Run Through the Recession with Ransacker

London, United Kingdom, January 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- With the UK officially declared to be in recession, consumers are cutting back on excess luxuries such as gym membership and every week more than 20,000 people search for running shoe deals on-line.

Ransacker.co.uk instantly compares prices from the UK’s leading running shoe retailers; such as Wiggle, Sports Shoes, Start Fitness and many more.

Money conscious shoppers can typically save 25% off the high street price, but savings can be as high as 50% and for every pair sold £1 is donated to charity. In addition the site offers excellent advice from a panel of experts ranging from how to choose the perfect running shoes and how to recycle those old trainers once you are finished.

Carl Austin, founder of www.ransacker.co.uk commented, “This January we have seen a marked increase in sales which is undoubtedly due to New Years resolutions! However, we can’t ignore what is happening in the economy and our survey results show that more people are enjoying the benefits of running as a stress relief mechanism. As a keen runner myself, I am proud that Rancker.co.uk can help save people money and encourage them to get out running.”

As more and more gyms begin to feel the heat of the credit crunch, latest survey figures from Ransacker, the UK’s only sports price comparison website, demonstrate that increased numbers of people are taking up running in an effort to boost fitness levels and take their minds off growing daily pressures.

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