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LightSpeed Lift

Name: LightSpeed Lift
Address: 500 East 10th Street, Duluth, MN, 55805, US
Telephone: (218) 481-7242
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The LightSpeed is a Body Weight Support System developed for physical rehabilitation and athletic training.

The LightSpeed is designed to work with existing treadmills and allows for a controlled body weight lift of up to 60 pounds. The LightSpeed Bodyweight Support System started with a neck injury and a boat winch. Eighteen years ago, a friend of physical therapist Malcolm Macaulay came for physical therapy after a severe neck injury. Even at that early date, Macaulay had read about bodyweight support systems in professional journals. The neck injury even as it healed was aggravated by his friends’ greatest love, running. The impact of running caused the pain to resonate in his arm with each step. Lessening the impact by Bodyweight Support made theoretical sense.

“We actually built a very crude version with a boat winch going up and over a treadmill, [and] hooked up a fish scale to a traction harness,” Macaulay says. “When that worked, we devised a study.”

He got 18 of the best runners from around the region to sign on, running on a treadmill with a bodyweight support system to see how it affected their running. Runners said the system allowed them to run faster and further without injury, which helped both in rehabilitation and developing top speed. Three years ago, he started to seriously consider bringing the product to market. He experimented with different shorts and harnesses until coming up with the present setup. Now, a simple frame around the treadmill, a pair of compression shorts, and a couple of rubber bands are all anyone needs to get running again.

“In the health care system these days you don’t get to keep them very long,” Macaulay says. “The mission has been to make it accessible to people.”

10/08/2026

Something old, something new. Fun afternoon in Madison installing the Badgers’ LightSpeed Lift Systems! Wisconsin purchased its first system (LSX-500) in 2023 & recently added a second system (LSP-400) to the punch list for their new indoor facility. It was great catching up with Coaches Solinsky, Watson and Rogers at the beautiful Kellner Family Athletic Center.

Good Luck to the Badgers and teams competing at the Nuttycombe Invitational on Friday, October 9.

Follow all the action via:
https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2026/6/21/2025-nuttycombe-wisconsin-invitational

On, Wisconsin!

09/21/2026

Meet Mya Bunke (Mya Bunke)!

Hometown - Slinger, Wi High School - Slinger High School College - University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Personal Best Race Times
• Mile - 4:38
• 1500 - 4:18
• 5k - 16:21
• 6k xc - 20:17

“I love how natural running feels on the LightSpeed Lift and how easy and convenient it is to use.

Physically, the Lightspeed Lift is a great tool to feel like you are running and gaining fitness or improving recovery based on your intent. Mentally, the Lightspeed Lift is great to calm worries about overtraining and improve confidence in sustained performance during a long season or hard training block.” - Mya Bunke

“Mya has a drive for personal excellence on the track, and the empathy to help others who are injured move forward in their lives. This drive led her to Physical Therapy school, where she is beginning to recognize how much LightSpeed’s Lift can help people regain the gift of standing, walking, and running efficiently.” - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *MYA100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeedlift.com

• Click the link in our bio to learn more about Mya!

Photos provided by Mya Bunke / first photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison

08/31/2026

Meet Jordan Hogan!

Hometown - Arroyo Grande, CA
High School - Mission College Preparatory Catholic HS, San Luis Obispo CA
College - University of Oregon

Personal Best Race Times
1500- 4:07
5k- 15:18
10k- 31:25
Half marathon - 1:07:55
Marathon - 2:20:57

“I like that it feels very natural and even though you are strapped in you still feel like you can have a similar running form to that of running outside or on a normal treadmill.

I really enjoy still being able to sweat and feel like I am training even during periods of injury. It helps me to return to running in a safe way! I think the convenience of having it at home is also huge, especially now being a new mom!” - Jordan Hogan

“On the recommendation of Nike teammate Galen Rupp, Jordan reached out for a LightSpeed Lift system in November of 2018 as she was recovering from a foot injury. Meeting her for the first time in her garage gym and seeing her smile as she experienced the “real run feel” of LightSpeed remains a highlight memory for me. She recovered quite well and placed 3rd at Boston in 2019.

In 2024 we reconnected as she was transitioning into coaching and motherhood. Using the LIghtSpeed Lift system during her pregnancy and most importantly post Partum helped her to not only keep and regain her step but also to retain the delightful smile that has been a trademark throughout her career. LightSpeed Lift is proud to be part of her program. We look forward to working with her and many of her crew for years to come. Fresh legs are happy legs!”- Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *JORDAN100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com

• Click the link in our bio to learn more about Jordan!

