Staff 
April 19, 2013Chi running is a particular approach to running that involves a more of a midfoot strike of the ground as opposed to the more usual heel strike. There are a number of books on Chi running, DVD’s and courses that you can take. A number of benefits have been claimed for this running technique, but there is no evidence to support it and all the claims are anecdotal. There are also anecdotes of people getting hurt when they transition to chi running for more of a forefoot or midfoot strike of the ground. So, if you are a runner should you try it? There is no compelling evidence that anyone would benefit from it, but its is assumed that some runners will benefit from more of a midfoot strike and other runners would not. It is going to be an individual thing. A lot will depend on what injury history a person has and it the change in running reduces the stress on the parts of the body that they are having a problem with or increase it. There is no harm in giving it a go, but if problems arise, then advice is probably needed.