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Athletics/Running/Triathlon shop directory

  • 15-11-2010 12:41pm
    #1
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭


    since this is a recurring question.
    Use this thread to list the shops you know of, sorted by location, and add a comment if you've shopped there yourself. Note the range of equipment they sell, especially the less usual stuff ('the stick', specialist tri or athletics equipment)

    Dublin
    Elverys Dundrum Shopping Centre and Suffolk Street
    Stock: General sports shop, decent range of running gear
    Comments: Free gait analysis


    Wicklow
    Amphibian King in Bray
    Stock: Runners, running clothes, gels, 'the stick', wetsuits, HRMs
    Comments: Highly recommended - good range, knowledgable staff, free gait analysis


    Nationwide
    Lidl & Aldi
    Stock: No permanent stock, but regular specials of running gear
    Comments: Decent quality gear, usually sells out pretty fast

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  • #2
    huskerdu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    Online

    www.timetorun.co.uk
    They sell their own brand technical running gear which is good quality at a reasonable price. UK based. Delivery to Ireland is cheap and efficient in my experience


  • #3
    clubcard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭clubcard


    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/home.asp

    http://www.theedge-sports.com/


    http://www.forrunnersbyrunners.com/

    http://www.startfitness.co.uk/


  • #4
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,118 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    www.wiggle.co.uk


  • #5
    Macanri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭Macanri


    www.sub4.ie good irish online store and they always seem to throw in a few gels.


  • #6
    Jnealon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,064 ✭✭✭Jnealon


    Mick Dowlings Sports Worls in Terenure I found Mick very helpful, prices aren't too bad either. No gait analysis but Mick was able to pick the right shoe for me
    StartFitness.co.uk Their own MoreMile brand is very good value. Some good deals on footwear but postage can be expensive when you buy a few pairs. Their shop is in Newcastle if you're in the area
    RunWorx on Fonthill Road I've only bought a few bits and pieces here but the bikes are worth a look alone. They also do gait analysis
    Sub4.ie Found these guys very helpful and their prices are good.


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  • #7
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Dublin
    Elverys Dundrum Shopping Centre and Suffolk Street
    Stock: General sports shop, decent range of running gear
    Comments: Free gait analysis

    Mick Dowlings Sports World in Terenure
    Comments: I found Mick very helpful, prices aren't too bad either. No gait analysis but Mick was able to pick the right shoe for me

    WheelWorx on Fonthill Road
    Stock: Bikes, Tri, running gear (in Runworx)
    Comments: I've only bought a few bits and pieces here but the bikes are worth a look alone. They also do gait analysis

    Wicklow
    Amphibian King in Bray
    Stock: Runners, running clothes, gels, 'the stick', wetsuits, HRMs
    Comments: Highly recommended - good range, knowledgable staff, free gait analysis


    Nationwide
    Lidl & Aldi
    Stock: No permanent stock, but regular specials of running gear
    Comments: Decent quality gear, usually sells out pretty fast

    Online

    www.timetorun.co.uk
    They sell their own brand technical running gear which is good quality at a reasonable price. UK based. Delivery to Ireland is cheap and efficient in my experience

    www.sub4.ie
    good irish online store and they always seem to throw in a few gels.
    Found these guys very helpful and their prices are good

    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/home.asp


    http://www.theedge-sports.com/


    http://www.forrunnersbyrunners.com/


    http://www.startfitness.co.uk/
    Their own MoreMile brand is very good value. Some good deals on footwear but postage can be expensive when you buy a few pairs. Their shop is in Newcastle if you're in the area


  • #8
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,533 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Decathlon have opened a store in Belfast.


  • #9
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    Wicklow

    Avondale sports in Rathdrum, run by Bill Porter, Mr. Athletics in Co Wicklow (and beyond). Pay a bit more (than online) for the shoes, receive priceless info on whatever injury/training program/racing strategy you could care to query. Full price is a fair trade when you're getting expert advice, something the online retailers can't offer so freely.


  • #10
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    http://www.johnbuckleysports.com/

    Used them twice now, very helpful and know their stuff about runners.


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cycling:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
    http://www.probikekit.com/
    http://bike24.de/


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  • #12
    Brianderunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Brianderunner


    I nearly alway use; http://www.bournesports.com/ or the aforementioned start fitness depending on the deals.


