Chi Running

A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

By Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 256 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, April 2004 Other Editions: Paperback, UK $36.47 View Quantity Available: 1 24 hour shipping An ultra-marathoner uses the principles of T'ai Chi to create a program that not only heals and prevents injuries, but promotes greater speed and distance with much less effort. From The Publisher: More than 24 million people run in the United States alone, but 65 percent will have to stop at least once this year because of injury. Still others will choose to run through the pain. But in this groundbreaking book, ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer teaches us the running technique he created to heal and prevent injuries and also to run faster, farther, and with much less effort at any age. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that grows out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi. This excellent step-by-step program offers training principles and is easily learned. Dramatically reduce your potential for injury Make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past Greatly reduce post-run recovery time Create a safe and effective training program Make running any distance enjoyable whether you're a beginning runner or a seasoned competitor Publisher: Fireside Books ISBN: 074325144X EAN: 9780743251440 Dimensions: 24.38 x 14.55 x 1.57 centimeters (0.42 kg)

The first couple of chapters talks about the philosophy of the ChiRunning technique. While there are some interesting ideas that are discussed, many things are repeated to create a long drawn out introduction. The actual technique is then described in chapters 3 and 4, which are really the guts of the book. The rest of the book is rather generic ideas about living a life as a runner, developing a running program and eating Chi-rich foods.

I've been practising "ChiRunning" now for about three months and I am noticing some improvements. My running is generally more focused and aware and Im also feeling better after my runs now. Whether this is a direct result of reading this book or not I can't say.

My overall feeling is that while the author has some very good ideas about running technique and philosophy, he is probably a far better businessman than runner. The book could be condensed to about a third of the size and still convey the same information, but then who would pay $30 for a 50 page book. His website is full of ads and products for you to buy and courses to take, almost as if he's trying to create a running cult. However, with good marketing you can make anything a cult.

My suggestion is to get it from the library first and then decide if you want to buy into it all

This book is great... It contains all the info you need to know on the art of running ... Would recommend to anybody interested in this topic what are you waiting for go out and get this book I would give 3 out of 5 stars definatly get this book it ws recommended to me by a friend