Mike opened the Horsham running shop in 2003. A member of Horsham Joggers for over 20 years he has completed a number of both road & off-road marathon events. These days however, with less training time available, it's more a case of `shorter' distance 10K road running with a preference for off-road, which includes nightime headtorch running in the winter months.

In store, Mike, Jackie, and Pete aim to set the bar high for customer service by providing advice and guidance to both new and regular runners and gym users, for all of their footwear and clothing requirements. In addition, the store serves as a meeting place & information point for all training related issues.

In-store Events

Lower Leg Massage
Saturday 27th February
1.00 - 4.00 pm

Alan Dean (Sports Massage Therapist) will be available in store
to provide lower leg massage.
All proceeds to St Catherines Hospice.

Alfred Shrubb Exhibition Local Sussex born Alfred Shrubb was arguably the greatest runner ever in the history of athletics. As the forgotten hero of British athletics, he astonishingly not only set 7 world records in one night, but escaped death from an iceberg and raced against horses after his ban from the Olympics. A holder of 15 world records he lived up to his nickname of `The Little Wonder'. See the exhibition now at the Horsham Museum - more info here There's also a very informative web site at www.alfredshrubb.ca. A big thank you to all of our customers who cast their vote for Alfred Shrubb to be inducted to the England Athletics Hall of Fame, making it possible that this great athlete and Horsham son will now take his rightful place in sporting history.

Reviews

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Review of Petzl Tikka XP by Mike
When the tedium of running the same old street-lit roads throughout the dark winter evenings gets too much, why not try a spot of off-roading with a head torch? Those 'familiar' daylight off road routes take on a very different look and feel when seeing them by night.....!! The Petzl Tikka XP is a great piece of kit providing all the light you need to keep you sure-footed on tracks, fields, footpaths, etc. , with 3 different lighting levels each providing an economical burn time. I've run with one of these for up to 1.5 hours and found it to be both lightweight and comfortable to wear.
On a lighter note (!)........... it might come in handy for reading in bed at night too......;0)

Be enlightened!
Headtorches now in!

How to find us
		20 Queen Street * Horsham West Sussex RH13 5AF Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30	click above for a shop tour

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Local Runs

One of Mike's local favourite runs is St. Leonards Forest ...

From the shop, head away from town along the Brighton Road turning left into St Leonards Road (by the pub). Continue until reaching Hammerpond Road and turn right (there is no pavement at this point so ensure you are running on the correct side of the road (i.e. towards oncoming traffic) as it is narrow and twisty in places. This road lives up to its reputation as being the local `switchback' however when you reach the Roosthole Car Park on your left, turn into it. Before turning left again into the car park itself, turn right and follow the track which will take you into St Leonards Forest and the start of what is locally known as Mick Miles Race. Local legend has it that Mick Mills (or Miles), a famous smuggler, met the Devil besides an old oak tree. The two raced for each others souls and such was their speed that the trees were set ablaze. Mick won and kept his soul but since that time no tree has grown on the path of their legendary contest.

Follow this track (1.5 miles approx) until you almost reach the barrier across it and turn right following the path down towards the bottom of the forest. Follow the lower paths all the way around until you eventually come full circle rom where you started i.e. the beginning of Mick Miles Race. Take the path (back down this time) to the Roosthole Car Park and retrace your footsteps, returning to the shop in Queen Street.

Another favorite is the "South Downs & Mid-Downs Link" - ask about both them in the shop. Or if you've got your own local favorite run, why not share it with others in our Horsham shop forum.

Local Clubs

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Local Races

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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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AD Cycles	01403 258391 A local independent business, owned and run by Andy. Been around for about 20 years and located just across the road from us.
Bodycare Clinic	GOsC Registered Osteopaths, The Pavilions in The Park, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DF Tel: 01403 242624
Broadbridge Leisure centre	Tel: 01403 211311
Cannons Health Club	Crabbett Park, Crawley. Tel: 08707 582138
Jennifer Cole (Podiatrist)	Park Surgery, Albion Way, Horsham RH12 1BG Tel: 01403 217100
Cottesmore Golf & Country Club Gym	Pease Pottage, Tel: 01293 528256
Evans Cycles	Gatwick Showroom & HQ Awarded `Best British Bike Shop of the Year 2003'
Horsham Golf & Fitness Fitness Suite	Worthing Road, Horsham. Tel: 01403 271525
JG Fitness	Personal Training. Tel: 07909 694313
K2 Sports Centre Gym	Crawley, Tel: 01293 585300
Motiv8	Sports and Fitness Consultants
Osteosport	Osteopathic and Sports Injury Center
	Carol Owen Owen-on-One Personal Training Pilates Instructor www.carolowen.co.uk Tel: 07852 133062
Pavilions In The Park	Sports and leisure facility in Horsham Park
Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic	Pease Pottage. Tel: 01293 529001
Raw Energy Pursuits	Organiser of the tri series we sponsor (see above)
Southdowns Bikes	Our joint tri sponsor (see above)
Kathryn Tyler (Podiatrist) Clockhouse Podiatry	5a Blackhorse Way, Horsham RH12 1NU Tel: 01403 259248
Virgin Active Health Club	Tel: 01293 608000
Warnham Health & Fitness	Warnham. Tel: 01403 271698

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