Run like a child, relaxed and free;
That's what I'm learning from my book of Chi!
Chi Running that is (pronounced chee FYI). Chi is the physical energy that runs through each and every one of us; Chi Running is about utilising that energy and learning how to work with it, and get it to work for us to make running more joyful and injury free. It's about centering & relaxing, mind & body focusing, body sensing and so much more. I've only just begun, but I can say so far, from what I've read, it all just makes so much sense.
This book isn't just for beginners; Chi Running has helped seasoned athletes improve their skills by working with nature instead of against it.
I can already tell I will be able to utilise the tools in this book for so much besides just the running; weight training, yoga, meditation, walking....Life!
Though I've only read about a quarter of the book, by utilising some of the tools they've discussed so far, today I was finally able to run for a whole 5k again (have only done that once a couple of weeks ago); and I shaved a minute off of my time-woohoo!
Have a great weekend!
Ciao for now!
2 comments:
Chi is an interesting subject. Some people think it's kind of mystical and mysterious, but everything in life is about energy. Congrats on the running record.
Yes...it has taken me a while to warm up to the Chi subject-but over the last year, I have become a firm believer in it.
cheers!
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