Fast Forward Running Blog

Lastest News

2010-06-23T01:50:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to annouce that the Asics Running Clinic is returning to our store on Tuesday the 13 th of July from 6,30 pm with our Asics Tech Rep giving advice on shoes and the importance of correct footwear and will have his 3 D Foot Mapping to check your feet. Also a Physio will be here to give advice on injuries and prevention and Charlotte McDonald will be here also to give a sport massage.

Now that the Triathlon season has started just a quick note that we have a selection of Tri gear from Tri-Suits and training clothing from Zoot and also have Tri footwear from Zoot with a racing shoe and a training shoe to suit both running gait`s. With compression from 2XU and Skin`s for racing and training to keep your muscle`s working longer and stronger.

And finally an update at what we are doing in the shop ! Bob and Pete are racing on Sunday in the Twist Kingsclere 5 multi-Terrian run a 5 mile single lap race running through Kingsclere and surrounding countryside. You can enter on the day as all money raised is going to Friends of Kingsclere CE Primary School. Pete and Mark are also doing the Salomon Forest Trail race on Tues 29 th which is a 10 K race running through Swinley Forest. Results of these two races will be posted !

June update

2010-06-08T04:07:00.000-07:00

Now that we are in June we have had some new shoes in store. Asics intrudce the Gel-Nimbus 12 and the Gel-Cumulus 12 which are upgrades of their very popular Neutral shoes and the Gel-3020 which is an upgrade of the popular Gel-3010. Also with new colourways for Gel-Kayano 16 and Gel-Gt 2150 in both mens and ladies.

Nike have brought out the lastset Air Pegasus 27 Plus which a new shoe going away from the air liner in the midsole to Cushlon midsole combined with Nike Zoom Air for extra cushioning. Also we have new colourways ways for the Mizuno Wave Rider 13 in mens and ladies and its sister shoe the Mizuno Wave Inspire 6 also mens and ladies.

As for what we are doing this month Bob,Steve and Mark are doing the Salomon South Downs Marathon on Saturday 12 June with Bob and Steve starting at the finish and running to the start and then joining Mark and running back to the finish. Also we will be running the Salomon Forest Trail 10 K at the end of the month at Swinley Forest in Bracknell.

Pete is racing well with a win at the first Thruxton 5 K series in 17 mins 34 secs with 3 races to go over the next few months he is hoping to keep his form up with speed being top of the training list before training for longer races towards the end of the year.

May Update

2010-05-25T02:10:00.000-07:00

Lastest News from the shop !

Bob Steve and Dave completed their run round the Isle of Wight starting at 11pm 14th May and finishing 18 hours later with 80 miles under their belts which is a great effort considering the amount of hills they had to run up and having to run through the night.Check our Facebook Group out for pictures of the run.

Pete has competed in two races in the last couple of weeks firstly the Netley 10k in Southampton getting a P.B. of 36min 25 Secs and finishing 25 th overall. On 23 rd Pete also raced in the Marwell 10k on a very hilly course which was not helped by being very hot but was impressed with his time of 38mins 16 Secs and also coming second in his age cat and finishing 11th overall.

The shop is still having its May Sale and has introduced some bargin shoes into the sale starting at just £15 so pop instore and have a look for a bargin !!

Next month we have the Asics Running Clinic coming back to the store for a another evening with talks from the Asics Tech rep and his 3 D Foot mapping. More details to follow of dates and times.

2010-05-11T04:13:00.000-07:00

May is upon us and its all go at our shop with new Summer stock coming in and some new shoes due in to.

Also the May Sale is still going on with up to 50% off selceted shoes and clothes.

We have started a Facebook Group which everyone is welcome to join and post Photo`s and comments on various runs you have done and what you have coming up.So if you are on Facebook have alook and see what you think ? Just enter Fast Forward in the search box.

Its a busy weekend for the staff at Fast Forward with Bob and his two friends Steve and Dave running round the Isle of Wight on the coastal path doing 70 miles in 15 hours for BLESMA. Pete is racing the Netley 10 k at Victoira Park Southhampton for his Running Club Overton Harrires in the final Hampshire Road League race of the season with an eye on beating his 10 k P.B. More details to follow on how the weekends events unfolded.

May Update

2010-04-30T01:23:00.000-07:00

With the month of May nearly here we would like to inform you all of a May Sale ! We will have a selection of shoes and clothing reduced from 20 % to 50 % in store and on the website for the month of May.

We will have abit more Summer clothing coming into our store this month for those runners who like to feel the sun on there backs.Also we have Nike Lunarglide coming into the store in Summer 2010 colourway exculsive to running store.

