COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Science in Running – Your Body & Insight to ChiRunning is an immersive two-day program that bridges modern sport science with ancient movement principles to transform the way you run. Whether you’re a casual jogger, competitive athlete, or fitness professional, this course helps you discover how to run more efficiently, avoid injury, and develop a deeper understanding of your body’s mechanics.
The course centers on ChiRunning—a revolutionary approach to running that draws from Tai Chi, focusing on posture, core engagement, relaxation, and energy flow. Through hands-on workshops, movement drills, gait analysis, and corrective strategies, participants will learn how to harness gravitational force, reduce impact on joints, and achieve a smoother, more natural running experience.
The weekend is structured around practical learning. From your very first video gait analysis, you’ll uncover how your current form may be contributing to pain or inefficiency. As you dive into posture correction, ChiWalking, arm swing mechanics, and the concept of leading movement from your Dantian (core energy center), you’ll begin to rewire your running habits at a fundamental level. By day two, you’ll experience first-hand the difference between conventional running and ChiRunning, with improved form captured on video for comparison.
You’ll also gain foundational knowledge in sports science principles such as VO₂max, lactate threshold, and high-altitude training—giving you insight into how elite athletes optimize their performance.
By the end of the course, you won’t just understand how to run differently—you’ll feel it. You’ll walk away with practical tools to train smarter, recover better, and run stronger for life—well into your 70s and beyond.
INSIGHTS
- Identify and analyze their current running gait and recognize inefficiencies
- Understand the root causes of common running injuries
- Apply ChiRunning principles to reduce injury risk and improve efficiency
- Practice ChiWalking and ChiRunning with proper posture, cadence, and technique
- Develop body awareness and core engagement during movement
- Experience the transition from walking to running using correct form
- Compare before-and-after gait videos for real-time feedback
- Learn simple core training exercises for daily conditioning
- Understand performance metrics such as VO₂max, lactate threshold, and altitude training
- Upcoming Intake: TBC
9AM-5PM - Course fee:
Regular: S$420
Day 1:
Foundations and Movement Awareness
Module 1: Running Gait Video Analysis
- Side, rear, front view recordings at easy pace
- Introduction to injury mechanics and inefficient patterns
Module 2: ChiRunning Fundamentals
- Power Running vs ChiRunning breakdown
- Tai Chi principles in movement
- Posture reset: 5-Step Framework
- Arm swing mechanics and metronome cadence training
- ChiWalking practice (forward, backward)
- Dantian leading and fall-forward drills
Day 2:
Application and Integration
Module 3: ChiRunning Practice and Integration
- ChiWalking to ChiRunning drills with metronome
- Outdoor gait filming for before-and-after comparison
- Debrief and gait analysis with instructor feedback
Module 4: Core Work and Sport Science
- Core exercises (Upper Abs, Lower Abs, Leg Raises, One-Leg Balance, Squats)
- Introduction to VO₂max, Lactate Threshold, and Altitude Training
- Tips on recovery optimization and longevity in running
Educator
Clarence Chan
Coach Clarence has been a certified ChiRunning Instructor since 2015 and a Triathlon Instructor since 2016. He has extensive experience coaching runners and triathletes across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, while actively competing in marathons, ultra-marathons, Ironman, and 70.3 events since 2016. With years of hands-on experience in both racing and coaching, Clarence brings deep practical insight into running performance, injury prevention, and efficient movement techniques.