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Taking part in the Belfast Marathon?

26 March 2009 - 05 April 2009

If you have, or are thinking about entering this year’s Deep River Rock Marathon, but haven’t got your running shoes yet, never fear, help is at hand.


Up & Running, Belfast’s specialist running shop, in conjunction with New Balance, the event’s footwear and sportswear sponsor, will be hosting a special promotional and fitting weekend from March 28th to 31st.

Whether you are running alone or as part of a relay team, race entrants will be able to access expert gait analysis at the shop (worth £20), to help determine the correct level of cushioning and stability needed in their shoes and optimise your running style. Every pair of full priced New Balance running shoes purchased that weekend will include a free warm up / cool down hoodie!* (worth £30)

New Balance technical Rep Sam Davies said, “It is highly important to purchase your running shoes from a speciality store and have your foot type and stride pattern analysed. Bring in your old shoes as well as we will be able to see from the bottom how your have worn them in. You should look to bed in the shoes you have for a race about four to six weeks beforehand.”

The Up & Running shop is located on Wellington Place (60-64) in Belfast City Centre.