About Richard

Dick Felton has run off and on all his life, however after getting serious at a later age - efficiency and injury prevention seemed like two things that would allow running to a ripe old age. His first course on Chi Running™ was taken in September of 2005 with instructor training in May of 2006. Certification followed in November 2006.

Dick states "Teaching the technique has not only helped the students I have had in my classes - it also clarifies the method for me each time I instruct. My own running has improved immensely using the Chi Running™ and Chi Walking™ technique"  "I have run 7 marathons in total -  Running Boston a second time in 2008 really was an excellant test for the Chi Running™ technique for me because I could hardly walk before running the marathon. I had slipped on the ice in the winter and had run very low mileage before the April 21st marathon. I decided to run anyway and practiced good form and constant focus check-in for the whole run. I actually was walking better and felt  more energized after the marathon. Chi Running ^TM properly had worked out the problems in my body!

The attrition rate of runners after a short period of running is huge due to injuries. Dick's input and teaching helps injured runners get back out to run and continue in this activity in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Group sessions are shown below. Private lessons are also available and Dick can be contacted at dickfelton@sympatico.ca or directly by phone at 519-464-6134.

Although he is concentrating in South Western Ontario, Dick is available to travel anywhere requested in Canada to teach Chi Running™ and Chi Walking™