Comments on: ChiRunning Versus Pose Method of Running http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/ My Journey from Couch Potato to Triathlete Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:55:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Rob Z http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-43699 Rob Z Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:19:56 +0000 #comment-43699 I just went through the ringer with ITBS, I use the POSE technique but kind of "fell off the wagon" and got sloppy hence the injury. 2 weeks of intense treatment, focusing on form and doing tons of pulling drills and I am back to running 1 hour without any hint of ITBS. I have read both CHIRUNNING and the POSE method and frankly the intent of the forms are incredibly similar. I just think the path laid out in POSE technique is far more scientific and systematic in the way the method is taught. Romanov's approach is incredibly objective and empirical. I would describe POSE and CHIRUNNING as siblings with different styles where one is scientist (POSE) and the other is a hippie (CHIRUNNING)... Not that there are anything wrong with Hippies but frankly I consider myself more of an empiricist so i think my attraction is subjective. All in all POSE has worked great for me last year I ran without injury, but you have to be committed to the drills. The farthest I got was a 20 mile run with no running injuries which is absolutely amazing for me. I do HIM and 1/2 marathons so I really do not need to run farther than that. In the past I was frequently sidelined with injuries due to running. I just went through the ringer with ITBS, I use the POSE technique but kind of “fell off the wagon” and got sloppy hence the injury. 2 weeks of intense treatment, focusing on form and doing tons of pulling drills and I am back to running 1 hour without any hint of ITBS.

I have read both CHIRUNNING and the POSE method and frankly the intent of the forms are incredibly similar. I just think the path laid out in POSE technique is far more scientific and systematic in the way the method is taught. Romanov’s approach is incredibly objective and empirical. I would describe POSE and CHIRUNNING as siblings with different styles where one is scientist (POSE) and the other is a hippie (CHIRUNNING)… Not that there are anything wrong with Hippies but frankly I consider myself more of an empiricist so i think my attraction is subjective.

All in all POSE has worked great for me last year I ran without injury, but you have to be committed to the drills. The farthest I got was a 20 mile run with no running injuries which is absolutely amazing for me. I do HIM and 1/2 marathons so I really do not need to run farther than that. In the past I was frequently sidelined with injuries due to running.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-42856 Lindsay Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:05:40 +0000 #comment-42856 I am so glad I read this! I have horrible ITBS already and am trying to practice Chi Running with no luck on lessening my pain or improving my technique. I have considered getting the Pose book and now I am headed straight to the book store to do so. Hopefully this darn ITBS is a thing of the past for me. Cheers! I am so glad I read this! I have horrible ITBS already and am trying to practice Chi Running with no luck on lessening my pain or improving my technique. I have considered getting the Pose book and now I am headed straight to the book store to do so. Hopefully this darn ITBS is a thing of the past for me. Cheers!

]]> By: Bobby http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-42459 Bobby Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:32:53 +0000 #comment-42459 After trying both - I find myself somewhere in between the two. I prefer striking with the midfoot (chi) rather than the forefoot (pose), but tend to use a medium length rear opening stride and alter my cadence (by leaning farther forward) to increase speed rather than changing my stride length. After trying both – I find myself somewhere in between the two. I prefer striking with the midfoot (chi) rather than the forefoot (pose), but tend to use a medium length rear opening stride and alter my cadence (by leaning farther forward) to increase speed rather than changing my stride length.

]]> By: Pat http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-40710 Pat Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:45:45 +0000 #comment-40710 I found the Chi joint loosening warm-ups helpful, maybe it's age thing (50+). I can tell if my ankles/knees are tight when I walk upstairs and they are clicking. After the series of joint loosening exercises, they don't click. I'm also a big fan of "The Stick" for post-running. I found the Chi joint loosening warm-ups helpful, maybe it’s age thing (50+). I can tell if my ankles/knees are tight when I walk upstairs and they are clicking. After the series of joint loosening exercises, they don’t click. I’m also a big fan of “The Stick” for post-running.

