I think I've mentioned that since we've moved to Hattiesburg that my knees are killing me! I think it's the hillier terrain than I've been used to in Sunset Beach. After having two knee surgeries I probably shouldn't be running at all, but I just can't give it up - not yet anyway.
After the surgery on my left knee back in 2009 I was instructed to take 6 months off running. When I started back I experimented with Chi Running in an attempt to make the move back into running less painful. It did help, but after I was back for several weeks I forgot about it and was back to my old style of running. I have a couple of triathlete friends in the Raleigh/Durham area who own
K2 Fitness. This is where I got the idea to give the Chi Running a try. Thank you, Kari!!
About two weeks ago I was out on a run and my poor knees were hurting badly. About halfway through a run I remembered the Chi Running and unbelievably the pain lessened immediately in both knees! Now I don't know much at all about Chi Running. I know just what I've read online and seen some videos online. The basic premise that I keep in my mind is to run like a ball not a square. This u-tube video explained it well to me (click the pic):
From the
Chi Running Website:
"Chi Running blends the powerful movement principles from T'ai Chi, with running, to create a revolutionary approach to effortless and injury-free running."
"The cornerstones of Chi Running are postural alignment and relaxation because the combination of the two is the best way to run faster, farther and injury-free. Chi Running includes: landing with a midfoot strike, using a "gravity-assisted" forward lean and engaging core strength for propulsion rather than leg strength. This approach makes your running easier and healthier for your whole body."
Well - so far so good. I even used it at two track workouts and was pretty much painless except for the cool down where we were running super easy. I'm going to keep it up and hopefully some of my knee pain will go away!
If any of you use Chi Running let me know how it's working for you!
After the surgery on my left knee back in 2009 I was instructed to take 6 months off running. When I started back I experimented with Chi Running in an attempt to make the move back into running less painful. It did help, but after I was back for several weeks I forgot about it and was back to my old style of running. I have a couple of triathlete friends in the Raleigh/Durham area who own K2 Fitness. This is where I got the idea to give the Chi Running a try. Thank you, Kari!!
I just picked up the Chi Running Book this weekend. The little I know anout it makes me think it is a bunch of bunk, but too many testimonials say otherwise. I can't wait to ger started.
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