ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®

I offer workshops and individual instruction in ChiRunning®, an approach to injury-free running. These workshops are perfect for runners of all abilities. ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® draw from Tai Chi the importance of awareness and inner focus. They take the pounding, pain, and potential damage out of running. Every skill level is welcome in my workshops and individual sessions, and participants do not need to know Tai Chi. We focus on learning how to prevent injuries, how to use our bodies efficiently and increase our enjoyment of running.

As a movement coach, I am always seeking ways to provide my clients and students a joyful, pain-free and injury free way of moving. After coming across a ChiRunning book, I understood why so many people become injured while running and give it up completely. Whether you are a veteran of marathons or triathlons, or just beginning to run, how you run is just as important as how much you run!

One of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “Why do I need to take running lessons?” Running is an excellent, healthy, natural, and potentially fun form of movement…IF you run the way your body was intended to run. That is why you need to learn form and technique. At any given time, about 60% of all runners are suffering from injuries such as Achilles tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome, runner’s knee, plantar fascitis, shin splints, and pulled hamstrings. Injuries should never be tolerated as normal.

For years running coaches have ignored technique, assuming that anybody can run in an efficient and injury-resistant way. This is not the case. Learning good biomechanical technique should be a high priority.

The ChiRunning technique can be beneficial to anyone, but is particularly valuable for:

• Long-time runners or walkers who have scaled back or quit because of injury;
• Competitive runners and established fitness runners/walkers interested in improving their form and performance;
• Beginning runners/walkers who want to learn proper technique.

What Happens at a ChiRunning Workshop
ChiRunning workshops guide you through many exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the ChiRunning technique feels like in your body. You will not be doing lots of running, contrary to what you might imagine. Instead, we alternate between demonstrations, fun exercises, and technique drills. The workshop is relaxed, fun, and inspiring.

You will learn and practice:

• How to have the most functional posture and understand its importance
• How to use your arms effectively and efficiently
• How to utilize gravity for momentum and run with less stress to your body

As a movement coach, I find that ChiRunning not only reduces injuries but helps individuals reach a balanced body/mind experience. Other outcomes of ChiRunning include:

• Greatly reducing pounding and eliminating pain
• Increasing performance and speed through efficient use of posture and gravity

Class Schedule

In all classes you will learn the basics of the ChiRunning form. You will learn how to prevent injury and increase efficiency. You learn the technique through demonstration, practice, drills and fun exercises.

Things to bring: Proper running attire, water, sunglasses and sunblock.

Note: You must pre-register for these classes.

SAN DIEGO
4-Hour Workshops
Learn the basics of the ChiRunning technique. Get step by step training to improve your running form, increase efficiency and reduce effort and injury.

Date: Sunday, August 17
Place: Mission Bay Park (De Anza Cove)
Time: 8 a.m to noon.
Class size limit: 10
Cost: $100

Date: Sunday, August 24
Place: Mission Bay Park (De Anza Cove)
Time: 8 a.m to noon.
Class size limit: 10
Cost: $100

I also teach out-of-town workshops. Click here to see my current schedule.

Trail Running and Refresher classes

For people who have already taken a Basic ChiRunning class.

Trail Running Instruction covers:

• Uphill techniques to minimize fatigue
• Techniques for running over obstacles
• Downhill running that is safe for your knees and quads
• Effective trail navigation

Refresher Workshops cover:

• Review of the ChiRunning Basics
• Advanced Techniques
• Video taping analysis

Call or e-mail for information.

Private and Small Group lessons available
Personal attention can make a significant difference in your learning curve. Private lessons or small group packages are available. I am available to conduct various workshops/seminars for interested groups, clubs, or companies. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a talk.

New! Video coaching!
I will analyze your running video and make recommendations for improvement. This will help you run more efficiently using less energy and remaining injury-free. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email me.

For more information about ChiRunning®, you can also visit the official ChiRunning® website.