What is surnunning?

Surunning, also known as a conscious running, is both philosophy and the practice of running without injury or pain. This new type of running was popularized by a book written by Danny Dreyer, Chi Running: Revolutionary approach to effort, without injury to run . In the book and in several related DVDs Dreyer suggests that after practicing Tai Chi and its adaptation for running will lead to less pain and less injuries for runners. He suggests that basic fitness is less important than remaining relaxed and meditative through your running practice.

There are several basic principles associated with effort. This includes:

• Starting with a slow program
• Hold the concentration of your mind while running
• maintaining every body movement
• Incorporation of deep breathing techniques
• the remaining relaxed
• Maintaining excellent posture

Beginning at a slow pace is emphasized in surnunning because you have to listen to the stimuli of your body and not exceed what your body je capable of running a running program. In the Surunning program, it is absolutely acceptable to run to a block or two or a few minutes, then slow down. Dreyer suggests that after a while you start running for a long time if you start slowly. At the beginning, if you can only run in half or even a third or a quarter of time, you are still doing a great job. This idea is in direct opposition to philosophy "without pain, no profit" that many athletes defend.

Focus during the run concerns several things. First you set your mind on the goal. For example, you could choose to run for five minutes at the beginning. Then you use your mind to push your body to this goal. The mind manages the body and acts as a motivator. This is the basic concept of Tai Chi and other meditative training like yoga. If you are running without thinking about it, it's just not surgery.

mindfulness is an expressionMen in awareness of your body when you run. You pay attention to things like what it is like to touch your legs and just as they strike. As you run, you ask questions about what you do and how slight changes in things like posture either make it easier or more difficult.

deep breathing means fully breathing in what is called deep abdominal breath. The body works best and is most relaxed with adequate oxygen. Through deep respiratory exercises that are a good idea to exercise before you go out of the door, you can significantly increase your ability to run more efficiently.

Relaxation and good posture are the basic elements of surgery. First, many people tighten their muscles as they evolve instead of keeping them relaxed. As you realize your body, you have to focus on maintaining free muscles. For example, your jaw is clenched, are you clustered, or is your lower back tight? Allowing to relax these muscles results in less injury. PostOJ, keeping your body straight and upright, but in a natural pose also reduces the risk of injury. Tai Chi suggests that excellent posture to allow the body flow or natural energy to flow, which has more energy, while poor posture results in less Chi.

If the concept of surnunning is difficult to understand, it can help read a book or even take Tai Chi class before trying. Furthermore, as with any exercise program, make sure to check the doctor before you start running with Chi. Some injuries or health conditions may be impractical or dangerous running, no matter how you do.