Hello! My name is Monican and I am a runner.
I have kept an eye, ear and foot out all year for the BEST Running Gifts, gadgets and gear for the runner in your life.
So here is a list… check it twice… for the runner in your life who’s kinda nice!
Best Gifts for Runners:
1. Hat or ear covers or Gloves with touch screen fingers. These are the lil areas of the body that hurt the most when it’s cold out and are sometimes forgotten until we’re headed out for a run!
Nike Touch Screen Gloves (65.00)
North Face Running Gloves – love the bright yellow! (25.00)
C9 Gloves by Champion (12.79)
Nathan Beanie with Pony Tail hole (30.00)
Under Armour Beanie (19.00)
Fleece Headband <- I had one like this that I LOVED but lost it. (35.00)
2. A memory book of their race bibs and/or running pictures.
I personally would probably use Costco to make a photo book – I used them to a photo calendar for my mom last year and it was easy, pretty and she loved it!
Tip: Leave a few sporadic pages blank and tape in race bibs if they keep them.
3. Fun running shirt. May I suggest a Run Eat Repeat tee from my Spreadshirt shop??
4. Certificate for a race entry. If you don’t know what race they want to run just make a certificate! <- working on a printable version of this now. Stay tuned.
5. GPS watch. The most popular GPS running watches include:
TomTom Runner Cardio watch <- Just got this one. Review coming!!!
Garmin 10 GPS Watch <- this is what I’ve been using as of this week.
My Garmin 410 was awesome, but has broken twice now and is discontinued.
6. Running shoes! The most important piece of gear in a runner’s closet is their shoes. They should be replaced at least every 500 miles – more often if you use them outside of running or they feel like they’re breaking down.
Tip: Spy on their feets and find out exactly what brand, model and size. Take a few pics of their shoes and the size and take it with you to the store.
7. Certificate for a massage or pedicure. Dreamy.
8. Sweat wicking running top or running capris/pants. I love new running gear!!! Some ideas that they can wear right away…
Run Happy Long Sleeve (28.00)
Mizuno Running Pants for guys
Tip: Don’t know their size? A gift certificate to their favorite running store, Lululemon, Athleta or similar is awesome too!
9. Make a quilt out of their race tees!
Race Quilt AND T-shirt Quilts are both sold out until January. But keep this for another event! It’s too good of an idea for me to take off the list.
10. SportHooks for their race medals.
11. Run themed jewelry like a “Run” bracelet or 26.2 charm necklace.
It’s not a sprint it’s a marathon charm bangle (28.00)
Fun shoe charm (47.00)
13.1 charm necklace (49.00)
12. New music for their phone or ipod to listen to on the run. I would love it if someone took my ipod and added some dope jams – for some reason that always takes me forever to do!
Question: What’s on your holiday wish list?
Great suggestions and agree running socks are always appreciated and new balance are a suggestion. Might also suggest some great budget friendly running headphones like the sonxtronic vertical headbands http://www.sonxtronic.com/xdr-8001-sport.html
I am looking for warmer gloves and I plan to go try the north face ones. Good suggestions!
good list. I bought the wifey for xmas a garmin fr10 from kohls…of all places. On black friday it was $89, plus an additional 20% off for a coupon I had…I walked out only spending $76 for it… score!
obvs, I hope she doesn’t read your blog.
Forwarded to my husband for year round reference. Love this list! 🙂
Any running gear or gift cards are appreciated and a sports massage would be incredible!
I wish I knew about costco to make photo calendars. I just paid about three thousand dollars for shipping at shutterfly. Gah!
I am begging all of my family and friends for more running shoes! I’d love to be able to rotate shoes I’m using, but I can only afford one pair at a time 😛 I hope they are getting the message (Brooks Ghost 7 in size 8 just in case they are reading)
I actually have cold weather running gear on my list! And my mom, being the best mom ever (!!!!!!!!) gifte me money to sign up for my 2nd ever half marathon!
I got shoes on sale for Black Friday. Honestly all I need is new winter running gear…oh and sports bras. Definitely need new sports bras!
Great suggestions! I definitely would like some of these myself. I’d also like to add that it would be nice for someone to cover all of my race fees or race travel for the upcoming year 🙂
Santa please!
Would like to hear more about the Tom Tom watch though I already have a working-perfectly Tactix.
I’ve been wanting to get a race shirt quilt made so thank you for sharing those links! These are all great ideas!
Oh man, I REALLY want that TomTom Runner Cardio watch. I’ve been coveting it for weeks(months?)! Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
I have the “it’s not a sprint its a marathon” bracelet and I love it!
Hmm my wish list? A full body ice pack? Lol. #everythinghurts
I have twelve massages on my wish list… one for each month! That’s a runner’s dream. I’ll be happy with 3 next year 😉
Since I just moved to Chicago, I need a lot more running/exercise clothes. All I have is one pair of capris and a million shorts. That’s not going to cut it anymore…
Sport hook is definitely on my list this year! Also socks, running socks are expensive so I always appreciate them as a gift.
I just posted my gift guide for fitness lovers last week! We had a couple things in common 🙂 (like the music…why is it so hard to find workout music?! Even as a personal trainer I struggle with this). Love the running jewelry!
Great Suggestions – I just went to the Nike Employee store recently and it’s seriously a runner’s Heaven! If you’re ever in Oregon you must visit!
Noted!!