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Category Highlights

Injury

Regaining my Ability to Run, Thanks to Danny Dreyer and Chi Running

February 9th, 2012

You really have given me back something that I...

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Moving Past Injuries, Chi Running the Disney Marathon

January 25th, 2012

I want to thank Danny and Chi Running for...

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Recovering from Ankle Pain and Racing with Chi Running UPDATE!

December 28th, 2011

We are not the crazy running people who are...

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Marathon

Moving Past Injuries, Chi Running the Disney Marathon

January 25th, 2012

I want to thank Danny and Chi Running for...

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Update: Follow-Up and Thanks to Chi Running for 2 Marathons in 5 Weeks!

January 5th, 2012

Two or three years ago, I was struggling to...

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Setting New Personal Records with Chi Running!

December 20th, 2011

There's no "secret sauce", as he freely...

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Military

Enjoying Pain-free Running While Serving in Afghanistan

August 10th, 2011

After retiring from the Army after 21 years, I...

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Long-time Runner Has ChiRunning Epiphany

October 25th, 2010

I attended the four-day workshop help at...

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Air Force Marathon with ChiRunning

September 19th, 2010

Running the 11th annual Air Force marathon was...

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Changed My Life

Regaining my Ability to Run, Thanks to Danny Dreyer and Chi Running

February 9th, 2012

You really have given me back something that I...

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Update: Follow-Up and Thanks to Chi Running for 2 Marathons in 5 Weeks!

January 5th, 2012

Two or three years ago, I was struggling to...

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My first Chicago Marathon with the help of Coach Gil!

November 18th, 2011

My coach, Gil Schumaker, with Chi Running...

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Endorsement

ChiRunning Rocks with Chris Griffin!

December 21st, 2011

Since your class I have run a 5K Turkey Trot...

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His running technique improves performance at all levels…

April 7th, 2007

As a national class runner, trained by some of...

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In our ‘Learn to Run, Save a Life’ training program…

April 7th, 2005

In our ‘Learn to Run, Save a Life’ training...

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Medical

Healing after Surgery Through Chi Running

February 28th, 2011

In May 2010 a good friend of mine suffered...

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ChiRunning is a salvation

January 24th, 2011

My story is about mental illness and injury....

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Ultra Distance

Former Instructor Learns the Value of Technique at Boston and Becomes 2011 Senior Games Champion

October 7th, 2011

I'm writing to give you a brief update on what...

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61 and Registerd to Chi Run 4th Ironman

September 22nd, 2011

I turned 61 this year and enjoy terrific...

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Running a .6 mile loop for 72 hours with Chi

September 16th, 2011

This year, I had a goal and it was to do my...

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Workshops & Certified Instructors

Moving Past Injuries, Chi Running the Disney Marathon

January 25th, 2012

I want to thank Danny and Chi Running for...

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Setting New Personal Records with Chi Running!

December 20th, 2011

There's no "secret sauce", as he freely...

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Recovering from Ankle Pain and Racing with Chi Running UPDATE!

December 28th, 2011

We are not the crazy running people who are...

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Performance

Moving Past Injuries, Chi Running the Disney Marathon

January 25th, 2012

I want to thank Danny and Chi Running for...

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Update: Follow-Up and Thanks to Chi Running for 2 Marathons in 5 Weeks!

January 5th, 2012

Two or three years ago, I was struggling to...

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Setting New Personal Records with Chi Running!

December 20th, 2011

There's no "secret sauce", as he freely...

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Beginners

Fun and Effortless First 10K with Chi Running

October 3rd, 2011

At 39, I ran my first race ever yesterday in...

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Best 5K Ever with Chi Walking

September 22nd, 2011

I got to tell you that this was the best 5K...

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Beginner Runner at age 65, Chi Runner at age 66

September 16th, 2011

Started running: age 65. Chi Running Book: age...

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Weight Loss

Eight Weeks Later and 15 Pounds Lighter with the Chi Techniques

August 26th, 2011

I am 35 and running for the first time in my...

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ChiRunning Week at Omega 2011 Opened this Runner’s Eyes

August 20th, 2011

Hello! Just a note to say how much I loved the...

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Lost Weight and Got Hooked on Chi Running, Racing and the Triathlon Lifestyle

August 11th, 2011

I struggled with my weight for as long as I...

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Over 50

Update: Follow-Up and Thanks to Chi Running for 2 Marathons in 5 Weeks!

January 5th, 2012

Two or three years ago, I was struggling to...

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Placed in Age Group at Applefest Half Marathon with Chi Running

October 7th, 2011

I gave up running half marathons two years ago...

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61 and Registerd to Chi Run 4th Ironman

September 22nd, 2011

I turned 61 this year and enjoy terrific...

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Returning to Health

Regaining my Ability to Run, Thanks to Danny Dreyer and Chi Running

February 9th, 2012

You really have given me back something that I...

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Eight Weeks Later and 15 Pounds Lighter with the Chi Techniques

August 26th, 2011

I am 35 and running for the first time in my...

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Finding Hope and Joy with Chi Running In the Midst of a Tumultuous Year

August 19th, 2011

Usually, August is when I am scheduling my 22...

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Triathlons

61 and Registerd to Chi Run 4th Ironman

September 22nd, 2011

I turned 61 this year and enjoy terrific...

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Lost Weight and Got Hooked on Chi Running, Racing and the Triathlon Lifestyle

August 11th, 2011

I struggled with my weight for as long as I...

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Life transformed by ChiRunning

November 2nd, 2010

Wow, I feel so amazing after my run this...

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Breakthroughs

Setting New Personal Records with Chi Running!

December 20th, 2011

There's no "secret sauce", as he freely...

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Little Chi Runner/Future Scott Jurek

October 14th, 2011

I have to share this! I just did an impromptu...

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61 and Registerd to Chi Run 4th Ironman

September 22nd, 2011

I turned 61 this year and enjoy terrific...

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5K & 10K

Recovering from Ankle Pain and Racing with Chi Running UPDATE!

December 28th, 2011

We are not the crazy running people who are...

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Recovering from Ankle Pain and Racing with Chi Running

December 28th, 2011

I made two significant adjustments to my...

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ChiRunning Rocks with Chris Griffin!

December 21st, 2011

Since your class I have run a 5K Turkey Trot...

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Half Marathon

ChiRunning Rocks with Chris Griffin!

December 21st, 2011

Since your class I have run a 5K Turkey Trot...

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Chi Running a Half Marathon Improved My Time and Energy!

November 10th, 2011

i was able to practice the Chi Running...

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Letter to an Instructor: Set a New PR after Chi Running Workshop

October 17th, 2011

I ran a half marathon yesterday in 1:38:16...

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ChiWalking Stories

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