Chi Running Ireland - Catherina McKiernan Seminars

ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of T'ai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary running form and philosophy that takes the pounding, pain, and potential damage out of the sport of running. The ChiRunning program increases mental clarity and focus, enhances the joy of running, and turns running into a safe and effective lifelong program for health, fitness, and well-being.

Catherina McKiernan is regarded as one of the worlds best ever cross country runners. Born in Cornafean, County Cavan in 1969, Catherina grew up on the family farm and took up athletics seriously in the late 1980's. Her first major success came in 1988 when she won the Irish schools cross country title. From there, her career as a cross country runner blossomed. She won silver in the World Cross Country championships four years in succession from 1992 to 1995. In these years, she finished top of the order of merit grand prix table. In 1994, she won the inaugural European Cross Country title.

In 1992 and 1996, Catherina represented Ireland at the Olympic Games. In 1997, she moved up to the marathon and ran the fastest debut ever by a woman at the time, when she won the Berlin Marathon in a new Irish record of 2.23.44.

In April 1998, she became the first Irish person to win the London Marathon. In November of the same year, she broke her own Irish record to win the Amsterdam marathon in a time of 2.22.23 which is the current Irish marathon record.

On the track, Catherinas best times are 5000 metres, 14.49 and 10,000 metres, 31.08.

Catherina has also won several national titles on the track and cross country and remains one of Irelands favourite all time sports personalities. In October 2004, Catherina retired from competitive athletics. She is now a qualified ChiRunning instructor, teaching the correct mechanics for effortless injury free running.

To enrol into a Chi Running class with Catherina McKiernan, visit: http://www.catherinamckiernan.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=877

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[mstashin]

Great video! Best of luck teaches this amazing style of running!