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The wr/mr800mf, a high mileage trainer designed for the neutral runner whose gait cycle starts at the midfoot area, has hit the shelves.  With this, New Balance has released the first running shoe designed specifically for Chi Runners.    This revolutionary shoe features and Acteva Ultra Lite midsole, Abzorb loaded Midfoot (red area on sole of shoe) and an Abzorb Strobel Board. I still haven’t tried them out yet but I will Keep you posted.  Check out the reviews here.

Take a look at this article in the February 2008 issue of Footwear News.  It highlights NB’s new innovative midfoot strike technology in the wr/mr800mf.   This shoe has a scheduled release date of August 1st this year.  New Balance is catering to midfoot strike runners with material and cushioning in the midfoot area and a flatter heel.  As pointed out in the article most running shoes have between 10 to 12 millimeters of heel lift; the 800 only has 8.  NBkicks will also keep you posted as the shoes become available and where to buy them.  Here is the article.

If you need some shoes today, check out these recommendations by New Balance and Chi Running.  Shoe selection tips are given for all runners and walkers based on body mass index and experience.

This year New Balance will release the first running shoe designed specifically for Chi Runners.  The wr/mr800mf is a high mileage trainer designed for the nuetral runner whose gait cycle starts at the midfoot area.  This revolutionary shoe features and Acteva Ultra Lite midsole, Abzorb loaded Midfoot (red area on sole of shoe) and an Abzorb Strobel Board. 

 So what is Chi running? “Chi Running” is a form of running influence by t’ai chi.  Danny Dreyer the founder of Chi running stresses posture and focusing on your center.  Chi Running also creates a midfoot strike instead of a heel strike keeping the feet centered under the body instead of out in front.  This is supposed to be great for older runners and runners more injury prone due to the substantially less stress put on the lower legs.  If your like me and you need some more information check out these sites and articles.  I will also get you some more information so stay posted for updates.

Chi Runners Poised for Softer Landings 

Joe Friel’s Blog

Chi Running Website