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

Photos provided by Jordan Hogan & Malcolm Macaulay, cover photo by Kevin Morris Photographer

https://www.lightspeedlift.com/blogs/news/athlete-highlight-jordan-hogan

08/17/2026

Meet Morgan McDonald (CHICKENBOYMORGS), a two-time Olympian for Australia (2020, 2024 Track & Field) who has represented his country at the World Athletics Championships in 2017, 2019, and 2023. A four-time NCAA Champion at the University of Wisconsin, he also co-hosts the Coffee Club podcast alongside Olli H***e and George Beamish. As one of Australia’s top athletes over the last decade, McDonald is no stranger to American soil. He won multiple Big Ten and NCAA Championship titles while representing the Wisconsin Badgers, including his memorable 2018 NCAA Cross Country title on his home, snow-packed course in Madison, WI. Morgan has recently partnered with LightSpeed Lift as he aims to stay healthy while training as a professional athlete for On Athletics and Australia.

“I love that the LightSpeed Lift is simple to use and feels the most like actual running out of all the “anti gravity” devices (because your hips aren’t locked in).” - Morgan McDonald

Hometown - Sydney, Australia High School - Newington College College - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Personal Best Time
5km - 13:00

“Watching Morgan’s face and body as he experienced the “LightSpeed Lift” for the first time was a delight. Even more inspiring was how he reacted watching Sinta as she ran using the system. He took obvious delight seeing her running with her normal fluid gait while using LightSpeed Lift. I look forward to following his running journey over the next few years.” - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

“With family ties to Wisconsin Track & Cross Country, I have always admired Morgan McDonald. My favorite highlight: Zimmer Cross Country Championship Course, November 17, 2018. As McDonald stormed up the final quarter mile incline to the finish in victorious fashion, his determination, grit and character made Badgers everywhere ecstatic.” - Molly Watcke, LightSpeed Lift Sales & Marketing

• Use code *MORGAN100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link in our bio to learn more about Morgan!

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

Photos by Brooks Freehill / last photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison

07/27/2026

Meet Molly Huddle (Molly Huddle)!

2-time Olympian for the U.S.A. (Track & Field), Co-Author of How She Did It (Stories, Advice and Secrets to Success with Molly Huddle, Sara Slattery and Fifty of their Legendary Friends! Mom of two young children and advocate for women, mothers and children. Molly has partnered with LightSpeed Lift during pregnancy and her return to postpartum running.

“I use my LSX-500 when I feel something sore and need to offload a run, or coming back from injury as a safe way to ease into faster paces and longer volume. Most recently I used it while pregnant and it helped me run further through the third trimester when I normally would have had to stop with pain in my hips and back. Also returning to run from pregnancy it has been the most helpful, it offloads the pelvic floor enough to safely get my legs used to running again.” - Molly Huddle
 Hometown - Elmira, NY High School - Notre Dame HS College - Notre Dame

Personal Best Times
5000 - 14:42
10000 - 30:13
Half - 67:25
Marathon - 2:26

“A two-time Olympian, Molly has enjoyed a long & rewarding career on the track and professional road racing circuit. Instead of resting on her laurels, Molly has become an advocate for women, children and young female athletes. We are proud to partner with Molly through the next chapter of her career!” - Molly Watcke, LightSpeed Lift Sales & Marketing

• Use code *MOLLY100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link in our bio to learn more about Molly!

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

Videos provided by Molly Huddle.

07/13/2026

Meet Sintayehu Vissa!

Sinta is an Ethiopian-born Italian professional middle-distance runner. She is coached by Dathan Ritzenhein and training with the OAC Global Team in Boulder, Colorado. Sinta started using our system around 3 months after her ACL + PLC surgery, and now, at 9 months post-op, she is fully back and still use the custom LSX-500 at the OAC Gym once a week for recovery runs.

