In a previous post, Your Inner Unicyclist, the concept of running or walking cooperating with gravity was compared to what a unicyclist, or a young child, does instinctively. When a unicyclist wants to move forward, they lean first and then pedal just enough to keep up with their forward momentum and stay balanced. But how does [...]

On Monday this week, I presented the first of two ChiWalking clinics in a group fitness program at the Hunterdon Wellness Center in Clinton NJ. We spent about 2 hours learning and "feeling" the individual parts of the ChiWalking position and motion, then put the parts together for short distances of practice and finally provided [...]

This past Sunday I participated in the Bimblers Bluff 50K Trail Ultra. The event is located just east of New Haven CT in Guilford CT. The objective of this event was again a long comfortable training run as preparation for a larger event in November. Other than knowing it was trail, I did not know [...]

This blog is mainly about creating efficiency in our movement so that we can improve our health and, if desired, increase our performance. But this blog is also about supporting efficiency in all aspects of life. Efficiency in movement is created by balancing effort across all parts of the body relative to their ability. But [...]

When describing the concept of running or walking like a kid and cooperating with gravity to aid in forward propulsion, a good analogy is that of a unicyclist. When I unicyclist wants to move forward, do they: Pedal? Lean first, then pedal just enough to keep up with their forward momentum to stay balanced? [...]

Yesterday I worked with a small group getting starting with running. ChiRunning was recommended to them and then found me online through my website. We spent about 2 hours learning and "feeling" the individual parts of the position and motion, then put the parts together for short distances of practice and finally provided specific feedback [...]

Yesterday I participated in the Blues Cruise 50K Trail Ultra put on by the Pagoda Pacers. The event is just west of Reading PA at Blue Marsh Lake. The objective of this event was a low heart rate long training run as preparation for a larger event in November. What actually happened was of course [...]

One of the common challenges to efficient and injury-free running in a strong, aligned core. The benefits of this were discussed here: ChiRunning Common Challenges Core. The key to this is engaged lower abdominals to stabilize (and level if necessary) the pelvis which also stabilizes an aligned posture. Here is an online presentation on this Key [...]