Humble Origins
Runners Need is the company for any and every runner out there. Founded in 1982 by Chris Bould and his wife, Judy, Runners Need excels at supporting other runners with world-class products.
The company helps every runner, no matter your age. Founder Chris Bould only started running at age 26 when he joined the Highgate Harriers in 1979. One race led to the next, and he began breaking records. His passion became a business and, 30 years later, Runners Need has 34 nationwide stores in the UK, supporting more than 2 million runners.
Runners Need takes customer service seriously. Their staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about running, training, nutrition, clothing, and gadgets that help you do your best. They’ll give you free video gait analysis and professional fitting assistance. Products also include equipment for the gym, yoga, Pilates, and spinning.
One-Stop-Shop for Runners
Runners Need offers an extensive range of fitness and running products in seven categories – men’s, women’s, shoes, accessories, clothing, electronics, and nutrition and hydration. Men’s and women’s clothing includes standard items like jackets, gilets, tops, bottoms, bras, tights, shorts, socks, and shoes. Don’t forget that you can use Runners Need discount codes towards sale items to save even more on your order.
You’ll find road-running, racing, and lightweight shoes, as well as spikes and recovery footwear. Gadgets include lights and head torches, tracking sports watches, and running headphones.
For accessories, choose from a wide selection of hats, gloves, Hi-Viz, headbands, rucksacks,
belts, waist packs, arm wallets, sunglasses, laces, insoles, and injury-prevention, and -recovery items. Nutrition and hydration items include energy and recovery food, gels and drinks, as well as hydration bladders and water bottles.
Special Discounts
Runners Need offers weekly running clubs. If you participate in these, you can earn stamps to collect rewards, such as a goody bag, a T-shirt, and a Runners Need voucher or Runners Need discount code to spend in-store or online. You can save up the vouchers if you like.
The company also has a Price Match policy. If you purchase a product from them, then find the same thing for less within seven days, they will refund you the difference. Terms and conditions apply, so read those on the Runners Need website.
