ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (2004)

More than 24 million people run in the United States alone, but 65 percent will have to stop at least once this year because of injury. Still others will choose to run through the pain. But in this groundbreaking book, ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer teaches us the running technique he created to heal and prevent injuries and also to run faster, farther, and with much less effort at any age.ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that grows out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi. This excellent step-by-step program offers training principles and is easily learned.Dramatically reduce your potential for injuryMake knee pain and shin splints a thing of the pastGreatly reduce post-ru... full descriptionn recovery timeCreate a safe and effective training program Make running any distance enjoyable whether you're a beginning runner or a seasoned competitor (less description)

Author: Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer

Categories: Exercise & Fitness, Health, Mind & Body, Sports