  • #13
    onimpulse
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭onimpulse


    yop wrote: »
    http://www.johnbuckleysports.com/

    Used them twice now, very helpful and know their stuff about runners.

    +1

    I ordered a jacket online from them as a present for someone, when it arrived it was a little small. No problem... I posted it back on Saturday and on Wednesday I had the new jacket back. Brilliant service!


  • #14
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Feet First in Killarney, on Main Street.
    They offer free gait analysis as well.

    Their preferred brand seems to be Mizuno, but other stuff is available as well.

    They organise a lot of races in Killarney and staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I can definitely recommend them.


  • #15
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Dublin - Base 2 Race in Ballymount
    http://www.base2race.ie/site/


  • #16
    wipeout.wendy
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭wipeout.wendy


    bought a new orca s3 in the portwest shop... €175 deal :)


  • #17
    clubcard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭clubcard


    Runways in Dublin
    Amphibian king in Dublin and galway now
    the edge sport Cork


  • #18
    niall1980
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭niall1980


    <snipped>


  • #19
    kennyb3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭kennyb3


    niall1980 wrote: »
    snipped>
    With two posts re same in the last 2 mins about the same site you wouldnt like to declare your interest in same?


  • #20
    niall1980
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭niall1980


    yes no worries Kenny. A guy i train with a bit from time to time set it up a few weeks ago and i ordered some stuff and found it good so i said i'd spread the word.


  • #21
    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    niall1980 wrote: »
    yes no worries Kenny. A guy i train with a bit from time to time set it up a few weeks ago and i ordered some stuff and found it good so i said i'd spread the word.

    Sorry niall1980 but that's the sort of advertising we don't allow on the forum. Recommendations from regular posters are fine, promoting your friends website isn't.
    <mod>


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  • #22
    niall1980
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭niall1980


    no worries. wasnt aware of it.


  • #23
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    new asics store now open in the Kildare village outlet,good prices.


  • #24
    Mr Woodcraft
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Mr Woodcraft


    Hi Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a wetsuit for triathlon
    In the kilkenny/ waterford region


  • #25
    roco71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭roco71


    Mr Woodcraft wrote: »
    Hi Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a wetsuit for triathlon
    In the kilkenny/ waterford region


    In Waterford City Centre there is Total Tri Sports on Patrick Street and Alfie Hales Sports Shop just by City Square, both have Facebook pages and you can get details there. If you are a member of a TI club they normally offer 10% discount at both shops.


  • #26
    corkrunner71
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭corkrunner71


    yop wrote: »
    http://www.johnbuckleysports.com/

    Used them twice now, very helpful and know their stuff about runners.

    Would agree with this. Have gone to them a few times and they are very helpful.


  • #27
    lway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭lway


    Adding a few from my native county :).

    Galway
    Amphibian King, Oranmore www.amphibianking.ie
    TriBikes, Loughrea - Bikes and Triathlon Gear www.tribikes.ie
    Elvery's, Headford road Galway City www.elverys.ie


  • #28
    Eviemay
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Eviemay


    I'm in Derry and would like to know what shops that are near me do gait analysis and/or can offer good advice on which running shoes would work best for me. Thanks.


  • #29
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Cashel
    Brehon Sports


  • #30
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    Somebody recommended www.running.ie as a good website to buy running gear online....Well I ordered nearly 100 euro of stuff 16 days ago and the money is gone out of my account but no sign of the gear. I emailed them to see what the story was but no reply...caveat emptor?:(


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  • #31
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    career_move wrote: »
    Somebody recommended www.running.ie as a good website to buy running gear online....Well I ordered nearly 100 euro of stuff 16 days ago and the money is gone out of my account but no sign of the gear. I emailed them to see what the story was but no reply...caveat emptor?:(

    Irish Fit under another name. Get your money back and stay well away.


  • #32
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    career_move wrote: »
    Somebody recommended www.running.ie as a good website to buy running gear online....Well I ordered nearly 100 euro of stuff 16 days ago and the money is gone out of my account but no sign of the gear. I emailed them to see what the story was but no reply...caveat emptor?:(

    Not the first time someone has had the same issue with these guys

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75772787


  • #33
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Irish Fit under another name. Get your money back and stay well away.

    Thanks....beginner's mistake I guess. How do I get my money back though??:(


  • #34
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Irish Fit under another name. Get your money back and stay well away.