“What I love most is that it allowed me to go from not running at all to being fully back again. It supported both my body and my mindset during recovery, especially with the different body-weight support options and the progressive return to running.” - Sintayehu Vissa

Hometown - Pozzecco (Udine), Italy
High School - G. Ceconi (Udine, Italy)
College - Ole Miss

Personal Best Times
800m – 2:01.06
1500m – 3:58.11
Mile – 4:21.51
3km – 8:40.81

“Watching Sinta run with grace and joy on her face and spring in her step as she comes back from serious knee surgery puts a smile on my face and heart.” - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *SINTA100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link to learn more about Sinta!

https://www.lightspeedlift.com/blogs/news/athlete-highlight-sintayehu-vissa

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

Photos by Brooks Freehill / Cover by JKH Photo

06/29/2026

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Use promo code - COACH15 - for your choice of any LightSpeed Lift system; includes additional accessories purchased separately.*

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*Promo ends Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:59 pm est.

06/15/2026

Meet Roisin Willis!

In 2025, Willis capped off her remarkable collegiate career with back-to-back titles at the NCAA and U.S. Outdoor National Championships (800m). Following her senior debut at the World Championships in Tokyo, Roisin signed a professional contract with New Balance and trains with their team in Boston. Roisin’s debut as a pro has been nothing short of exceptional, including an indoor American record (800m) and a bronze medal in Stockholm, where she recorded a new outdoor PB.

“I love that the design does not interfere with my running form and it is super user friendly!” - Roisin Willis

Hometown - Stevens Point, WI
High School - Stevens Point Area Senior High
College - Stanford University

Personal Best Time
• 800 - 1:57.97

“Eight years ago, when I delivered a LightSpeed system to Roisin’s mother, Breeda Willis, she mentioned she would use it for her 12-year-old daughter who “showed potential.” I remember thinking at the time “sure” many parents feel that way about their children, but Roisin has proven to be exceptional. As she rose to prominence in her mid-teens, Breeda told me that a major factor in Roisin’s success was using LightSpeed for a significant portion of her training to keep her legs fresh and fast. Her use of the system continued at Stanford, and now the New Balance facility in Boston has a LightSpeed Lift being used by Roisin and her teammates. Throughout her career, Roisin has maintained a focused, positive, and humble approach. Knowing her is a gift.” - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *ROISIN100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link - lightspeedlift.com/blogs/news/athlete-highlight-roisin-willis - to learn more about Roisin.

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

06/01/2026

Meet Gary Martin!

Heading into the NCAA Championships, the Philadelphia native will leave his mark as UVA’s most decorated athlete in XC and Track & Field history. It’s been a honor to partner with Gary and the Cavaliers.

“I appreciate that I am able to run my usual pace, or faster, on the Lightspeed Lift while keeping the heart rate down and helping my legs recover. I think it’s a really useful tool not only for staying healthy, but also for getting some extra training stimulus.” - Gary Marin

Hometown - Warminster, PA�High School - Archbishop Wood�College - University of Virginia

Personal Best Times

* Mile - 3:48
* 1500m - 3:32
* 5000m - 13:05
* 3000m - 7:36

“Gary’s smile tells me so much about his attitude towards running and life. Put in the work and share the joy." - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *GARY100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link - https://www.lightspeedlift.com/blogs/news/athlete-highlight-gary-martin - to learn more about Gary

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

05/18/2026

Meet Brooke Rauber!

Brooke is a seasoned veteran at North Carolina State & member of Wolfpack lineups victorious at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 2022 and 2025! Off the grass and oval, Brooke is a graduate student and awarded multiple USTFCCCA and ACC All-Academic honors during her career. She uses the LightSpeed Lift System - LSP-400 - in her home and at NC State University.

“I love that Lightspeed allows me to run with completely normal form while supporting my body! I am able to use it to train at the highest level and elevate my recovery! Ever since I have been incorporating the Lightspeed Lift into my training, I have been able to remain consistent!” - Brooke Rauber

Hometown - Homer, NY
High School - Tully HS
College - NC State University

Personal Best Times
* 5k: 15:41
* 1500: 4:13
* 6k(XC): 19:49
* 3k: 9:08

“Brooke had a LightSpeed Lift system at her home to help with her rehab and training. Her mother who is also a high school track and XC coach was so impressed with the system that she purchased a system for her high school team.” - Malcolm Macaulay, LightSpeed Lift Founder

• Use code *BROOKE100* at checkout for $100 off your purchase at lightspeed.com.

• Click the link to learn more about Brooke!

lightspeedlift.com/blogs/news/athlete-highlight-brooke-rauber

• Keep an eye out for our next Athlete Highlight.

Address

500 East 10th Street
Duluth, MN
55805

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

(218) 481-7242

Website

http://www.lightspeedlift.com/

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