Chi Running: Have you ever heard of it?   It’s a form of running, which claims to help you run efficiently and pain free.  It was invented by the American Ultra-marathoner Danny Dreyer, whom is also a t’ai chi practitioner.  It has several skills you must learn to make your technique correct.  The most important skills that I have read about and which make sense are to run vertically or tall, run by striking with your midfoot and not your heels, and to lean forward so you are pulled by gravity.  One great picture I found on the web gives a great image of what your form should look like.  See below – picture yourself running in a bubble:

Chi running is for anyone looking to stay or become fit. There are tips designed for beginning runners to racers and even runners nursing an injury.  Chi running teaches techniques to prevent injury and even start to enjoy running  (you read that right). These techniques  include proper posture, “body sensing,” using gravity to your advantage, and making gradual progress. For more advanced runners, Chi Running claims to teach you how to run faster with less effort.

For more about Chi Running go to www.ChiRunning.com.