A recent survey conducted by doctors at West Virginia University with more than 2500 respondents, showed that 91 percent of ChiRuning students reported the technique has played a role in preventing running injuries. In fact, 95 percent of the survey respondents said their ease of running has improved.

The ChiRunning program teaches people bio-mechanically correct running form that is in line with the laws of physics and with the ancient principles of movement found in T'ai Chi. The technique is based on the same principles and orientation as Yoga, Pilates, and T'ai Chi: working with core muscles; integrating mind and body; and focused on overall and long term performance and well-being. Twenty four million people in the U.S. who run, 65% will have to stop running at least once during the year due to injury. Millions more quit or avoid running because of injury or the fear of causing long-term damage. Yet, there have been few new ideas or fresh approaches to running and injury prevention.

"After being unable to run for five years due to a back injury, ChiRunning helped get me back on the road. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to run without injury," said Jack Nelligan, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Former Record Holder, 400M, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.

Created by accomplished Ultra Marathon Runner (races longer than a marathon), Danny Dreyer, the ChiRunning program offers a real solution to the high rate of injury that plagues the sport of running. ChiRunning techniques increases mental clarity and focus, enhances the joy of running, and turns running into a safe and effective lifelong program for health, fitness, and well-being.

The West Virginia survey also showed the following:

* 90% said they were probably or definitely able to change 
their running mechanics 
* 60% said they were able to make noticeable corrections in 
less than a month, 31% said immediately 
* 69% felt their speed improved 
* Number of missed running days due to injury dropped 
dramatically: 
    o	40% had missed more than 10 days prior to ChiRunning, 
after ChiRunning that number dropped to less than 12%. 
    o	Prior to ChiRunning 31% had no missed days, after 
ChiRunning 61% had no missed days due to injury 
* 91% said they would recommend ChiRunning to other runners 

Visit HERE to download the survey in its entirety.

Whether you are an injured runner, a beginner runner, a marathon runner, a triathlete, or someone who runs to stay fit, ChiRunning has helped thousands improve their technique, reduce injury, and achieve personal goals. Conditioning the mind can be just as important as conditioning the body. ChiRunning can be a meditative practice that focuses the mind, lifts your spirits, and opens the flow of chi in your life.

ChiRunning Partnerships and Products
This Fall, the international athletic shoe brand, New Balance, will be the first major athletic shoe brand to offer a performance running shoe specifically designed and engineered for mid-foot strike runners. The company has chosen ChiRunning as their educational partner for athletes who want to learn how to run with, or improve, a mid-foot strike. ChiRunning employs the balance, alignment, and fluidity found in T'ai Chi, with running to create stride mechanics that reduce injury and create a more energy-efficient movement. ChiRunning founders, Danny and Katherine Dryer have been instrumental in the development of the New Balance 800 mid-foot strike shoe, providing expert wear test feedback and commentary.

The ChiRunning book and DVD offer information about: race training, trail running, interval training, and endurance running as well as diet and nutrition for peak performance.

The ChiRunning program virtually changes the landscape of the sport of running and makes running accessible and appealing to people who have stopped running due to injury, who are intimidated by the difficulty and potential danger of running, who want to have a competitive edge, and for those who seek a spiritual component in their fitness program.

More information about ChiRunning can be found at: www.chirunning.com.

About Danny Dreyer
Danny Dreyer is the creator of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His work is based on his study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, and his 35 years of experience, running, racing ultra marathons and coaching people in "intelligent movement". He has taught thousands of people the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques with profound results.

Danny has lived a lifestyle steeped in holistic living, meditation, and personal wellness for more than 30 years. Healthy eating, physical exercise, and rejuvenating activities are mainstays in his life and the foundation of what he teaches. He has successfully completed 40 ultra-marathons since 1995.

Danny's first book, ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running was released April, 2004, by Simon & Schuster. ChiWalking: Five Mindful Steps to Lifelong Health and Energy was released in March 2006.

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