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…mehr
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
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.
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Contents Introduction: Running Lessons from a T'ai Chi Master ChiRunning Versus Power Running How to Use This Book Chapter 1. ChiRunning: A Revolution in Running The Benefits of Running Why People Get Injured Power Running: No Pain, No Gain The "Chi" in ChiRunning Chapter 2. The Principles of ChiRunning: Moving with Nature Cotton and Steel: Gather to Your Center Gradual Progress: The Step-by-Step Approach The Pyramid: The Small Is Supported by the Large Balance in Motion: Equal Balance and Complementary Balance Nonidentification: Getting Yourself out of the Way Chapter 3. The Four Chi-Skills Focusing Your Mind Body Sensing: High-speed Access Breathing: Tapping Into Your Chi Relaxation: The Path of Least Resistance Chapter 4. The Basic Components of Technique Posture Lean: Gravity-Assisted Running Legs and Arms Let's Go Running Chapter 5. Transitioning into and out of Running Transitioning into a Run Preparing Your Mind Preparing Your Body Starting Your Run Transitioning out of a Run Ending a Run Cooling Down Stretching The Postrun Mind Chapter 6. Program Development: The Process of Growth Form, Distance, and Speed: The Three Developmental Stages of the ChiRunning Technique Creating a Running Program The Well-Rounded Running Program Intervals LSD Run Fun Run Hill Run Tempo Run Program Upgrades: When, How, How Much Chapter 7. The Beauty of Learning and the Blessing of Challenges The Difference Between Productive and Nonproductive Discomfort Troubleshooting Your ChiRunning Form: Common Hot Spots Special Circumstances: Uphill Running, Downhill Running, Running in New Terrain and Environments, Fatigue, Illness and Running, Buying Shoes, Treadmill Running, Miscellaneous Tips Chapter 8. Peak Performance and Racing Race-Specific Training Great Training Tips Race-day Tips Chapter 9. Getting the Most Chi from Your Food Principles of ChiRunning Applied to Diet Practical Steps for a Healthy Diet Running and Weight Loss Chapter 10. Run as You Live, Live as You Run Guidelines for ChiLiving Opening New Doors Appendix. A Guide to the Muscles Referred to in the Book Index
Contents Introduction: Running Lessons from a T'ai Chi Master ChiRunning Versus Power Running How to Use This Book Chapter 1. ChiRunning: A Revolution in Running The Benefits of Running Why People Get Injured Power Running: No Pain, No Gain The "Chi" in ChiRunning Chapter 2. The Principles of ChiRunning: Moving with Nature Cotton and Steel: Gather to Your Center Gradual Progress: The Step-by-Step Approach The Pyramid: The Small Is Supported by the Large Balance in Motion: Equal Balance and Complementary Balance Nonidentification: Getting Yourself out of the Way Chapter 3. The Four Chi-Skills Focusing Your Mind Body Sensing: High-speed Access Breathing: Tapping Into Your Chi Relaxation: The Path of Least Resistance Chapter 4. The Basic Components of Technique Posture Lean: Gravity-Assisted Running Legs and Arms Let's Go Running Chapter 5. Transitioning into and out of Running Transitioning into a Run Preparing Your Mind Preparing Your Body Starting Your Run Transitioning out of a Run Ending a Run Cooling Down Stretching The Postrun Mind Chapter 6. Program Development: The Process of Growth Form, Distance, and Speed: The Three Developmental Stages of the ChiRunning Technique Creating a Running Program The Well-Rounded Running Program Intervals LSD Run Fun Run Hill Run Tempo Run Program Upgrades: When, How, How Much Chapter 7. The Beauty of Learning and the Blessing of Challenges The Difference Between Productive and Nonproductive Discomfort Troubleshooting Your ChiRunning Form: Common Hot Spots Special Circumstances: Uphill Running, Downhill Running, Running in New Terrain and Environments, Fatigue, Illness and Running, Buying Shoes, Treadmill Running, Miscellaneous Tips Chapter 8. Peak Performance and Racing Race-Specific Training Great Training Tips Race-day Tips Chapter 9. Getting the Most Chi from Your Food Principles of ChiRunning Applied to Diet Practical Steps for a Healthy Diet Running and Weight Loss Chapter 10. Run as You Live, Live as You Run Guidelines for ChiLiving Opening New Doors Appendix. A Guide to the Muscles Referred to in the Book Index
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