UP & RUNNING, the shop that keeps Swansea! running!

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.


 
 
How to find us!

 


8, High St.
Swansea
SA1 1LE

Opening Hours!

Mon-Sat  9.30am-5.30pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Closed Bank Holidays

Contact us!

Telephone: 01792 456060
Email: swansea@upandrunning.co.uk

 

 
Meet our staff

 


Simon owns the Swansea shop and has a great team to assist:

Simon Jones is a top local runner preparing for London 2012, read about it in his blog and also his detailed training on Runners Life.

All of our staff, including Elysia and Andrew are runners and will be delighted to advise on all things running!


 
Products and News

 

SUB 4 FlashGroundhog SocksSUB 4 jackets, clothing, base layers coming soon

 

Gait Analysis

 


gaitanalysisIt's important that your running shoes fit correctly: our trained staff can help find the right shoes for you: in a short session on our treadmill they can do a video gait analysis using sophisticated Dartfish software.

Find out more about gait analysis at UP & RUNNING.

NB if you would like to enjoy the full benefits of our gait analysis system and shoe-fitting service, please arrive at least half an hour before shop closing time.

Thanks!

 

Product Reviews

 


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!"

Our Stock
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 the leading running manufacturers so that you get the shoes that actually fit the shape of your feet. 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 is free when you buy from us: 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.

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!

Soleus 10k

The Soleus 10k is the running watch that you'll run in, sweat in, and live in.
Filled with intuitive running features including Extra Large Digits, Easy Push Buttons, and Lightweight Polyurethane that keep you training for the next big race day.
The 30 Lap Memory enables you to track splits for any distance and the 5 Interval Timers allow you to keep interval training at the forefront of your race day preparation.
In a range of colours, at a
new lower price £35.00

 


SUB 4 pants

Run With Us

 


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.

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 Races

January Richard Burton 10km, Cwmafan
February RunnersLife Cross Country Race, Kenfig Nature Reserve
February Cardiff Valentines 10k Love Run
March Llanelli Millennium Coast 1/2 Marathon
March Atlantic College 10km, supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea
April Run the Brighton Marathon, Run 4 a Welsh charity, Run 4 mental health, Run 4 Gofal!!!
All the money raised will go towards supporting people who experience mental ill health in Wales
April London Marathon
May Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race (Approximately 6.5 miles)
May Barry Waterfront 5K Run
May Swansea Bay 5k, Race 1
Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea
June Cork City Marathon
Now that we have a ferry linking our two great cites, why not try this?
June Swansea Bay 5k, Race 2
Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea
June Red Kite Trail Running & Walking Festival, Aberystwyth
June Llanelli Waterside 10km
July Swansea Bay 5k, Race 3
Swansea Bay 5k series supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea
July Tenby 10k
July RNLI Summer Sprint 10k & 5k
Swansea Beach, details in store
August The Brecon 10 (miles)
August Race The Train Tywyn
September HSBC City of Cardiff 10k
September Swansea Bay 10K Race and Fun Run
October Cardiff Half Marathon
November Sodbury Slog
November Sospan RR Multi Terrain 10m
December RNLI Reindeer Run
proudly supported by UP & RUNNING, Swansea
December Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Run
Boxing Day Glynneath 5 mile race (and fun run) Start: 11.00.
New Years Eve Nos Galan (Mountain Ash) 5km plus 1km junior events from 5.15
For full list of fixtures and details from Welsh Athletics see www.welshathletics.org/fixtures/fixtures.htm
Cross Country
XC Runner
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.
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.

Drop into the shop for the latest race information and entry leaflets, and if you're an organiser let us know your race details.

 

Local Running Clubs

 


Would you like to list your local running club here? Just call in with your details!

 

More Local Info for Runners

 


Gyms

The Dragon Health Club Dragon Hotel, Swansea 01792 657211
Esporta Glamorgan Health And Racket Club - Neath  
Life Health & Fitness Club  
Ramada Jarvis Hotel & Gym - Swansea  
Village Hotel & Leisure Club Swansea SA1 Waterfront

Physios, etc.

Bishopston, Swansea Tel: 01792 232934 Mobile: 07929 923526
BodyWorks Soft Tissue Therapy
20 Walter Road, Swansea
Tel 07957 596091
Wayne Brown, Sports Therapist Life Health & Fitness Tel: 01792 547777
The Glamorgan Health & Racquet Club Tel: 01792 324100
Mobile 07929 455656
Richard Clarke, Sports Masseur Dojo, Cwmbrwla, 07866 688128
Mary Griffiths, Physiotherapist
Mike Griffiths, Registered Osteopath Tel 01792 644362
Dean Locking 33b Inkerman Street, Llanelli, Tel 01269 593385, Mob 07803 740758
Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy, Llanelli Phone Paul 01554 755328, Mobile 07772 277040, Email bows@talktalk.net
Vicki White - Sports Massage Therapist Tel: 07736 466 365, Email: vicki_white83@hotmail.com

Coaching

Tara Hammett BSc Personal Trainer Motivation, encouragement, one-to-one, fitness goals
Tel: 0782 3322 980, email: tarahammett1@aol.com
Personal Running CoachFinola Wilson Tel 01792 297654, Mobile 0781 775 2172 Email: finola_online@hotmail.com
Robert Clarke Personal Trainer Argyle House, 14b West Street, Gorseinon, Swansea. Email: robertclarke@yahoo.co.uk

Triathlon

Cycleworld Castell Close, The Enterprise Park, Swansea SA7 9FH, Tel 01792 702555 Email: cycleworldswansea@yahoo.com

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