If you are fed up with all the high street sport shops, and want specialist running equipment, the Derby Runner can cater for all your running needs.

At The Derby Runner we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of runners needs and the wide selection of products for runners and joggers that we stock

If you are not able to come our shop in person, we will be happy to discuss your running needs and mail order any items required

Everything for the great outdoor adventure.
Yes , we can cater for all your adventure racing requirements from sleeping bags and compasses to head torches, and if you like to take things a little bit slower we now stock Salomon and Merrell lightweight walking shoes.

Gym users are now realising that running shoes are great for most exercises in the gym, and if you are still wearing cross trainers on the treadmill its an injury waiting to happen.

If you would like a friendly and helpful service
with someone prepared to spend a little time listening to your needs give us a call. . . . . .

At the Derby Runner we pride ourselfs in the range of equipment we offer

We stock Road, All Terrain, Cross Country, Track, Racing, Approach and Adventure Racing Shoes.
To compliment this a wide selection of running clothing and accessories are available.

The Derby Runner is a specialist running and jogging shop and as such we offer a number of free services to all our customers to make sure what you buy from use is 100% correct for you.

The fit and type of shoe worn, if not correct can cause all sorts of injuries, from Shin Splints to Stress Fractures.

Whether using a treadmill in a gym or training to run a mararthon , good running shoes are vital.

This year we have installed a fully computerised treadmill in the shop so that our customers can try out our shoes in a more testing manner to make sure the shoes they buy are the shoes they need.

We also have instore a computerised Adidas Footscan

The on screen display gives a 3D display of the foots impact on the ground and left and right foot alignment.

By simply walking over a pressure sensitive floor pad we are able to pin point the main impact areas of your feet.
This allows us to better assess your running requirements, and make sure that the running or jogging shoes you buy from us are ideally suited for you.

The Derby Runner has its own instore treatment room that is used by visiting Pysiotherapists and Podiatrists.

Karl Travis is a State Registered Podiatrist who regularly visits the shop.
Podiatry,is the profession of health sciences that deals with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and functions of the human foot by medical and surgical methods.

Karl offers a consultancy service at The Derby Runner in which the client’s walking pattern is assessed using the instore treadmill and computerised footscan.
Karl can then give advice on how to prevent problems occuring, correct existing problems, and where appropriate, custom make orthotic inserts.

For more information about Karl, Podiatry or to make an appointment please contact us here or see Karls website at www.podclinic.com

When you make a visit to The Derby Runner, please remember to bring your old trainers with you, as it will help us assess what type of shoe you require.
i.e anti pronation to neutral forefoot cushioned shoes.

Also new for 2011 in association with Team Tours Travel, trips to running events at home and abroad.
See the Calender page for the current trips arranged. If you are interested in any of the races contact Dave here. . .