewhere. I prefer to think of it kind of like a car alignment. […]
ChiRunning Works!
As a ChiRunning® instructor I love it when we get reviews that attest to how we help folks transition from a heel-striker to a midfoot runner after attending a one-day workshop. Here is one that was recently posted in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/apr/17/chi-running-heel-strike-midfoot-technique-coach
Being Vigilant – and Aware
As a runner who participates in various races throughout the year I thought about the recent events that occurred at the 5K in New Jersey and how fortunate everyone was that the race was having a late start. I wondered if in the future runners and walkers who participate in events would stop going to […]
Breathing – The Nose Knows
Ever wish you had just a little more energy inside you? Or how about when you’re running up a slope that just will not stop and your lungs feel like they have checked out. One of the latest hot subjects that most running related materials have been covering is using “breath work” for increased stamina. […]
The Miles Fly By
On the days you have a planned long run, what are the tools that help get you to your goal? Do you work on your form or posture? Think about work and/or family? Just what helps the miles fly by or causes – for some – to drag on? For me the run is broken […]
Short on Time
Do you find yourself not able to run as much as you like or can’t quite get that one run in due to time constraints? Here is a new blog from Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning® to give you another option. Can 1-Minute Intervals Improve Your Health? – Chi Running
Running Plans
When you decide to run an event in the near future, do you look for a training plan to help you prepare for the event? What are the things you feel your training plan must include in order for it to work for you? Number of running days a week, different types of runs, cross […]
Reasons Why Folks Decide to Take A Chi Running Class
The number one response that I receive from a client when asked why they decided to learn Chi Running is they want to run without pain. Most folks find Chi Running by using a search engine and type in pain free running. I must admit that is how I learned about it. Others are thinking […]
Lessons Learned
When I first read the Chi Running book I thought “this makes so much sense and I can get my body to make these changes in no time”. The concept was the easiest thing for me to pick up and instating focuses well not so much. I followed the recommendations and worked with each focus until […]
Posture This
Of all the Chi Running focuses the ones that contain directions to help keep your column are the most important to instate when beginning your practice. Your column is made up of your shoulders, hips, and ankles. When they are properly aligned you are in a position that will allow your leg muscles to relax. […]