Specialties
Running Science is a specialist running shoe store and performance clinic located at 672 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039. Our expert team provides professional shoe fittings, gait analysis, and biomechanics assessments to help runners find the perfect footwear for comfort, efficiency and injury prevention.
We stock an extensive range of road running shoes, trail shoes, track spikes, and wide-fit options, plus orthotics-friendly designs from leading brands. Our staff includes trained podiatry and physiotherapy professionals who offer evidence-based advice for common injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and Achilles issues.
We also offer running technique coaching, strength programming, and access to community run clubs, creating an inclusive hub for all levels; from first-time 5K runners to marathon and track athletes.
Open 7 days a week, Running Science is trusted by local athletes across the Inner West and beyond. If you’re looking for expert running shoe fittings, performance insights, a running technique assessment or support returning from injury, visit our team for personalised guidance and long-term foot health.
History
Established in 2003.
Running Science was founded on a simple belief: better knowledge leads to better running.
As the running community evolved, so did the business. The store expanded into sports physiotherapy, podiatry, and running-specific strength training, becoming one of Sydney’s most comprehensive performance clinics.
The team continued to grow, bringing in specialists with backgrounds across elite sport science, coaching, and rehabilitation. Today, Running Science combines community-based run culture with world-class expertise, offering VO₂ max testing, personalised run programs, technique assessments, and hands-on clinical care under one roof.
Throughout the journey, one thing hasn’t changed: every runner who walks through the door is met with curiosity, care, and science-based guidance. Because Running Science has never been about selling shoes...it’s about helping people run smarter, stronger, and healthier, for longer.
Meet the Business Owner: Fletch ..
In 2014 Fletch ditched the corporate world to follow his dream of working in the health industry. When Running Science went up for sale he knew it was a sign – it was where he bought his first pair of running shoes in Australia. The business has gone from strength to strength since then, gaining a reputation for its integrity and unmatched knowledge on specialised shoe fitting.
Just like the Irish stereotype, Fletch enjoys nothing more than a good ol’ yarn. He also impresses customers and colleagues alike by his “elephant memory” as he remembers minute details about people, which comes in handy for the shoeFIT process!
Fletch has conquered many endurance events such as triathlons, 100 kilometre runs and an ironman. Now with four young children, Fletch enjoys a slow(ish) pace of life and spends time digitally creating music. His music taste ranges from classical to rap and our shop playlist reflects this… much to the dismay of the rest of us.