ChiRunning can be an technique of running that did start to gain a bit of popularity about 2004, however by 2009 fascination with it began to drop off and still does so, largely as for a lot of athletes it did not reach what it really had been promoted as. It was originally formulated and advertised by Danny Dreyer in the latter 90’s having a publication on ChiRunning published in 2004. It is akin to the principles involving tai chi and when running focuses on alignment, relaxation and a specific running technique. The focus is on good posture, core strength, relaxed legs, and also the perception of mindfulness. Just what the promoters call the correct running technique is central to the ChiRunning notion. They make use of the concept of run tall using an erect alignment with the head, shoulders, hips, and feet all lined up in a straight line. Inclining forward at the ankle with this upright posture is also considered key to the ChiRunning technique. This falling frontward is alleged to lower the energy needed to run and it is supposed to be more efficient. They place a particular focus on hitting the ground with the mid-foot as […]
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