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.

Follow Simon Jones' progress to London 2012, in 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!

Take the guesswork out of buying your next shoes ...

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

Products

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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.

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.

How to find us
8 High St., Swansea SA1 1LE (Opposite Argos) (Click here for a map)	Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30 Sun 11.00-4.00 Closed Bank Holidays	click above for a shop tour

Contact Us

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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!

Local Clubs

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• Welsh Athletics
• 3M Gorseinon RR
• Amman Valley Harriers
• Brackla Harriers
• Brecon Athletic Club
• Bridgend AC
• Carmarthen & District Harriers
• Celtic Tri
• Llanelli AAC
• Llanelli Triathlon Club
• Maesteg Harriers
• Multisport Racing Club
• Mumbles Milers, Contact: Eddie Lee Tel. 01792 464351
• Neath Harriers
• Pembrokeshire Harriers
• Port Talbot Harriers
• Sarn Helen
• Sospan Road Runners Club, Llanelli
• South Wales Police
• Swansea Bay Orienteering Club
• Swansea Harriers
• Taff Running & Orienteering Team (TROTs)
• Team Deviant Tri
• Women's Running Network

Local Races

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January	Richard Burton 10km, Cwmafan
February	Cardiff Valentines 10k Love Run	link
March	Llanelli Millennium Coast 1/2 Marathon	link
21st March 2010	Atlantic College 10km, supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea	link
April	London Marathon	link
Wed 5th May	Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race (Approximately 6.5 miles) 7.30pm start Enter on day at Britannia Inn in Llanmadoc, Gower.
May	Barry Waterfront 5K Run 9.30am start, £7.50AAW/£9.50, £14.50 EOD Race souvenir, goody bag, prizes	www.tyhafan.org
Tuesday 11th May 2010	Swansea Bay 5k, Race 1 Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea	link
Monday 7th June	Cork City Marathon Now that we have a ferry linking our two great cites, why not try this?	link
Tuesday 8th June	Swansea Bay 5k, Race 2 Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea	link
June	Red Kite Trail Running & Walking Festival, Aberystwyth	link
June	Llanelli Waterside 10km	link
Tuesday 13th July	Swansea Bay 5k, Race 3 Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea	link
July	Tenby 10k	link
Thu 29 July	RNLI Summer Sprint 10k & 5k Swansea Beach, details in store
August	The Brecon 10 (miles)	link
August	Race The Train – Tywyn	link
September	HSBC City of Cardiff 10k	link
September	Swansea Bay 10K Race and Fun Run	link
October	Cardiff Half Marathon	link
October	Original Mountain Marathon UP & RUNNING are the official OMM event retailer - call into this shop for OMM gear and advice	link
November	Sodbury Slog	link
November	Sospan RR Multi Terrain 10m	link
December	RNLI Reindeer Run proudly supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea	link
December	Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Run	link
Boxing Day	Glynneath 5 mile race (and fun run) Start: 11.00.	link
New Years Eve	Nos Galan (Mountain Ash) 5km plus 1km junior events from 5.15	link
For full list of fixtures and details from Welsh Athletics click HERE
We keep a stock of entry forms for many races in store.
Cross Country
	Gwent Cross Country League The Gwent League covers is a formal League for all age groups and covers an area comprising South Wales and South West England. Fixtures this year include Leckwith (Cardiff), Bath University, Blaise Castle (Bristol), Bridgend and possibly Swansea.	link
	West Glamorgan Cross Country League The West Glamorgan Cross Country League is an informal league designed to promote cross country running for senior runners only in the Neath, Port Talbot & Swansea areas. It provides a good local standard. Athletes can either run for their clubs, works teams or other training groups. The majority of fixtures are held in this area.	link

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.

Other Local Information

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British Military Fitness, BMF, is the fun and social way to get fit and stay in shape! Wake up your mind, get out in the fresh air, and meet new people. Our armed forces instructors are experts at motivating people and getting the best out of them. Classes are 1 hour long, with paired exercises, circuits, running and team games, no two classes are the same, and the first class is FREE!
www.britmilfit.com

Some Extras for runners

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Some Recommended Running Reading

... but not whilst actually running!

• Paula, My Story So Far - Paula Radcliffe
• The First Four Minutes - Roger Bannister
• The London Marathon: The History of the Greatest Race on Earth - John Bryant
• The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner - Russell Taylor
• Marathon Man (!) - William Goldman
• Feet in the Clouds: A Story of Fell Running and Obsession - Richard Askwith
• The Non-runner's Marathon Trainer - David A. Whitsett
• Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide - Hal Higdon

Some Running Links ...

• Commonwealth Games 2010 - Delhi
• The British Olympic Association
• British Paralympic Association
• London 2012
• Power Walkers World

More WWW links Fell running Triathlon Walking Ladies Running Good Ideas Blogging Injured? All the Extras!

Link To Us - some graphics buttons for web sites Our Logo - for authorised use on flyers etc.

'UP & RUNNING, serving the local running community'