Chi Running - Cooperating with the Forces of Nature

Chi Running combines modern physics with the ancient wisdom of T'ai Chi to create a running form that is easily learned and makes running more effortless and enjoyable.

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• chi
• running
• injuries
• fitness
• exercise
• marathon
• training
• posture
• core
• strength
• lean
• gravity
• technique
• injury
• free
• pain
• midfoot
• health
• barefoot

[007cambon]

your videos are great,i have learnt more in 10 minutes than i have in 20 years

[chilivinginc]

@007cambon Thank you. We're glad you can put this information to use!

[Thjeko]

Danny Dreyer only invented his running technique after he took a course Poserunning with Dr. Nicholas Romanov. He's just making money with the story of someone else. Shame on him! There are still differences compared to Poserunning. Differences in practical sense and also regarding to the scientific- and biomechnical backgrounds. I'm sorry for the true Chi-fan, but I thought it a fair idea to let people know about the doubtful backgrounds of the origin of Chi.

[chilivinginc]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The real story is that Danny designed ChiRunning after years of running with injured knees. He's trying to help fellow runners enjoy their lives as runners, not make money. He incorporated what he learned about body movement from T'ai Chi and made it work with running. Have you tried ChiRunning?

[fr3agnt]

Finished my first Half Marathon using this technique. Will run like this forever now, no problem with knees, shins or ankle pain. I did have those issues when I ran landing on my heels. Thanks, very very helpful.

[natethgreat23]

Yeah actually wen u run the muscles need oxygen so if u have more muscle the body will have to get more oxygen for them and therefore it body will want to get rid of some muscle and turn it to lean so u can run better I would do a little bit of running and focus on the weights

[007cambon]

can you give me some advice,i am trying to put some muscle on doing push ups and squats,i have watched a video that said running puts your body in a state of stress which can deplete your muscle,not sure if my running could be holding back any  extra muscle growth,i am 44 years of age,thanks

[Thjeko]

@grimatongueworm Yes, there's more room than one voice to teach people how to run. I also stated this on my "Chi running Danny Dreyer" vid on my Thjeko channel (read description). People should decide for themselves and do what they think is best, based on their own investigation and feelings. Cheers :-)

[Thjeko]

@grimatongueworm Romanov does have a holistic view on running and movement in general. I like this phrase of him;

"Pose Method is much more than just a collection of mechanical movements of the legs, arms and body. It's a multi-level phenomenon. Your mastery of the mechanical aspects of the Pose Method will reflect the level of your depths of understanding and the will power of your personality.”

[Thjeko]

@grimatongueworm Hi, although the backgrounds of pose method are indeed well based on loads of scientific based articles, research and the laws of nature, Romanov is definitely not STRICTLY focussed on the biomechanics only.

The method of teaching and the key to success is closely related to our perception (awareness) of movement. The ability to detect differences in our body senses (in all kind of ways), will enable the athlete to change what's necessary to run in the most efficient way ;-).

[grimatongueworm]

@Thjeko Romanov seems focussed strictly on bio-mechanics, which is fine. Danny moves much more into a mind/body element with Chi running. Do the techniques overlap? Sure? Just as "Born to Run" points out that American Scott Jurek and the Taraumara natives ran almost identically though they came from utterly distinct origins. They both discovered the elemental fundamentals of running. There's room for more than one voice to teach people about better running posture.

[00leneause00]

Great vid. I have bought the book and am working on technique. I did eight miles last night and could have done another eight today.

I think there is a huge misunderstanding in the reliance on shoes to do the work on form for you.