Chi Running Workshops
 
 
There are still a few places left in tomorrows (Sat Jan 23rd) Chi Running Workshop delivered by Catherina Mc Kiernan at the Ballina Sports and Leisure centre.
 
It’s a 3 hour workshop from 2pm-5pm.
 
The cost is only €20.00.
 
You don’t have to be a serious runner:  this workshop is well worth doing if you have an interest in recreational jogging or running!
 
Places are very limited!  
 
To book Contact Michelle 086-4180159 or Liz 0872419309
 
These workshops are organized by Ballina Fit4Life in association with Mayo Sports Partnership
 
 
 
 
SO WHAT IS CHIRUNNING?
‘ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of T'ai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary new approach to effortless injury free running. It takes all the pounding, pain and potential damage out of the sport of running. Running does not injure you, but the way you run. If you move your body in an incorrect way, it is going to show up in the form of injury sooner or later.
ChiRunning is based on postural alignment combined with muscular relaxation. T'ai chi is a martial art which focuses on going with the flow of energy by being relaxed and aligned with it, and we use the same principles in Chi Running.
One of the cornerstones of t'ai chi is the principle of Needle in Cotton. It is considered to be the foundation of all movement in the body. Strength in your center is combined with relaxation in your peripherals. If your center is strong and your arms and legs are relaxed, you can run in a way that  is powerful yet fluid.
So what I teach people is to use the power of their core to maintain correct postural alignment. This, combined with leaning to engage the pull of gravity will make your running more effortless and injury-free. Those of you who watch the Kenyan's or Ethiopians run, will notice that they all have a slight lean, allowing gravity work in their favour.
I also show people how to avoid lower leg injuries by picking up their heels and keeping their lower legs limp and relaxed instead of pushing themselves forward with every stride.
Chi Running also uses the principle of Gradual Progress. What this means is that everything has to grow incrementally through its own developmental stages, from less to more or from smaller to larger. When a growth process happens gradually each step forms a stable foundation for the next step. This teaches you to be process oriented instead of goal oriented.
With Chi Running you learn how to focus your mind and relax your body...instead of going out and thinking of all your aches and pains you focus on relaxing and moving your body in the correct way to prevent these discomforts.
The beauty of the Chi Running focuses that you learn is that you can practice them all day long, not just while you're running. The body learns best by repetition, so the more often you practice the Chi Running focuses, the more quickly your body will learn to move in a new way. You can be practicing good posture and relaxation no matter what you're doing.
So if you are suffering from injuries or feel you need some help with your running form I would be more than happy to help you out.
You can find more information on the ChiRunning website
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( taken from Catherina Mc Kiernan’s Website.)