The Running Front

By: Mackenzie Madison, M.S. Exercise Physiology, USAT Level I Coach and Newton Running Athlete The beauty of endurance running is that for the most part you can virtually run anywhere in the world, in any weather. As runners we typically correlate our training periods to the seasons: winter is base, spring is speed with 5k’s and […]

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, […]

Below you will find a series of Yoga poses designed with runner’s in mind.  By following this guide and utilizing these poses you’ll feel more connected and stronger with every run. Try them out and let us know how you #FeelNewton. REVOLVED CRESCENT LUNGE Tips: Twist the spine to one side, hooking the elbow outside of […]

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