Energy efficiency through relaxation and injury prevention through proper alignment are ChiRunning's main theme. This is accomplished by learning how to run properly and conserve energy. Things that come into play include core muscles use, proper body alignment, forward lean, ankle lift, arm swing, stride length, pelvic rotation and cadence. These were taught and demonstrated by Lit Onrubia who is the only ChiRunning Instructor in the country. Cebuanos, like Abby Ponce and Kenneth Casquejo, were so eager to learn ChiRunning and were fulfilled after the workshop. They will be (CHI)running together with Lit during the CitiRun race this Sunday.
CEBUANO CHI RUNNERS (FIRST BATCH)
(With Lit is Abby, Amale, Ken, Annie, Jane, Joe France and others)
(Lit telling everybody to relax, mind your posture then lean forward to start the run)
(The only time where running is allowed inside the Waterfront)
(Everybody learning how to lift their ankles)
(Learning Cadence using a Metronome)
If you want to learn ChiRunning just email me at reelraymund@gmail.com for details.
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hey cuz! thanks for these. look at our graduation picture! we look weird no? were supposed to be doing the proper posture. we were told to incorporate that in our daily ordinary life even when not running! that was a very fulfilling session. lit makes it sound and look so easy. im happy to be part of the cebu's 1st batch. thanks again!
ReplyDeletehi cuz! thanks for these! look at our group pic, we all look so weird no? proper posture even when not running as lit would say. we hope to do this! that was a fulfilling session. if only we had this before running to the clouds! never thought running uphill and downhill could be such a joy! thanks to lit, he made it sound and look so easy!happy chi running everyone! part to be part of the 1st batch!
ReplyDeleteHi Doc Raymond. Thanks for attending the workshop and for documenting our first ever class! It was a pleasure meeting you and my new found friends. I had a wonderful time with the group and hope that they took away several positives from the session. I look forward to future ChiRunning workshops in Cebu!
ReplyDeleteHi Raymund,
ReplyDeleteThis is Faey. We didn't quite get to chat at the ChiRunning workshop, but I am the floating head in the far back --above Instructor Lit in the class grad pic. Glad I attended the class.
Thanks for taking these beautiful pictures!
...And Abby sort of mentor me on my posture. LOL...Did a 14k run just this Saturday after the ChiRunning workshop partly due to Abby's passion and determination for running & learning ChiRunning technique. :-)
Thanks for spreading the news so that others here in Cebu can run longer with more energy and avoid possible injury. And also thanks Lit for bringing this technique to Cebu!
By the way, Raymund congratulations on your many successful, accomplished runs! :-)
Glad to see that Lit went to Cebu to teach you guys Chi Running :) It's a very nice class with cool inputs IMHO. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Everybody
ReplyDelete@Faey: Glad you like the Photos... See you in the next few runs
@GBM: Yes it is Pare... I am actually integrating CHI running into my form... Just need to practice running more coz I have been swimming and cycling lately..Runs <20K/ week. Hahahaha
@LIT: Have inquiries already Lit. Gave them your email.
@CUZ: Chi Running is effective Cuz... Ang problema makalimut lang ka if naa PHOTOGRAPHER!!! hahaha... Happy Running Cuz
hi.. i would just like to ask if you still have workshops on chirunning like how to do it and practice it?
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteAny upcoming workshop this year 2012 in Cebu? Thanks!