About this title: Danny Dwyer's book sets a land speed record for packing in worthy facts and hints to help runners avoid injury, get marathon-ready mileage from their run, and obtain even higher "runner's highs." As the title might suggest, the focus here is on harnessing "chi," which means inner energy (or life force) in Eastern medicine, and using the whole body and soul when running. Aspects are included, such as cadence (the amount of time your feet are on the ground while running), the length of the stride, the angle at which to swing the arms (90 degrees, and behind the body). There are tips for ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Fireside
Date Published: 2009-05-05
ISBN-13:9781416549444ISBN:1416549447
Description: Very Good. Save some $$$. Perfectly Good Reading Copy. Shelfwear from storage in box with other books. Pre-release book with same cover and publisher stickers. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fireside
Date Published: 2009-05-05
ISBN-13:9781416549444ISBN:1416549447
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781416549444. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781847392787ISBN:1847392784
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 256 pages. Now in paperback, author and ultramarathoner danny dreyer explains the running technique he created to heal and prevent injuries that enabled him to be a nationally ranked runner illustrations, port. (Paperback) read more
Edition: REV UPD
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781416549444ISBN:1416549447
Description: New. Danny Dreyer, an esteemed running coach and a nationally ranked ultra-marathon runner, has over thirty years of running experience and is a student of internationally renowned t'ai chi master George Xu. He has been published in "Runner's World" and "... read more
Edition: Revised
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fireside, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781416549444ISBN:1416549447
Description: Very Good in Paperback jacket. 8vo. pp. xxii 295. "this groundbreaking program makes running safe and fun for beginning and seasoned runners, while also giving competitive runners the edge they seek. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and in this case T'ai Chi: " read more
"This is a great book for anyone who runs or wants to improve their running. I think it's probably encouraging even for those who think they CAN'T run. I have been trying to implement Dreyer's techniques, and for me running is still incredibly hard, but I am doing it! He stresses that the chi is in the journey and every run is an opportunity to practice all of the many techniques he teaches. I like his wholesome and healthy life approach. I will probably refer to this book in the future as I try to improve."
"A well-written and illustrated (with diagrams and photos) guide to improving anyone's running skills, with a focus on preventing injury, improving enjoyment, and prolonging the ability to engage in this type of activity. It changed the way I run and walk. No more heel pain."
"This book has completely changed the way I run. It makes so much sense! I wish I had heard about this sooner. I have a feeling that this book will be an important resource for me for years to come. I do have issues with a couple minor things: 1. He doesn't think strength training is necessary, but I think toning and conditioning have been an essential part of my fitness regime. Maybe you shouldn't strength train like a body builder, but toning can only be beneficial. 2. He does not believe in setting results-oriented goals. He says you should set body-oriented goals such as "To finish well in ultra marathons". Well how do you know if you have completed your goal if you have not set a pace or time goal? I understand his point that your goals should come from within you, but I think have a proper result-oriented goals can help further your training."
"Read along with Born To Run. He introduces a running style which is purportedly easier on the body and more efficient. Writing style is not fantastic and some things he says (you don't use your legs at all for propulsion) are absurd and almost made me put the book down. But you can overlook these things easily enough and get an idea of how this running style works. I'm curious about others books that describe effectively the same style. Such as one called Run Training for Triathletes by Ken Mierke, but I haven't looked at it yet."
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