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Tag Archives: Natural Running
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
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
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
Posted in Testimonials
Tagged Fat to Fit at 50, Kevin Jones, Natural Running, Newton Running, Red Coyote
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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!
Posted in Running Form
Tagged Achilles, Calf, Calves, Chi, Danny Abshire, Form, Gastroc, Natural Running, Newton, Pain, Running, Soleus, Tightness
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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
Posted in Running Form, Running Science
Tagged Gait Guys, Natural Running, Newton Running, running form
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Newton Natural Running Symposium and Clinic in Annapolis Next Week
Newton experts and instructors will be on-hand at Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis on Tuesday, October 18 to show you how to run faster, stronger, more efficiently and with less injury! Newton Natural Running™ Symposium: 6:00pm – FREE gift for all … Continue reading
Posted in Learn to Run Clinics, Running Form
Tagged Annapolis, Clinic, Fleet Feet, Free, Natural Running, Newton Running
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Winning the Air Force Marathon: Natural Running Center’s Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, 44, Placed First in 2:38
Reposted with permission from the Natural Running Center When I got the email late Saturday morning from Mark with just two words in the subject line, “I won!”, my digital jaw dropped in astonishment. Just a few weeks shy of … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Force marathon, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Natural Running
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The Problematic Cross-Over Gait pattern. Part 1
Here Dr. Shawn Allen of The Gait Guys works with elite athlete Jack Driggs to reduce a power leak in his running form. The Cross-over gait is a product of gluteus medius and abdominal weakness and leaves the runner with … Continue reading
Posted in Running Form, Running Science
Tagged Dr. Shawn Allen, Gait Guys, Jack Driggs, Natural Running, running form
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A Bit About Footstrike
Some points were brought to our attention recently in Bobby McGee’s article “The Footstrike Debate” published in USA Triathlon (Summer 2011.) the person who brought this up seems to have missed some of the salient points from the article. Newton’s Director … Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby McGee, Forefoot, Ian Adamson, Midfoot, Natural Running, Newton Running, The Footstrike Debate, USA Triathlon
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T-2 Is a Natural Fit for Natural Running
Every triathlete knows that the transition from bike to run is a beast. After hours of being hunched over the handlebars with the legs spinning, trying to regain uprightness and establish a running rhythm is a “make it or break … Continue reading
