Comments on: Newton Distance Racer Review: Sir Isaac Gets it Right https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:05:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Newton wool https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-1130374390 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:05:15 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-1130374390 I can do it…

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-234466566 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-234466566 In reply to Seth Z..

They can be tough on the Achilles, and my guess is that racing in them may have been your trigger. Speed tends to amplify things.

]]> By: Mark https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-367342628 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-367342628 In reply to Pete Larson.

Long ago now, and still off-topic, but stumbled across this again and thought I would post an update on my own hip problem – happy to report this is now 100% fixed thanks to some work with a wonderful sports therapist. In my case the answer was ridiculously simple: stretch those hamstrings properly! I’d been cautious with my hamstring stretching since I had a disc injury and was always nervous about irritating it. Now after 2 years of hip pain and just a few weeks of traditional “touch your toes” hamstring stretching, taking care to keep a straight back and not worry too much about actually reaching the toes (I am 6’4 and about as flexible as a plank of wood), my hip pain is gone completely. Now struggling a bit with some kind of Morton-neuroma-like foot pain, but that is another story :)

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-232478757 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-232478757 In reply to David.

To me the Sir Isaac was way too much shoe. Heavier, bigger heel lift,
etc. Felt kind of clunky. I like the Distance Racer a lot more.

]]> By: Mark U. https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-232160043 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-232160043 I’m glad you gave a different pair of Newton’s another try, as I too have found wearing them while running to have contributed to improvements in my mid-foot running form while simultaneously allowing me to set several P.R.s. (I use their distance stability trainer). Consistent with what you’ve heard elsewhere I’ve found that I typically get 20-40% more miles from my Newtons (I’m now on my 3rd pair) than my other periodically worn shoes (Nike Free Run, Saucony Kinvara, Brooks Adrenaline).

]]> By: RunningPT12 https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-232000559 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-232000559 In reply to Mark.

I’d also like to hear how your wife is coming along, hope all is well. It’d be interesting to see video on her as a comparison to before.

Pete, have you had a look at the 2nd version of the Minimus yet? My local running shoe store just got them in stock – 0 deg lift, apparently, compared to the 4 deg in the first version. I probably won’t get a chance to test them until later this year, as I’ve racing comps coming from NB for testing for July.

]]> By: Robert Withrow https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-231834418 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-231834418 Hi Pete… I loved my Newton Racers… However, I had two problems. One, I would often roll my ankles on longer runs. I am assuming this is because of how high off the ground they are. And two, they wore down on the outer-upper soles way too fast. After about 280 miles my feet were noticeably on a incline when wearing them. This could be how I run and strike the ground? But at 155 dollars a pop! I couldn’t justify buying another pair and went to the Kinvaras.

]]> By: Indika McCampbell https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-231911232 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-231911232 I tried a pair on while checking out shoes to help with my shin issues and they were definitely weird when walking, granted don’t think the Distance racer model was the one I tried. i felt good running on paved, but wonder how that trail experience would be as well. In the however…the price is a little too steep for me :(

]]> By: Mark https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-231786309 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-231786309 Hi Pete. Slightly off-topic but I wonder if your wife has written/might write something about resolving her hip issue? I’m also working through chronic hip problems and switching to minimalist shoes and working on form have been a big part for me too, so it would be interesting to hear her experience.

]]> By: Chris https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-231882589 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-231882589 Have you tried the Newtons on any trails?  Almost every shoe I own sees some trail running–even the skimpiest racing flats like the Mizuno Wave Universe is OK for some trail running.  I’m worried the Newtons are too high off the ground and lack stability.

-Chris

]]> By: Jason https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-276089453 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-276089453 Pete,
Thanks for the reviews.  I just ordered a pair of Newton Distance Racers and entered your promo code.  I have always wanted to try Newton, so here goes!  Thanks again!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/06/newton-distance-racer-review-sir-isaac.html#comment-237252466 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=450#comment-237252466 In reply to Elizabeth Lembeck.

I’m not a big believer in arch support, and these have very little. If you
feel you need it, these probably are not the best choice.

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