Chirunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

I am now 52 years old and have run for over 36 years. The running had appeared to be catching up on me. I use to run everyday, always trying to put quality into every run. I was never one to just go out and just go through the motions and be happy that I had at least been out. I was at a stage where it was taking me ages to get over injuries and I was getting more of them. My body and legs also ached so much that I had to rest two to three days after every run. Running has been my life, I have tried other sports, biking, swimming, gym, etc but found nothing fulfilled me more than running in the country and on the moors around my area.After yet another injury I thought enough is enough and my body is telling me that's it. While injured I was on Amazon.co.uk and just tapped running in the search bar and found a book called Chi Running by Danny Dreyer. After reading the reviews, and for the price I paid, I thought 'What have I got to lose'.I read the whole book in one go, and then read it again the day after. I was fascinated and could not believe how much he was saying was just common sense. I could not wait to start putting what Danny was saying into practice. I went out on the first day of my Chi Program for 30 mins concentrating on the aspects that relate to Chi Running. I did find it a little difficult has anybody would. I had run a certain way for 36 years and to change to something new was going to take a little time.The day after I was amazed I had no aches, no pains, nothing. I went out again, took my time, concentrating on my form and breathing. I did ache a little the day after the second run but nothing like before. I went out the third day just waiting for my body to get use to the Chi Running form and felt fine and strong. I was still sticking to around 30 mins a session.I have had this book now for about a month and have been out everyday for between 30 mins and an hour. I have also stayed injury free. I have not been able to do this, in the last ten years. I cannot thank Danny Dreyer enough for prolonging my running and send him my sincere thanks. I wish I had found this book in my twenties to put Danny's theories to the test in my prime running years.I am still learning Chi Running and read excerpts from the book most days. This book will appeal to all runners but for runners who are constantly getting injuries then just try Chi Running by Danny Dreyer.

I read about this book many places and am glad I got it. It introduced me to the idea of running with a central column leaving the arms and legs loose - using the image of a cheetah who moves his core body forward using his legs lightly. It is based on the principles of Tai Chi. There is breath work that I have read elsewhere however seeing the date of this publication, he said it first. Really worth reading since it is so different than most of the running books around with ideas geometrically opposed. Rather the strength and force, lightness. Worth reading whether you agree or not just to think about the ideas. It helps me with my running by reducing my "perceived effort level". I also bought Chi Marathon. I do not plan to do a marathon, the ideas are similar carried a bit further as they have learned over time. This one is enough unless you are obsessive like me and need to read ALL the info.

I like this book, it makes a lot of sense…once you get to about chapter 4 or 5. It’s a real effort to read the first few chapters as I felt they really weren’t relevant. I just wanted to know how to run without injury (and hopefully cure my shin splints). The book has really helped me in cutting my time down by 1 to 2 minutes per kilometre. I was averaging 7:30 per kilometre I’m now averaging 6:16 per kilometre, even running in the 5 to 6 minute bracket…yup, I’m a slow runner ;)Anyway, the book combined with other methods (foam rolling, compression sleeves) have helped with shin splints and my form has improved. I’m still working on my Chi Running form but I’m definitely better than I was a few months back. Overall I recommend reading this book, but like I said, once you get to chapter 4 or 5…the book could be about 50 pages shorter without all the letters from people he’s trained too :)

For anyone who enjoys running but has regular injuries this book is well worth the money. I used to run alot until about 5 years ago when I temporarily gave up due to regular shin splints and cronic knee pain. After getting into biking instead, I returned to running in sept 2011 to train for a half ironman in july2012. Quickly the old pains returned in the knees and a new persistent calf injury.However I had got back the old love of running and didn't want to have to quit again. I then came across chi running and barefoot running. I bought this book and 'barefoot running step by step' by barefoot ken bob.I can honestly say that these two books (which incidentally cross over very well) have been fantastic. They both advocate a running style which involves forefoot and midfoot landing rather than the more traditional heel striking I've always done. The first 4-5 chapters of this book holds all the info you need (apart from a interesting piece on steep hill running further on in the book). Unfortunately I think the rest of the book is just unnecessary filler. However, I couldn't have asked for a better result as my calf has healed and my knee pains pretty much immediately disappeared. The change in technique is huge and takes some time to adjust and I believe using this in conjunction with the more bent knee approach used in barefoot running makes for trouble free running. Definitely worth the £4.50 I paid... Hope you find it as useful as I have.

it is a manual more than a good read book, still absorbing

Before I tried ChiRunning I was plagued by mild running injuries that prevented me from running consistently. Once I read this book those were all gone. Now I run pain free and am able to focus on improving my form to increase efficiency. Thanks, Danny Dreyer for giving me the gift of running!

Original product which is rare amongst books these days. Introduces you to a revolutionary form of running, one successfully used by thousands arounds the globe. A month into practicing it, feeling the change already.

Um livro excelente, um dos poucos que recomendo a qualquer corredor.É meio filosófico, e tal, mas ensina muito bem a ter uma técnica de corrida menos lesiva e mais eficiente.

Está bien explicado. He leído la primera versión y está, su actualización. Muy fácil de entender y seguir. Hace años que lo practico, me ha ayudado, no he progresado tanto como los clientes que salen en el libro pero es verdad que en más de 25 años no me he lesionado nunca