NYC Natural Running Clinics

Brandon asked me to help spread the word about 2 natural running clinics in New York City this week. While Brandon is a Newton runner, he notes that you don't have to wear Newtons to attend. The clinics are for all runners interested in improving their running technique.

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.

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Some more upcoming form clinics:

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

Newton Running Clinic in NYC

Brandon asked me post details about an upcoming Newton Running Clinic in New York City.

UPDATE: IT’S ON!!! SEVEN AM EST AT THE BOATHOUSE IN CENTRAL PARK

So, here are the final details:

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)

Newton wearer/runner or not, this is a great experience and we hope to see TONS of you there!

What have I been up to?

I realized today that it's been about 8 days since I last posted something here. Quite honestly, I haven't been up to much. I'm still not running, which is causing me to lose my mind. I feel like I'm going through withdrawal. My body was used to having its daily dose of endorphins and now they are gone. I need them back.

It's been about a month since my injury. I do not feel any pain. Every now and then I'll feel a stretch or twinge that reminds me of what happened. I'm going to try and do some light running on the treadmill in the next few days and see how I feel. I do have 3 races planned in November, the Yavneh Academy 5k on 11/8, the Damon Runyon 5k at Yankee Stadium on 11/15, and the Dick Meighan Thanksgiving Day 5k on 11/26. I don't expect to set a new 5k PR at any of these races, I just want to be out there racing with my fellow runners.

In the meantime, fall racing season is full swing. Congrats to:

• Cowboy Hazel on his 3:05:14 at yesterday's Chicago Marathon.
• TK on her 1:56:33 at Saturday's Baltimore Half Marathon.
• Trea on completing her first half marathon in Melbourne Australia in 2:00:45. 
• Casual Jogger who PRed at the Steamtown Marathon.
• Brandon who took 2nd in his AG at his sprint Triathlon
  
• Everybody else who raced last weekend.

To everyone who is racing Marine Corps on Oct. 26 and New York City on Nov. 1 enjoy the taper. To anyone racing Philly on 11/22, you're almost there. Get those last long runs in, get plenty of rest, watch your diet, and stay healthy.

Lastly, LET'S GO YANKEES!