The 20MR Episode 62: Chi Basics #3: "How to use and improve proper posture"

Welcome to another Chi Running discussion in Episode 62. But before we get into that, we share a recent trip home to Wallace, the place I lived for most of my growing-up years. I caught up with family, ate some seafood and even literally picked up a piece of family history. Listen in for the details.

After sharing my plans for the week, we get into the issue of posture and Chi Running. The basics and benefits are simple:

1. Lengthen your neck.
2. Lengthening your neck results in greater lung capacity.
3. Use your rear-view mirror to reinforce this concept.
4. Whenever you think about it, lengthen your neck, regardless of the place/time.
5. It's all about defeating gravity.

I also share some information from Jeff, over at the Run2feelyoung blog. Jeff is working on breaking 4 hours for his next marathon, as am I.

Coach Jeff from way down in Australia checks in with some information on "Monster workouts." We discuss three of them from episode 12 of his show, The Running Podcast. Thanks, Jeff, for your support and information.

Finally, roadrunn3r checks in with some nice comments at iTunes. If you have not left a review, why not go over to iTunes right now and leave a quick word? I certainly appreciate it. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,

The 20 Minute (Chi) Runner

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Links for this show

The Running Podcast

Run2FeelYoung blog

The opening and closing music is entitled "Point of No Return" and is from the album by the same name by Roger Subirana. Check it out at Jamendo.

The song heard in the body of the podcast is entitled "Swansong" by Roger Josh Woodward. Check it out at Music Alley.

The background music is entitled "Second Half" by John Williams. Check it out at Magnatune.

The transitional piece is entitled "The Long Goodbye" by Wendy Wall. Check it out at Music Alley.

The 20MR Episode 32: Forming a Marathon plan, potassium questions and snow!

It's good to have you along for Episode 32, and week 2 of the marathon training. I actually had to record for this episode twice; the first audio was not clear enough to use. I explain why in this episode.

We talk about the plan for the marathon, including:

1. Cross training plans
2. Intervals/tempo runs
3. The long run
4. Tapering
5. Potassium (what is it and do we need more of it during heavy training?)
6. Expanding the core exercises as we prepare for 26.2 miles
7. Potential plans to run a 5 or 10 K in the weeks leading up the marathon (if I can find one)
8. I am considering recording some during the marathon. Your thoughts?
   

I include an update on how the training is going so far and talk a bit about the winter weather we've experienced recently. This run was actually in the dark on potentially dangerous "black ice," but we did not fall--fortunately. I did have to deal with four-wheelers and wet feet this past weekend after the snowfall. As a runner, I know you understand.

If you are viewing this in IE, you might want to switch to Firefox (or another browser). We are having technical issues with IE for some reason. If you use it, some blogs may not be shown or at best, be incomplete. I am working on it if I can figure out what is causing the problem.

Finally, stay tuned for episode 34. It will be a tribute to my late father who passed away January 3rd, 2005. The Marathon is for him...as well as for me.

You listening means more than I can adequately say. I sincerely thank you and ask that you tell other running friends about the podcast. I appreciate that as well. And finally,

Merry Christmas!!

And as always,
Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,
The 20 Minute Runner

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Links mentioned in this episode

Healthline.com

Dr. Gabe Mirkin

Colorado State

"Linus and Lucy" and "The 12 Days of Christmas" used in the body of the podcast are by J.E.L.L.i. and from the album "A Jolly J.E.L.L.i. Christmas." Check it out at Jamendo.com

The opening and closing music heard in each podcast is entitled “Point of No Return” by Roger Subirana and is the title cut of the album. Check it out at Jamendo.com