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Up & Running Swansea opened its doors on 4 February 2006 to an overwhelming response from customers.
Whether you're an elite athlete or a complete beginner, male or female, please come and visit the Swansea shop to see how we can help you with your running.

Congratulations to Simon Jones who was part of the team that won the prestigious National 12 Stage Relays in Birmingham this year and recorded the fastest time for his section. If you want to follow Simon’s progress to London 2012, follow his Blog and also his detailed training on his own website at Runners Life.

All of our staff are runners and will be delighted to advise on all sorts of things - but mostly about running!

Up & Running Swansea is staffed by runners who have a wealth of experience in all types of running.

Why should we buy our shoes from a specialist running shop?
We believe that buying shoes from anywhere other than a specialist running shop is a false economy. Our service is all about injury prevention; making sure that you have the right shoe will certainly help reduce the risk of getting a running injury and help prevent ankle, shin or knee pain.

As one esteemed runner once said - "The cost difference between an ordinary pair of trainers and a good pair of running shoes wouldn't pay for 30 minutes with a physiotherapist!"

How do we get the right shoe?
Why not come in the shop for expert advice and the use of our RAM (Running Analysis Machine) equipment to find the right shoe for you? The RAM equipment consists of a treadmill and digital video camera connected to a laptop which contains state of the art sports analysis software.

We video you running in a neutral shoe initially for about 10 seconds and then analyse your running style. The software enables us to freeze frame or play in slow motion for accurate diagnosis.

Because we record the clip, you can see for yourself what your running style is like. When you try other shoes we can record a further clip and you can see the difference for yourself. We even let you try running in the shoes outside if you wish.

Our Stock
Our stock levels are second to none. We have literally hundreds of shoes in stock at any one time, plus they come in half sizes. Not only will we ensure that you get the right type of shoe but that you will also be able to try on a large selection from all the leading running manufacturers so that you get the shoes that actually fit the shape of your feet. Comfort is everything and the last thing that you want to be worrying about when you're out running is how your shoes feel! Please note however that some shoes are seasonal – spikes for example. If you are looking for a specific product please phone to check we have it before travelling!

Don't forget, our shoe fitting service using RAM is free when you buy from Up & Running Swansea. There's no need to make an appointment, just pop in anytime and let us take the guesswork out of selecting your next running shoe. The service can take up to 30 minutes so please consider this when planning a visit to the shop.

Clothing and Accessories for running and for the gym
We also carry a huge range of specialist clothing including Ronhill, Gore, Odlo, Pearl Izumi and Helly Hansen. Our accessories include GPS and Heart Rate Monitors from Garmin, Polar and Timex together with other essentials such as water bottle carriers, elastic laces and energy foods plus many other goodies!

In-store Events

Nike+ Running SportBand

Performance innovation arrives with the Nike+ Running SportBand, allowing you to track distance, pace, time and calories burned with an adjustable fit and easy-to-use design.
Nike+ ready for instant workout feedback
Review last run data, weekly run data and total miles/kilometres
Includes Nike+ sensor
Rechargeable batter via direct USB connection
Connect with nikeplus.com to log your runs, track your progress, set goals and challenges.
An ideal Christmas Present!

Garmin FR60

Log every mile and every minute with FR60, a sleek fitness watch plus workout tool that tracks your time, heart rate and calories burned. When bundled with the wireless foot pod, FR60 also tracks speed and distance, indoors or out. Then, FR60 wirelessly sends your workout data to your computer for later analysis.
An ideal Christmas Present!

Polar RS300X G1

GPS and Heart Rate Monitor - £176
Get all the essential heart rate features with this good-looking and simple-to-use training computer.
RS300X is compatible with S1 foot pod™ and G1 GPS sensor, so you can combine heart rate with speed and distance. Only then you can truly make sense of your training and be sure it's worth all the effort.

Local Runs

One of Simon's favourite runs is along the coastal path between Mumbles and Caswell Bay, a real feeling of achievement especially when done in gale force winds and torrential rain (apparently!)

We're very interested to hear what your local favourites are so that we can share them - please email us the route and we'll make sure that you get your name credited on the website!

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.