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Developed by nationally ranked ultra marathoner Danny Dreyer, the ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® techniques focus on improving postural alignment and biomechanics to greatly reduce the risk of injuries, aches and pains, and soreness. At the same time, the techniques provide a framework to practice focusing the mind, engaging the core, and relaxing the rest of the body. These skills will benefit you in all aspects of your life, not just your running or walking program. The ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® techniques can be beneficial to anyone, but they can be particularly of value to:
ChiRunning® Half-Day
Introductory Workshop
Learn to run with greater ease and less risk of injury by improving postural alignment and patterns of movement. Develop skills to focus your mind, move from your center, and run in a manner that is both strong and relaxed.
- September 26, 2026 from noon-4pm.
- In-person at PCC's Sylvania Campus in SW Portland.
- Registration is now open through Portland Community College's Community Education/Recreation & Wellness Department. PCC's Course Registration Number (CRN) for this workshop is 42618. Register online here, or call 971.722.8888.
ChiWalking® Half-Day Introductory Workshop
Learn to walk with greater ease and less risk of injury by improving postural alignment and patterns of movement. Develop skills to focus your mind, move from your center, and walk in a manner that is both strong and relaxed.
- October 3, 2026 from noon-4:00pm Pacific Time
- In-person at PCC's Sylvania Campus in SW Portland.
- Most of the workshop will take place outdoors at PCC's track. Dependent on the weather, portions may take place indoors.
- Registration is now open through Portland Community College's Community Education/Recreation & Wellness Department. PCC's Course Registration Number (CRN) for this workshop is 42619. Register online here, or call 971.722.8888.
Improved Postural Alignment for Runners & Walkers
Learn tips to improve postural alignment to help you run or walk with greater ease and less risk of injury. Workshop will draw from principles of ChiRunning® & ChiWalking®, and will also include gentle yoga poses and simple breathing techniques. All levels are welcome, but participants should be able to get up and down from the floor with ease.
- Next anticipated offering in Winter 2027.
- Online via Zoom
- Registration will be through Portland Community College's Community Education/Recreation & Wellness Department. Check back here in late 2026 for registration details and other information.
Individual & Small Group Sessions Available by Appointment
Whether you're a new or returning client, finetune your running or walking form with an individual or small group ChiRunning® or ChiWalking® session with Alice.
- For new individual clients, schedule a pair of 2-hour sessions, ideally spaced 1-2 weeks apart. Cost is $120 per 2-hour session.
- Sliding scale rates for 4-hour small group workshop. (2 people = $140 per person; 3 people = $130 per person; 4 people = $120 per person; 5 to 7 people = $110 per person; 8 to 10 people = $100 per person.)
- For returning individual clients, schedule 1-hour Refresher Sessions with Alice for $75 each time. Discounted pricing will be offered if you schedule with a friend.
- Most sessions are held at either Duniway Park track in SW Portland or Grant Park track in NE Portland. For returning clients interested in focusing on hill and trail running or hiking technique, we might meet in Forest Park or another wooded area.
- Contact Alice at alice@easeofmotion.net or at 503.962.9994 to schedule.
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Free Informational Talk: A Place for Minimal Shoes in a Maximal Shoe Era
Learn how running or walking in minimal shoes can improve foot health, strengthen the feet, support optimal postural alignment, and more. Meet Stacey, the owner of Pie Footwear in Portland's Alberta District. She'll speak about the store's 18-year history of offering a wide selection of minimal, zero drop, and barefoot footwear and accessories for women and men, including running and walking shoes, casual footwear, dress shoes, and vegan options. Then, from her years of experience as a ChiRunning® & ChiWalking® Master Instructor, Alice will discuss historical shoe trends in the running industry, including the growing popularity of minimal shoes beginning in the early 2000’s, followed more recently by a pendulum swing towards maximal shoes. She’ll also outline common characteristics of minimal shoes, their many benefits, and tips for transitioning into them.
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10am-11am
- Pie Footwear; 2916 NE Alberta St.; Portland, OR 97211
- Attendees receive a 10% discount on in-store purchases made at Pie Footwear on the date of the talk and will be eligible for a 20% discount on a ChiRunning® or ChiWalking® individual session with Alice, redeemable within 3 months of the talk.
- Register online here. Space is limited.
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Ease of Motion Training Project
Join Alice and other Ease of Motion community members in applying ChiRunning® training and technique principles as you train together for an event.
- Our most recent past event was the Timberline Half Marathon, Sunday, June 7, 2026 around Timothy Lake on Mt. Hood.
- Check back here for future events.
- Call Alice at 503.962.9994 or email her at alice@easeofmotion.net if you have questions.
- Check out the photos below to see Ease of Motion Training Project members participating the Timberline Half Marathon in recent years!
