ChiRunning Simplified!, Efficient and Injury Free Natural Running Form Technique Video

http://www.eChiFitness.com - video summary of basic ChiRunning ("chee-running", chi running) Principles for an Efficient and Injury Free Running Form/Technique. A natural form of running which cooperates with the forces of nature. The same principles and benefits apply to ChiWalking with slight adjustments in walking technique.

Note two additional posts:
- On Gravity: http://echifitness.com/blog/2011/06/22/the-physics-of-chi-running-lean/
- Clarification: http://echifitness.com/blog/2011/06/28/running-landing-vs-loading-clarification/

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[RDuong1744]

would you recommend starting to practice chi running if i just got back from an injury? on one hand i want to learn this technique to be more efficient but on the other hand i don't want to injure myself in the process while getting back into shape

[echifitness]

@RDuong1744 Getting back to full activity would depend on what the injury is and how far you have recovered. The ChiRunning approach is low impact, low stress when done properly starting with short distances and no expectation of speed - and then progressing gradually based on your experience.

[klevdav]

Can I heel strike with bent knee landing with my leg under my mass?

[echifitness]

@klevdav It is possible, but not likely unless you engage your shins to raise you toes and expose your heel. Along with the position you noted, relaxation in the lower leg is also important.

[echifitness]

For anyone who wants a physical experience of how a forward position can help you move forward there is a post on by website/blog entitled: "The Physics of ChiRunning, Lean" at /blog/2011/06/22/the-physics-o­f-chi-running-lean/.

Happy Running, (um, subtle falling)!

[fugazi0311]

lol Got to say the diagram of the bad runner and the chi runner is hilariously exaggerated for the bad runner.

[MrBenhamon]

speed+relaxation=ryan miller

Check out his video:

Smuttynose Palooza Indoor Half Marathon. Uploaded by RyanMillerSP

[Vo2maxProductions]

"Chi Running" is just a fancy, trademarked title for "Natural Running." Don't overthink it. Try to run on soft, more natural surfaces. I agree with most everything in this video, but "speed" (in terms of ability to run well in 5k through the marathon) is not all about techique...it is about aerobic training, metabolic efficiency, your slow-twitch to fast twitch muscle fiber ratio and how well you recruit those fibers.

[robertosfield]

@iGirlFriday When I run barefoot I do run with significantly higher cadence, probably well over 200 - this feels like a natural response. When shod my cadence is slower varies around 175 to 195 depending on my speed and the terrain. I'm not skilled enough at barefoot to run too fast unless on grass, so far I stick to 9min/mile and slower when barefoot.

As for leaning so it feels like a controlled fall, sounds like your leaning too much, even when sprinting you should remain well balanced.