The Running Front

As many of us settle in for another week of “Shelter in Place” we continue to make adjustments to our daily routines. Living with my partner means going on runs with her as is safe to do so and trying to keep our home strength and stretching sessions exciting. On a normal week you could find us hitting up our favorite yoga studio or Pilates class, but alas... Thankfully there are so many wonderful home workouts being shared online right now. Recently we thought about some partner yoga stretches for those of us hunkering down with a “bunker buddy”!  So...

Interview with Dr. Josh Emdur D.O. Medical Director. Colorado Innovation Response Team. Chief Medical Officer. SteadyMD. Marathoner.  For someone who may be reluctant to visit a medical care facility right now, what are some options or what advice could you give them? First off don’t ignore your health during the global pandemic. If you are sick or are caring for someone who is sick don’t ignore the symptoms. If you have a relationship with a primary care doctor they should be your go to. If you don’t have a doctor or their office is closed telemedicine is a great option...

Efficient form and quality shoes are two keys to staying healthy. Do you think a running shoe with a thickly cushioned heel pad and rigid medial post can keep you from suffering common running injuries such as plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome or shin splits? Think again.

Missed out on your race due to cancellations? You can still put your hard work to the test. On Saturday, April 18 complete your cancelled race distance as an individual effort and post your results to social media! How to Participate: Complete the distance of your cancelled or preferred race on Saturday, April 18 following CDC guidelines. Take a screenshot of your run results *Garmin, Smartwatch, or Strava/Tracking Data* Post your results to Social Media with  #RunYourRaceDay and tag @newtonrunning. Contact us @newtonrunning via DMs on Instagram, or private message on Facebook if you run a PR! Awards (USA only): We...

Whatever your body type, fitness level or experience, the two biggest changes you can make to improve your running performance and reduce the likelihood of overuse injury are: 1. Wear shoes with a moderate profile 2. Learn how to run naturally