ChiRunning/ChiWalking Workshops
ChiRunning Workshop Descriptions
Register for a ChiRunning Workshop
ChiRunning Personal Coaching Sessions
ChiWalking Workshop Descriptions
Register for a ChiWalking Workshop
Why You Should Learn ChiRunning/ChiWalking at Good for the Soles
“Running has never been for me. I’m definitely NOT a runner.”
ChiRunning/ChiWalking Testimonials
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ChiRunning Workshops with Jill M. Murphy, Certified ChiRunning Instructor
ChiRunning Part I:
The Part I ChiRunning workshop will provide you with the basic tools to help you get started with ChiRunning. The workshop will begin inside the center and will conclude with guided practice outside on the bike path. The Part I workshop lasts two hours and covers the following portions of the ChiRunning program:
- Introduction to ChiRunning
- Posture
- Lean
- Ankle Lift
- Arm Swing
- Begin to Run!
See payment and registration options
ChiRunning Part II:
The Part II ChiRunning workshop lasts about one and a half hours and picks up where Part I left off. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss observations that arise in between workshops. The lessons will again alternate between indoor and outdoor practice and will cover the following:
- Gears & Stride Length
- Pelvic Rotation
- Cadence
- Breathing
- Focus Pairs
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ChiRunning Part III:
The Part III ChiRunning workshop is the last in the workshop series and lasts at least two hours. We will again start with a Q&A session, covering questions and concerns from previous workshops, followed by some brief technique discussions. The workshop will also feature an easy 2-3.5 mile walk/run. Part III topics include:
- Body Looseners
- Hill Techniques
- Developing a Running Program
- Video Analysis
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ChiRunning Personal Coaching:
For those that prefer personalized workshops and one-on-one instruction, we offer Personal Coaching Sessions. The content of these sessions is completely customizable - you can tell us what you're looking for (and not looking for ) or we can design a session for you based on your answers to a few simple questions. Each session lasts for 2 hours with subsequent sessions offered at a discount. Two-person sessions also available at a discounted price because it's always more fun to learn with a friend! To learn more and/or book a personal coaching session, go to our Bookeo page.
Register for a ChiRunning Workshop
Choose the ChiRunning package that works best for you!Register at: www.bookeo.com/goodforthesoles/prepaid Use the Workshop Booking Instructions to guide you through the booking process.
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Total Cost for Series of 3 Workshops |
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$210.00 |
Book workshops separately for $70 each |
n/a
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$178.50
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Prepay the full series upfront and get 15% off the regular price! Book the workshops whenever it’s convenient for you! |
$31.50 |
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$165.00 |
With a $100 store purchase, get $15 off each of the three workshops when booked separately. |
$45.00
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$138.50 |
With a $100 store purchase and prepayment of the full series upfront, get 15% off the regular series price AND an additional $40 off! Book the workshops whenever it’s convenient for you!
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$71.50 BEST DEAL! |
Prefer a more personalized approach? Personal Coaching Sessions also available for reservation on our booking site.
Military and Student discounts available with proper identification.
Register early! Workshops limited to 6 participants per session to insure easy access to instructor feedback.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
ChiWalking Workshops with Jill M. Murphy, Certified ChiWalking Instructor
ChiWalking Part I:
The Part I ChiWalking workshop will provide you with the basic tools to help you get started with ChiWalking. The workshop will begin inside the center and will conclude with guided practice outside on the bike path. The Part I workshop lasts about two hours and covers the following portions of the ChiWalking program:
- Intro to ChiWalking
- The 5 Mindful Steps
- Lower Body Focuses
- Upper Body Focuses
See payment and registration options
ChiWalking Part II:
The Part II ChiWalking workshop again lasts about two hours and picks up where Part I left off. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss observations that arise in between workshops. The workshop will include both indoor lessons and outdoor applications, including an easy two mile walk, and will cover the following:
- Body Looseners
- Breathing
- Hill Techniques
- Wrap Up
See payment and registration options
Register for a ChiWalking Workshop
Choose the ChiWalking package that works best for you!Register at: www.bookeo.com/goodforthesoles/prepaid Use the Workshop Booking Instructions to guide you through the booking process.
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Total Cost for Series of 2 Workshops |
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Book workshops separately for $70 each.
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Prepay the full series upfront and get 15% off the regular price! Book the workshops whenever it’s convenient for you!
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$21.00 |
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With a $100 store purchase, get $15 off both workshops when booked separately.
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$30.00 |
| $94.00 | With a $100 store purchase and prepayment of the full series upfront, get 15% off the regular series price AND an additional $25 off!
Book the workshops whenever it’s convenient for you!
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$46.00 BEST DEAL! |
Military and Student discounts available with proper identification.
Register early! Workshops limited to 6 participants per session to insure easy access to instructor feedback.
Why You Should Learn ChiRunning/ChiWalking at Good for the Soles
There are many sources out there that will give you advice on how to run and walk naturally. However, because books, video, and the Internet can’t tell you what you’re doing right or wrong, they often fall short in their delivery. At Good for the Soles, we will teach you how to run and walk naturally in a personalized, no-nonsense, easy to understand format that is appropriate for everyone. Jill Murphy, co-owner of Good for the Soles and a certified ChiRunning/ChiWalking instructor, provides immediate and valuable feedback to successfully train a diverse group of participants - something books, videos, and online publications can’t offer. It is this immediate feedback that will make your transition to natural running and walking as enjoyable and efficient as possible.
What to Expect
ChiRunning/ChiWalking workshops begin with some very basic balance and posture exercises, done in a comfortable setting in the lower level of our store, and progresses incrementally to gentle running and walking practice on the Northampton Bike Path. The workshops are informative, yet relaxed and are a good fit for anyone’s fitness levels and/or scheduling needs.
“Running has never been for me. I'm definitely NOT a runner.”
Your running experience (or lack thereof…) is not a factor. Neither is your age, body weight, fitness level, or history of injuries. When people think about running, the thoughts that often spring to mind are “too high impact”, “hard on the knees” or “too much work”. While those concerns are often valid in the case of “Power” running and walking (that is, with a heel strike), they are virtually nonexistent in ChiRunning/ChiWalking. How could it be so easy, you ask? Because you already have experience in ChiRunning/ChiWalking – it’s how you walked and ran as a child! ChiRunning is simply running the way nature intended you to. Trust us, this is NOT running as you remember it.
And if you're still not convinced, check out some of the stories on our testimonial page!
What about shoes?
The training also involves educating our customers on what shoe type they should run and/or walk in. We stock quality shoes by Newton, Inov-8, Altra, VIVOBAREFOOT, Go-Lite, Kigo, Somnio, and ZEMgear, among others. Working with our customers to determine if they should be in a Neutral Transition Shoe, a Minimalist Running and Walking Shoe, or a Barefoot Style Shoe is a key step in our training program.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
