ChiRunning - Wikipedia

ChiRunning is a form of running influenced by t'ai chi. ... It has been described as a "quasi-yoga-based style of running that is purported to reduce injury risk" ... ChiRunning FromWikipedia,thefreeencyclopedia Jumptonavigation Jumptosearch ChiRunningisaformofrunninginfluencedbyt'aichi.[1][2]Ithasbeendescribedasa"quasi-yoga-basedstyleofrunningthatispurportedtoreduceinjuryrisk".[3] Contents 1Principles 2ScientificEvidence 3Technique 4Development 5Workshops&Instructors 6Bibliography 7References 8Externallinks Principles[edit] ChiRunninghasalsobeendescribedasusing"theprinciplesoftaichitofocusonalignment,relaxationandproperformwhenrunningandwalking".[2]Itissaidtoemphasizeposture,corestrength,relaxedlegs,and"mindfulness".[4] InsupportingtheprinciplesoftheChiRunningmethod,thecompanymaintainsaMedicalAdvisoryBoardthatconsistsofapanelofhealthcareprofessionalswhoagreewithandapproveoftheChiRunningandChiWalkingmethodsofmovement.[5] ScientificEvidence[edit] A2012study,AComparisonofLowerExtremityJointWorkandInitialLoadingRatesamongFourDifferentRunningStyles,wasconductedoverthecourseofoneyearwith74runnerswhowereseparatedintofourgroupsbasedondistinctrunningstyles:traditionalshoewearingrearfootstrikers,certifiedChirunners,minimalistshoewearinganteriorfootstrikers,andminimalistshoewearingrearfootstrikers(MSR).TheresultsofthestudysuggestedthatChirunningmaybeanalternativeforrunnerswithahistoryofoveruseinjuriesofthelowerextremitiesorforrunnersseekingtoreducelowerextremityforceswhichmaypotentiallycauseinjury.[5] Technique[edit] DreyerhasoutlinedthetechniquetoChiRunningasfollows:"focusyourmind","senseyourbody","breathetotapintoChi","relaxyourmuscles","practicegoodposture",and"startslow".[6]Runnersareinstructedtohaveastraightbackwithaslightforwardleanandbentknees.[4][7]Propulsionissaidtobegainedthroughmomentumattainedthroughthelean,withamidfootlandingdirectlyunderthebody.[4][7] Development[edit] ChiRunningwasdevelopedin1999byDannyDreyer,anAmericanultramarathonrunner,t'aichipractitioner,andfounderoftheNorthCarolina-basedcompanyChiRunning.[1][3][8]Instructionofthemethodisdisseminatedinseveralways,includinginstructorledcourses,books,andvideos.[3]AForbescontributorclaimsthatin2004,Dreyer'sfirsteditionofhisbook,ChiRunning,wasreleasedandsold150,000copieshowever,therewasnopropercitationwithinhisarticletobackupthatclaim.[8] Workshops&Instructors[edit] CreatorandfounderDannyDreyerteachestheChiRunningtechniqueinavarietyofworkshopsacrosstheworld.Additionally,ChiRunningcertifiesinstructorsworldwidewhodemonstratetheabilitytoaccuratelyandprofessionallyteachrunnerstheChiRunningtechnique.ChiRunning-certifiedinstructorsmustmeetawidevarietyofcriteria,andmustrenewtheircertificationeachcalendaryear,ensuringthattheseinstructorsprovidequalityinstructiontorunners. Bibliography[edit] ChiRunningpublishesawidevarietyofresources,includingDannyDreyer'sbooks: ChiRunning:ARevolutionaryApproachtoEffortless,Injury-freeRunning ChiWalking:FitnessWalkingforLifelongHealthandEnergy ChiMarathon References[edit] ^abAubrey,Allison(September14,2006)."ChiRunnersPoisedforSofterLandings".NPR.RetrievedDecember20,2012. ^abCarol,Motsinger(June18,2012)."Motsinger:ColumnistshareshercoursetocompletetheAshevilleCitizen-Times;Half-MarathonColumnistwillshareherjourneyintryingtobecomeahalf-marathonrunner".Citizen-Times.Asheville,NorthCarolina.RetrievedDecember20,2012. ^abcFitzgerald,Matt(May5,2009)."CanRunningTechniqueBeTaught?".Competitor.CompetitorGroup,Inc.RetrievedDecember20,2012. ^abcParker-Pope,Tara(June26,2012)."WELL;NewEmphasisonRunningStyletoLimitInjuries".TheNewYorkTimes.NewYork.RetrievedDecember21,2012. ^ab"MedicalAdvisoryBoard-ChiRunning".www.chirunning.com.Retrieved2018-02-02. ^Davis,JeanieLerche.GraysonMathis,Charlotte(ed.)."MindfulChiRunning".WebMD.WebMD,LLC.RetrievedDecember20,2012. ^abSeven,Richard(November17,2008)."ChiRunningalignsbodyandmind".TheSeattleTimes.Seattle.RetrievedDecember21,2012. ^abOlmsted,Larry(August21,2012)."RunFurther,Faster-AndPainFree.DoesChiRunningWork?".Forbes.RetrievedDecember21,2012. Externallinks[edit] OfficialWebsiteofChiLiving,Inc. DannyDreyerVideo Retrievedfrom"https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ChiRunning&oldid=1090526070" Categories:RunningbytypeTaichi Navigationmenu Personaltools NotloggedinTalkContributionsCreateaccountLogin Namespaces ArticleTalk English Views ReadEditViewhistory More Search Navigation MainpageContentsCurrenteventsRandomarticleAboutWikipediaContactusDonate Contribute HelpLearntoeditCommunityportalRecentchangesUploadfile Tools WhatlinkshereRelatedchangesUploadfileSpecialpagesPermanentlinkPageinformationCitethispageWikidataitem Print/export DownloadasPDFPrintableversion Languages Français Editlinks