As a member of Greater Glasgow’s dedicated running community, you will undoubtedly be aware of Run4It, Scotland’s largest independent chain of specialist running shops.

However, you may not know that we have launched our Christmas 2010 Gift Guide and introduced a series of festive promotions in our two Glasgow stores – 57 Bothwell Street and the Tiso Outdoor Experience, 50 Couper Street, Townhead – to make it easier to shop for runners Christmas presents this year.

Our Christmas Gift Guide includes key winter products from our extensive range and is boosted by some really great offers. With over 100 products included, across all the major running brands, we have catered for all desires and budgets. You can access the gift guide here. www.run4it.com/gifts

To help you find the perfect present for the other runners in your life, ensure you get what you want in your stocking this year and to help make your money stretch further we have introduced the following:

·         3 for £25 - on all £10 products ranging from Adidas Running socks, Nike shoe bags, running waistpacks to Bodyglide, headtorches, and running gloves

·         3 for 2 - on all Hilly running socks

·         ½ Price Gore Tights – with all Gore running tops and jackets over £60

·         Gift vouchers – available from £5 to £50

·         Wish list – create your wish list at www.run4it.com and let friends and family know what you really want this Christmas

If you’re looking for a one-off present, Run4It is also the only store in Scotland to sell some of the best kit on the market. This includes:

·         Garmin Forerunner 210 – this brand new GPS-enabled sports watch is available at Run4It for £229.99

·         Gore System GoreTex Jacket – the world’s most advanced running jacket, designed using Gore’s Comfort Mapping Technology which works around the body’s different climate zone and is totally waterproof, windproof and breathable.

·         Garmin 205/305 series – we now have these tried and tested models in a very special offer for Christmas with prices at £119-£149 respectively.

At Run4It, we stock the largest range of running shoes, clothing and accessories for all running - whether you prefer marathons, short distances or off-road. As well as being experienced and knowledgeable, our staff also love running themselves so they understand what you want from your gear.

In appreciation of your valued custom, we’d like to thank by offering the club either £50/£75 or £100 of Run 4 It gift vouchers, if 10, 15 or 20 (respectively) members come into either of our Glasgow stores, make a purchase and show their membership card, between now and the 20^th of December. You can use it as a raffle or competition prize or to recognise a member’s achievement at your awards ceremony/ Xmas party.

As well as offering your club members the standard 10% club discount, we hope you will take advantage of our Christmas offers and look forward to welcoming you into our stores.

Also, as a final end of year thank you we are holding a Club Christmas Open Night on Tuesday 7^th December at the Bothwell Street Store from 7pm. There will be refreshments and a few seasonal nibbles, as well as a prize draw.

The Christmas Open Night will allow club members to take advantage of the above offers and also get 15% off everything else.

If there is anything more that you feel we can do for you, in advance of Christmas, or indeed for the 2011 running season, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

With kindest regards.

Yours in running,

Duncan Riddoch

Managing Director