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In less than a month, on March 11, 12 and 13 New York City athletes will get a chance to be attend some amazing natural running clinics right in the Big Apple (as well as a couple dates for those of you in CT and NJ!)! Ok, so I know that I’ve told you about these before and many of you reading this have come to these clinics and learned some great stuff, BUT for those of you that are rolling your eyes and saying, “I’m not a natural/chi/minimalist runner, Brandon”, yes, you are. If you have feet, you’re a natural runner, your shoes and such have just been telling you different for so long that you don’t know it!
These clinics are 100% free and are for ALL, and I do mean ALL runners, no matter what kind of shoes you wear, no matter how fast you are and no matter what you think you know about running, EVERYONE is welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to get one-on-one attention from renowned natural running expert and SEVEN time World Adventure Racing Champion, Ian Adamson. Here are the details:
New York Running Company- East Side
What: Natural Running Reception & Presentation
Where: 1059 3rd Ave. | New York, NY 10065
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7-9:00 pm
Contact: 212.223.8109 | therunningcompany.net
New York Running Company- Time Warner Center
What: Natural Running Form Clinic
Where: 10 Columbus Circle | 2nd floor ste 210 | New York, NY 10023
(The group will meet at the TWC location and then head over to Central Park for the clinic)
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 8:30-10:15 am
Contact: 212.823.9626 | therunningcompany.net
New York Running Company- Time Warner Center
What: Natural Running Form Clinic
Where: 10 Columbus Circle | 2nd floor ste 210 | New York, NY 10023
(The group will meet at the TWC location and then head over to Central Park for the clinic)
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Contact: 212.823.9626 | therunningcompany.net
Greenwich Running Company
What: Natural Running Symposium and Form Clinic
Where: 2 Greenwich Ave | Greenwich, CT 06830
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact: 203.861.7800 | therunningcompany.net
Princeton Running Company
What: Natural Running Symposium and Form Clinic
Where: 108 Nassau St | Princeton, NJ 08542
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact: 609.252.9110 | therunningcompany.net
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For New York City being known as THE place where thing happen, it sure seems like I’m missing out on all the good stuff! Anyway, this is from The Running Front, Sir Isaac’s very own blog!
I am often asked when a Newton Running clinic will be coming to different parts of the world. One of the places that has come up several times is the great state of Texas. Well, all you natural runners in the Lonestar State, you’re in luck! Ian Adamson, director of R&D and ridiculous adventure racing world champion will be giving several FREE clinics across the state beginning next week! Here are the deets:
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: University of Texas | Levin Hall North Auditorium | Room 2.220, Galveston, TX
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Contact: 409.539.5150 | Fit to Run | www.fit2rungalveston.com
What: Natural Running Form Clinic
Where: Fit to Run | 528 23rd Street | Galveston, TX
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Contact: 409.539.5150 | Fit to Run | www.fit2rungalveston.com
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: Fleet Feet | 2408 Rice Blvd | Houston, TX
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Contact: Fleet Feet | 713.520.6353 | www.fleetfeethouston.com
What: Natural Running Form Clinic
Where: Fleet Feet | 2408 Rice Blvd | Houston, TX
Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: 6:30-7:30am
Contact: Fleet Feet | 713.520.6353 | www.fleetfeethouston.com
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: Luke’s Locker | 1953 West Gray | Houston, TX
Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Contact: Lukes Locker | 713.529.0786 | www.lukeslocker.com
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: Luke’s Locker | 1953 West Gray | Houston, TX
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 8:00-9:00am
Contact: Lukes Locker | 713.529.0786 | www.lukeslocker.com
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: TriSition Area | 2602 NW Loop 1604, Ste 106 | San Antonio, TX
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Contact: TriSition Area | 210.492.4884 | www.trisitionarea.com
What: Natural Running Presentation & Discussion
Where: TriSition Area | 2602 NW Loop 1604, Ste 106 | San Antonio, TX
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Contact: TriSition Area | 210.492.4884 | www.trisitionarea.com
I really hope that many of you can make it. These events are free and open to the public and an incredible opportunity, in an informal and pressure free environment to learn more about good running form. As always, you DO NOT need to be a Newton runner to attend (but you may be one after you leave)!
Many of you know by now that the week before the 2010 New York City Marathon Chris McDougall, author of the best seller Born to Run asked me to do him a favor. Chris had this seemingly crazy idea of me singing a part of his book at an event, a cabaret really, centered around Born to Run. He came up with the idea since at most book related events, the author reads a passage from the book and it can be a lot longer the intended. So, he told me which passage he had in mind and I got to work setting the text to De miei bollenti spiriti from Verdi’s La Traviata.