    On that point, the post below was a shill. The poster was banned because every post he made was for shilling Irishfit (pretending to be a random punter when he actually has an interest in it). Could one of the mods delete that post (and mine after obviously).

    Mod:That post has now been removed from the thread


  • #35
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    career_move wrote: »
    Thanks....beginner's mistake I guess. How do I get my money back though??:(

    Just email or phone and tell them you want to cancel your order. If they don't answer the phone there is a mobile number on their Irishfit webpage. You should have no issue getting your money back.


  • #36
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    Thanks I rang yesterday and they sorted it out


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  • #37
    arch staunton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭arch staunton


    Am organising a sponsored walk and was wondering Would anybody know where to get (cheap)dryflow tops and put name of event on and sponsors name on ,Dont know how many I would need yet 80-100 hopefully,
    hope i have puthis in right place and Thank you


  • #38
    This Fat Girl Runs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭This Fat Girl Runs


    Basecamp Ireland in Dublin, Middle Abbey street. They have running gear, shoes, accessories etc. Friendly and helpful staff too. They have a website but as I'm a newbie I can't post it but a google search will bring it up.


  • #39
    RL dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RL dublin


    Thanks Mod's for approving my post.

    New store opened - Run Logic, Temple Bar.

    Run specialist store complete with swimming gear and café.
    Drop in for a coffee and chat - Ash.
    Find us on search engines and on facebook.


  • #40
    belcarra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    RL dublin wrote: »
    Thanks Mod's for approving my post.

    New store opened - Run Logic, Temple Bar.

    Run specialist store complete with swimming gear and café.
    Drop in for a coffee and chat - Ash.
    Find us on search engines and on facebook.

    I'll be in over the next week for a Polar M400.
    I'll make myself known to you so I don't miss out on the Boards discount! ;):D


  • #41
    RL dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭RL dublin


    Most welcome. We are open 7 days. check the interweb for directions if you cant find us.


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  • #42
    belcarra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭belcarra


    RL dublin wrote: »
    Most welcome. We are open 7 days. check the interweb for directions if you cant find us.

    I called in on Sunday and bought the M400.
    Don't think you were there yourself but the Spanish(?) assistant was very helpful.


  • #43
    average_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,855 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    RL dublin wrote: »
    Thanks Mod's for approving my post.

    New store opened - Run Logic, Temple Bar.

    Run specialist store complete with swimming gear and café.
    Drop in for a coffee and chat - Ash.
    Find us on search engines and on facebook.


    Cool, a store beside work, will drop in today


  • #44
    j0hn1
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭j0hn1


    I'm looking for a decent jacket and a small backpack with hydration, both for running.
    Anyone able recommend a shop around south Dublin, south M50 or Wicklow area with a good selection?
    Thanks


  • #45
    DubOnHoliday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭DubOnHoliday


    j0hn1 wrote: »
    I'm looking for a decent jacket and a small backpack with hydration, both for running.
    Anyone able recommend a shop around south Dublin, south M50 or Wicklow area with a good selection?
    Thanks
    53 degrees north at the park shopping centre at exit 15, Carrickmines.


  • #46
    j0hn1
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭j0hn1


    Called in to 53 Degrees North Carrickmines, very little in the way of running jackets, disappointing.


  • #47
    Shaungoater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭Shaungoater


    Do cycleways/runways do gait analysis? Run logic do I presume?


  • #48
    Singer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    Shaungoater wrote: »
    Do cycleways/runways do gait analysis? Run logic do I presume?

    Run Logic do gait analysis alright, and I recommend going into them - there's also a good chance you'll be dealt with by an Olympian (Mick Clohisey) :)

    I don't think Runways exists anymore.


  • #49
    Shaungoater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭Shaungoater


    Singer wrote: »
    Run Logic do gait analysis alright, and I recommend going into them - there's also a good chance you'll be dealt with by an Olympian (Mick Clohisey) :)

    I don't think Runways exists anymore.

    Grand, I will try them over christmas anyway

    I presumed they might have a smaller area inside cycleways, pity


  • #50
    Dublin9210
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Dublin9210


    New Balance store in Kildare Village and Under Armour pretty descent.


  • #51
    Itziger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Seeing as Nike have let me down, I need some advice on Hoka 1 1. What does the fit tend to be like compared to other brands? Looking at their Mach 2.

    EDIT: Ordered a pair. SportsDirect 50% off.


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