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For all active women a sports bra is as important a piece of kit as a good 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! This article contains information on the latest research done by Sportsbra brand Shock Absorber and why it's so important to find the right bra. There's also some very useful information on how to find the right bra and when it may need to be replaced.

Read Run4It's Inverness manager, Graham Laing's advice on getting used to running on the track...

You don’t have to warm up on the track – often it is better to do that on the grass;this prevents the track becoming clogged up with joggers and it is also easier on your legs. On your first visit...

Most people come into running through road racing – perhaps from seeing the London Marathon on TV or being persuaded to join a charity fun run. I have met many people who have never been on a running track. There is a feeling that the running track is only for the young and fit, but this is by no means the case.

Run4It are expanding! We'll soon be opening our 6th shop in Dundee so if you live nearby and you're looking for advice on running - whether it be new shoes, to see if you current shoes are doing the job, some new running gear, training advice or help on the latest timing device then pop in and say hello!

The Edinburgh Marathon's standard entries are closed now but there are still charity places left. The event is to take place on May 23rd 2010. Run4It's friendly and ever helpful staff in our Edinburgh shop

Glasgow's Running Network is a mixed gender group for all levels and abilities, it provides a safe meeting place where runners with similar abilities and goals are led by qualified leaders. Courses run all year...

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.