ChiRunning

Catherina McKiernan - Master Instructor

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What is ChiRunning?

ChiRunning is the world’s leader in teaching safe and efficient, natural running technique to reduce injury and improve personal performance. Our mission is to help you love running forever.

Who can benefit from ChiRunning?

ChiRunning has helped many people, from beginners to cross country runners to triathletes. Whether you are just beginning a running program or training for a marathon, race, or triathlon, the ChiRunning approach is one that builds a healthy body, instead of breaking it down from misuse or overuse.

What is the focus of ChiRunning?

ChiRunning helps reduce or eliminate injury and pain such as: knee pain, hip pain, IT Band Syndrome (ITB), hamstring pulls, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, soreness and fatigue. Conditioning your mind is just as important as conditioning your body. Let ChiRunning help you focus your mind, lift your spirit and open up your flow of chi.

How can I find out more?

The ChiRunning book and DVD will show you the secrets to pain-free running. The ChiRunning book gives you information about applying ChiRunning to race training, trail running, interval training, endurance running, running efficiency, as well as lifestyle habits and a healthy diet for more energy. The ChiRunning book and DVD should be a part of every runner’s library.

A New Take on Posture

June 19, 2016

Written by Danny Dreyer © Copyright 2007 ChiLiving, Inc. Since the release of the ChiRunning and ChiWalking books, I’ve made a few changes in how I’ve taught some aspects of the posture section. So, rather than waiting for the changes to come out in the 2nd Edition of the ChiRunning book (to be released Spring … More A New Take on Posture

Enjoy Running Injury Free

June 19, 2016

By Catherina McKiernan It’s ironic, but I have actually learned quite a lot about the mechanics of running since I retired from competitive athletics. Now I put my time and energy into the whole area of correct mechanics for running. I do it through the ChiRunning method and I am delighted to share this knowledge … More Enjoy Running Injury Free

Speed without Injury

June 19, 2016

Written by Katherine and Danny Dreyer Most runners that I talk to would like to run faster. I don’t blame them. It’s fun to run fast. To some it’s a burning desire…to others it simply falls somewhere on their general wish list. But in order to get faster, we have traditionally been told by running … More Speed without Injury

ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of T'ai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary running form and philosophy that takes the pounding, pain, and potential damage out of the sport of running. The ChiRunning program increases mental clarity and focus, enhances the joy of running, and turns running into a safe and effective lifelong program for health, fitness, and well-being.