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Learn ChiRunning® Book DVD Washington Post article Washington Running Report article NPR article Classes - see below Group with small class size Private over five weeks so you can fully understand each aspect before moving on Individual to refresh or check your technique "I definitely enjoyed the course! I found it very interactive and the instructor’s enthusiasm was contagious. The enthusiastic tone made me want to learn more and test the techniques...The instructor provided very clear, methodical instructions. She provided a nice balance of technical instruction and encouragement to remember the goal: Chi Running should be fun and make running more efficient." - Sarah Group classes are five hours. What you'll learn: Posture Lean Heel Lift Arm Swing Cadence Using your gears Body Looseners Hill Techniques At the end of class we'll have an optional one mile run so you can test the techniques with the instructor. To ensure personal instruction, class size is limited.  If you don't want to pay online, call 301-461-4010 or email gwen@rungently.com to register and for specific class location. $160 Best for: people who are naturally coordinated or have taken yoga or Pilates; those who have read the book or watched the DVD. Private classes are broken into five sessions. By learning one aspect of the form every week and working on it until the next session you build a stronger base and can incorporate each aspect of the form more fully when we reach the fifth session and put it all together. If you would like to set up individual instruction please call 301-461-4010 or email me at gwen@rungently.com. $250 for an individual or $400 for you and a friend in Rockville, MD - transportation fee for other locations. I've travelled from Toronto to Bogota. "my office was very convenient! I loved it, like a house call! The pace of instruction was dead on for me. You saw when I got it and moved on, and when I needed extra support you took the time to give me it." - Michael, Washington, D.C. "5 individual lessons was great. I had time to work on each week's lesson before the next one" - Dave, Takoma Park "we had enough time. We didn't go too fast or too slow. It took me a while to get it, which made me grateful for the multiple sessions. By the last one, I was ready to put it together." - Emily, Glen Echo Individual instruction allows you to confirm or refresh your technique. If you've already taken a class but want someone to check your form please call 301-461-4010 or email me at gwen@rungently.com. $50 per individual per hour in Rockville, MD - transportation fee for other locations.   Would you like a class to be taught in your community? If you live outside of the Metro DC area, I am willing to travel to conduct ChiRunning® Workshops. I've gone to Toronto, West Palm Beach, Annapolis, and Bogota. You can call 301-461-4010 or e-mail me at gwen@rungently.com to discuss bringing  ChiRunning® to your community.

August 31, Rockville, MD
August 16, Cleveland Park, DC	Closed

ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® Instruction in Maryland and Washington DC

"my feet don't hurt, my knees don't hurt, it's like I'm weightless I'm so much lighter" - Danielle, Truckee, CA, trail runner

"I broke 6 minutes, I kept tapping my watch to make sure it wasn't broken" - Chi Boy Wonder

"Excellent. Very well organized. Excellent analogies. Instructor was flexible for different learning styles." - Jeanette, M.D. of Oncology, Annapolis

"Gwen was very energetic and made the environment uplifting for a course that could otherwise be frustrating..even with a good break it was still well timed" - Douglas, Annapolis

"The course helped me cure posture & back pain running and not running. Gwen is great, patient & wonderfully positive." - Michael, M.D., Rockville

"Gwen is a great instructor - patient, practical, funny, and very level-headed" - Dave, Attorney, Rockville

"Low number of students; personalized instruction. The video feedback is great!" - Francis

"She made sure everyone was on board before moving to next area" - Carol, Arlington

"I enjoy very much the classes. Mainly to know the principles of ChiRunning I think is going to be very important for me and for my patients in order to improve our jogging." -German, orthopedic surgeon, Bogota

"Gwen's attention to detail, gentleness, and care were hallmarks of our Chi Running experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Gwen and had a lot of fun learning a new technique. As a result of her instruction, we are now able to run with less impact which places us at lower risk for injury. Thank you Gwen for your expertise and humor! We will recommend you and Run Gently to everyone we know." - Emily, Glen Echo

"I feel like I can run again!" - Dawn, Glen Echo

"I loved the course.  It mixed the right amount of doing with concept....I also really liked the way you “proved” each concept as we are working on it….some of the are hard to understand and feeling them really helped! ... The tone was very good and you were very patient with questions." - Marykate, Arlington