Having good core strength is key to preventing injuries like IT band issues and hip problems, says Dreyer. Here, five ways you can integrate Chi Running into your runs-whether you’re a few weeks out from a marathon or are brand-new to the sport: In fact, Dreyer’s talked to runners who did just that-and then went on to run their fastest marathons ever! Signed up for a fall race and don’t want to shake things up so close to the big day? You can still adopt a few key techniques from Chi Running. If you’re interested in learning all of the ins and outs of the technique, you have your pick of how to do so-from the book ChiRunning, to DVDs, to online training programs, to Chi Running-certified coaches. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play “I love the whole idea of relaxing before and during a run,” he says. Andrew Kastor, ASICS running coach and coach of the Mammoth Track club in Mammoth Lakes, California, says Chi Running can definitely be an effective technique for distance runners. And even seasoned pros and top running coaches are on-board. If you think this all sounds a little too hippy dippy for you, consider this: There are studies that prove the effectiveness of this technique. “The goal is to get to the point where your body is a tool of the mind,” says Dreyer. Relaxing the rest of your body is also essential in both Tai Chi and Chi Running. “Your core is a physical representation of your center, so engaging your core-and having a strong core-is a key principle in Chi Running,” he says. “In Tai Chi, everything moves from your center,” says Danny Dreyer, co-founder of Chi Running and an ultra-marathoner. In a nutshell, Chi Running is mindfulness-based running. And while massages, foam rollers, and compression tights are all great ways to stay race-ready, there’s something else you can do during your runs that may help prevent injuries, shave time off your marathon, and ensure you actually enjoy every mile (really!).Ĭhi Running, a running technique inspired by Tai Chi, is catching on among distance runners. At this point, staying healthy and injury-free is priority numero uno. And for those gearing up for the New York City Marathon on November 3, you’ve probably already logged most of your key training runs.
Despite unseasonably warm temps in the northeast, fall marathon season is upon us.
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