The Running Front

Enter here for your chance to win a trip to the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon in 2016: Below is a true story, as told by Newton’s VP of eCommerce David Dunn: I’ve spent the past year raving about an exceptionally unique half-marathon with an aid station that serves Guinness. Because I am a […]

After spending the day reviewing the Newton Nation archives, it has been verified that this past weekend was the most successful weekend in the history of people racing in Newtons. Ever.   Across the pond, in a faraway land known as “Europe,” David Hauss won the European Triathlon Championships.   On Saturday, five Newton employees tackled the Leadville […]

As you contemplate your New Year’s Resolution, consider taking inspiration from amateur triathlete Dan Stubleski.   While you contemplate your New Year’s Resolutions, consider taking inspiration from Dan Stubleski, who didn’t run, swim or bike competitively until he took up triathlons four years ago at age 34. Although he now rides with a local team […]

Stephen Pifer’s running genes might just be the key to his consistent success, year over year Stephen Pifer has running in his genes and it shows. He has been a natural from the moment he stepped onto the track in 1997 at age 13 and broke an 18-year-old school record with a 5:07 in the […]

 “Run fast. Pray hard.” That’s Danielle Duhon’s running motto. It’s what got her to the Boston marathon in 2011 and what is taking her there again this year. “Boston is like the average runner’s Olympics,” she says.  “Running Boston in 2011 was one of the greatest running experiences I’ll ever have. The crowd support and […]

I sat on the steep hillside with a 5-gallon bucket of gravel between my legs, protecting it from spilling. This was just a temporary stop to collect my strength as I climbed up the Killington, Vermont ski run. It was a brutal reminder that ski slopes are for skiing down and that is it! This […]