Review : Newton running shoes Distance S

I am so happy that I gave Newton shoes a second chance! Last summer I tried the shoes out and didn’t really enjoy the feeling of them. But this year, on my return back from my injury I decided to give them another shot and I am very happy I did. Running in Newton shoes is like nothing else. Hard to explain the feeling you get running with them but every step just seems so effortless. It almost feels like your hovering above the ground with minimal impact on your feet. Over the last couple of years I have changed my running technique to a more forefoot striker but when I put the Newtons on I discovered that I was way too far forward on my toes. Might be good for the sprints but not for the long runs. So after I couple miles I zeroed in on the sweet spot of the shoes on where to land and went from there. Since then everything has been perfect. The lugs under the shoes help build a natural running technique. During runs, my legs do not hurt and after runs it almost feels like I have ran at all! Nothing better then that!

Even though they have their training and racing shoe I would be comfortable using either of them during a race or training. However I do prefer the Distance S as they are a little lighter just seem to be a fraction faster. I know, its probably in my head! My trainers are the Motion.

I would really like to thank Michael Bennett at Euro-Sports for carrying the Newton shoes and being able to provide me with the shoes. Mike is very dedicated to providing athletes in Ottawa with the best possible equipment for training and racing. I am very happy to be part of the team Euro-Sports racing team! Please contact Mike if you would like to try some of the best shoes on the planet!

Final Prep for Last race of the season

Ironman Pocono Mountain 70.3 will be my last race of the season and which will be on October 2. Since Muskoka, I have put a lot of time into my running trying to get my speed back to where it was prior to the stress fracture. I can say that I am very confident that I am there. With 2 key run sessions each week, speedwork and tempo, I am confident in my abilities to run a solid half marathon during the race. I haven’t given up on my swimming although the water at the lake is getting pretty cold, but hey, its Canada! My cycling has remained at the same level as the Muskoka race. The coming week will be taper time.

The plan for the Poconos is to leave early Friday morning to arrive shortly after lunch when I will be able to go for a short run to get the legs moving after sitting in a car all day. Saturday will be like usual, bike part of the course, swim a little and get a short run in. Big pasta dinner and shut it down for the night. Sunday is Race day! This time we will be staying overnight on Sunday and returning home Monday. Planning for a solid weekend.

During the last race I suffered with some major stomach cramps which got me to think about my nutrition going into this race. I think the new drink that I was using simply had too many sugars in it which caused me some major GI issues. I have switched over to what I know works for me. I am back using GU Brew. Not sure why I switched in the first place. GU Brew gives you everything you need without the major sugar bomb. The same goes for the GU Energy Gels, way less sugar then all of the other ones. Race day nutrition will be GU Energy Gels and GU Brew with water. Morning will be a bagel with peanut butter and jam. Trusting this and will feel great. Positive thoughts!