The Running Front

Continuing our series spotlighting Newton runners who go the distance, today we feature Newton Ultra Runner Harvey Lewis and the Des Sables Marathon. The Des Sables Marathon, or MdS, is actually the equivalent of roughly five and a half marathons over five days in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. MdS has been ranked by the […]

The leaves on the trees are changing, the temps are cooling, and the racing season is heating up! As many of you hit the home stretch of your training, here are a few final race day tips from fellow Newtonites to help ensure you are Race Day Ready. Tim Van Berkel- Ironman Champion Next Big Race: Ironman Hawaii […]

Enter here for your chance to win a trip to the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon in 2016: Below is a true story, as told by Newton’s VP of eCommerce David Dunn: I’ve spent the past year raving about an exceptionally unique half-marathon with an aid station that serves Guinness. Because I am a […]

After spending the day reviewing the Newton Nation archives, it has been verified that this past weekend was the most successful weekend in the history of people racing in Newtons. Ever.   Across the pond, in a faraway land known as “Europe,” David Hauss won the European Triathlon Championships.   On Saturday, five Newton employees tackled the Leadville […]

As you contemplate your New Year’s Resolution, consider taking inspiration from amateur triathlete Dan Stubleski.   While you contemplate your New Year’s Resolutions, consider taking inspiration from Dan Stubleski, who didn’t run, swim or bike competitively until he took up triathlons four years ago at age 34. Although he now rides with a local team […]

Stephen Pifer’s running genes might just be the key to his consistent success, year over year Stephen Pifer has running in his genes and it shows. He has been a natural from the moment he stepped onto the track in 1997 at age 13 and broke an 18-year-old school record with a 5:07 in the […]