About us

Run 4 it is a Scotland based specialist chain of running shops with stores in Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Our aim is to provide expertise, guidance and the highest standards of service and advice to all levels of runner in a professional, relaxed and un-intimidating environment.

  • Large stock of all leading brands
  • Knowledgeable and highly trained staff
  • Personal, visual and video analysis

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How to know when it’s time to replace your running shoes

Running in old or worn-out shoes is one of the most common causes of running injuries. Over time and through normal use your running shoes will lose their ability to cushion, support and stabilise. Continuing to run in worn-out running shoes increases the stress and impact on your legs and joints, which can lead to overuse injuries in much the same way that running in the wrong shoes can. The easiest way to help prevent those types of injuries is to replace your running shoes when they're worn-out. Which begs the question, how do you know when your running shoes need to be retired?

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Latest Events

City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k 23 May 2010

The City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k attracts all types of entries, from the serious runners who are in it to win it, to the Corporate Group who enter to raise money for charity or simply the person who wants to use the event as motivation to get fit.

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Inverness Castle of Mey 10k Run 16th May 2010 0 comments
The 5th Annual North Glasgow 5K Fun Run 25th April 2010 0 comments
Aberdeen MPH Duathlon Series 4th April 2010 0 comments
Edinburgh Marathon 23rd May 2010 0 comments

Health & Fitness

Why wear running shoes?

Running is a sport that has grown in popularity over the years; this may be due to the ease of access to the sport or the fact that it is relatively inexpensive. Whether to wear correctly fitted running shoes has received some debate over the past year, with studies emerging questioning the need for expensive running shoes. Running is a great way to increase fitness, lose weight, and meet new people and for general improvement of wellbeing. Issues, unfortunately arise when inexperienced runners take to the streets without adequate conditioning and correct footwear.

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Latest Reviews

Essential Kit for all Active Women

For all active women a sports bra is as important a piece of kit as a well fitting pair of shoes. If you are one of the 12 million active women in the U.K it's time to invest in your breasts!

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Brooks Mach 11 reviewed by Run4It customer's Oonagh and Emma Dunnett 0 comments
Runner, Chris Upson reviews Nike's Air Zoom Elite+ 4 0 comments
Running in the correct apparel in winter 0 comments
Gore Running Wear™ presents the outstanding System Jacket 0 comments

Ask the Expert

Pamela Andrews – Sports Injury Therapist

Pamela heads up Sports Injury Scotland Ltd alongside Iona Robertson, based within Run4It’s Glasgow City shop.

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