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Category Archives: Overcoming Injury
Height of Heel Matters in Foot Pain Prevention
This interesting study published in the November issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), the official scientific journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), details the biomechanical changes that occur in feet during high heel wear and … Continue reading
Posted in Overcoming Injury, Running Science, Shoe Design
Tagged minimalist shoes, our shoes
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Preventing Stress Fractures
Earlier this week, the New York Times published an interesting story about a common injury that many, many runners suffer from – stress fractures. The article references a new study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & … Continue reading
Newtons Are Just What the Doctor Ordered
This morning we received a very in-depth Newton shoe review from Dr. Christopher Segler, a renowned podiatrist, foot surgeon and Iromnan finisher based in Chattanooga. The full review is posted below, but for the time-challenged, here’s his overall impression: “I … Continue reading
Posted in Overcoming Injury, Running Science, Shoe Design, Testimonials
Tagged midfoot running, Newton Running, our shoes, sponsored athletes
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Cities x Design stops by Newton Running
A film crew from Cities x Design stopped by our offices a couple weeks ago to talk with Danny and Ian about Newton’s design philosophy and shoe technology. Check out the results below. Cities x Design is a 35-city trans-media … Continue reading
Posted in Media Coverage, Overcoming Injury, Product News
Tagged Danny Abshire, Ian Adamson
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Author of “Born to Run” on the Daily Show
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Christopher McDougall www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests “The shoes are the root of the problem.”
How to Reduce and Avoid Common Running Injuries
Efficient form and lightweight shoes are the keys to staying healthy By Danny Abshire, co-founder, Newton Running Do you think a running shoe with a thickly cushioned heel pad and rigid medial post can keep you from suffering common running … Continue reading
Popular Mechanics: How Barefoot Runners Shape the Shoe Industry
The Popular Mechanics website recently featured an interesting, if somewhat controversial, story about barefoot running and the shoe industry. The background and science referenced in the article support the entire premise upon which Newton Running is based. Namely, humans evolved … Continue reading
Danny Abshire Video Series
Newton co-founder Danny Abshire is featured in this terrific video series on running form, flexibility, footwear and preventing injuries. There are five videos in the series. Check them all out here.
Posted in Overcoming Injury, Running Form, What Is Natural Running?
Tagged Danny Abshire
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The (Popular) Science of Newton
Although he doesn’t actually test Newton shoes, Adam Weiner from Popular Science offers an interesting take on the science of Newton Running technology in this article, Will Barefoot Running Cure What Ails Us? I love his intro: “First of all, … Continue reading
