The Running Front

How many runners have been told to stop running? It’s the same old story over and over again. An everyday runner goes to see their non-runner primary care physician for evaluation of pain in the  _______________(insert knee, foot, ankle, thigh, neck, back). The physician probes and prods and typically makes a diagnosis of Runners Knee, […]

By Bryan Cox, Retired Marine, Warrior, Newtonite As a 22 year retired Marine, Veterans Day means something different to me than it may mean to someone else. I was a helicopter tail gunner while on active duty and we had a lot of devices to help us along the way like night vision goggles and […]

In 1993, at the age of 13, Bo Parrish was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and just 13 years later Bo nearly lost his life to it. His large intestine had ruptured and was leaking bacteria, his body was shutting down. A lifesaving surgery allowed him to survive and have a second chance at life and […]

Put your cooking skills to the test with Newton Ambassador and Chef, Justin Cogley’s recipe, Heirloom Tomatoes, Braised Seaweed and Sesame. “Since the local tomato season is starting to wind down, here is a great way to enjoy them.  You can make the sauce, braised seaweed and vinaigrette the day before and use them for a number […]

We all have our own demons we fight every day. Today, 1 in 5 adults in the United States suffer from mental illness, self-harm or addiction dependency. Sophie Kashurba, a former collegiate cross-country runner at Gettysburg College was one of those people suffering. Collegiate level cross-country athletes seek adrenaline rushes by pushing their bodies to […]

Newton Ambassador and Chef, Justin Cogley shares with us an easy grilled salad that reminds him of his childhood. “Continuing with 4th of July fun, I wanted to do something simple with grilled corn. All of my childhood memories from the 4th of July involved corn, but you can easily add grilled fish or meat to […]