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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

 

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What’s at the finish line?
Running an organized event offers the participant many things. A chance to improve their performance record (PR), achieve a goal, get a T-shirt, a family fun day, ability to run in remembrance of a loved one, a goal to help shed some pounds, just to name a few. Sometimes the end of a race can […]
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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
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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 […]