"The human foot is a work of art and a masterpiece of engineering."
—Leonardo Da Vinci

Dear Friends,

ChiRunning is in total alignment with a newly released Harvard University study about barefoot running. If you’re not ready to lose your shoes however, don’t fear. Read this month’s article ChiRunning: The Closest Thing to Barefoot Running without Ditching your Shoes. You’ll find access to the latest articles and research that confirms what we have been saying for more than ten years and learn to get the benefits of barefoot running while keeping your feet warm and protected.

It’s rewarding to know that we have been at the forefront of what is proving to be the future trend for running and for injury-reduction. We believe our books, DVDs, training programs, Certified Instructors, free articles, blogs and Bulletin Board are all excellent resources for anyone to learn about natural running and the benefits of proper technique and form.

We’re so grateful for how you have helped spread the word about ChiRunning and ChiWalking. We’d like you to participate in the dialogue … Please join us:

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChiRunning
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/chirunning

We post the latest news and information to always keep you informed about developments in the running community. We also invite you to join the conversation by sharing your input and experiences.

We look forward to traveling down this very exciting and revolutionary path together.

Warmly,

- Katherine, Danny and the ChiLiving Team

February’s ARTICLE

ChiRunning: The Closest Thing to Barefoot Running without Ditching your Shoes

Once again, the midfoot strike, barefoot running, and the diabolic results of over-built shoes and heel striking hit the news in a significant way on January 27th, 2010 when a Harvard University study about barefoot running was released. Not surprisingly, ChiRunning is in alignment with the results. 

Read the full article >>

February Recipe

Great Grains

Any of these grains can be served in a bowl and topped with an equal amount of sauteed veggies and then you can top it all off with some nuts, grated Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar cheese.

Get this recipe >>

ChiRunning Testimonial

Here’s a testimonial from Chris, who won the "Hat Trick" in San Jose, thanks to the ChiRunning technique.

     To the ChiRunning Team, I want to tell you about a fun running accomplishment from 2009 that is fully attributable to my ChiRunning technique continuing to get better as I get older. :-)

San Jose, CA held a running competition called the "Hat Trick," which I ended up winning. This involved combining the total time over three separate races of: 10k, 1/2 Marathon and Full Marathon, all held within a 1-month time period.

Read More >>

ChiRunning & ChiWalking week
with KATHERINE AND DANNY DREYER – June 2010

Perfect your alignment, posture, lean, foot strike, breathing, and core engagement during ChiWeek, the summer intensive with Danny and Katherine Dreyer. Come ready to enjoy excellent food, amazing scenery, and unforgettable lessons that will guarantee a lifetime of joyful, pain-free movement.

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CHiRUnning/ChiWalking Instructor Training

Upcoming Dates:

ASHEVILLE, NC
ChiWalking Instructor Training
April 16-18, 2010 | Instructor Liz Frost
Join us for the only ChiWalking Instructor Training of 2010. Asheville is a great place to visit, and we're really looking forward to certifying a new round of ChiWalking Instructors!
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CHICAGO, IL
ChiRunning Instructor Training
May 27-30, 2010 | Master Instructor Mary Lindahl
SOLD OUT >>

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
ChiRunning Instructor Training
May 27-30, 2010
Master Instructor Marion Meesters & Founder Danny Dreyer
For those of you in Europe, the Amsterdam Training is a perfect opportunity for you to take a training on your side of the pond!
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BOSTON, MA
ChiRunning Instructor Training
October 7-10, 2010 | Master Instructor Mary Lindahl
Sign up by June 7, 2010 to recieve Early Bird Special Pricing >>

Danny’s Blog

Visit Danny’s blog to read his expert advice on injury-free running and walking, energy, T’ai Chi principles, marathon training, painful calves and more. Here’s an excerpt from Danny’s most recent post:

ChiRunning’s perspective on Harvard barefoot study
"Since Chris McDougall’s book, Born to Run came out, there has been an increasing amount of press coverage around the question of running technique in general and especially with respect to barefoot running. Well, this week the discussion jumped to a new level when Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, published his recent comparative study of the gait patterns and subsequent impact for runners wearing shoes and running barefoot. " Click here to read more >>

ChiRunning and ChiWalking Instructor Blog

Visit the Instructor blog to read about a wide range of topics and observations from a few of our Certified ChiRunning and ChiWalking Instructors. They all offer unique running and walking experiences and have a lot of insight.

Click here to read the latest post >>

ChiRunning Training Blog

Visit Liz Frost’s ChiRunning Training Blog. Liz has learned to love running thanks to ChiRunning and ChiWalking.

Come visit Liz’s blog where you can learn from her experience and find out how ChiRunning can help you reach your goals.

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