The Lincolnshire Runner is an independent family business and has been ‘running’ since 1988!
We are a specialist running shop on Lincoln High Street, selling running shoes, clothing and accessories. Whether you need training shoes, racing shoes, track and field spikes, trail shoes, fell shoes, & Cross Country spikes, we stock the lot! Plus a large range of clothing, GPS watches, heartrate monitors, nutrition, backpacks, and more. Just give us a ring and tell us what you’re looking for and we will give you all the help you need.
Keith started working in the family business when he was 14 years old. He worked on Saturdays and during school holidays to earn extra pocket money. When he was 18, Keith started working full time and hasn’t looked back! In 2012 he took over the business and moved it to it’s present location. He is the trainer geek of the shop and has incredible knowledge of the history of the trainers we stock on the shelves today. If you’re a regular, he’ll probably know your shoe size as you walk through the door!! As a youngster Keith ran track and cross country for local athletics club, Lincoln Wellington AC, and as he got older moved on to the road and ran the London Marathon in 2005. He now shares his time with his wife and two energetic boys, the business, and occasional runs.
Mark is the shop manager. Again, Mark has been working at The Lincolnshire Runner for over a decade. His passion is running and coaching, and spends a lot of time running up in the mountains of the Lake District. He is also a volunteer coach at local athletics club Lincoln Wellington AC, coaching athletes to a very high standard.
Lucy Thornton – Also a keen middle distance athlete, also studying her A-Levels, Lucy helps us out in times of need to cover holidays and busy periods.
Michael Nott – Michael helps us out on a Wednesday evening. He enjoys running for local club Lincoln and District and competes in many local events.
Pete and Rosemary Iley – Pete, who established the business in 1988, and his wife Rosemary who has been working here just as long, are Keith’s parents. They still come in to help Saturdays which is our busiest day of the week.