The event would be taking place on the Friday before the marathon at the New York Society for Ethical Culture and I was only about 3 weeks removed from a pretty wicked cold. I arrived well into the program which included Barefoot Ted and Dr. Daniel Lieberman among others, and had a quick logistical meeting with Chris backstage.
The last speaker of the evening was Chris himself and as he wound up his speech and introduced me, I couldn’t have been more excited…or nervous! Here is what happened next:
11.16.2010– Danny Abshire, the co-founder and chief technical officer of Newton Running, has authored a new book titled Natural Running: The Simple Path to Stronger, Healthier Running. It is now available for online order just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.
“This is the single most important resource for people who want to enjoy running as nature intended while protecting themselves from unnatural surfaces,” says Abshire. “The book will teach you to run the barefoot way—with shoes—and become a more efficient, stronger and healthier runner.”
Danny Abshire is a passionate, lifelong runner who has spent 10 years designing and refining Newton Running shoes. As a longtime running form coach and injury expert, he has worked closely with thousands of athletes, from beginners to Olympic elites, helping them improve their running form and technique.
“Danny has worked with some of the best runners and triathletes in the history of endurance sports,” says Craig Alexander, two-time Ironman World Champion. “Just speaking to him will make you a better runner.”
In Natural Running, Abshire explains the posture, arm carriage, cadence, and land-lever-lift foot positioning that mimic the barefoot running style. Runners transition from heel striking to a midfoot or forefoot strike, which studies show is how the body evolved to run. So that runners can relearn this more natural running gait, Abshire offers an 8-week transition plan, complete with a tool kit of strength and form drills that build and maintain the musculature required for natural running.
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[UPDATE: The dates on the previous announcement were wrong (the days were right just the dates were incorrect). My bad! See you guys there!]
Hey guys! Whether you’re a runner or not, whether you wear Newtons or not come join me for a running clinic this Friday and Saturday! See below for the details! Please pass this along to everyone you can!!
Hey Texas! Sir Isaac is coming to town! The folks from Newton running are going to be doing a series of clinics in the Lone Star State beginning this weekend. If you are anywhere near one, try to make it! Here are the details:
| Saturday, October 23, 2010 | ||
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Natural Running Reception and Presentation
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| What: | Natural Running Reception and Presentation | |
| Where: | Fit to Run, 528 23rd St., Galveston, TX | |
| Date: | Saturday, October 23, 2010 | |
| Time: | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | |
| Contact: | 409.539.5150 | Fit 2 Run | |
| Sunday, October 24, 2010 | ||
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Natural Running FORM CLINIC
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| What: | Natural Running Form Clinic | |
| Where: | Fit to Run, 528 23rd St., Galveston, TX | |
| Date: | Sunday, October 24, 2010 | |
| Time: | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | |
| Contact: | 409.539.5150 | Fit 2 Run | |
| Monday, October 25, 2010 | ||
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Natural Running Reception and Presentation
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| What: | Natural Running Reception and Presentation | |
| Where: | Run Wild Sports, 300 E. Grayson Suite 101, San Antonio, TX | |
| Date: | Monday, October 25, 2010 | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Contact: | 210.223.9453 | Run Wild Sports | |
| Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | ||
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Natural Running Form Clinic
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| What: | Natural Running Form Clinic | |
| Where: | Run Wild Sports, 300 E. Grayson Suite 101, San Antonio, TX | |
| Date: | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | |
| Time: | 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM | |
| Contact: | 210.223.9453 | Run Wild Sports | |
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Natural Running Reception and Presentation
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| What: | Natural Running Reception and Presentation | |
| Where: | Luke’s Locker, 115 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin TX | |
| Date: | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Contact: | 512.482.8676 | Luke’s Locker | |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | ||
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Natural Running Form Clinic
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| What: | Natural Running Form Clinic | |
| Where: | Luke’s Locker, 115 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin TX | |
| Date: | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | |
| Time: | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | |
| Contact: | 512.482.8676 | Luke’s Locker | |
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Hey there guys! I am so excited to share some news with you all. Much has been made over the past year of what exactly defines ‘good’ running for and/or technique. Many, like myself, believe in allowing your body to do what it is meant to do naturally rather than allowing an overbuilt, over-cushioned shoe get in the way. With all that said, there is an awesome clinic on natural running form coming to New York City on June 15! See you there! Here are the details:
What: Natural Running Form Clinic with Newton Running
When: Tues., June 15 at 6:30 pm
Where: Meet at The Boat House, Central Park NYC (See map below)
Why: Join Newton Running for a free, open to the public event featuring
Newton’s co-founder and running form expert Danny Abshire, as well as
Newton’s R&D/Education Director and adventure racing world champ Ian
Adamson. Danny and Ian will lead a clinic to demonstrate how proper running
form can improve speed and efficiency, and decrease the risk of injury.
