Our Partners

Training

LGN Wellbeing

Runners Need have teamed up with LGN Wellbeing to provide all our customers with the best running advice available. LGN provide in-house corporate running clubs as a cost effective and integral part of each company's HR wellbeing package.

The running experts at LGN provide an unparalleled running service and has a growing client list that includes Coca Cola, BP, RBS and M&C Saatchi to name a few.

ASICS has now partnered with LGN Run Clubs to provide advice on all matters running via LGN seminars, running events and email coaching service.

LGN is dedicated to make running a fitness gift for life for as many people as possible and especially those who previously believed running was for 'other' people.

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Website: www.lgnwellbeing.com

Charity Partners

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is the nominated charity partner for the Bupa Great Run Series from 2012. Running, as well as other physical activities, can help with managing diabetes more effectively, in addition to helping reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Over 10,000 runners are expected to sign up and run for the charity this year. Through the millions of pounds raised by runners, Diabetes UK and Bupa will be holding a series of road shows throughout the country to help tackle and prevent Type 2 diabetes, as well as identifying some of the estimated 850,000 people in the UK who have Type 2 diabetes but don't know it. To get involved and find out more about supporting Diabetes UK, visit www.diabetes.org.uk

Website: www.diabetes.org.uk

Medical

Bodyfactor

Bodyfactor is the multidisciplinary clinic conceived by Snow and Rock to provide injury rehabilitation and expert treatment to elite athletes and sports enthusiasts of all levels. Patients undergo a thorough assessment and receive a comprehensive rehabilitation approach to their injury. The team at Bodyfactor have a wealth of expertise including specialist extended-scope clinicians in the fields of physiotherapy, podiatry and sports massage and provide a fully integrated approach to patient care. Treatment is tailored to the individual with the objective of promoting long-term rehabilitation through the assessment and treatment of the injury and biomechanical causative factors. The team aims to help you achieve your optimal performance goals.

Locations: Covent Garden and Chertsey

Contact Details: Covent Garden 020 7420 1440 / Chertsey 01932 564 364

Website: www.bodyfactor.com

Backs and Beyond

Gavin Burt is a sports osteopath and marathon runner, and is the recommended osteopath for Runners Need.

He is the director of Backs & Beyond, the official osteopathic clinic for the Flora London Marathon, providing advice and treatment on all running injuries, for all levels of runner, from novice to elite.

Location(s): 61 Chetwynd Road, Dartmouth Park, London NW5 1BX

Contact Details: 020 7284 4664

Website: www.backsandbeyond.co.uk

Six Physio

Six Physio have been providing the Gold Standard of physiotherapy in London for quarter of a century. We have 9 London based clinics, each providing a range of services including running coaching and running assessments. Whether running for fun, health and fitness, weight loss or competition, let us help you to coach your body better. Our other services include physio, sports injury and pilates. Six Physio have a unique philosophy, you will be treated by 2 physios – one who does the pushing and pulling, and another who works with you in a Rehab studio to keep you moving better– it's proven to work in the long term.... Don't treat, cure.

Location(s): see website

Contact Details: 020 7036 0286

Website: www.sixphysio.com

Advanced Physiotherapy

Formerly known as Clinic Central Physiotherapy, Advanced Physiotherapy offer a high quality and professional physiotherapy and sports injury service in North London. Trusted by a multitude of World and Olympic Champions we deliver the very best in diagnosis and treatment to get you back to full health as fast as possible.

Advanced Physiotherapy specialises in neck and back pain, all forms of sports injuries, work injuries and RSI, and post operative rehabilitation.

Location: Clinic Central, Colebrooke House, 10-12 Gaskin St, London, N1 2RY

Contact Details: 07881 771869

Website: www.advancedphysio.com

Pure Sports Medicine

Pure Sports Medicine is a comprehensive, sports injury practice dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems. Their specialists have worked with national teams and sporting institutions, and currently consult to numerous Premiership Football, Rugby and Running Clubs. While many Pure patients are elite athletes, they take the same dynamic approach to benefit all individuals including recreational athletes and the non-exercising individual. Services include Sports Doctors, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Performance Coaching, Osteopathy, Podiatry, Sports Massage and Orthopaedic Consultants.

Locations: Kensington, Raynes Park and 'the City'

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Website: www.puresportsmed.com

HFS Clinics

HFS Clinics are specialists in the field of sports and spinal injuries, offering clients the highest standards in Physiotherapy and Podiatry care. Their philosophy is to accurately diagnose the problem and highlight the underlying cause which is fundamental to patient care and leads to real solutions with effective and long term results. Clinicians are all highly trained and work in an integrated manner to provide unique treatment packages for every patient.

