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Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk injuring themselves further. Danny Dreyer's technique, ChiRunning, can help prevent these injuries and promote the ability to run faster, farther, and with less effort at any age. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that evolved out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi. Dreyer's training principles are broken down step-by-step to accommodate all levels of runners.
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Danny Dreyer, an esteemed walking and running coach, is a nationally ranked ultramarathon runner. He conducts workshops nationwide and lectures frequently at races and events. He is the coauthor, with Katherine Dreyer, of ChiRunning.^Katherine Dreyer brings to this book more than twenty years of experience in the health, personal growth, and fitness fields. She now works with Danny to create ChiRunning, ChiWalking, and ChiLiving programs.
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What an interesting running book! Buy this book if you:
-would like to be able to run well into your old age
-would like to improve your running form and have fewer injuries
-would like to have a more philosophical approach to your running
-would like to increase your overall health
Here's how the book roughly pans out:
-Chapter 1: compares power running to ChiRunning
-Chapter 2: goes into the 5 principles upon which TaiChi and ChiRunning are based
-Chapter 3: gets into the "inner" skills of ChiRunning
As you can see, the first 3 chapters lay out the philosopical foundation- that's so when you get to the specific techniques, they make sense.
Chaper 4: learn about the ChiRunning "focuses"- which are the specific physical and mental methods used to run more efficiently.
Chapters 5-9: covers program development, peak performance training and diet. Note: Chapter 7 also covers some info on common injuries such as muscle cramps, plantar fasciitis (also rec. The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for more info on this), heel cord problems.
Chapter 10: how to incorporate the ChiRunning principles into your everyday life
As you can tell, ChiRunning, with its mind-body approach, is far from your typical book on running- and shouldn't be missed by any serious runner. Happy trails.
-would like to be able to run well into your old age
-would like to improve your running form and have fewer injuries
-would like to have a more philosophical approach to your running
-would like to increase your overall health
Here's how the book roughly pans out:
-Chapter 1: compares power running to ChiRunning
-Chapter 2: goes into the 5 principles upon which TaiChi and ChiRunning are based
-Chapter 3: gets into the "inner" skills of ChiRunning
As you can see, the first 3 chapters lay out the philosopical foundation- that's so when you get to the specific techniques, they make sense.
Chaper 4: learn about the ChiRunning "focuses"- which are the specific physical and mental methods used to run more efficiently.
Chapters 5-9: covers program development, peak performance training and diet. Note: Chapter 7 also covers some info on common injuries such as muscle cramps, plantar fasciitis (also rec. The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for more info on this), heel cord problems.
Chapter 10: how to incorporate the ChiRunning principles into your everyday life
As you can tell, ChiRunning, with its mind-body approach, is far from your typical book on running- and shouldn't be missed by any serious runner. Happy trails.
93 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read many books about running and this is the first I have encountered that seriously discusses running posture / style and the biomechanics of running from a practical viewpoint. Don't be scared by the title "Chi Running" - there is nothing supernatural about these techniques - in fact it is as natural as it can be! However, we need to re-learn HOW to run (like we did when we were kids!) - in an effortless way, free of injuries. Danny Dreyer guides you through a system where you use the core (and core muscles) in a more effective way through a forward body lean. The idea of effective body movement through the use of core muscles is also found in Terry Laughlin: "Total immersion" - a guide on swimming.
I won't go into more detail here - I will leave that to the author of "Chi Running"!
The book is filled with additional information on running, but the instruction on the running posture is what makes it so special and worth studying. I try to put the instructions into practise, step by step, and I feel it's working. My speed has improved and I am much more aware of keeping a proper technique through the races, which makes running long distances more enjoyable.
The instructor in my gym (professional sport instructor) borrowed the book and started running again after a long break - now he is free from previous injuries that prevented him from running.
For those of us who don't have a Chi-running instructor nearby, the video instruction is necessary. It should be included with the book.
I won't go into more detail here - I will leave that to the author of "Chi Running"!
The book is filled with additional information on running, but the instruction on the running posture is what makes it so special and worth studying. I try to put the instructions into practise, step by step, and I feel it's working. My speed has improved and I am much more aware of keeping a proper technique through the races, which makes running long distances more enjoyable.
The instructor in my gym (professional sport instructor) borrowed the book and started running again after a long break - now he is free from previous injuries that prevented him from running.
For those of us who don't have a Chi-running instructor nearby, the video instruction is necessary. It should be included with the book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Prior to reading this book I was having a lot of aches, pains and stiffness in my lower legs. Since adopting the form explained in this book my legs feel really good both during and after a run. The focuses that are used I have also found really useful to keep my mind in the positive. This in itself makes running easier as it stops the mind drifting into thinking about little twinges while running that get worse purely because I'm thinking about them. Highly recommended and not an expensive book so what is there to lose?
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Brilliant!
I run most days, if possible. Using chirunning has helped to improve my technique, time and all whilst totally relaxing your body, not only did I feel better after my run, but... Read more
Published 25 days ago by treflys
A must for any runner!
I bought this book as I was training for my first marathon this year - the London Marathon. I wanted to ensure I stayed injury-free, not just to complete the marathon, but also to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patty
this type of running just makes sense
I make the mistake of following the instructions of a running coach teaching the power running method. Not surprsingly, there then followed almost a year of injury. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Lynch
Works for me.
In my 20's and 30's I used to run 6 miles three times a week with no problems or injuries of any kind. Read more
Published 2 months ago by erricthehalfdog
WARNING! NOT THE LATEST COPY FOR CROSS REF
I really think the system is A1. So I bought the CD and training manual from US from Chi Web site. They cross reference to the book which is a 2009 copy, not the one from Amazon. Read more
Published 3 months ago by MR R J Clark
Recommended!!!
It worth its weight in gold, I would definitely buy it again, in fact i would be present for next birthday running friend
Its not the typical book that you only read... Read more
Its not the typical book that you only read... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Corsair mini 32 GB
This could revolutionise your style
Effortless and injury free - hwat could be nicer? I fear my knees are shot after very many years of poor biomechanics (plus I've had two heart attacks) but this method is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by scouserunner
simple techniques with immediate returns
As a recent convert to running to stay healthy following a major health scare about 18 months ago I am now a bit like a sponge in trying to absorb as much as I can to help me... Read more
Published 6 months ago by runningtolive
how to make running easier...
a bit of a big claim - "making running easier", but this book will do just that if you apply and practice what it preaches. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gcrikey
Great book!
Got this book as a gift but I do like a book to read about running when I'm not doing it. I love combining principles such as balance and flow (which I do in various gym classes)... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bad Wabbit
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