Learn how to run faster, stronger, more efficiently, and with less injury.

Newton Running Lab

Newton Running will be presenting a 2 day symposium on natural running form including discussions around biomechanics and injury prevention.

Saturday, June 12 | 5:30 pm

Presentation & Discussion
• Swag Bag: First 30 people to event
• Raffle: Newton Running Shoes

Sunday, June 13 | 9:00 am

Topics include:
Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Danny Abshire | Co-Founder | CTO

The Science Behind Newton Running Shoes
Ian Adamson | R & D | Education Director

Injury Prevention
Mark Cucuzzella | Family Physician | Running Researcher

Every Saturday  | 10 am

There will be FREE form coaching with Danny Abshire. This isn’t your typical Saturday morning fun run. Yes there will be running, but Danny takes the time to watch and coach individuals on their running form. From beginners to veterans, everyone can benefit from being more aware of their form.

Newton Running Lab
Located on 13th Street, between Walnut and Canyon
1300 Walnut Street, Suite #20 | Boulder CO
303.494.0321

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Sometimes no matter how hard you try, the final weeks leading up to the holiday just seem to slip away and you are left with a few days left for finding gifts for loved ones and friends.

Here are suggestions from some of Boulder’s best.

Boulder Running Company

We are offering $20 off any online purchases over $100 by Dec. 25. – via Twitter

in-Step

Most everything in the store is 20% off now…come on in and see us! – via Twitter

Fleet Feet Sports

If you’re still searching for gifts this holiday season, think local and shop at Fleet Feet. We’ve searched the store for some of the best gifts and here are our recommendations for everyone on your list:

There’s still time to fill out a Wish List card that we can send to the people you choose so you get what you want. At Fleet Feet, you always get FREE GIFT WRAPPING.?? And don’t forget about our Gift Card Promo: for every $50 gift card you purchase, you’ll get some free stuff for yourself — a pair of Fleet Feet running gloves, a sport-inspired holiday ornament and some tasty Shot Bloks.

• Pistil Millie hat — hunting inspired but with a twist, the Millie hat is fashionable and warm, sized specifically for women. Also available in brown. Check out our other Pistil hats, and if there’s a little one on your list, come see our collection of Smartwool baby hat and glove sets.
• Crescent Moon snowshoes – perfect for the snow enthusiast, local Boulder company Crescent Moon makes quality snowshoes in a unique teardrop shape. Available in several models.
• Breeze Bars — available in original and chocolate flavors, these all natural bars are made locally and designed for endurance. Perfect for winter activities like nordic and alpine skiing, and snowshoeing. Create the perfect nutrition gift by pairing Breeze Bars with energy gel, energy chews, and hydration powder.
• Compression apparel — from full length tights to calf and arm sleeves, we’ve got compression gear from Recofit, CWX, Skins, Zensah, and Sugoi, all designed to encourage blood flow and faster recovery after a tough workout.
• Therapy accessories — whether to help with injury recovery or just provide a better stretch, we’ve got massage sticks, foam rollers, and support products for a variety of body parts and conditions.
• Gear bags — give the gift of organization with one of our Brooks or Sherpani gear bags that fit all the essentials, and then some.
• Cold weather and visibility accessories — think gloves, hats, headbands, reflective jackets, vests, and headlamps to keep your friends and family warm and let them be seen when they exercise.
• Sweet socks — everyone needs socks, so why not give them a few pairs from our collection of Balega, Smartwool, and Asics. And yes, we even have kids socks.

Outdoor Divas

Invest in fun this season.

At outdoor DIVAS you can find all the gear you’ll need for winter adventures. Choose from the best selection of women’s specific products like Patagonia outerwear, Icebreaker baselayers, Rossignol skis plus much much more.

It is not just about the gear, it is about how the gear makes you feel. The sales associates at outdoor DIVAS are genuine and really enjoy the outdoors themselves.  You can talk shop with them about the sick powder they’ve skied or the cutest winter beanies out this season, from function to fashion they can help. For them it is about the enjoyment that the equipment can allow you to have.

Newton Running

With a purchase of $200 of more you are automatically entered into a drawing to win a free pair of Newton Running Shoes and a Grand Prize of a Free trip to Boulder, CO for Natural Running Form Coaching with Danny Abshire http://www.newtonrunning.com/holiday-2009-rules

Plus they are offering 50% off 2day or Overnight Shipping

or Free Shipping through 12.31.09 on Standard UPS Ground Only.

http://www.newtonrunning.com/newton-products/the-shoes

Bobby McGee

If you are still looking for that perfect gift for the runner in your  life be sure to check out Bobby’s books on our website: www.BobbyMcGee.com

• Magical Running is THE book to help your runner get to the next level mentally. It includes a year’s worth of mental skills training and tips.
• Run Workouts for Runners and Triathletes is the way to go for the “self coached” athlete . This book contains detailed run training plans for 5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon as well as Olympic Distance, Half IM and IM run plans. Each plan has three levels to choose from. In addition there are tests and workouts to challenge and take your training to new levels.
• Running Sports Essentials = the ultimate Drills book is sold out. A new and updated version will be available in 2010. Rumor has it that the Boulder Running Company has a few copies left.

Core Power Yoga

Holiday Gift Bundles are the perfect gift for the new or experienced yogi in your life.
Yogitoes + $25 gift card for $75 ($90 value)
Yogitoes are a yoga necessity. They provide a nice, soft buffer between you and your yoga mat – and prevent slipping. Don’t let your favorite yogi practice another day without one!

Use a CorePower Yoga gift card on clothing, yoga mats, accessories, yoga packages and even Lifestyle Programs

Massage

Giving the gift of massage is wonderful for this time of the year. Use it to recover and restore after the holiday season.

Buy Gift Cards from  Massage Specialists or Whole Body Balance

THINK PINK!

The limited edition, Cure Pink Distance running shoe

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For those of you in Boulder, please join us at the Newton Running Lab (13th + Walnut in Boulder) at noon every Tue-Sat. in Oct. for a group run/walk and wear pink!

Also, buy a pair of pink racers at the Lab and you’ll get a free a pink hat and tech shirt. Newton will donate $50 of your purchase to a Boulder County Breast Cancer Charity.

http://www.newtonrunning.com/