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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

 

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 […]
Can You Hear Me?
You’re on a run one beautiful morning, everything is going well. Around mile three you start to notice a different sensation in your (insert one of the following foot, knee, hip -you get the idea.) what do you do? Deny that there is anything happening and hope whatever it is will go away just like […]
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 […]