Chi versus Pose Running Methods
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Riverbrady posted 1 year ago.
Short thread, but a little previous discussion can be found here.
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egilbert posted 1 year ago.
I am a 51 year old intermediate runner and have logged about 15 milie a week on path type terrain for about 12 years. I have a short, squat build, 5' 6" 175. Excellent health and injury free save an achilles heal exploding while playing basket-ball several years ago.
I enjoy my running with extreme zest and would like to continue to do so for many more years (addicted). The cover page for "Running with Chi" seemed to address my concern for over use injuries so I bought it and have been experimenting with these techniques for about 6 weeks.
This is my "bang" on chi running. All of the benefits noted in this text are accurate and useful from my personal experience. However: I have also been experiencing extreme knee and ankle pain and weakness in these joints between runs and sometimes during my runs if I have to "push" or extend my legs over irregular surfaces. I have never had ANY knee or ankle problems before changing my running form using ( to the best of my ability) thes new forms.
The pain is of a twisting as if my protective stabilizing muscles have gone away leaving bone and cartialidge to absorb shock. I plan on seeing a sports specialist with these concerns and will post ASAP.
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cayman posted 1 year ago.
I encountered some AT and ankle problems when I wasChi running, it persisted and grew worse over a 3 week period. Not being a big fan of injury, I gave it up.
I had been running without any problems before Chi and had become interested in it for efficiency and to help stave off any future injuries. I figured in the end that I must be doing something wrong or else just not getting it.
I have since gotten up on the balls of my feet, adjusted my alignment, shortened my stride and increased turnover rate with nary a problem since. I've even gotten a tad faster.
I'd be curious though to find out why the issues occured.
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effectivepull posted 1 year ago.
i've also been researching Evolution. I bought the book this past weekend and it seems to be a good fit for me.
I have read up on both Chi and Pose and feel that each has it's positives (and negatives). Anyone out there with experience with these methods, please share your thoughts.
To start it off, Pose recommends a very thin shoe - ie. Puma H Street that looks like a driving shoe. I really am not sure how much sense it makes to use these shoes - especially if you are trying Pose because of knee injuries. I believe Pose says that minimal cushioning in the shoe is acceptable because your bent legs will absorb the shock. Personally, I'd rather have some cushioning to lessen the blow even more.
I do believe that you should NOT land on your heels - BUT I'm not sure at this point what would be better - landing on the forefoot (Pose) or mid-foot (Chi).
Pose seems to be very technical in explaining their technique (which I like); however, with Chi, there doesn't seem to be as much technical explanation - rather, they talk a lot about "feeling" yourself which can be hard for a new runner or someone that learns better with technical instruction.
Any and all comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks!