PF can be a lifelong struggle. Please don’t give up on possible solutions. Terrell you may remember my post here from a few weeks ago about ChiRunning. Changing your running technique to shift the workload of running to your core muscles and away from your lower legs is the key to avoiding injury. I would urge you to read up on ChiRunnin…
PF can be a lifelong struggle. Please don’t give up on possible solutions. Terrell you may remember my post here from a few weeks ago about ChiRunning. Changing your running technique to shift the workload of running to your core muscles and away from your lower legs is the key to avoiding injury. I would urge you to read up on ChiRunning - get the book, find an instructor. Rehab is needed but imo your technique needs to change. (How do I know this without seeing you run? Because most people push off instead of falling forward. That’s what causes PF and a whole lot of other injuries.!) Running does not have to end with injury. The source of the injury is the issue and usually its technique. My two cents!
I do remember your post, Cheryl -- I actually have the Chi Running book; I'm going to need to pull it down off my shelf and take a deeper dive into it now, for sure. Very interesting on the running mechanics... is it hard to correct/change?
Great! You have the book! With practice, learning ChiRunning is not difficult. It may not change your running over night but over weeks, months and years. For me, I read the book and it made so much sense. I changed my feet alignment easily after reading the first 100 pages and my knee pain disappeared! I got myself in a workshop quickly and 14 months later ran my first 50 miler. I was 51 years old. That was 15 years ago and I’ve never been injured running 40-60 miles a week except in winter when I ski 90-100 days per year.
ChiRunning is a holistic practice like yoga or meditation. You build your skills on a foundation and over time.
(I continue to teach here in Reno NV all ages and abilities. As a Master Instructor, I also teach people who want to become instructors.) I think you’re in the southeast right? There are some great instructors there. In fact, Danny Dreyer, the creator of ChiRunning lives in Asheville, NC. He’s still teaching and running well.
I hope you’ll pursue it and anyone else who took the time to read this post, consider that your technique is what will help you avoid injury, become more efficient (improve speed and endurance) and give you joy in a life long running practice.
PF can be a lifelong struggle. Please don’t give up on possible solutions. Terrell you may remember my post here from a few weeks ago about ChiRunning. Changing your running technique to shift the workload of running to your core muscles and away from your lower legs is the key to avoiding injury. I would urge you to read up on ChiRunning - get the book, find an instructor. Rehab is needed but imo your technique needs to change. (How do I know this without seeing you run? Because most people push off instead of falling forward. That’s what causes PF and a whole lot of other injuries.!) Running does not have to end with injury. The source of the injury is the issue and usually its technique. My two cents!
I do remember your post, Cheryl -- I actually have the Chi Running book; I'm going to need to pull it down off my shelf and take a deeper dive into it now, for sure. Very interesting on the running mechanics... is it hard to correct/change?
Great! You have the book! With practice, learning ChiRunning is not difficult. It may not change your running over night but over weeks, months and years. For me, I read the book and it made so much sense. I changed my feet alignment easily after reading the first 100 pages and my knee pain disappeared! I got myself in a workshop quickly and 14 months later ran my first 50 miler. I was 51 years old. That was 15 years ago and I’ve never been injured running 40-60 miles a week except in winter when I ski 90-100 days per year.
ChiRunning is a holistic practice like yoga or meditation. You build your skills on a foundation and over time.
(I continue to teach here in Reno NV all ages and abilities. As a Master Instructor, I also teach people who want to become instructors.) I think you’re in the southeast right? There are some great instructors there. In fact, Danny Dreyer, the creator of ChiRunning lives in Asheville, NC. He’s still teaching and running well.
I hope you’ll pursue it and anyone else who took the time to read this post, consider that your technique is what will help you avoid injury, become more efficient (improve speed and endurance) and give you joy in a life long running practice.
Cheryl