ChiRunning: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running

For runners of all abilities.Running is one of the oldest and most natural of human activities, but many of us experience it as an activity that takes a toll, causing sore muscles, knee injuries, hip pain, or shin splints. But, as Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning, says, “It’s not running that hurts your body … it’s the way you run that does the damage.”

Come learn a revolutionary running technique that combines the inner focus of tai chi with running. Combining body alignment with relaxation, you learn to run with ease and fluidity, transforming running from a sport to a mindful practice. Designed for runners of all abilities, from total beginners to seasoned vets, this weekend includes material from the new edition of Danny’s book and makes the ChiRunning experience fun and its principles easy to grasp. No matter how you are running now, you’ll be running with much less effort when you leave the workshop.

Recommended reading Danny Dreyer, ChiRunning (Fireside).

Note Wear running shoes, shorts or sweatpants, and layers to adapt to the weather. This workshop is not appropriate for people with debilitating injuries.

• 13.5 credits for Athletic Trainers (BOC), $20 additional charge