I had the entire week off (not the best time for a stay at home vacation) but I used it wisely as it\u00a0pertained\u00a0to my running. \u00a0This week I really\u00a0focussed\u00a0on my stretching,\u00a0exercises\u00a0and I bought the book Chi Running. \u00a0Now I know that nothing is the end all be all and everyone is different, but I belive this book (and technique) have a lot to offer. \u00a0<\/p>\n
I read Chi Running cover to cover in one day and because\u00a0implementing\u00a0some of the “focuses” into my 3 runs this week. \u00a0Having techniques to concentrate on were super helpful. \u00a0Before I was really just running barefoot with advice from forum members and web pages. Although the aformentioned advice was helpful, this book gave me a few major things to think about as I trotted down and back through my parkinglots and sidewalks.<\/p>\n
While working on my Chi Running I was blessed with a warm clear day that\u00a0rejuvenated\u00a0my whole outlook on running. In this\u00a0awesome\u00a0moment I decided to break bit from the “plan” and finished 3.1 miles at the end of the week instead of the planned 2.5. \u00a0I finished with 8.35 miles, slowly progressing twords being a real life Barefoot runner. Now that I have completed a 5k in training, I feel pretty good about my upcoming race.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As far as Chi Running goes, I am going to work on it every week and begin to really understand the technique of running, not just\u00a0flailing\u00a0my arms and legs around till I end up back at my house with out blisters or blood hopefully. \u00a0I also think it’s time for Happy Hour, and maybe a Happy Day after that!<\/p>\n
Cheers, Bruno<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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