The Wakefield UP & Running shop is managed by Mandy, who took over the shop from husband Phil in February 2007 so he could open and manage Up and Running on church Street in Sheffield. Mandy has run mainly for fitness since school but really enjoys doing local races throughout the year ("I am definately a 'middle of the packer'!"). The running side of things also helps keep up the stamina she needs for her main Martial Art sport of 'Aegis' Kickboxing in which she is a first degree black belt!
Ross runs for Ackworth Road Runners, and has worked for Up & Running for 5 years. His favourite race is the Leeds Abbey Dash, and he has competed at English Nationals for West Yorkshire and is ranked in the top 100 for Great Britain at 800m and 1500m. His PB's are 800m 2.07.1, 400m 55.5, 1500m 4.16.1, 10km 34.40, half marathon 1.23.08. He also has the biggest collection of trainers in West yorkshire!