]]> By: jennk http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-39663 jennk Thu, 14 May 2009 23:53:19 +0000 #comment-39663 I appreciate the image showing the differences in posture and leg kick between Pose and Chi. The difference has been a little murky until I saw that pic. One Q though, I am wondering if it would make sense to use the Pose technique with Galloway's run/walk method. For some reason, though I am in excellent shape (according to some recent fit tests done with two diff personal trainers), I have the worst endurance ever when it comes to running. I've tried training for months at a time and can barely get past a mile at a time. The Galloway method has helped me become a longer distance (2 miles+ haha!) runner, but Pose is the technique that has saved my knees. Your thoughts? Does this make sense? Thank you! I appreciate the image showing the differences in posture and leg kick between Pose and Chi. The difference has been a little murky until I saw that pic. One Q though, I am wondering if it would make sense to use the Pose technique with Galloway’s run/walk method. For some reason, though I am in excellent shape (according to some recent fit tests done with two diff personal trainers), I have the worst endurance ever when it comes to running. I’ve tried training for months at a time and can barely get past a mile at a time. The Galloway method has helped me become a longer distance (2 miles+ haha!) runner, but Pose is the technique that has saved my knees. Your thoughts? Does this make sense? Thank you!

]]> By: Carol http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-39500 Carol Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:02:09 +0000 #comment-39500 You can search for Chi Running clinics here: http://www.chirunning.com/shop/pages.php?pageid=3 For Raleigh area clinics, check with the Raleigh Trysports store and the Cary Inside Out Sports stores. I think they both have run clinics in the past. I know a Chi Running coach in Hillsborough (who travels around to do clinics) . Her name is Kari Wilkinson. Check out her site at http://k2fitnesspros.com/index.php?action=page&page_id=5 Good luck! Carol You can search for Chi Running clinics here:
http://www.chirunning.com/shop/pages.php?pageid=3

For Raleigh area clinics, check with the Raleigh Trysports store and the Cary Inside Out Sports stores. I think they both have run clinics in the past.

I know a Chi Running coach in Hillsborough (who travels around to do clinics) . Her name is Kari Wilkinson. Check out her site at http://k2fitnesspros.com/index.php?action=page&page_id=5

Good luck! Carol

]]> By: paul gothier http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-39499 paul gothier Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:36:44 +0000 #comment-39499 Please, how do I find Chi Running Clinics? Thank you. paul g. Please, how do I find Chi Running Clinics?

Thank you. paul g.

]]> By: cesar http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-39244 cesar Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:40:39 +0000 #comment-39244 chi running solve my itb problem, help me to go beyond the running time experience to an all day practice of relaxation, helped me to run longer distances ever in less time and feeling pleasently tired. I think both methods are good and will work if you do it right. You just have to commit, you can´t blame the books. If you are having problems with any of this methods it´s because you are not doing it well. Try a clinic, commit, study chi running solve my itb problem, help me to go beyond the running time experience to an all day practice of relaxation, helped me to run longer distances ever in less time and feeling pleasently tired. I think both methods are good and will work if you do it right.
You just have to commit, you can´t blame the books. If you are having problems with any of this methods it´s because you are not doing it well. Try a clinic, commit, study

]]> By: Terence http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-28612 Terence Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:07:49 +0000 #comment-28612 I too have had ITB problems after following the ChiRunning technique! I thought it was merely a coincidence, but perhaps ChiRunning might cause ITB problems in some runners. Will pick up the Pose Method of Running soon, and take advantage of their year end sale. Thank you for this article :) I too have had ITB problems after following the ChiRunning technique! I thought it was merely a coincidence, but perhaps ChiRunning might cause ITB problems in some runners.

Will pick up the Pose Method of Running soon, and take advantage of their year end sale. Thank you for this article :)

]]> By: Eugene http://www.triathlontrainingblog.com/post/chirunningversusposemethodofrunning/comment-page-1/#comment-10739 Eugene Sun, 27 May 2007 16:58:51 +0000 #comment-10739 In the world of sports science, everything comes with research and referencing to the works of others. Dr Romanov's POSE Running is the effort of years of research and as you will realise, giving credit to the respective sports scientists before him before developing Pose Method of Running. ChiRunning on the other hand is just one man's perspective of running and Tai Chi. The difference is obvious. Cheers In the world of sports science, everything comes with research and referencing to the works of others. Dr Romanov’s POSE Running is the effort of years of research and as you will realise, giving credit to the respective sports scientists before him before developing Pose Method of Running. ChiRunning on the other hand is just one man’s perspective of running and Tai Chi. The difference is obvious.

Cheers

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