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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 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 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 ...

In-store Events

Skins Half Tight

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

"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

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.

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.