Author Archives: Sir Isaac

About Sir Isaac

Newton Running minimalist running shoes use patented technology inspired by Sir Isaac Newton’s elemental laws of motion to facilitate a midfoot strike, they key to Natural Running. Newton Running shoes facilitate greater forward propulsion that lets runners go farther and faster with less fatigue. www.newtonrunning.com

Natural Running: Coming Soon to a High School Near You!

Jeff Yanke became certified as a Natural Running Coach at Endurance House in Middleton, WI.  Jeff and I connected, I knew this guy was special and ever since we met, Natural Running went to a whole new level.  Implementing Natural … Continue reading

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One Boulder Plaza Broomball Tournament with Team Newton

For the past two years, the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza holds a broomball tournament to raise money for Community Food Share and each year Team Newton takes to the ice with high hopes. In case you’re not sure … Continue reading

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Metatarsalgia

Forefoot pain (metatarsalgia) is a condition indicated by pain and inflammation under the ball of the foot. This is increasingly prevalent in runners who are making a change to minimal footwear, barefoot running and Newton Shoes. As with virtually all … Continue reading

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Team PC Looking to Round Out its Hood to Coast Team

Team PC, which we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, is looking for one guy and one gal to help complete its “mixed” relay team for the world-famous Hood to Coast Relay! If you’re looking to be a part of … Continue reading

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Kevin’s Fat to Fit at 50

We’re going to be following our friend Kevin Jones for a while. Kevin’s amazing transformation began after attending a Newton Natural Running Form Clinic, Kevin’s quest to retake control of his life began. This is Kevin’s story (so far). My … Continue reading

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Running Form Friday: Tight Calves

If you’re new to natural running one of the first and most noticeable things is how your calves and achilles are engaged differently than before. In this video, Danny explains why this is and how to move past it. Enjoy!

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Join Team PC at the SOLD OUT Vineman 70.3 Triathlon!

You probably know that we here at Newton Running are big fans of supporting prostate cancer research. Well, while we’re not really affiliated with Team PC, we think what they’re doing is awesome and HUGELY important! To top it off … Continue reading

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Some Newton love to start off the week

Newton Director of Education and Research (and rock star World champ athlete) Ian Adamson got this lovely email from Dave B. Hi there Ian! I’ve been meaning to write for a little while now to thank you for doing everything … Continue reading

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The Problematic Cross-Over Gait pattern. Part 2

Here Dr. Shawn Allen of The Gait Guys further discusses this gait problem in running form. The Cross-over gait is a product of gluteus medius and abdominal weakness and leaves the runner with much frontal plane hip movement, very little … Continue reading

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Semper Fly: How to Go Fast in the Marine Corps Marathon 2011

by Natural Running Guru, Mark Cucuzzella MD FAAFP, lovingly reposted from The Natural Running Center As a Lt Col in the U.S. Air Force, I have been an Air Force Marathon Team Member since 1988. This will be my 20th Marine Corps Marathon … Continue reading

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