Monthly Archives: July 2010

Tuesday Race Hangover

A few highlights from Newton Running athletes racing across the country last weekend: Newton’s original superfan Brandon Wood finished 38th overall and 12th in his age group at the New York City Triathlon. Here’s what he had to say about the race: “About … Continue reading

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Natural Running Symposia come to Maryland, Pennsylvania

We would like to announce 3 more Natural Running Symposia—click on the images for full details. Tuesday, July 20th (TODAY!): Fleet Feet Sports in Gaithersburg, MD (255 Kentlands Blvd) 7-9 pm: Natural Running Presentation and Form Clinic, swag bags and … Continue reading

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“My legs don’t feel beaten up”: Ian Adamson and Team Newton’s Badwater Recap

Last week Newton had three athletes competing in the Badwater Ultramarathon, the 135-mile run sufferfest that rises 13,000 feet from Death Valley to the portal of Mt. Whitney. Claiming to enjoy “hills, heat, and headwinds” Ian Adamson won the masters … Continue reading

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“I Just Love my Newtons!”

Newton co-founder and CEO Jerry Lee with Jenny Budget whom he ran into at the open water swim at Dachet in the UK. Jenny qualified for Kona in Newtons after trying for 9 years. Congrats on the huge accomplishment Jenny!

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Athlete Update: Nato Amaral

Known as “Queen of the Ultras,” the 56-mile Comrades road race attracted over 16,000 runners to Durban, South Africa. Brazilian Nato Amaral finished the race for the 9th time despite debilitating stomach cramps every step of the way. He decided … Continue reading

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Tuesday Race Hangover

Even though it is now Tuesday and we hope you have already recovered from your weekend of racing, we wanted to give you a quick recap of Team Newton’s results. Craig Alexander (pictured left) placed third in the Lifetime Fitness … Continue reading

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Two River Treads Opens to Fanfare

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella’s store, Two Rivers Treads opened last week in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. As described in last week’s post, the store is unique because it is teaching better running form and fitting runners and walkers in more natural shoes. … Continue reading

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Natural Running Symposia in Florida

Next week we are holding two Natural Running Symposia in Florida. (Click on images for full details) Wednesday, July 7th at Runner’s Depot in Davie, FL we are holding a Natural Running Presentation and Discussion from 6:30-8:30 PM. Thursday, July … Continue reading

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Form Drills for Natural Running

By Danny Abshire, co-founder, Newton Running No one has perfect running form, but everyone can improve their running mechanics. Doing so can make you a more efficient runner, which means you’ll use less energy in every stride and boost your … Continue reading

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