BALANCED N MOTION

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 becomes a distant memory. Here is a recent article from the New York Times that might encourage more runners to learn to be a quiet runner.  >>Read the full story...

Most runners at some time will experience an injury or illness whether from running or simply living on this earth. Depending on how you choose to do deal with the setback it just might make you a better runner when you do return to running. There are things you could work on that would improve […]
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
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 […]