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...

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. […]
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  
It’s been a while since I wrote my last blog as life happens and distractions arise. Recently due to the pandemic, I have rediscovered one of my favorite pastimes next to running which is horseback riding. Prior to the pandemic, I was always doing other things and just couldn’t seem to keep a regular schedule […]