On Saturday 15 th May three ex Falklands veterans Bob,Steve and Dave with be doing the IOW challenge running the coastal path route round the Isle Of Wight covering 70 miles in 15 hours to raise money for BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Servicemans Association) so if you want to sponsor Bob and his friends goto www.justgiving.com/roundtheisland70 and help this great cause.

Pete Ran the Virgin London Marathon in a time of 3 Hrs 20 mins 48 secs which was not the time he was hoping before but suffered a knee problem at 16 miles and had to walk/run the last 8 miles which was a had pill to swallow after all the good training he had done and was on course for his target time before his problem arose.But never the less Pete enjoyed the day and will be doing the marathon again and hope to have an injury free run.And with lots of races booked over the summer to keep Pete going, updates to follow !

2010-04-08T01:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Spring !!

After three very successful events at our shop over the last few weeks Spring is in the air with Spring /Summer clothing coming into the shop.

The Newton /2xu evening went well with the Newton shoes causing alot of interest and the Asics Running Clinic when very well with some good information from Cath wheeler the physio for the evening and the 3D foot mapping. And the visit of Mike Gratton was very good giving handy tips to all marathon runners from Novice to elite.

This saturday 10th April we have a Brooks Party in store with our Brooks Rep Paul giving advice on Brooks shoes. There will be free gifts for customers who try Brooks shoes

Bob and a couple of his friends will be doing the Combe Gibbet on sunday 11th but doing it twice as they are in training for an Ultra Marathon later in the year more details will be posted.

Pete has been forced to pull out of the race as picked up a bit of a calf pull and didnt want make it worse with the Virgin London Marathon so close but with a bit of rest and a bit of cross training Pete should be ok on the day as its getting very close.

2010-03-25T07:47:00.000-07:00

Future Events at our shop.

On the 1st of April we have an Asics Running Clinic in store between 6,30pm-8,30pm. The ARC consists of a presentation from our Asics Tech Rep and a local physio giving advice on running styles and correct footwear.

Also you will be able to talk to the phsysio on a one-to one basis and take part in Dartfish gait analysis and Asics 3D Foot Mapping System.

All attendees will get a free goodie bag ! so to avoid disappointment phone the shop now on 01256 463066 to book a place.

On the 10 th of April, Brooks will be holding another shoe party in our store with the Brooks Rep helping with gait analysis and explaining the benefits of Brooks shoes.

The lastest on Pete`s Virgin london Marathon training. The count down has really begun with the Marathon only a few weeks away, Pete raced in the Fleet Pre-London Half Marathon on Sunday 21/03/10 and gained another P.B. coming 40 th overall with a time of 79 mins 38 secs in a field of over 2000 runners. Pete has a couple of more weeks training before his last pre London race the Coombe Gibbet a 16 mile cross country race. Bob and a couple of his friends are also doing Coombe Gibbet but they are running to the start then doing the race itself clocking up 32 miles in the process.

Lastly Bob and Pete will be at the Brooklands 10 k on Sunday at Mercedes World Weybridge with a stall.

2010-03-18T08:08:00.000-07:00

Lastest News !! We can confirm that Mike Gratton will be visitng our store on the 3rd of April between 2,00pm to 4,00 pm to give advise to anyone running a marathon this year on the best preperations in the last few weeks and on the day itself. All welcome and don`t miss this chance to get advice from a previous London Marathon winner.

Also we hope to be running an Asics Clinc here in store on the 1st of April more details will follow !

Pete`s marathon training is now entering the last few weeks, with a good result at the Salisbury 10 mile road race hitting a time of 58 mins 30 secs and which has ranked him 17 th in the country for his age cat. Also Pete`s running club Overton Harriers won the Team event. Next race is the Fleet Half Marathon this Sunday and is hoping to push for another P.B. in the run up to The Virgin London Marathon.

2010-03-04T05:19:00.000-08:00

With the sun now shining Spring/Summer 2010 clothing is now coming into our store with Mizuno and some Nike and Asics already in store with more to come from the other brands.

On the 18th of March we are hosting a Newton running shoe, 2Xu and sports massage party. You can test the shoes on the treadmill and see the results on our video gait analysis.Please contact the store by the 15 th of March to book your place.

Pete`s London Marathon training is going well with some good long runs under his belt.During March he will entering a few races to see if all the hard training is paying off.

On the 28 th of March we will be attending the 209 events 10 k at Brooklands, with a stall for all those racing on the day.

