For me, there are a few too many spots (more toward the end, or I was just tired of the cumulative effect by then) where the author gets away from more accessible cues and falls more into a semi-metaphysical, spiritual kind of lane. The book makes me want to meet its author! He just seems like such a nice guy, and one who could be invaluable as a coach/mentor type influence.
Positive but not (terribly) cheesy, accessible, easygoing, encouraging, honest, specific but not daunting. The author's writing style is easy to read. Most of the basic concepts and techniques are easy to grasp and apply. However, I seriously doubt that anyone who succeeds at internalizing the Chi Running techniques will be anything less than happy. If somehow I end up feeling very differently about it after a few more months, you'll see a revised/new, lower-star review (and probably many more such reviews from other readers). I will admit that I am in the 'honeymoon phase' with the techniques, but the difference I feel is unmistakable. I have actually been able to transform my running (and to some extent, other parts of my life/self) thanks to this book. I mean "Chi"? Really? I felt I might be too analytical, and maybe not cool or hippie enough to appreciate this book, given the title. I approached this book with some skepticism (and I'm sure that I will repeat that sentiment in many reviews of other books).
Don't wait - read it and start applying the author's techniques, if you want to improve your running efficiency, reduce susceptibility to injury, and/or just make running (more) fun (again). I tell people that ChiRunning is an owner's manual for anyone who has legs and the desire to use them for health and happiness.In terms of practicality, this is a fantastic book.
After being unable to run for ten years because of injury, at age 52 I'm again enjoying pleasurable, injury-free trail runs in the Shawangunk Mountains.I can now move on land with the same economy, flow, and mindfulness that make swimming such bliss for me. Toby Tanser, author of Train Hard, Win Easy This program will totally revolutionize the way you run.īaron Baptiste, author of Journey into Power ChiRunning gave me a precious gift. Terry Laughlin, author of Total Immersion The most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade. Read more owner's manual for anyone who has legs and the desire to use them for health and happiness. Field sports: fishing, hunting, shootingĬhiRunning gave me a precious gift.
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