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Category Archives: Testimonials
How Newton Fans Display their Loyalty
Here at Newton, we have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, but first and foremost we’re grateful for our incredible community of fans. We’re proud of the fact that we inspire so many of you to get … Continue reading
Newton Shoes Help Amputee Return to Running
Fourteen months ago, 1st Lieutenant Ryan McGuire lost his leg in a boating accident on Lake Amistad. The wind caught an inner tube sitting next to him, and the rope attached to the tube yanked him from the boat and … 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!
It pays to follow @sirisaac on Twitter
The following post was written by Marilyn Cox from Cincinatti, OH, the winner of our website contest to win a trip to the Newton Headquarters in Boulder to be coached by Danny Abshire, Newton founder and Chief Technical Officer at … Continue reading
A Boston Story: Dave Graves to Tackle the Race with Parkinsons
This story was written by Patty Swedberg, owner of Raise the Bar, a Seattle area running club. The Newton team is proud to be part of Dave’s recent success, and wishes him the best of luck this weekend. Dave, we’ll … Continue reading
Talladega Speed
Another great message from Danny Abshire’s inbox: Danny- How does it feel to race the 50 degree banked turns at Talledega Superspeedway three abreast at over 200 miles an hour in a stock car? Not a clue. How does it … Continue reading
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Ditched the G/F, my Newton’s were my Valentine!
Ripped from the Runner’s World forums here. “Can someone please help confirm or deny that I have serious issues with running shoes? I went on my first long(er) run in my Newton’s. Previously I had not taken them more than … Continue reading
Sweet Samantha
Newton Athlete and best bread baker in the West, Samantha Sweet, sits happily buried under her pile of Newtons. She claims she was “trying to get them organized for a Newton Running coaching clinic with the local cross country team … Continue reading
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I don’t need to train, I just need Newtons
This has been been making the rounds of the triathlon interwebs recently – check it out if you haven’t seen it already. It’s pretty darn funny and there’s a great Newton reference at the 2:40 mark.
Another message from Danny’s inbox
Dear Danny, I’ve been a runner since July 2, 1979. This past summer, with my 67th birthday looming on the horizon, I began increasing my mileage, with the objective of making my 1,200 mile annual goal (which I haven’t achieved … Continue reading
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