specialist shops

[Deleted User]

anyone recommend any decent specialist running shops in the bolton area? I can also travel in the north west as I have a car(Ill run there when I get kitted out)

XB

There's The Complete Runner in Nelson (between Burnley & Colne) which I've always found helpful. The other branch is in Ilkley.

[Deleted User]

WW that looks suspiciously like a photo of Chorlton ("aye oop, it's Chorlton and the Wheelies!")

XB

Eee Eckythump, someone has recognised me. That's reet gradely, that is.

[Deleted User]

Nigel G,

If you don't mind travelling, try 'Running Bear' in Alderley Edge, the owners are both serious runners and are really helpful.

Since it was recommended to me i haven't been anywhere else since, they always have what i need.

Try their website...

www.runningbear.co.uk

Although i must admit, their website doesn't do the shop justice, they have loads to offer in the shop.

Good Luck

Cos

[Deleted User]

Depending on how far you are able to travel, Pete Bland Sports on the High Street in Kendal is good (www.peteblandsports.co.uk) or, there is a Sweatshop at a gym comples just off the M61 Motorway by Botany Bay. If you know what you are after sweatshop.co.uk is good.

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Nigel, don't know how far bolton is from Hyde, but there's an Up and Running there, I went on Saturday and they've got some nice stuff, and a fair amount discounted too - needless to say I came out of the shop with a considerably lighter wallet and a bagful of new goodies!

[Deleted User]

Actually, sorry to steal ur thunder on ur thread but while we are on the subject, does anyone know of any good running shops in East London, or indeed london (such a big city so litle time to dig hem out!!!) I would appreciate your help as i need to be kitted out for marathon.

Gavo

Sara - quite a few in London. Runners Need just opened near Liverpool Street which is quite good - go on a Saturday as all the City people aren't there then.

Others include - Sweatshop (lots of branches, look under sweatshop.co.uk), Run & Become near Victoria (mixed reviews on here & frequently very busy), Lillywhites has some running gear though probably not best for new shoes. I'm sure that there are many more - try posting a thread on the gear column as the experienced runners who know these things (that is, not me) don't venture on to this one much.

[Deleted User]

As others have mentioned, Running Bear in Alderley Edge and Up and Running in Hyde are both very good. Also, there is a Tobutt Sports in Bolton (01204 308506) and I've heard that the guy who owns it knows what he's talking about when it comes to finding trainers for running.

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Try Bourne Sports website.
www.bournesports.com (stoke on trent i think).