The Keys to Easy, Effortless, Injury-Free Running: ChiRunning October 25, 2009

2 part workshop. The second session will be Sunday, Nov 1st from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Run farther, faster, easier … and without injury for the rest of your life!

65% of all runners in the U.S. are injured in a year and have to take time off and experience frustration – and the expense of treatment.

What you will learn:

• ChiRunning form fundamentals

• Posture, Lean and Heel Lift to increase speed and distance

• How to use core strength for energy and power instead of stressing your legs

• Effective arm swing and upper body movement
• Gears and Stride Length
• The importance of Cadence and how to measure it.
• Relax while running
• Techniques for safe and effective hill running
• Drills and Exercises to improve form
• Pre-Run Looseners
• Video Gait Analysis. See yourself on camera in slow motion & significantly improve your form.

About the Instructor: Hazel Wood has been a Certified ChiRunning and ChiWalking Instructor since 2003 and has taught the technique to over a 1000 runners including many Team in Training members, running groups, corporations as well as individuals and triathletes. She has over 30 years running experience from all distances from 5K to 50 miles and has often placed in the top 3 of her age group.

Official Website: http://www.stridebystride.com