Chi Running: A Training Program for Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Abridged) Audiobook

" I found myself skimming this a lot. I'm not sure if I am 100% on board with his ideas but I'll give it a shot. I'm going to borrow the DVD from the library so maybe the visual will help? I've also talked to my physical therapist about it and he said the ideas are sound but the execution is challenging and could end up causing more damage if not done properly. "

" Highly recommended for technique and injury prevention. "

" I'm not sure what to rate this yet since I haven't tested the technique. Three stars right now just for getting me excited about running. I'm really hoping the promise of effortless running is true. "

" A very good approach to mechanics and mental barriers "

" This book is changing how I run . . . "

" Revolutionized the way that I ran. I feel that the techniques in the book have given me tools to be avoid injuries and improve my speed with less effort. "

" I needed to read this book. Like most long distance runners, I battle with injury constantly. Dreyer's development of ChiRunning gives me hope for a injury free running career as I develop my skills. "

" Very interesting and makes a lot of sense...now let's see if I can actually incorporate it into my life. "

" My running partner gave me this book. I learned a lot about increasing performance through posture, chi energy, and diet. I highly recommend this book to elite and aspiring runners. "

" I am always interested in ways to improve my running, which also improves my life. just go out and run! "

" There were parts of this book that seemed really far out and hard to swallow, but it also gave me some solid advice on running technique and stretching that I found to be extremely useful. "

" My introduction to minimalist running. I've incorporated many of the chi focuses into my running. It's working well for me after about two months. "

" This is what I was looking for in a running book. Dreyer focuses heavily on technique, that is paying attention to good form. Of course there are arguments over what constitutes good form and not everyone agrees with Dreyer. To me this seems like good stuff, but I'm very much a beginning runner. "

" Insightful. My form improved after reading this book. "

" Great insight to improving your running technique. However, a bit too focused on the metaphysical aspects vs. the actual science behind the running form. "

" Anyone who runs casually or seriously should at least check this book out to see what it has to say. I am still working on (and imagine I will be for the rest of my running career) the Chi Running form, but I feel like I did gain a lot from this book. "

" Ik lees het als ebook. Machtig interessant. Ben benieuwd naar de workshop in Etten-Leur waar ik zal zien hoe het er in de praktijk uitziet. "

" Before reading, I was a non-runner. Now I'm a really slow runner, but I run entirely pain-free (knock on woord). "

" My running has been sidelined several times over the past few years by various injuries, but this method so far seems very helpful in learning to run in a way that leads to less pain and more fun. "

" These techniques eliminated my knee pain almost immediately, and are helping me to actually enjoy running as a form of meditation. Didn't see that one coming, but it's pretty awesome. "

" ok - I hurt myself trying out these techniques. I still am trying to adapt some but this is no silver bullet. "

" I'm definitely putting this into action. We'll see how it goes. "

" Gave up on this one. Had a great message but to much work and thinking involved. "

" Outstanding book! Love the idea that running is a technique that needs to be focused on! "

" I've been reading and re-reading this book for a couple of years now. It is a wonderful resource for those who are starting out running or who have had trouble with injuries in the past. I'm both of those people. The book has made a world of difference in my training. "

" Not sure what I think of all the Chi ideas, but the running form instruction has been a huge help for me. "

" This book was great!!! It was finally able to "show" what I should look like when I'm running. "

" Good read and probably helped me solve my knee issues to some extent but I think the DVD is really necessary, at least for me it would have been. "

" Great book...learned a few techniques of a lifetime and will (and have) reference to this book often. "

" It feels like I've started off right with this book. Running is now fun and interesting. "

" Meh. A little too 'mystical' for me. I can't embrace the thought that I could be 'spilling my chi' with the wrong posture. "

" The technique gets five stars for making my running so much more pleasant and efficient. The writing gets two stars for being cheesy, repetitive, and too hippy-dippy. Hence, an average of three. I recommend all runners give this a vigorous skim! "

" I wasn't convinced at all by the "Chi" part of the book.There are however some other good reasons to read it, especially the detailed advices on posture, the pre-run routine. "

" I needed to read this book. Like most long distance runners, I battle with injury constantly. Dreyer's development of ChiRunning gives me hope for a injury free running career as I develop my skills. "