ChiRunning® Weekly Classes

Some photos from last weeks class and the group are making great progress with their learning and practicing the ChiRunning® technique.  

Great feedback each week and just 1 week to go!

        

        

Client Testimonial - Sat 14th June ChiRunning® Workshop

"5 years ago, I gave myself one goal - run for 12 months without getting any injuries. I did a workshop with Ruth, and it was a game changer. I ran for the next 3 years without any injuries. With long term consistency, my running economy improved, and my race times improved year on year (which is a nice bonus). I went back again for a refresher, and it was well worth it - Ruth identified a few areas I can work on improving. The benefits of regular running are incredible, so I want to stay in the game as long as I possibly can."  

My Thanks to Cathal for taking the time to send me this testimonial this morning. 

Register your Place

Bookings are starting to come in for June and July morning (3hr) clinics and the block of 4 weeks (1hr) classes starting Thurs 5th June so don't delay or procrastinate, just book your place now.  

Please note the Clinics will take place at Corks Marina while the Classes will now take place at Bishopstown MTU location. 

Email to Register your place on effortlessrunning@gmail.com 

 Here are some of the reasons why I love running so much and have been an active runner for almost 30 years. 

ChiRunning® Clinics and Classes 2025.

I've been working on my upcoming ChiRunning® Clinics and Classes 2025.  

1. Learn the basics of ChiRunning® at one of my 3 hour clinics. Once you've had time to practice it for a few weeks then ....

2. it's time to 'Add-to your toolkit of technique' in a second 2 hour clinic.  Click here for details. 

Alternatively you can book a place on the afternoon Classes (block of 4 weeks) learning the basics. 

New for 2025 is the opportunity of a Chi Tune-Up for those who have attended a clinic in the past and who want to enhance their practice.

Click here for 2025 dates and times.  

Got a query?   Please Leave me a Message! 

Due to increased scam callers these days, if you call me on my mobile and want me to return your call, please leave a brief message so I know you're a genuine caller and I'll be only too happy to get back to you. 

Otherwise you can send your query to my email: effortlessrunning@gmail.com or go to my Instagram or Facebook page and DM me there.

I hope to have the pleasure of sharing the ChiRunning® technique with you!

Cork City Marathon, Half & 10km 2025

Congratulations to everyone who has signed up for CCM 2025.

Maybe you did it last year or maybe this is your first time but either way maybe consider how improving your running technique can help you this year. 

The ChiRunning clinics and classes that I hold here in Cork City, focus on good running technique which will help you avoid typical running injuries as you increase your distance and frequency of running. 

It will also help you to be more efficient with your running so you can run further and for longer.  

These clinics and classes are fun, with lots of exercises and drills to help you really body sense the running technique that will make your running so much easier. 

Hope to catch you at the Cork City Marathon Expo which is on Friday and Saturday!

Click here for more details.

My first 1/2 day ChiRunning® Workshop 2024 took place yesterday down at the Marina area of Cork city where we had a lots of laughs, plenty of fun and everyone made great progress practicing the running technique and here's just two of the reviews I received from participants....

"Honestly that was the best money I ever invested in myself, I have so much trouble with my knees which is detrimental to my endurance races. I actually can't believe how easy it is to run just by learning these techniques! I had so many 'OMG' moments throughout the day. From posture, what to do with my elbows, my cadence and hill training. 

I have never in my life reached the top of a hill and not gasped for breath! To have done that today without it taking a bit out of me was my jaw dropping moment. Ruth is a great coach and communicates in such a way that you easily absorb all the information coming at you. 

The venue/location was good and I would absolutely recommend.  If anyone wants to make their running lives easier, Ruth is your woman!"   Sent by Wella and my thanks to her as well for taking the selfie of the group 😀

And here's Aideen's experience...

“As someone who has fallen out of love with running after recurring injuries, Ruth’s class and patient, personalised approach has reinvigorated my appetite to get back to it and give it another go. My ‘aha’ moment was the need to ‘cooperate’ with the running forces – be that the road or hills. Running should not be about sore muscles and hard effort, it should feel more free and Chi running technique is the answer. The tips and techniques were disarmingly simple and so effective. I can’t wait to get started. Thanks Ruth!”.    Aideen. 

Many thanks to both Wella and Aideen for taking the time to send me these reviews, I'm delighted and happy that they enjoyed the workshop and learnt lots to help with your running technique. 

 Be Seen, Be Safe, Be Well....

It's very important to stay visible when you're out running especially when a lot of running gear is dark clothing.

Make sure and wear High Visibility gear, Reflector bands, Light Vests or head torches to be seen.

Just remember, if you're wearing dark gear you're pretty much invisible.

So be smart, light up!

Testimonial Majella Walsh

I have recently completed the chi workshop with Ruth which was excellent. I had been, up to this point a non runner, as I had always assumed that to run meant you had to endure pain.  Ruth taught me an approach which is more mindful of the whole approach, the road your body and your mind.  Ruth is extremely patient and very giving in terms of advice especially to the novice runner.  I cant recommend  Ruth or the course enough. I now have a set of skills I can take forward to make running more fun. Loose yourself and start to run! 
Thanks Majella glad I was of help to you and in her email Majella mentioned the following....
....I am happy to say I have just done my first chi run and have taken two minutes off my time per km.  
Super progress to drop 2 minutes off per km in such a short amount of time. Well done!

Recent Tesimonial

Hi Ruth

I was extremely impressed with your workshop as I had read the chi running book years ago but never implemented any of the techniques. After attending your workshop I have much more confidence in attempting the chi running techniques.

You explained everything so clearly and comprehensively in so many different ways which assisted greatly in memorizing the various techniques, it's now up to me to practice using them! 

I thought your course was exceptionally good value as you imparted so much information both theoretically and practically. I particularly like the fact that you had allocated so much of the time to practical work as this was most beneficial for me. 

Also it was very interesting to look at the video analysis as this helps again in visualizing my faults and areas that particularly need corrections.

It is evident that you are clearly passionate about the benefits of chi running so the ideal instructor.

I would like to see an intermediate follow up course as i fear I may fall into bad habits and also there is so much more to learn.

Thanks so much and I will be booking in my husband for one if your courses.

E. O'Leary.