Chi Running
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Apr 2007
11:07am, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
Thanks for the encouragement Just tell me they dont call their drills "the pony" like POSE do |
Apr 2007
11:11am, 1 Apr 2007
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runnerbean
no they dont CT . BTW got my new kayanos to try out!!! bet you're right about needing stability shoes?!! are you going to start chi running straight away or read the book first? |
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Apr 2007
5:43pm, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
Oh feck I am no good at hugging trees and I am allergic to splinters
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Apr 2007
5:49pm, 1 Apr 2007
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Red Tomato
The self centre in bury did a day's workshop for runners last summer, it was i think based on the chi way of running, we did lots of work on core stability and balance and looking at our bodies as a spindle rotating round a central axis and then went for a 3 mile run to practice and did that thing where you fall forward to start running, it was really good. I've still managed to get injured after doing this day though as I'm a bit forgetful and could probably do with a longer course and refreshers. I could well recommend it though. The instructor was really down to earth as well. They might let me know if they have any more coming up.
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Apr 2007
6:02pm, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
Well WP I am keen to give it a go but all I know is in this video, but I will give it a go, may be even for a couple of miles tomorrow slowly. chirunning.com I like this alot more than POSE as it looks more natural as in this video video.google.co.uk |
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Apr 2007
7:57pm, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
WP what i am going to do is focus on the body as a central needle and get my gait so I am landing under my cog. I am still a bit sore so will be doing maybe 2-3 miles stop start to get a feel for it. my body is a complete alien to me and I have trouble visualising where it is in space so I need plently of gentle tries to get it any where near right in my mind and then when I see myself on video I realise what a horrible trick my mind plays with me. I guess my skiing instructor thing should help as after all all I see is bend the knees and get your weight forward (from the ankles) I was not going to bother with the metronome as cadence is the determinant of pace, as you are always placing your mid foot on the ground under your body and letting gravity take you forward your stride length cannot change too much (that is how it protects) so the only way you can go faster is to turn over quicker. So my plan is 2-3 miles at a slow pace (1st gear) and see what happens. Then I will go and stroke a Pony and hug a tree. I love the running on the spot drill - who needs a treadmill eh Of course the danger is that when the book arrives I will have to restart all over again |
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Apr 2007
8:21pm, 1 Apr 2007
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runnerbean
no CT, the danger is you'll forget to take another step when you lean forward an fall flat on your face;-)
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Apr 2007
9:01pm, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
Pose running goes on about doing a Pony
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Apr 2007
9:14pm, 1 Apr 2007
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Forest Runner
Is there much difference between POSE and Chi running? I ordered the (very expensive) book and DVD for POSE several weeks ago, but cannot look at them until Wednesday, as my wife is giving them to me for my birthday. I hope I haven't chosen the wrong option. They both sounded quite similar to me - i.e fall forward and footstrike under you body.
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Apr 2007
9:39pm, 1 Apr 2007
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cabletow
AKAIK (and i stress my knowledge coems only from surfing the net) there is a fundamental difference in that pose is taught by linking to gether a number of static poses and all there drills are designed to perfect those static poses. Chi is a fluid motion taught as a motion first and foremost. The practical difference is that POSe teaches ball of foot landing and letting ankle flexion absorb the shock whereas Chi teaches mid foot (ie over the arch landing and therefore does not allow the ankle to absorb some of the shock it all goes to the arch and to the knee. What I can tell you is that the POSe rock back onto the ankle does stress calfs and achilles alot. Chi runners do not get the same stress here. here is a thread from teh Chi forum - chirunning.com Chi running books and DVDs are also cheaper |
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