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Something Strange Happened After I Decided to Stop Forcing My Stride

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Coach Croft shares how surrendering control and embracing Chi Running principles transformed her stride from forced to free—and why ease, not effort, is the secret to lasting performance.

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There’s One Thing About Running That Almost Nobody Talks About

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Most runners focus on pace and mileage—but form is what keeps you moving pain-free. Coach Croft breaks down why Chi Running principles help runners move with ease, efficiency, and long-term strength.

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Do Runners Really Just Run on Calves? Why That’s Only Half the Story

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Do runners really run on calves alone? Learn how Chi Running form and strength training shift the load, reduce injury risk, and make running more efficient.

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Prehab vs Rehab for Runners and Lifters: How to Train Smarter, Move Better, and Stay Pain-Free

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Learn the difference between prehab and rehab, how to use recovery tools the right way, and how Chi Running can help you keep training through flare-ups.

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The Chi Running Trick That Makes You Feel Weightless (Almost)

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Stop forcing “run tall.” Learn the Chi Running alignment trick that helps you run lighter, smoother, and more efficiently — even at the end of a long run.

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