*NOTE* Do not feel any pressure to be a Newton wearer in coming to this clinic! This is for ALL runners who want to improve their form and efficiency.
June 12th: Newton Running Form Clinic & Symposium, Newton Running Lab, Boulder, CO 9-10am Running Form Clinic, 5:30-7:30pm Natural Running Symposium
June 16th: Newton Running Symposium, The Track and Field Store (997 Madison Avenue, NYC) 6:30-8:30pm Symposium, Q and A
June 17th: Runner’s Edge, Farmington, NY 6:30-7:30pm Symposium, Q and A 7:30-8:30pm Form Clinic
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This morning in New York City was one of those autumn days when the crisp air bites just enough to make you feel invigorated. It is the part of the year where the city seems somehow washed clean of the humid grit and grime that the summer brings.
So, it was an incredible canvas upon which to join the team from Newton Running for a clinic and group run in that stalwart of nature stuck squarely in the middle of the city, Central Park. We all met at The Boathouse at about 7 o’clock AM amidst runners getting in their last taper runs before the 40th running of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Once the group of about fifteen runners had assembled, Danny (Abshire, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Newton Running) bid us all good morning and went on to, first and foremost, discuss exactly what “natural running” is. Among the assembled members of the Newton team were Jennifer Abshire (Danny’s wife), Erin Gehlsen, Pam Simich and Josh Cox (American Record holder in the 50K and super nice guy!).This was followed by a quick demonstration by Danny of proper form and technique. It still strikes me how everything he says is not some huge secret, but is quite simply common sense.
After Danny’s introduction we all set out for a quick three mile run around the bridle path that encircles The Reservoir. I have discovered, twice now, that The Boathouse is a fantastic meeting place, however upon leaving The Boathouse and heading North along East Drive, you immediately come upon what has come to be known to many a runner as the bane of their existence; Cat Hill. Today however, with a group of new friends and runners, the Cat was tamed without a problem. We then entered the bridle path loop at about East 85th Street. Now, when I spoke earlier about the time of year, I neglected to mention the brilliant colors the abound in Central Park. Entering the bridle path was like entering another world. We were surrounded by the brightly colored tree canopy as we all ran effortlessly through the park. The other runners on the path, including the occasional professional who came flying by, made the air ring with fresh excitement. Danny, Jennifer and Josh (the Newton crew accompanying us on the run) were so wonderful, and took the time to speak to everyone in the group, discussing everything from technique to the weather to Broadway shows! The wellspring of running knowledge was unparalleled and the kindness and caring with which it was dispensed was overwhelming.
As we wound our way through the trees and back to The Boathouse, it was the perfect end to a wonderful run. There were lessons learned, friends made and a good run had by all. Among those that came was Ty Garner. Ty was at the Newton clinic in the spring and also became and Ironman in Wisconsin with me in September. The next time Newton does a clinic and group run in your area, I cannot encourage you enough to go. It’s an awesome experience!
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I am SOOOO excited! Once again, the Newton Running team will be heading to the Big Apple! They’re going to be here for the New York City Marathon which is being run next Sunday, November 1, 2009.
While they’re here, they wanted to spread the love to all of those who are die hard members of the Newton tribe and to all those who are curious to see what the Newton running philosophy and shoes are all about! If you wear other brands of shoes (or none at all!) come! For that matter, even if you’ve never heard of Newton, come on by!
Danny Abshire, co-founder of Newton, will be heading up a clinic in Central Park on Friday and Saturday morning, October 30 & 31. Danny will go over the Newton philosophy and technique and then we will all go on a group run in Central Park, where he and other members of the Newton team will give pointers and tips for improving your technique and form.
As an added bonus, they’re going to come bearing gifts! Each participant in the free clinic will be given a Newton Running hat!
If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact me by leaving a comment or click the CONTACT ME link above! If you’d like more information on Newton Running, check out these links:
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Who: Newton Founders, Danny Abshire and Jerry Lee and the Newton Running crew
What: Free Newton Running clinic and group run. Free Newton Running hat to all who attend! (someone will be there to watch bags and such)
When: Friday, October 30, 2009 7 AM EST
Where: The Boathouse in Central Park, New York, NY (click the link)
Thanks so much for visiting my site! My name is Brandon Wood and I am the social media manager and a customer service rep for Newton Running. This site and podcast follow my adventures on the way to competing in and training for all kinds of endurance events, especially triathlon and running. Click the "About Me" tab for more info!
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