Top 7 Gifts for Runners

Whether it is for the holidays or a birthday coming up, finding gifts for runners can be hard, especially if you don't run yourself. These gifts are outlined, in no particular order, to make your choice easier. These gifts for runners are sure to bring a smile to their face!

updated 11-30-2005

1. Garmin Forerunner Series

   A gift for a runner who loves gadgets. These great wristwatch GPS systems track all kinds of fun information for runners. They can tell how far you ran, how to get back to your car (or house), and lots of statistical data. One of the unique features is a running buddy; this allows you to race against yourself or a set pace that you want to follow! The Garmin Forerunner 301 even has heart rate functions! Really, this is a good gift for any runner.

2. Finish Line Charm Bracelets

   A gift for moms or sisters (or grandmas) who run! These charm bracelets are customizable to make it a great personalized gift for the lovely (and proud) runner in your family. You can add pictures of your runner or family and add charms for marathons, 1/2 marathons, and 5ks or 10ks, whatever distance she runs! And as her distances get longer, just add a new charm. There are also charms for walking, triathalons, charity races, specific races, specific schools, and more! This gift is truly unique.

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3. Jeff Galloway's Training Journal

   A gift for the runner just getting started. This book guides runners through their vision of their fitness future, through goals, and straight into attaining them. There is plenty of room to get all the notes in, so you don't have to leave out any important information. It's nice to have a legend on every page of useful shorthand (e.g. sc=standard course). There are so many great parts to this training book. This is one of the best gifts ever for a new runner, and it's not bad for any runner!

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4. Marathoning for Mortals - A Book by John Bingham

   A gift for the runner who is a maratoner-to-be. This book is a great tool for runners training for their first marathon. It is humorous and offers loads of great advice.

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5. Dreamer Design Slingshot RPS

   A gift for runners who are also parents of small kids. This stroller is one of the best on the market. It adjusts for both parents heights, has the best sun canopy, and plenty of storage too. Many kids love to "go running" with their parents, maybe yours will too.

6. Oakley Thump Series Running Sun Glasses

   An extravagant gift for a runner who loves music. These are not just sun glasses, they are mp3 players too! These are sure to be your runners favorite gift this year, and there after. No more annoying wires to mess with or radios/mp3 players to hold! It's a great combination and well worth the price.

7. Personalized Running Shirts from Running Banana

   A gift for any and all runners. There is hardly a runner out there who doesn't need a shirt to run in. Now they can have one customized just for them. This is a great gift (the best!) for a marathoner-to-be. Make sure their name is on it, so everyone can cheer for them! These shirts are made out of micro polyester to keep runners dry and comfortable, no matter how long the run. The graphics are dyed into the shirts, so they never come off!

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