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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Newtons are so in VOGUE
Newton shoes, with their bright, neon colors have been a hit in the fashion mags. We’ve already been featured in both Vogue and InStyle magazines earlier this year. This month, we’ve achieved a fashion magazine coup that will likely never … Continue reading
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Heel-Strike Convert
I am a 58-year-old former heel striker, living on Cape Cod. It took me about a month to transition to my new Newton shoes. Since then, my racing delta has changed from about 7:45 to 7:10 minute miles, with less … Continue reading
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Not completely lost in translation
Our terrific Japanese distributor just sent us the below scan (click image to enlarge) from the January issue of Triathlon Japan magazine. None of us speak Japanese so we have no idea what it says, but judging by the great … Continue reading
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Newtons go Beach2Battleship
Newton Crew, I heard about Newton running shoes through a good friend back in March. I had previously finished a couple of marathons in another brand of shoes and was open to try something new. I immediately bought a pair … Continue reading
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Newton Proudly Supports Winter
Newton Running is a proud sponsor of Team Winter. Winter Vinecki is an incredibly inspiring 9-year-old girl who is racing to raise money for her dad and millions of other men fighting prostate cancer. We’re honored that she wears our … Continue reading
Norseman in Newtons
We got the below testimonial from Elizabeth in our inbox yesterday. I’ve never heard of the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Eidfjord, Norway, so I did a little homework. The term ‘extreme’ gets tossed about quite a bit these days, but … Continue reading
I want to go to Wanaka!
Newton Running has just signed on to be a sponsor of the Challenge Wanaka, an iron distance triathlon in Lake Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. Challenge Wanaka bills itself as “The World’s Most Scenic Long Distance Triathlon.” … Continue reading
Newton in Japan and the UK
By the end of this month, Newton Running shoes will be available at several specialty retailers in both Japan and the UK. One of our international distributors just sent us these cool photos: October 26 at the Japanese National Triathlon … Continue reading
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Team Semper Fi – OooRaah!
Team Semper Fi is a sports program that supports marines, sailors and soldiers injured in combat and training. Team Semper Fi provides coaches, specialized sporting equipment, entry fees and travel expenses for the wounded team members. Newton Running has been … Continue reading
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Newton at the Greifenseelauf
I started last Saturday at the 29th annual Greifenseelauf, which is one of the most popular running events in Switzerland. I’m 41 and this was my very first half marathon in my life and I was running with the ‘Distance … Continue reading
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