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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

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.

Gary


Gary Luff right, 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'

Profiles here soon on new staff Rob and Glyn ...



RAM - the Running Analysis Machine, only at Up & Running

In-store Events

Garmin Forerunner 405

Garmin Forerunner 405

The new slimmer, smaller Garmin 405.
The ultimate in training technology,
its sleek design features a
touch bezel that lets you quickly scroll
and select features on the run.



Reviews

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Nuun

Skins Half Tight

Skins

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

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

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How to find us

286-288 Huntingdon Street,
Nottingham,
NG1 3NA

Opposite Staples

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Opening hours:
Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
Sundays - out running
Late night Wednesdays 7pm

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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.

And check out these links:
Wollaton Park
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Local Clubs

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Amber Valley AC  
Ashbourne RC  
Barrow Runners  
Belper Harriers  
Formula One Circuit Crew "Nottingham's fastest growing, and loudest running club"
Heanor Running Club  
Holme Pierrepont Running Club  
Ilkeston RC  
Kimberley and District Striders
Long Eaton Running Club  
Mansfield Harriers  
Matlock AC  
Nottingham City Harriers  
Notts AC  
Notts Derby Walking Group  
Notts Orienteering Club  
Redhill Roadrunners  
Retford AC  
Ripley RC  
Shelton Striders  
Southwell RC  
Stilton Striders  
Sutton in Ashfield Harriers and A.C.  

Local Races

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Heanor 5 Mile Race
and 2 mile Fun Run
Friday 25th July
Supported by U&R Nottingham
www.heanorrunningclub.com
July
Fri 18  19.30  	Notts 5, Embankment
Fri 25  19.00 	Heanor 5, Shipley Hall Cricket Club
Sat 26 	14.00 	Tim Wealthall Mile, Harvey Hadden Stadium

August 2008
Fri 08 	19.00 	Jagermeister 10K, Nottingham University
Sun 10 	10.30 	Newark Half Marathon, Newark
Wed 13 	19.15 	Summer League Race 5, Teversal Grange, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Fri 22 	19.15 	Newstead Abbey Dash, Newstead Abbey

September 2008
Sun 14 	10.05 	Robin Hood Marathon/Half Marathon, Embankment
Sun 21 	10.00 	Crossdale Trail 10K, Keyworth

October 2008
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.


Other Local Information

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Health Clubs/Gyms
David Lloyd Nottingham, 0115 9007001, 0115 9825555
Fitness First Nottingham, 0115 9598222
Formula One Health Club and Circuit Crew Running Club, 0115 9505009
Hoofers Nottingham, 0115 9507077
Livingwell Nottingham, 0115 8533800
Roko West Bridgford, 0115 982 7799
YMCA Nottingham, 0115 952 8803
Health Care
Sarah Belcher - PhysioSolutions 07722619778
Feet first Chiropody 0115 950 8385
Hands on Health Chiropractic 0115 988 1858
The Heathcoat Street Clinic Physiotherapy, Podiatry
0115 9475222
Holywell Healthcare Podiatry, Chiropactic, Massage Therapy - Tel 01246 273848 (Chesterfield)
Dawn Hunter, Chiropodist West Bridgford, 0115 981 2428
Jo Spinak, Sports Massage Nottingham, 07967 212581
Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic 0115 960 9553
Rushcliffe Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Cinic 0115 9841978
Ruth Taylor Sports Massage Practitioner, 07790 755784
Triathlons
www.fourlife.com Adults and childrens Triathlons
www.pacesetterevents.com Triathlon and equipment hire
Other
Freewheel Cycles Nottingham, 0115 9520200
Running The Highlands Running Holidays
www.joefaulkner.com NAV + art - adventure race training
www.midlandsnordicwalking.org Midlands Nordic Walking

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