As I know many of you will be out shopping
this weekend, and I have a race Thanksgiving morning, I decided to compile a list of some awesome items for the runner
on your list and put it up on the blog early! Most of these I own, so I can attest to their awesomeness and effectiveness! Also, many can be found on Amazon and ship Prime so if you're a last minute shopper like me, it's perfect! Click on the links and it'll take you right there!
- A flip belt – these are incredible. I used mine for my last half and I barely
felt it on me at all. It carried
everything I needed – phone, Kleenex, keys, money, ID. They don’t slide up or down, and fit
perfectly under your tank on your hips.
- This ball for arches – amazing. I got a similar one by default… during Ragnar my teammates crashed at my
house and my teammate Kristy had this out … my giant dog thought it was a toy
and we didn’t notice. She couldn’t find
it for the rest of the weekend, and I found it when I came home. When I texted her about it, she told me just
to keep since she lives in Illinois and it would’ve cost what she paid to ship
it. Thanks, Kristy (and my dog is
sorry)!!!
- A super cute ornament – there are a ton out
there – from 5k to 26.2.
- This foot bath. My husband’s mom got me one for Christmas
a few years back and I use it after long runs, and all races. It’s wonderful. Throw a bag of Epsom salts in (these from
Target are cheap and work well) and you’ve got a wonderful gift.
- A charm bracelet or necklace that has the
race distances on them. Here are some examples from Etsy - running jewelry.
- A Road ID – they’re cute, come in a variety
of colors and it will keep your loved one safe.
I purchase my original ID and five bracelet colors for under $20, and I
wear them all the time.
- Either of the Runner’s World cookbooks here ---> this or this –
the recipes are quick, easy and give runners the nutrients necessary to fuel
their runs.
- A subscription to Runner’s World or Running
Times – each costs about $12 - $14 a year.
- A fun / funny daily running calendar.
- A training log to keep track of all their
runs for 2016. This one is very popular.
- A Nature Box shipment. These snacks are wonderful – they’re easy to
grab on your way out the door and have a wide variety of flavors and nutrition. You can send a one-time gift, or a 3, 6 or 12
month gift.
- This running calendar – I can’t take credit
for this one – my bff’s sister sent this idea to me. Thanks Amanda!
- A foam roller. This three in one is awesome, and my
personal favorite but I guess it's not available anymore. You can find a similar one here. Otherwise, purchasing each piece separately is a great idea and Target has each for a good price.
- Compression socks / sleeves / leggings. Runners love compression – my favorite is
anything by ProCompression – their styles are so much fun!
- KT Tape – we hate buying it because it’s
pricey, but necessary.
- This wrist wrap – it’s for sweat, nose
drips, etc. Why can’t I come up with a
genius idea like this?
- Running books – not only do we like the act
of running, we like to read about it too.
The ones here, here, here, and here are my personal favorites. Also, this movie and this movie.
- Any kind of clothing that has the word “wicking”
in it. We love that stuff J
- Anything from Brooks’ running – I cannot
say enough about their products. I’m a
firm believer when it comes to running gear to just have a few quality pieces
that you wash over and over – now you know why I’m wearing the same clothes in
all of my posts.
There are a multitude of fun things out there for runners, depending on the distances they've run or goals they have. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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