POSITIVE CHI RESULTS

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Location: Chicago Thursday, March 17

My second run post PT/gait analysis was a total victory. I ran 6 miles yesterday and worked on a 180 cadence and using elements of Chi Running. I'm not over board on the Chi Running but just incorporated some elements of it.
For example, I am standing erect, tilting my lower pelvis forward and under me. Then, just before I start running I slowly lean forward until my body starts/propels me forward, then I am off and running. This is not a huge lean but just enough to get going.
I've only done this twice and it is not that hard to get used to.
My run yesterday was a total success. I ran 6 miles with no pain in the hip. My cadence was 180 every time I checked so I know how that feels. It's so fast that it's like you are running on hot coals and don't want to burn your feet. After a while you get used to this. Then before you know it your at 8:00 pace and surprised.
I ended the 6 miler with a 7:24 mile. I have to say, I have come to realize how much power there is in the gluts. I am learning how to use those more as I run and doing exercises to make them stronger.
Another piece of advice: "Don't be averse to change."

Here is my write up from Daily Mile:

Wrigleyville Run 6.1 mi 00:50 08:13 pace
Woo hoo, what a run. The new elements of Chi Running and the exercises must be doing something because this was a fantastic run. I am still getting used to the 180 cadence per minute but I can tell, "it is a speed producing thing." I had no problem hitting 7:24 pace the last mile with fast little steps. Also, I notice the heart rate seems to stay low. My average heart rate for the run was 122 and on the 7:24 mile only 137 bpm. The sky is getting brighter, I have my follow up meeting with the PT who did the gait analysis tomorrow. I'm all excited again for running.




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