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Run4It are pleased to announce their support of [Scottish Hill Runners] [1] (SHR) by way of a sponsorship package for 2010. It is envisaged that the deal will continue for at least 2 further years thereafter. Although a key part of the package relates to sponsorship of the annual SHR Championship, the wider ethos is to support and develop hill running in Scotland at all levels (including juniors) and raise its profile generally within the running sector.

It's that time of year when the cold fingers of winter wrap themselves around our legs as we run headlong into wind and hail. For some this is a time to head for the gym or contemplate hibernation, but for others it's a time that puts a spring in their step; a time to awaken the senses and revel in nature's test of their mettle; a time for heading to the hills and playing in the dirt...

We are constantly striving to improve our service and advice to customers and we feel that a recommendation from somebody who has actually used one of our products is one of the best endorsements possible. We also use these comments to feed back to manufacturers so they can get an honest assessment of how their product is performing. Read Jerry Evan's review of Inov-8's Mudroc 290...

Run4It customer Mark Storey, from the Glasgow bought a pair of Inov-8's Terroc 330's. Mark has put the shoes to the test for us and here's what he thinks...

A few weeks ago I purchased a pair of Saucony Xodus trail running shoes from you, and you had given me a business card and asked me to email you a review of the shoes.

Since I bought the shoes I have used them in a variety of training runs over various terrain in Glen Fruin near...

There is one aspect of your running which can be developed quite quickly, improved upon, and that is downhill running. Many runners “take a break” during the downhill sections of a road, trail or cross-country race but the benefits in practising the skill of this area can be seen in the gap one can open up over fellow competitors who have not given much, if any, thought to utilising the downhill sections to their benefit...

Have you daydreaming of a new challenge? If the answer is yes then off-road running may well be for you… and it’s easier than you might think….!

Run4It have been working alongside British based company, Inov-8 for the past few months now in a bid to develop Run4it's range and knowledge of Inov-8 products. Our aim is to offer the most comprehensive range of Inov-8 running products available in Scotland.