ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free RunningEven the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk injuring themselves further. Dreyer's technique can help prevent these injuries and promote the ability to run faster, farther, and with less effort at any age. |
Contents
Running Lessons from a Tai Chi Master | 1 |
A Revolution in Running | 13 |
The Four ChiSkills | 42 |
The Basic Components of Technique | 58 |
Transitioning into and out of Running | 95 |
The Beauty of Learning and the Blessing | 154 |
Peak Performance and Racing | 192 |
Getting the Most Chi from | 204 |
Run as You Live Live as You Run | 216 |
Appendix A Guide to the Muscles Referred | 223 |
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Chirunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer No preview available - 2008 |
ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer No preview available - 2009 |
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