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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...

Running Without Your Legs
As a Certified Chi Running Instructor I sometimes get asked how it is possible to run without using legs for propulsion. The answer lies in the balanced lean that is held in place by our core muscles engagement. Attached are four great exercises to help develop strong core muscles for minimal leg usage. Four core […]
What happens at a ChiRunning Workshop?
So maybe you’re interested in learning how to ChiRun or ChiWalk but not sure if a workshop is for you. If you have read the book(s) you probably have a basic concept of what you envision ChiRunning should look like. Most attendees have heard about it from a friend or read and/or heard about it […]
Sometimes an injury can be a gift
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 […]