Run Right with Newton Running - low res

[mikecazzx]

This shoe looks like a raised heel to me?

[NewtonRunning]

@mikecazzx Part of it is extra material on the sides that actually sites ABOVE where the heel rests within the shoe. That said, there is a 1mm drop in the Distance models. That info is and has been widely available.

[Edsta92]

Actually there are now many very light shoes on the market with 4mm heel-toe drops like the Saucony Kinvara, Asics Hyperspeed (that one's not new), Nike Free 3.0, New Balance Minimus (upcoming) etc. which make it extremely easy to have an efficient midfoot/forefoot gait.

[virtualstig95]

not to be rude but you cando the same thing with just regular racing flats, which are anywhere from 7 ozs-3.6 ozs and they arent even close to prixe to these things (besides a few which can get up to about 150 but most are well under 130)

[NewtonRunning]

@virtualstig95 regular racing flats are not truly flat, the ramp angle is usually around 8%. And you don't get any energy return out of racing flats.

[megamayhem]

I have newtons and they're awesome! I got them when I started running and in 2 years I've never had so much as a pulled muscle.

[MdsFiveOhOneFour]

1:35 giant calves!

[niklasbaus]

hi guys, are these great newton shoes also available in stores in germany?

[seahog32]

Ok, I'll try this technique as soon (and if) my body heels enough to start running again. The example of uphill running is very helpful and I'll try to use similar technique on flats too. But I love to run on a hilly terrain so what is your advise for downhill parts?

[vicky2c]

this is b.s. get powercranks!

[kdusna84]

The powercranks train you to develop the same technique. Just compare the position of the foot at the bottom of the pedal stroke with the foot strike. I don't doubt that it's a good product, but the price is pretty steep. If I can learn it by buying a pair of running shoes that I am going to need anyway, that's works for me. I am a 46 year old, 188 lb. male with a sprinters build, I dropped my PR for the half marathon from 1:55:01 to 1:48:51 after only practicing this technique for 3 weeks.

[wiremanart]

on any given day someone could improve their half marathon by that time, wind, rest, how they feel, pacing - you just had a better day and were in slightly better shape.

[karan09]

thaxxxxx 4 the technique!

i will do it