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ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer — WisdomDeck honest review
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ChiRunning

by Danny Dreyer

Running form inspired by tai chi: lean, relaxed limbs, midfoot landing, cadence. Evidence for its claims is thin; many runners find the cues useful.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Relax.
  2. Lean from the ankles.
  3. Shorten the stride, quicken the cadence.

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Practice the lean on a short run.

Our verdict

Relaxed running.

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