I write to thank you for recently selling me such a high calibre pair of Asics running shoes and socks. Being new to running, having purchased my Asics, I remember being a little sceptical leaving the shop. I was not all confident that the shoes would make any difference to my performance in the Reading Half Marathon.

Having now completed the event in two hours and eight minutes with completely confortable feet, I am nothing short of staggered. Many thanks once again. I will be sure to recommend your services to my friends and family.

Having ‘peaked’ in 2001 there was a slow but inexorable decline in my times over the following years – I wasn’t acquiring any PB’s just a succession of injuries. I visited Pete and his staff initially to get help and advice for my latest injury (knee problem) and was told after my feet were assessed that I needed to wear a Brooks running shoe with a lot of support to pound out the weekly mileage in. This trainer was far heavier than I would have opted for myself but it proved the perfect choice as the injury I had endured for months cleared up in only a few weeks.

The next shoe the team found for me was a good racing shoe with more than minimal support, settling on a Saucony. My running has been transformed having set a PB in the Gosport Half Marathon this year (1:25:30) as well as satisfyingly claiming a few scalps of runners hitherto I thought out of reach.

Apart from the shoes and the stocking of every conceivable item one needs to run, the Just Run team offers advice and encouragement to runners at every level of attainment. The shop is often teaming with the Who’s Who of local runners, a recommendation in itself and I believe that Pete and his team have made a major contribution to not only my improvement in performance but to my enjoyment of running. Thank you!

Hi I just wanted to let you know that I came in to buy a new pair of trainers and for a fitting as I have problem feet!! I was served by a very friendly and helpful young chap… sorry I din’t get his name he recommended the New Balance WR850, in fact he thought straight away they would be the best but I tried on a few others before being satisfied with the choice. I have to admit they felt amazing straight away.

The acid test though… I went for my first run in them today!! What can I say.. absolutely brilliant, no foot pain at all and I can feel where it’s supporting my instep which is also really helpful for my balance.

Thank you so much for your help, if anyone wants to go for running shoes I know where to send them

Dear Pete and Sean,

Just a quick note to say thank you for ordering in my fab new NB’s ( and even though they are blue they aren’t ugly this time ;) !!! I couldn’t resist taking them out for a run that day and had to resist the temptation to bounce up and down like a over excited Labrador as they felt so awesome!!!! Oh the joy of new shoes….!! Thank you again for taking the time and care to get me just what I wanted and needed- coming into your shop is a pleasure and I will continue to send my clients to you as I know that they are in great hands and will recieve the same exceptional service that I did….and I promise not to leave it so long next time!!!!…and you were right about the importance of ‘passing on’ the passion for running to your customers, I am now looking into joining a running club!! I don’t know wether to be excited or horrified!!!! :) Many thanks again Jo :) x