Locations: Aldgate, Moorgate, Harley Street. Clinic Locations www.hfs-clinics.co.uk/clinic-locations

Contact Details: 0844 264 0334

Website: www.hfs-clinics.co.uk

Marylebone Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine

A highly skilled team led by Chris McLean, specialists in sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Marylebone Physio have years of experience with athletes and runners and can provide customized orthotics, a specialized diagnosis, treatment and advice. A number of the team have academic links within the UK and regularly lecture at university level.

Marylebone Physio believes in a fully integrated approach to healthcare and can offer sports nutrition, massage therapy, GP services, personal training and Pilates all under one roof as well as being part of a network of experienced consultants and sports physicians.

Runners Need customers can get 10% off their first physiotherapy consultation.

Location: Health Consultants, 8 Dorset Square, London NW1 6PU

Contact Details: 0845 370 8222

Website: www.marylebonephysio.com

Milligan & Hill

A well-established clinic in the heart of the City, Milligan & Hill offers everything runners need to deal with injury, train and prepare for an event. With qualified and experienced physiotherapists offering treatment and advice and supporting professionals offering podiatry, nutritional therapy, Pilates, sports massage and acupuncture, our clinic is your one-stop-shop to help you achieve your optimum physical condition

Location: 25-26 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HR

Contact Details: 0845 379 3030

Website: www.milligan-and-hill.com

Physiotherapy London

Physiotherapy London is staffed entirely by a team of specialists (Lower Limb Specialist, Upper Limb Specialist, Spinal & Pelvic Specialist). Have your running pain accurately diagnosed and treated by the appropriate specialist. Plus, have your need for customised orthotics (shoe inserts which support the natural arches of your feet) assessed using the latest computerised gait analysis technology. 'Why see a generalist when you can see a specialist'.

Location: 150 Westferry Studios, Milligan Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 8AS

Contact Details: 0207 093 3499

Website: www.physiotherapy-specialists.co.uk

Bupa Wellness Sports Medicine

With experienced sports physicians, musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapists, osteopaths and podiatrists working together as a multi-disciplinary team, Bupa Sports Medicine will have you back running as soon as possible.

With the use of their treadmill, video analysis, diagnostic ultrasound and x-ray equipment, Bupa Sports are able to obtain an accurate diagnosis quickly on site which is key to minimising your recovery time. Their highly skilled clinicians include individuals who work with the British Olympic Association, the English Institute of Sport and various premiership football and rugby clubs. With such experience you can be assured of getting the best possible treatment for your injury.

Location: 3 White Lyon Court, The Barbican, London EC2Y 8EA

Contact Details: 0207 200 2700

Location: 10 Gough Square, London EC4A 3NJ

Contact Details: 0207 599 5500

Location: 50 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP

Contact Details: 0207 302 2720

Website: wellness-bupa.com

Andrew Root - Podiatrist

North London Foot Podiatrist Andrew Root makes foot orthotics and carries out Biomechanical Foot assessments. Andrew Root qualified at the "London Foot Hospital", carries out assessments for the most efficient position for feet allowing for the best walking or running position to maximise performance whilst preventing injury.

Location: The Highgate Health Center, 31a Highgate High Street, North London, N6 5JT

Contact Details: 0208 348 5553

Website: www.footpodiatrist.co.uk

Sammy Margo Associates

Established in 1988, Sammy Margo Associates has grown to become a dynamic practice which provides specialist treatment for many conditions. Sammy Margo Associates was established to provide clients with the best results through the application of continuously evolving treatment strategies, expert, individual care and personal attention. They will assess your condition, explain your problem and treat to provide maximum benefits in a minimum time-frame and provide you with on-going self-management strategies. Sammy Margo has recently established Run Physio, a specialist running and walking clinic which will help to improve your technique. In association with chartered physiotherapists and an ex-professional Great Britain Athlete they have combined specialist knowledge to offer you the best running and walking service.

Location: 444 Finchley Road, Barnet, London NW2 2HY

Contact Details: 0207 435 4910

Website: www.sammymargo.com

Premier Therapy

Established in 1997, Premier Therapy is a group of Chartered Physiotherapists and other Medical Professionals who work together to provide a comprehensive service of treatment and rehabilitation for musculo-skeletal injuries and conditions.

With 21 clinic locations predominantly within Health and Fitness Centres, Premier has the largest independent network of physiotherapy clinics in the south east. Premier Therapy are specialists in the treatment of spinal and peripheral joint problems, acute and chronic injuries, degenerative and arthritic conditions, occupational related complaints and sports injuries.

To all presenting clients they offer a FREE 15-minute neuro-musculoskeletal assessment. This no obligation screening session can be used for discussion, evaluation and prevention of soft tissue, joint or spinal injuries. Treatment is available to non-members and members of the Health Club based clinics.

Locations: London, Oxon & Berkshire - see website for details

Contact Details: 0207 687 7600

Website: www.sammymargo.com