On the 3rd of April we have Mike Gratton winner of the 1983 London Marathon coming into the store to give a talk about marathon running. More details will be posted nearer the time.

2010-02-16T04:22:00.000-08:00

STOP PRESS !!!

This week we are pleased to announce the arrival of 2xu compression coming to our store ! We will be stocking full tights and half tights and calf guards.

2010-02-11T05:26:00.000-08:00

We are having a massive stock clearance at the moment with our New Year Sale being extended ! With up to 50 % off selected lines.

Coming Soon !! We are pleased to annouce that Newton running shoes will be coming to our store promoting mid to fore foot landing reducing the impact on your heels. Also have Zoot Triathlon shoes and clothing arriving in April just in time for the start of the Tri season.

Updates on Pete`s marathon training he has put in some good training weeks with mileage up to 70 miles with a mixture of long runs and speed work. With a few races in the next couple of months to test his speed.

2010-01-22T04:14:00.000-08:00

Now the snow has gone its time to start your training again for whatever event you are doing from 5k up to a full marathon.

Lastest offers in the shop are that all packs have 30% off at the moment with packs from Salomon,Lowe Alpine and Gregory.

Bob and Pete Will be attending the 209 Events Lakeside Canal run on sunday with a stall to offer all runners anything they need.

2010-01-11T02:31:00.000-08:00

New Year Sale Lastest !!

We have reduced jackets from Helly Hansen and Lowe Alpine by 30% and some warmer clothes have been reduced aswell

2010-01-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

Today has seen four new shoes come into the shop.

Brooks Glycerin 8 using Brooks new DNA cushioning system in mens.
Top end support shoe Brooks Trance 9 and the lastest in Adrenaline range the GTS 10 all in mens and ladies.

Also the Brooks Ravenna in mens and ladies which is a lightweight shoe offering a little support, for runners who need some support but not to much.

2010-01-07T03:07:00.000-08:00

Bob and Pete showing that you can still run in this weather with the right gear !!!

2010-01-07T02:09:00.000-08:00

SNOW !!! No need to stop running in the with our selection of base layers to keep you warm and a selection of mid and outer layers from Lowe Alpine and Helly Hansen to keep the cold weather out !

And for your feet we have a good choice of trail shoes to give you grip in the snow and ice !

The New Year Sale is still on with up to 50% of selected clothing and shoes and up to 20 % off a few of last years shoes.

Pete has started his marathon training putting in a couple of long runs over the weekend but the snow has put paid to his first race of the year with Stubbington 10 k being cancelled on Sunday 10/1/10 but has enough time to get some training in before the 209 events Lakeside Canal Run in Frimley on the 22/1/10

2009-12-29T01:01:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR SALE !!!

The shop is having a New Year sale with 50% of selected clothing and shoes with special offers on some shoes aswell !

New shoes are starting to turn up with the new New Balance 760 the lastest shoe to arrive with more due in over the next week !!

Updates when new ones arrive !!

Pete`s London Marathon training starts next week with a pretty hard plan to get his time he wants. Updates will be posted on his progress

2009-12-23T01:01:00.000-08:00

Dont let the snow stop you running !! We have a good range of hats and gloves also Base layers to keep your body dry and warm whilst trainning.

But the main thing is a good range of Trail shoes to give you the grip in the snow and ice !! Bob and i are using the Salomon Speedcross 2 which gives us plenty of grip !!

Happy Xmas to all our customers !! Keep running !!

2009-12-18T00:48:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update to inform you that Pete from the shop has got a place in the Virgin London Marathon through his club Overton Harriers and is training for a time around the 2hr 50 mins so will training hard and will keep you updated !!

2009-12-15T04:03:00.000-08:00

Sorry we have not updated in the last couple of months but we are back and have lots to tell !

First major thing in the shop is the arrival of Nike. We have two shoes from the Nike range and also the Nike Plus system to go with the shoes.

Also we have had new shoes from Asics,Mizuno and Saucony and have new shoes due in the new year from New Balance and Brooks.Also the introduction of two Gore-tex lined shoes one from Invo8 and the other is the Xt-wings from Salomon.

We have a wide range of gloves and hats for the winter months and have good selection of Hi-Zi clothing to be seen in the Dark winter nights.

The staff from the shop have been busy running as normal with our last outing being the Saab Salomon Turbo X at Bordon.

Bragging rights went to Pete coming 10 th overall in a time of 1hr 12 mins with Joe coming next followed by Bob, Steve and Josh and bringing up the rear was Mark but who gained hero status by helping a youny lady who could not walk and carried her for the last mile or so !!!

