Coming soon to The Athlete’s Foot—revolutionary Chi Running Instruction.

Chi Running is a ground-breaking approach to injury-free, effortless and joyful running. Incorporating the powerful movement principles of T’ai Chi, Chi Running will help you prevent injuries, increase your mental clarity and focus and enhance your running pleasure, And now, Chi Running instruction will soon be available at The Athlete’s Foot.

The innovative running technique that reduces injuries and enhances the joy of your running.

All around the world, the Chi Running method is transforming the practice of running. Chi runners are not only reducing and preventing injuries; they are also recovering from running injuries faster. Beginning runners find running easier and more enjoyable. Competitive runners discover increased speed and decreased recovery time, without being plagued by injury.

Chi Running: Mind and body working together for effortless, injury-free running.

The essence of Chi Running is postural alignment and relaxation. Together, these techniques allow you to run faster and further without injury. Chi Running includes: landing with a mid-foot strike, using a “gravity-assisted” forward lean and engaging core strength for propulsion rather than leg strength. This approach makes your running easier and healthier for your whole body.

Take the hard work and nagging injuries out of your running.

Chi Running is based on highly-efficient biomechanics. It places much of the workload on your core muscles, rather than on your legs. That way you can eliminate: IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, hamstring pulls and even runner’s knee. Chi Running makes running easier and more enjoyable, even for beginners.

Learn from a Certified Chi Running Instructor at The Athlete’s Foot.

There are fewer than 150 Certified Chi Running Instructors in the world—and very soon, San Antonio will have one of them at The Athlete’s Foot. Beginning this fall, Derek Brehm will be certified to teach this revolutionary running technique. Look for details on this web site.

          Watch the Chi Running Video

     “The whole idea
      of chi running is to
        become more aware of
          your body movement.
        Therefore you will be
    in control and you
    will be able to prevent
injury. It is amazing how
    this technique can be
        applied to anyone.”

Correct running form with column
lined up and a slight forward lean.

Incorrect running form, bending at
waist and head over feet.