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ChiRunning : A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-101416549447
ISBN-139781416549444
eBay Product ID (ePID)69629769
Product Key Features
Book TitleChirunning : a Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicExercise, Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Running & Jogging
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Medical
AuthorDanny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight12.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-003793
ReviewsToby Tanser author ofTrain Hard,Win Easy The most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade., Toby Tanserauthor ofTrain Hard,Win EasyThe most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade., "The most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade." -- Toby Tanser, author of Train Hard, Win Easy, " ChiRunning is the solution we've all been looking for to maintain high performance and avoid injury."-- Mark Cucuzzella, M.D., masters winner, 2008 Marine Corps Marathon (2:34), " ChiRunning is the solution we've all been looking for to maintain high performance and avoid injury." -- Mark Cucuzzella, M.D., masters winner, 2008 Marine Corps Marathon (2:34)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal613.7/172
Table Of ContentContents Introduction: Running Lessons from a T'ai Chi Master ChiRunning Versus Power Running How to Use This Book Chapter 1. ChiRunning: A Revolution in Running The Benefits of Running Why People Get Injured Power Running: No Pain, No Gain The "Chi" in ChiRunning Chapter 2. The Principles of ChiRunning: Moving with Nature Cotton and Steel: Gather to Your Center Gradual Progress: The Step-by-Step Approach The Pyramid: The Small Is Supported by the Large Balance in Motion: Equal Balance and Complementary Balance Nonidentification: Getting Yourself out of the Way Chapter 3. The Four Chi-Skills Focusing Your Mind Body Sensing: High-speed Access Breathing: Tapping Into Your Chi Relaxation: The Path of Least Resistance Chapter 4. The Basic Components of Technique Posture Lean: Gravity-Assisted Running Legs and Arms Let's Go Running Chapter 5. Transitioning into and out of Running Transitioning into a Run Preparing Your Mind Preparing Your Body Starting Your Run Transitioning out of a Run Ending a Run Cooling Down Stretching The Postrun Mind Chapter 6. Program Development: The Process of Growth Form, Distance, and Speed: The Three Developmental Stages of the ChiRunning Technique Creating a Running Program The Well-Rounded Running Program Intervals LSD Run Fun Run Hill Run Tempo Run Program Upgrades: When, How, How Much Chapter 7. The Beauty of Learning and the Blessing of Challenges The Difference Between Productive and Nonproductive Discomfort Troubleshooting Your ChiRunning Form: Common Hot Spots Special Circumstances: Uphill Running, Downhill Running, Running in New Terrain and Environments, Fatigue, Illness and Running, Buying Shoes, Treadmill Running, Miscellaneous Tips Chapter 8. Peak Performance and Racing Race-Specific Training Great Training Tips Race-day Tips Chapter 9. Getting the Most Chi from Your Food Principles of ChiRunning Applied to Diet Practical Steps for a Healthy Diet Running and Weight Loss Chapter 10. Run as You Live, Live as You Run Guidelines for ChiLiving Opening New Doors Appendix. A Guide to the Muscles Referred to in the Book Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning , a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level. In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi. ChiRunning enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T'ai Chi: 1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past. 2. Engage your core. Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed. 3. Add relaxation to your running. Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance. 4. Make it a Mindful Practice. Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice. 5. It's easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step ChiRunning training program., The revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning , a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level. In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi. ChiRunning enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T'ai Chi: -Get aligned: Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past. -Engage your core: Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed. -Add relaxation to your running: Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance. -Make it a Mindful Practice: Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice. It's easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step ChiRunning training program.
LC Classification NumberGV1061.5.D74 2009
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