Autumn winter additions to the store

2009-10-22T02:52:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that we now have Nike shoes in store with more to come next year! We also have just got in stock, the new Asics 2150, which isn't due out to the begining of November.

We now have high visibility kit from armbands right up to full high visibility jackets from such brands as brooks, saucony and hilly and finaly we have autumn winter stock from all brands!

Havent updated the blog for a while.

2009-08-20T06:37:00.000-07:00

Since the last time we updated the blog one of our members of staff sam has competed for Great Britain under 20's Decathlon squad. At the event held at Watford Sam came 4th out of 16 competitors from Great Britain ,France and Switzerland. He narrowly missed third place by 30 points!

Coming up shortly on wednesday the 15th of september will be Fast Forward Running's one year anniversary, pop by the shop to take advantage of our special offers in the anniversary time period.

In the next couple of months our members of staff will be participating in a variety of different runs.
In october Bob, Pete and Josh will be competing in the royal parks half marathon which is being held in london, currently were all training in preparation for the event.
Also in november we will once again be competing in the Saab Salomon Turbo-X, this is to be held at Bordon and is a hardcore trail race full of muddy bogs and sharp hills, should be fun!

Blog written by Josh and Joe

Monthly update

2009-04-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

April has been a busy month for the shop and the staff at Fast Forward Running, with the first sponsered race by Fast Forward Running which was the Hurtsbourne 5, with a total of 134 entries, with 116 running on the day. The winner of the event was Thomas Bouwlby-pearson with the time of 32.29. Last weekend Bob Chatterton of Fast Forward Running and friend Steve Morris completed a 150 mile run from Aldershot to Woodbridge in 43 hours for Help for Heroes. Pete Williams of Fast Forward Running has completed two races in the past month, first being Combe gibbet 16 mile off road race and came 12th over all, with a time of 1 hour 47, also the 209 events 10k at Dunsfold park he came 7th over all with a time of 37.29.

Blog written by Joe and Pete

2009-04-02T03:18:00.000-07:00

Bob Chatterton and Steve Morris completed their training run for Rhine 2 Rock, they started out at Aldershot at 6pm on Saturday night and ran to Tower Bridge London in just under 9 hours. It was a successful training run and things look good for the event.

Pete Williams from Fast Forward Running competed in a 10k run at Brooklands and came 10th overall with a PB of 37:37.

Blog written by Joe.

Gym challenge shire pharmasutical

2009-03-19T08:17:00.000-07:00

The winner of the 6 week gym challenge at Shire pharmasutical was Laura Trespidi as she attended the gym the most times in the 6 weeks and won a 50 pound gift voucher from Fast Forward Running.

Blog written by Joe and Pete.

Rhine 2 Rock 150!

2009-03-05T05:37:00.000-08:00

Please support Steve Morris & Bob Chatterton in their 150 mile, 40 hour charity run from Rhine barracks in Aldershot to Rock barracks Woodbridge!

so please sponsor now!

www.justgiving.com/rhinetorock150

Also there is an open evening here at Fast Forward Running on Thursday the 19th of March from 6.30pm, the open evening is about sports nutrition and weight management if you have any enquiries about the open evening please conact the shop on 01256 463066

On a final note the thursday night run group is on going, with the lighter evenings coming all levels of runners are welcome.

Blog written by Joe and Pete.

The first of many

2009-01-23T06:57:00.000-08:00

On January the 25th 2009, Bob and Pete will be competing in the 209 events canel run which is a 7.35 mile race of multi terrain at Lakeside Frimley.Results and photos will follow shortly.

Since our last blog update we have been reciving new 2009 shoes from all brands and also spring/summer 2009 clothing will be appearing online and in store early Feb.

Blog written by Joe and Pete.

Hurstbourne 5

2008-12-24T02:49:00.000-08:00

The Hurstbourne 5 multi terrain race is being sponsored by Fast Forward Running on the 18th of April 2009.

A five mile multi-terrain race in the heart of the beautiful North Wessex downs, starting in the village of Hurstbourne Tarrant and following part of the Test Way, before meandering through woods and farmland back to the village.

Prizes for the 1st three males, 1st three females, 1st vet male (V40+), 1st vet female (V35+). T shirt for all finishers

Race starts at 11:00am for more infomation visit www.runnersworld.co.uk

Blog written by Joe and Pete

Tadley 5.3 cross country run.

