running form ?

[OakLeaf]

I have trouble with translating what I read to reality (ie I think I'm doing something and I'm not, or I think I'm not doing something and I am) so maybe this is something better done in a class or with a partner.

I'm the same way! Or I should say, I don't even get as far as thinking I'm doing something, because it can take me hours to figure out what it is they want me to do and I tend to give up after a couple of pages.

I actually did the one-day workshop with Danny, but the website shows four Chi Running instructors in Seattle and one in Kirkland, WA: http://www.chirunning.com/shop/instructors.php

[teigyr]

I've looked at the ChiRunning workshops. Unfortunately, my inability to learn things on my own can get expensive. Last year our budget dealt with "I have to take swim classes" and "I need a wetsuit" and "I need new running shoes and orthotics..." and let's not forget the various and assorted registration fees

I'm keeping it all in the back of my mind though. DH is a good and patient man so perhaps one of these days...we'd have SO much more money if I wasn't oblivious.

I'm pretty happy though because I am keeping the ChiRunning concepts in the back of my mind and am using what I'm learning here. The best exercise was skipping, that really lets me know where my foot should be. I did it again today and it was the most effortless 6 miles I've run ever. It gives me hope

[jesvetmed]

Teigyr: You made me laugh! My hubby has also dealt with the lack of savings due to me wanting to try new things... this year will be the purchase of the wetsuit and yet more riding shorts, a tri outfit (?), and the numerous shoe purchases. The biggee was of course, the road bike two summers ago, then the new swimming stuff, the gym membership, the weekend trip to do the first Tri in Harrison Hot Springs, etc... it just goes on and on! It would be SO much cheaper to sit on the couch and eat... BON BONS! Or girl scout cookies! But where is the fun in that? OK.. there is a LITTLE fun.

Anyway, just wanted to say I am understanding where you are coming from! I'm glad the running is feeling better. I hope mine stays that way, also.

Jes

[teigyr]

Teigyr: a tri outfit (?)
Jes

Oh yes! I have those! And I have a few of the Ones That Didn't Work. And with the swimsuits...I had to have more than one. It's for practice after all. And the half-marathon in May? It's in Calif...

You're right re the Bon Bons but then we'd need new clothes because we wouldn't fit in the ones we own. So I guess it all evens out.

I guess I never viewed running as having a particular learning curve.

It's all about the adventure