Danny Dreyer - Chi Running

Nice video tutorial. Please visit the link below and post some feedback on my first attempt with this technique. Search Go1ngPostal Chi Running

when i try to use chi it takes alot out of me
does that mean im doing it right?

I feel the transformation in my body immediately.

Proper form is a natural process than comes with practice and simple attention to what works best for you and your own particular physiology. With or without a book, leaning into the direction in which you intend to run is part of this natural process. Save your money on the volumes of useless drivel and just get out and run.

Running and using the flow of chi energy from T'ai Chi.....sounds good to me....the Force is strong in this one:)

I read a book about running injury free by Gordon Pirie and one of his major recommendations is not to lean forward, which is in contradiction with what is said in this video. I guess that in any case, more than the specific technique you gain from these books, what it is really important is that they teach you to pay attention to your body while you run. If you do so, eventually you run more efficiently and with less injuries. The particular style depends a lot on you particular body setup.

jorpim,

What you read about leaning may have been about leaning from the waist. Dreyer advocates the initiating the lean from the ankles while keeping a straight line posture from the ankles to the crown of the head. I have also heard this echoed from quite a few running coaches.

First of all, I don't know who runs standing straight up. Second, no matter how your technique you have to push up, even if it's at an angle. I'd like to see someone do this down a hill.

Of course running hurts. And unless you stay consistent with it for a couple months it won't stop hurting. And, if you want to get any better beyond that point it's going to hurt more. The reason it's good for you is the same reason it hurts!!!! Life takes EFFORT!!

I know what you mean. I do martial arts and I told my instructor that I know that running is supposed to be good for endurance, but it HURTS!

Running hurts. For me at least.

Pain is a pointer to where your tension or inflexibility is. It takes a bit of sensitivity to loosen up those areas in you body. You shouldn't expect to run without pain right away but you can evolve towards that. To run without tension in your body (mind), is key to running without pain.