“Thanks again for your good coaching. I have walked a couple of times at 1/2 hour and once for 1 hours (a little calf soreness, but not bad). The shorter walks left me with NO lower back pain, NO breathlessness, and NO calf soreness. They were GREAT. I feel that you’ve given me the tools for a life change — back to regular exercise, pain-free. I’m still working on maintaining focus, but everything seems to be working together. Thanks again.”
“Hello Amy, Your instruction has really paid off. I ran 6.07 miles yesterday which is a new record for me. Of course, pain free and with a reasonable amount of energy used. Chi Running has given me the confidence for my Tough Mudder training that I will be able to finish it from a cardio standpoint. The obstacles are another story! I cannot thank you enough for transforming my poor running technique into an efficient and effective form. I still find that sometimes I fall into bad habits (dropping my arms, not leaning forward enough) but am able to recognize it immediate and make the necessary corrections. Wishing you the best!”
“Thanks, Amy. Seeing the video was really helpful. When I did my workout tonight, I really focused on keeping my stride much smaller and having my legs land right underneath my body and my arms going back instead of reaching forward. I went much slower, but it felt really good. I ran 8 minutes, then walked 2 and repeated that 4 times, and for the first time ever, at the end of the running segments, instead of feeling like I was going to collapse, I felt like if I had needed to keep running, instead of walking, I could have done it. That was amazing!”
“It felt like I wasn’t running.”
“Thanks Amy. I really appreciated the class. I got a lot out of it. It is definitely helpful to have a live instructor. The books and on line videos are great but limited as they can’t observe the reader/viewer implementing the techniques.”
“I had a great time and the class helped me so so much…thank you! Chi on ;-)”
“Amy! Just really quickly, we did about 4 miles this morning trying REALLY hard to keep it all together (and not sit!!!!! Elongate my spine! Look up! Relax the shoulders! Check in with my feet! Belly button-spine! Don’t spill my Chi! Knees down! don’t sit! Lean from ankles, not waist! Right elbow in! Don’t spill the water!). The uphills were AMAZING! What a difference the 45deg angle makes. Breathing was better than ever.I have to say I felt like I was going sooooooo slow! But as it turns out, I wasn’t! No problem with my hip and Pete felt good, too. He BLAZED the first mile at 7:32!! So the stats are this: My per-mile pace was 9:15 average (about 15 sec/mile faster than my last four runs). Pete’s average was 8:20! So briefly: THANK YOU!!!”
“Amy, thank you!!! I have been running again for the first time in a long time and I have to say I am very excited. I will definitely keep you recommendations in mind. I appreciate you taking the time to follow up – I know how important time is these days…… Great class!!!”
“Amy, Thanks for the workshop! I actually just got back from a run in my neighborhood tonight and it was my best run ever! I was able to run longer than I ever have in previous runs, so obviously I did learn quite a bit from the workshop! I was afraid I was not going to be able to implement the tips you gave us due to my frustrations with my shins. However, I actually ran with much less pain this evening and got excited about running again. Thank you!! I also just bought the Chi running book today that you told us about during the workshop. I hope to read it, practice some more, and then if you are willing to work with me again I would like to attend another workshop to work more on perfecting the correct posture and strike. You are a great and extremely patient instructor! I appreciate that!
“I went out with my dog yesterday for a longer run in our neighborhood (a little under 6 miles…lots of hills). I usually run for the first 2 miles, then walk/run the remainder. Yesterday, I ran the entire time and felt great! Nearly 3 times the distance the first time out using the chi techniques!! And, the best part: I felt *graceful*. I have NEVER in my life felt graceful!! It almost felt like I was floating. I’m so excited about my new “practice”! So, on Saturday, when I said I wasn’t a runner….can I change my answer to “I am a CHI RUNNER”! Thanks so much for your teachings and support! I’m SOLD!!”
