Port Solent Store
Our Runners Need Concession in Snow+Rock Port Solent provides everything that you need to get started running or replace worn kit for daily use. It has Gait Analysis and trained staff who are keen runners to help you make the right choice when buying new footwear. Please Allow at least 30 minutes for this service. There is ample parking on site.
Meet the Team
Georgie Gair - Supervisor
- How long have you worked at Runners Need?
- Over 6 months.
- Tell us about yourself:
- I'm a sports therapist, at closing hours I work with rugby teams and other athletes. I love running for fitness now but I still compete in fell/ mountain races. I used to run for hampshire xc/ track and fell.
- What are your favourite shoes to run in and why?
- Adidas, love the colour (pink), narrow and cushioned.
- How often do you go running?
- 5 - 6 times a week.
- Have you taken part in any marathons, challenges or races?
- Lots of challenges with fell/ mountain running but my hardest has to be Butser Challenge a grade A fell race. I completed the adult course for the first time in 2009 where I came a disappointing 4th but became the youngest women to complete the course within medal positions (it was a sprint finish) :(. the year after I was determined. In 2010 I won the women's race in a record time which doesn't stand anymore, I still hold the record for the youngest female to win the adult race though.
- Are you taking part in any events this year?
- I want to complete the South Downs challenge next year, which is 97 miles.
- Do you have any relevant certificates or qualifications?
- I'm a qualified sports massage therapist/fitness coach.
- What's your favourite music to run to?
- ACDC / Aerosmith / Rock.
Customer Testimonials
"I am emailing as I feel compelled to inform you of the exceptional customer service that myself and my girlfriend recently received from Miss Georgina Gair at the Port Solent Runners Need store.
My partner and I are keen runners and a few weeks ago, Catherine was training for an African Ultra marathon. We visited our local 'runners need' and were served by Miss Gair. From the outset, she proved extremely knowledgable regarding all of the products we were interested in, went out of her way to ensure that any items that were out of stock were ordered in time for the Race and offered some superb advice that meant that Catherine completed her race (141 miles across the African desert) in considerably more comfortable than she otherwise would have been.
We have since returned to runners need and have been met with the same outstanding level of customer service from Miss Gair on each occasion.
I would be very grateful if you could pass on our sincere thanks to Miss Gair and congratulate her on being able to convey her obvious professional knowledge and enthusiasm onto her customers. This is an uncommon skill and Miss Gair possesses it in abundance."
Alexander M, 3rd April 2012
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 10am - 7pm
- Tuesday
- 10am - 7pm
- Wednesday
- 10am - 7pm
- Thursday
- 10am - 8pm
- Friday
- 10am - 7pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am - 6:30pm
- Sunday
- 11:30am - 5:30pm
Bank Holiday Hours
- Bank Holiday Monday
- 11:30am - 5:30pm
- Tuesday 5th June
- 11:30am - 5:30pm
Address
Management Team
- Store Manager: Lynne Waters
Services
- Free Gait Analysis and shoe fitting
- Training advice
- Technical product support
