Written by Danny Dreyer on Tue May 3rd, 2011
Since 1999, Chi Living has been promoting minimal shoes for both running and walking. A principle borrowed from T’ai Chi reminds us that when we wear shoes with a lot of padding or thick soles, it removes us from the ever important foot-to-ground connection ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Sun Mar 21st, 2010
What are the best running shoes for your feet? Minimal, no-nonsense shoes. The shoes listed below perform well for anyone working on their midfoot strike. They’re all minimal, flexible and light-weight. These aren’t the only shoes that are good, but they’re some of the best out there. Shoe companies are continuously designing new shoes and ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Thu Dec 3rd, 2009
Have you ever been out on a run and felt that the weight on your feet was heavier than usual? I'm not just talking about the day after eating a serious Thanksgiving meal … sometimes I experience this heaviness if I haven't had enough “down time” or if I run at a time of day that I'm not used to ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Fri Oct 2nd, 2009
We all have dreams, hopes and desires to live a good, healthy life. There is a proven way to not only reach your goals, but to be more deeply enriched by the process, and that is to write down your goals and then keep a log or journal about your experience.Want to run a marathon? ...
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Written by Super Admin on Thu Sep 24th, 2009
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Mon Jul 6th, 2009
Yes, it is important to monitor your heart rate so that you have an objective measurement of how hard your body is working when you run. Being able to feel whether you're going too fast, too slow, or just right is an important skill to have, especially on long training runs or in race conditions. ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Thu Nov 13th, 2008
To anyone who is met with the challenges of keeping their running program consistent while also having to push a toddler around in a baby jogger, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Stroll-Smart attachment. This is one of the most helpful running accessories to come along in years. Arm swing plays an important role in helping ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Sun Nov 9th, 2008
Your body loves rhythms; it thrives on them. Your heart beat, your breathing your need for rest are all based on certain rhythms that either occur naturally in your body or that you've established in your life. The more rhythm you establish in your daily routine, the better your body likes it. Rhythm is a ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Mon Jun 9th, 2008
Besides the metronome, which is a key tool in Chi Running and Chi Walking, the next most important accessory is a good watch. We recommend a digital watch with a chronometer, a single and double countdown timer and 30-50 lap memory. As you get to know what your watch can do you’ll find that you’ll be ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Thu Aug 16th, 2007
Here are some of the general categories of running and walking shoes: Motion Control, Stability, Lightweight, Cushioning and Trail shoes would all fall under "training shoes". A motion control shoe is always a stability shoe, but a shoe can be a stability shoe without being motion-control shoe, meaning that it’s made to stabilize your foot, but not necessarily correct for any structural abnormalities.
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