Chi Running (English)

Danny Dwyer's book sets a land speed record for packing in worthy facts and hints to help runners avoid injury, get marathon-ready mileage from their run, and obtain even higher "runner's highs." As the title might suggest, the focus here is on harnessing "chi," which means inner energy (or life force) in Eastern medicine, and using the whole body and soul when running. Aspects are included, such as cadence (the amount of time your feet are on the ground while running), the length of the stride, the angle at which to swing the arms (90 degrees, and behind the body). There are tips for everything from foot alignment to visualization. Black and white photos illustrate all the practices. minimize