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The Nottingham Up & Running team aim to provide a friendly and knowledgeable service for everyone from beginners to experienced runners. Our aim is to provide the right advice and product so the customer can achieve their chosen running or fitness goals, whatever they may be.

David Watson has a BSc. (Hons) degree in Sport & Exercise Science from the respected Carnegie faculty of sport at Leeds Metropolitan University, and is also qualified and experienced in fitness instructing, sports injury treatment & management and sports massage therapy. David is the right person to speak about regarding running injuries.
Nottingham's' Robin Hood half marathon is a favourite race, in addition to local 5 & 10k's such as the summer Heritage race series - also a favourite. David has worked for Up & Running since 2004, and has extensive product knowledge, advice and video analysis experience to provide for the customer. His favourite route is along the banks of the river Trent, a beautiful and scenic run.
David completed the sprint triathlon targets he set himself last year and is now looking forward to having a go at some middle distance open water events in the coming summer season.

Rob works full-time in the Nottingham store. He enjoys many sports and activities, including Karate, rock-climbing and running. He completed his first half marathon recently in a PB of 1hr 45, and has now got the bug to complete some more. He is taking part in the famous 'Race the Train' in Wales for charity, and hopes to beat his PB in the Robin Hood half marathon. Rob has also completed the Marine Commando Challenge - not one for the faint hearted or so-called tough guys! To add to his running experience, Rob has worked in retail for many years, for blue chip companies such as Reebok, and as such has wide ranging experience in helping customers select the correct training shoe and equipment for their sport.

Glyn is a part-time sales assistant, which leaves him plenty of time for running! He started competing as a triathlete and although he still cycles and swims regularly, Glyn's true love is running. He has competed in many long distance events, with PBs of 34:30 (10k), 1hr 20 (half marathon), and 3hr 13 (full marathon). In addition to road running, Glyn has competed in the Birmingham cross-country league, Tough Guy and managed to beat the train in the famous off-road event in Wales. However, he's decided to take things to a new level and is training for an ultra marathon - although he will be doing the Robin Hood half marathon as a warm-up!

Gary has had a keen interest in Health & Fitness for many years and regularly represented his home County Team (Lincolnshire) in Basketball and athletics. He is a former County Champion at 200m and 4x100 Relay. Whilst Gary no longer races competitively he still enjoys running, cycling and going to the gym. He is also a fully qualified scuba diver and has been known to leap out of planes…for fun. Despite a successful career in management Gary decided on a career change and re-trained as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist. He is currently training to compete in his first duathlon later in the year. Gary's' claim to fame is that he once bumped into the legend that is Rolf Harris in a Kenyan National Park and joined him for lunch ... 'just tie me kangaroo down sport'

In-store Events

Skins Half Tight

The Skins range has been designed specifically as compression garments to improve sporting performance. Research studies suggest it can have the following effects: Increase venous return, reduce post exercise muscle soreness, remove lactic acid faster and regulate body temperature - to name a few of the potential scientific benefits.
Skins are sized specifically depending on your waist measurement (waist/height ratio for the long tight). First impressions are good. The fabric feels smooth, soft and cool to the touch. The length is ideal as they fit right to the top of the knee, covering the quadriceps and hamstrings completely. The great thing with these is they can be worn on their own or with another garment (under shorts in summer, under long tights in winter).
My first test using them was on a 36 mile off road bike ride on an old mountain bike without inbuilt suspension! Now that would be a test. On similar rides I normally would feel some delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) especially in the quads. After this race one of the few places that wasn't aching excessively was the upper leg muscles. The compressed fit seemed to reduce muscle vibration and tearing, and this benefited recovery in the days following, which also suggests lactic acid build up had been removed more efficiently. Since then they have become a constant fixture for my endurance training both for running and cycling.
A great product to assist performance and reduce muscle fatigue. Suitable for endurance athletes in a variety of sports.
David, January 2008 "

OMM 25L Pack

"Having never run with a specific lght weight pack before, I found the OMM 25L to be just what i was looking for. With a lean weight of just over 500g and a capacity of 25l, this pack is ideal for 'a day away', whether it is running/cycling to work or walking in the hills. It is the attention to detail that makes this pack great. The back padding doubles as a sit mat and the chest strap doubles as an emergency whistle (hopefully never needed!).
This pack sits very securely having both chest and waist straps, as you would expect, and the compression cords mean that whatever you are carrying sits close to the body. Quick access to storage while on the move is not a problem either, with generous sized zip pockets on the waist strap as well as side mesh pockets low enough to reach without much fuss, ideal for drinks, gels, phone etc. For those runnng longer distances there is the option of adding a hydration bladder as all the necessary attachments are built in.
Overall, a pack that is light on weight but heavy on features. Brilliant"
David, March 2007

Local Runs

One of our favourite runs is through Wilford, along the River to Trent Bridge then back along Wilford Lane and through Compton Acres. Roughly 10k this route is lovely when the sun is shining. The route starts under Clifton bridge along the path to Wilford Village, through the Village, across the Bridge by The Ferry, turn right and along the Trent. For a shorter run you can cross over the Suspension Bridge or for a bit more distance use Trent Bridge and go right onto Wilford Lane. There are options coming back as you could use the path by the river or Wilford lane. The route finishes back where you started.

Crossdale 10k
Sunday 21st September
sponsored by Up & Running
www.crossdale10k.co.uk

Local races:
Sun 14 Sep  Belvoir Castle, 10am
Sun 28 Sep  Kedleston Hall, 11am

Enter at www.run10k.org/local

August
Fri 22  19.15   Newstead Abbey Dash, Newstead Abbey

September
Sun 14  10.05   Robin Hood Marathon/Half Marathon, Embankment
Sun 14  10.00   Belvoir Castle Cancer Research 10k (link above)
Sun 21  10.00   Crossdale Trail 10K, Keyworth
Sun 28  11.00   Kedleston Hall Cancer Research 10k (link above)

October
Sun 12  09.45   Merrill and Shelton Striders 10K, Merrill College, Derby
Sun 19  09.15   Leicester Marathon/Half Marathon, Leicester
Sun 26  10.30   Worksop Half Marathon, Worksop

Drop into the shop for the latest race information and entry leaflets, and if you're an organiser drop us a line with your race details.

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Garmin Forerunner 405

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Skins Half Tight

OMM 25L Pack

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