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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:
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.
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 6pm-8pm Pacific Time.
- Online via Zoom
- Registration is now open through Portland Community College's Community Education/Recreation & Wellness Department. PCC's Course Registration Number (CRN) for this course is 12358. 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.
- Saturday, May 16, 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 course is 22645. Register online here, or call 971.722.8888.
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.
- Saturday, May 9, 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 course is 25242. Register online here, or call 971.722.8888.
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.
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 next event is the Timberline Half Marathon, Sunday, June 7, 2026 around Timothy Lake on Mt. Hood.
- Your first step is to register here for the Sunday, June 7 half marathon before it fills. When you register, join our team! From the "Teams" drop-down menu, choose "Ease of Motion Training Project". You'll be eligible for a small discount on your registration fee, and our team name will appear on your race bib.
- Second step: Please email Alice at alice@easeofmotion.net to let her know once you've registered for the race and joined our team. Please include your cell phone number as well. That way you'll receive communications about team training events and other logistics.
- Training will be drawn from the ChiRunning® Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan, which Alice has used in preparation for many races. This 12-week plan, aimed at helping you train and race with greater ease and less risk of injury, is unique in that it incorporates form focuses suggestions in addition to the more typical mileage progressions, speed workouts, and hill repeats. Please select the print format. Alice will be happy to consult with you periodically about adapting the plan to fit your schedule and your needs.
- We anticipate a 12-week training period will begin in mid-March. Although she'll be traveling some this spring, Alice looks foreard to hosting group training runs in Forest Park when time permitss, likely on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
- Aside from your race registration fee of about $50 and the roughly $45 cost of purchasing the print version of the ChiRunning® Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan from ChiLiving, Inc., there is no upfront charge to participate in the Ease of Motion Training Project. However, as you participate in events or receive coaching advice, Alice will appreciate occasional donations to Ease of Motion, Inc. to support her work.
- 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!
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