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Aug 2012
9:29pm, 21 Aug 2012
134 posts
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Fraserfish
had a try at this chi running malarky the other night. Got the book for xmas. Really struggled with it and found it very put-downable. Went to a workshop at run & become Edinburgh recently.
Tried it on a 5k run last night. Found it ok for the first half but when you lose the posture or concentration I find the only way to get it back is to stop and start again.
First time I have attempted it from the outset. I have tried it a few times midway through a run and just couldn't get it going.
Wondered how long folks struggle with it before it kind of becomes a bit more natural.
I would like to crack it as in those brief moments when it all swings it is wonderful.
Thanks
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Aug 2012
9:29pm, 21 Aug 2012
135 posts
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Fraserfish
had a try at this chi running malarky the other night. Got the book for xmas. Really struggled with it and found it very put-downable. Went to a workshop at run & become Edinburgh recently.
Tried it on a 5k run last night. Found it ok for the first half but when you lose the posture or concentration I find the only way to get it back is to stop and start again.
First time I have attempted it from the outset. I have tried it a few times midway through a run and just couldn't get it going.
Wondered how long folks struggle with it before it kind of becomes a bit more natural.
I would like to crack it as in those brief moments when it all swings it is wonderful.
Thanks
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Aug 2012
7:55am, 22 Aug 2012
56 posts
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GWil
FF it isn't a quick fix and takes a lot of perseverance and continued improvement. There's guidance available of what changes you should feel at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months but I can't locate at the moment. It has completely changed my ability to run. I didn't really have a month injury free until I read the book and since I did a workshop in January I've only missed a couple of days through injury. If you're serious about it you probably need a workshop. I baulked at the £70 but as injury prevention that has been money well spent - Edinburgh Workshops http://www.soulinmotion.co.uk/Welcome.html.
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Aug 2012
8:15am, 22 Aug 2012
1,998 posts
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Garfield
FF - little and often...is the big secret. Even just little runs to reinforce everything will make a huge difference.
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Aug 2012
9:00am, 22 Aug 2012
27,430 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
Small Adjustment is the key, Relaxation Alin and run ;-).
Pick one area to focus on no major changes this is what I like about Chi rather than other brands of running (shh don't mention the POSE)
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Aug 2012
9:01am, 22 Aug 2012
27,431 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
FF always best to get a one to coaching session to get you on your way.
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Aug 2012
10:07am, 22 Aug 2012
104 posts
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AndrewS
I found it helpful to video myself.
How you think you are running and how you are actually running are not necessarily the same thing.
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Aug 2012
2:15pm, 22 Aug 2012
1,999 posts
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Garfield
Yes, that's very true... that reminds me, I ought to get hubby to video me to see what I'm doing...just as a check. It's been a while.
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Aug 2012
2:23pm, 22 Aug 2012
27,452 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
That's what they all say 
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Aug 2012
2:29pm, 22 Aug 2012
5,083 posts
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GlennR
~splutter~
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