10 Good Reasons to get Walking or Running

Here's my top 10 Good Reasons to get up off the couch and get out there Walking or Running...

1. When you exercise you release endorphins which make you feel happy.
2. It's therapeutic as it helps clear the mind and de-stress.
3. It stimulates many organs like your gut (improves your daily constitution), sinuses (clears them out), heart (keeps it pumping strong) etc...... keeping them all working better!
4. For many females it reduces menstrual cramps and the number of days...can't argue with that.
5. Lose weight, tone up and improves self confidence.
6. Increases energy.
7. Helps you stay looking younger.
8. Promotes better sleeping.
9. Makes you feel part of a community as you interact with people when your out.
10. Expels toxins through sweat and promotes stronger bones and joints.

...so, what are you waiting for?

2012 Scientific Study shows ChiRunning Technique Reduces Impact

"The recent UNC scientific study confirms years of our clinical experience." says Dr. William Mullins at the Center for Rheumatic Diseases and Osteoporosis in Bethesda, Maryland.

"Chi Running is a unique running style that causes less stress for lower extremity joints and supporting structures than any other running technique. Chi Running reduces the risk of running injuries, and increases the chance that we can continue running into our 80s. I routinely recommend the ChiRunning workshops or DVDs for my patients who run for exercise." 

The following are the Key Findings:

ChiRunners:

(1) Experienced the least amount of impact.

(2) Experienced a smoother landing without the jarring most commonly attributed to heel striking.

(3) Landed closer to their center of gravity.

(4) Showed the least amount of Maximum Braking Force upon impact with the ground.

The study, A Comparison of Lower Extremity Joint Work and Initial Loading Rates Among Four Different Running Styles, (Goss, 2012) compared four common types of running styles:

TSR – Runners with a rearfoot strike and wearing traditional running shoes.
MSR – Runners with a rearfoot strike and wearing minimalist shoes.
MSA – Runners with an anterior (forefoot) strike and wearing minimalist shoes.
CHI – Runners in this group were proficient in the Chi Running technique with a midfoot (full-foot) landing in both traditional and minimalist shoes.

Click Here to go to the ChiLiving website for more details on the 1-year study at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.  

Chi Running in Dublin

The upcoming Chi Running Workshop in Dublin on Saturday 24th August will take place in Terenure Village, Dublin 6. We'll be in the Memorial Hall while learning the technique and outdoor in the picturesque Bushy Park for some fun drills, exercises and practice running. Possibly a picnic lunch weather permitting :-)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make your running easy, energy efficient and prevent injuries.

Last minute bookings email: effortlessrunning@gmail.com

 

 

Chi Running: Sustain fitness long term....by Amanda Phelan, Irish Independent

WALKERS, marathon runners, recreational joggers and people just hoping to improve their exercise and avoid strain – they're all taking part in a workshop on chi running.

Click here for the full article feature by Amanda Phelan


 

Interview with Danny Dreyer founder of the Chi Running Technique

Sit back and relax with a cuppa to listen to this great interview with Danny Dreyer founder of the ChiRunning and ChiWalking technique. Click here.

No Pain and Lots to Gain from good Running Form.

Just because some people believe running must be hard doesn't mean it has to be, in fact it's the opposite! 

Running does NOT have to be hard, just ask any experienced Chi Runner and they will tell you how easy and enjoyable their running is. There is No Pain and Lots to Gain from ChiRunning!

Chi Running Training Sessions

Reminder of our Chi Running Practice Meet today at 5.30pm.

I'll check in on your lean as many runners think they're leaning when they are not and we'll see how you're progressing with pelvic rotation as this will increase your distance with no effort.

Meet at the usual spot down by Blackrock see you there!

Pivot Point Rotation for increased running distance with every stride

Tomorrow is week 4 of the ChiRunning Group Practice Meet Series and we'll be practicing T12/L1 pivot point for rotation which increases your running distance with every stride, meaning you will run greater distance in less time. That's energy efficiency for you! See you folks tomorrow at the usual place.

ChiRunning Workshop Saturday 11th May 2013

Last few places on this Saturday's (11th May) ChiRunning day Workshop in Cork. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to run with greater energy efficiency and prevent injuries.

The ChiRunning Workshops are for All Levels, learn:

• The physics of running without using your legs.
• Basics of the ChiRunning® technique: Posture, Lean, Ankle lift & Arm-swing
• Personal check-in tricks and tools.

We will spend the day alternating between demonstrations, fun exercises and technique drills. The nature of the day will be relaxed, fun, and full of great information to help you start on the right foot.

Book your place without delay: effortlessrunning@gmail.com

Running Technique: Ankle Lift, Knee Bend & Torso Rotation

Some good work last night with the group at the practice meet in Cork.  The focus was on ankle lift and knee bend and we got some torso rotation in too as it can be very challenging to integrate into running so the more practice the better, remember it's all about gradual progress.

Next weeks practice meet will focus on torso rotation so that should be fun, jiving and walking fast to feel the rotation in motion. We'll practice on the flat and on a few gradual hills as well.

For upcoming ChiRunning workshops click here and don't miss out on your chance to learn efficient running and avoid injury.