2008-12-10T02:11:00.000-08:00

Bob, Pete and Josh from Fast Forward Running entered the Tadley Xmas X country on the 7th of December. It was on a cold and frosty morning on a field of 181 runners at 11 oclock in Tadley Basingstoke. Bob, Pete and Josh all finnished and there times and places where:

Pete Williams- 34:30. 5th place
Josh Germain- 41:54. 43rd place
Bob Chatterton-42:32. 46th place

Pete coming in 5th overall, he was 1st V40! and won a crystal vase.

written by Joe and pete.

Up and coming runs!

2008-11-28T03:25:00.000-08:00

We will be running the Tadley 5 mile cross country run on the 7th of December. It starts at 11.00am at Hurst Community College in Tadley, for more info and online entry visit http://www.runnersworld.co.uk

There are also some up and coming runs in early 2009 hosted by 2.09 events, these runs will be at Dunsfold, Longleat, Lakeside and Brooklands. We will post up more details nearer the time.

Written by Joe.

Saab Salomon Turbo X

2008-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

Pictures from the Saab Salomon Turbo X run in Bordon on the 23rd of November 2008.

Due to the weather conditions the course was very muddy, very wet and the constant heavy rain did not help either.
The people who ran the race were Bob Chatterton, Pete Williams and Steve Morris.

Pete Williams- 1hr 11:27secs coming in 17th
Bob Chatterton- 1hr 35:16secs coming 239th
Steve Morris- 1hr 26.44secs coming in 134th

524 people entered the race.

-The happy trio, before the race

-Bob battling with the mud

-Steve after race

-Bob after finnish

Blog written and edited by Joe.

London to Brighton ultra marathon

2008-11-19T06:37:00.000-08:00

Starting at Greenwich Common at 0700 hrs on Sunday 5th October, Billy Morris completed the "Extreme Run" from London to the Brighton Pavilion in just over 14 hours in the most awful weather conditions.

-Ready for the off in Greenwich Park at 0700hrs Sunday 5th October 08

-Competitors Assemble for the start

-Check Point (CP)1 - checking the map

-Up hill slip and slide to CP3

-At least the road is dry - well in the middle!

-A quick rest and a pork pie

-'Magic Cream' application

-Beginning to feel the strain

-2114 hrs - the finish line next to the Brighton Pavilion - amazing the affect donning a Red Beret has!

-And he has the medal to prove he did it! A total distance of just under62 miles - Well done Billy

Blog edited by Joe.

Training Run

2008-11-19T02:33:00.000-08:00

A few photos from Bob and Steve's training run on Sunday 16th of November.

They covered 11 and a half miles across Long Valley in Aldershot. This is a good multi terrain area to train if you dont mind getting a little bit wet and muddy!

-View of Flagstaff

-Steve on his way up.

-What are you waiting for?

-Bob on his way to the top

-The boss on a plod

Blog written and edited by Joe.

Thursday Night Running Club

2008-11-13T07:58:00.000-08:00

Come along and run with the Thursday night group.

18:45 for a 19:00 run.
Meet at Fast Forward Running.
Ask staff in store or call at 01256 463066 for details.

Pete Williams and Joe Newbould ready for the thursday night run ->

Blog written by Joe Chatterton.

First Blog!

2008-11-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

This is the first blog from the guys at Fast Forward Running, to let everyone know that our website is now live!

Fast Forward is committed to being Hampshire’s best running resource. The personal service and individual fitting process at Fast Forward will be unlike that of the normal sports shop.

Fast Forward is a place where people can expect to get great service, great shoes and great gear. We also want it to be where people come to socialise, to train, and to learn more about running.

The shops staff are runners themselves, so they know what there talking about unlike other sports shops.

So go visit our website http://www.fastforwardrunning.co.uk/

Or come and visit us at....

Fast Forward Running

21-23 Wote Street

Basingstoke

Hants

RG21 7NE

01256 463066

The shop is located in Basingstoke Town Centre, just a few minutes drive off junction 6 of the M3. Fast Forward Running can be found in Wote Street which is near to the top of town parking area, it is also very close the entrance of Festival Place Shopping Mall which also has over 3,000 car parking spaces, and is home to over 165 retailers, 30 restaurants, bars and cafes.
To find us from Festival Place head for the Queen Anne’s Square and head for the Wote Street exit, from there, look up the hill and you will see the Fast Forward Running Shop on the left hand side of the pedestrian road.

To find us from the top of town, head towards the Museum or Market Square, look down the hill – there will be two roads leading off from the Market Square: New Street and Wote Street, head down Wote Street past the Haymarket Theatre and just a little further down you will see the Fast Forward Running Shop on the right hand side of the road.

Blog written by Joe Chatterton and Pete Williams.