Run for the Rest of Your Life
By helping you stay injury-free, ChiRunning makes it possible for you to continue reaping the benefits of running as you get older. ChiRunning also makes running something to look forward to, which means you'll be more likely to do it consistently.
It can take time to learn to move in a new way, but you're worth the investment. On your next run, practice these ChiRunning basics to get started:
? Lengthen your spine and engage your core muscles. Stand tall and engage your abs like you're doing a very tiny crunch forward. Keep your lower back and glutes relaxed.
? Lean forward slightly from the ankles. Add a little lean to speed up; lean less to slow down. Be sure not to bend at the waist, and keep your lower legs relaxed.
? Use a metronome to regulate your cadence. Experiment using a metronome on runs. Set it at a cadence of 170 to 180 steps per minute (counting both feet). Notice what a consistent cadence and shorter stride does to your running form.
? Relax. Relax everything but your core muscles, and allow your lean to move you forward.
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