Dreyer Danny - ChiRunning : a revolutionary approach to effortless, injury-free running

I have been running great thanks to ChiRunning. I continue to improve my technique and have easily cut 90 seconds per mile of my normal pace. It has helped me tremendously in the triathlon. Thanks again; I have told many other runners about ChiRunning. Its a great thing.

Todd Toriscelli, M.A., A.T.C.; head athletic trainer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, age 42

Running is an unusual sport. Most people taking up a sport such as tennis or golf have at some point obtained some lessons. Almost every recreational runner just runs, never having received any tips or instruction on form. I strongly feel that this book would allow tens of thousands of runners like myself to enjoy running without being injured. I found your principles extremely easy to adapt, and began running with minimal radicular pain, despite training vigorously on hills. Also, as you predicted, my overall energy expenditure for each run was considerably less than what I was used to.

Tony Cucuzzella, M.D.

As yoga teacher in residence and wellness director for the New York Road Runners, I have seen how stiff, tight, and injured runners can become when they think performance is simply about building leg strength and running more miles. Danny Dreyers insightful approach can change all that. His remarkable program offers a completely new way to run without effort or injury.

Beryl Bender Birch, author of Power Yoga

I am rarely jolted by todays sports literature, but reading ChiRunning, I was thoroughly entranced by the vast wealth of information packed into it. When I realized that on every single page I was making notes of matters crucial to improving my running, I knew I had stumbled upon the most exciting and revolutionary book to hit the running community this decade. It will have you jumping from your seat to discover secrets that will, I believe, perfect and enrich your running experience.

Toby Tanser, sub-2:20 marathoner; author of Train Hard, Win Easy; coach; member, New York Road Runners board of directors

As a national-class runner, trained by some of the nations top coaches, I doubted Danny would have much to offer that I didnt already know. Fortunately for my teams, as well as my own running, I kept an open mind. ChiRunning not only helped my level 1, 2, and 3 runners but it improved my running as well! His running technique improves performance at all levels and, most important, prevents injuries.

April Powers, senior head marathon and triathlon coach, Team in Training; inner Madrid Marathon 83; Olympic Marathon Trials 84; silver medalist in Duathlon World Championships, Spain 1997; Wildflower Ironman age group champion 97

The best thing about ChiRunning is that it makes so much sense! The principle of working with your core strength is very powerful and natural. This program will totally revolutionize the way you run.

Baron Baptiste, author of Journey into Power

This book makes running possible for everyone. The magical, concrete guidelines will educate and inspire your every footfall henceforth. Your running will be like playall energy and no effort. Treat yourself, buy this book now, and run safely for as long as you like. Its just plain fun to read and the single most useful thing I have ever read about running. Bravo!

Jean Couch, director, Balance Center, Palo Alto; author of The Runners Yoga Book

ChiRunning is both spectacularly simple and unique. Danny Dreyer revolutionizes the sport by synthesizing running, Tai Chi Chuan, and applied physics, inventing a new way to run that builds on ancient wisdom. Like the soft and supple power of water to cut through a mountain, he enables runners to propel themselves with less effort, improve their gait, increase their endurance, and knock their socks off by having a really good time.

Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, coauthors, Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine

Danny Dreyer and ChiRunning gave me a precious gift. After being unable to run for ten years because of injury, at age 52 Im again enjoying pleasurable, injury-free trail runs in the Shawangunk Mountains. I can now move on land with the same economy, flow, and mindfulness that make swimming such bliss for me. I tell people that ChiRunning is an owners manual for anyone who has legs and the desire to use them for health and happiness.

Terry Laughlin, author, Total Immersion

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.

Jack Nelligan, M.D., orthopedic surgeon; former 400M record holder, Stanford University

ChiRunning is a great way to practice the principles of Pilates while running. Dannys ChiRunning technique results in fluid movement working from your center. Using only the muscle work you need to be using and letting gravity be your friend lead to efficient movement, one of the key principles of Pilates! ChiRunning and Pilates are totally complementary! I highly recommend Dannys clear explanation of these healthy running concepts. Enjoy in great health.

Sandra Sweet, owner of the Pilates/movement education studio Feel Good Fitness

Here we have another fine contribution to the awareness of the Tao in sports. This book is in tune with the Taoist wisdom of Wei Wu WeiDoing Without Doing, to find true joy in the discipline of effortless running as a Way of Being.

Chungliang Al Huang, president, Living Tao Foundation; coauthor of Thinking Body, Dancing Mind; author of Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain, and Tai Ji

After 21 years as a sports podiatrist specializing in running injuries and thousands of exams a year, I thought I had seen it all. Then a patient came in who, after taking a ChiRunning class, looked like a different runneran amazing improvement. It was obvious his impact forces were minimized. Since then I have referred many happy patients to ChiRunning. This technique works to reduce injury, and with it virtually any runner can improve.

David R. Hannaford, M.D., podiatrist

Danny Dreyer has combined the practice of running with the philosophy of chi in a beautiful way. People who follow his method will enjoy a more stress-free and graceful way of running and living.

Marilyn Tam, author of How to Use What Youve Got to Get What You Want; former president, Reebok Apparel and Retail Group

In our Learn to Run, Save a Life training program, ChiRunning has been exceptional. Beginning and experienced runners benefit from the emphasis on injury prevention through efficient biomechanics.

Jeff Shapiro, M.D.; executive director, Organs R Us; race director, Providian Relay (Americas second largest relay)

There are many things that distinguish great athletes like Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, or Paula Radcliffe. They have all learned the axiom that less is more. And they had great mentors. Through this book, Danny Dreyer will become your coach and mentor. He will hand you the keys to a superior running experience. Danny is one of the most generous and talented coaches I know. If you cannot train with him personally, this book is the next best thing.

David Deigan, coach emeritus, San Francisco Road Runners Club; CEO of AFM, Inc.; distance runner with over 45 years of experience

I wanted to let you know that today was the first time I was able to fully apply the ChiRunning techniques. I was really amazed at how relaxed and strong I felt throughout the run. I wasnt looking forward to the end of the run and felt completely energized. When I passed another runner my heart smiled because I felt like I possessed a pretty potent secret weapon.

Rick Muhr, regional coach, Team in Training, Boston

From the single clinic I did with you I have grown immensely. Through what I learned in your clinic, I am in essence learning to walk again, and learning to run again, and the new ease I am finding there is continuing to spill over into all other aspects of my life.