Synopses & Reviews
From the authors of the bestselling andlt;iandgt;ChiRunningandlt;/iandgt; comes a revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of Tand#8217;ai Chi to deliver maximum physical, mental, and spiritual fitness.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The low-impact health benefits of walking have made it one of the most popular forms of daily exercise. Yet few people experience all the benefits that walking can offer.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;iandgt;ChiWalking,andlt;/iandgt; Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, teach the walking technique they created that transforms walking from a mundane means of locomotion into an intensely rewarding practice that enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Similar to Pilates, yoga, and Tand#8217;ai Chi, ChiWalking emphasizes body alignment and mindfulness while strengthening the core muscles of the body.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The five mindful steps of the andlt;iandgt;ChiWalkingandlt;/iandgt; program will get anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, into great shape from head to toe, inside and out.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and better balance.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;2. Engage your core. Make back and knee pain disappear.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;3. Create balance. Walk faster, farther, and with less effort.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;4. Make a choice. Choose from a menu of twelve great walks such as the Cardio Walk, the Energizing Walk, or the Walking Meditation, to keep your exercise program fresh.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;5. Move forward. Make walking any distance a mindful, enjoyable experience, whether youand#8217;re a beginner or a seasoned walker.
Review
"This program will totally revolutionize the way you run."
-- Baron Baptiste, author of Journey into Power
Review
"ChiRunning gave me a precious gift. After being unable to run for ten years because of injury, at age 52 I'm again enjoying pleasurable, injury-free trail runs in the Shawangunk Mountains.I can now move on land with the same economy, flow, and mindfulness that make swimming such bliss for me. I tell people that
ChiRunning is an owner's manual for anyone who has legs and the desire to use them for health and happiness."
-- Terry Laughlin, author of Total Immersion
Review
"The most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade."
-- Toby Tanser, author of Train Hard, Win Easy
About the Author
Danny Dreyer, an esteemed walking and running coach, is a nationally ranked ultramarathon runner. He conducts workshops nationwide and lectures frequently at races and events. He is the coauthor, with Katherine Dreyer, of andlt;iandgt;ChiRunning.andlt;/iandgt;Katherine Dreyer has more than thirty years of experience in the health, personal growth, and fitness fields. She partners with Danny to coordinate the international ChiRunning, ChiWalking, and ChiLiving programs.