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Christmas is around the corner, what is that perfect Christmas gift for the runner in your life?
I always joke, running is one of the most expensive free sports there is. Sure, we can throw on our runners and hit the streets or the closest trail, however, what about $150 running shoes that get you 400 to 600 KM of use (not even enough miles to train for a 1/2 marathon), cold running gear, fall running gear, summer running gear, trail running gear, hydration belts, gels and electrolytes, not to mention our love for tech. Add races, coffee with friends after run club, and the odd race photo or two and then ask how free is our free sport?
Here are some of my favorite pieces of running equipment and would make for great Christmas gifts for the runner on your shopping list. What better way to tell your loved one that you support his or her running than that perfect running Christmas gift.
- Running Gifts Under $50 Dollars
- Winter Running Gloves
- Running Gifts over $100 Dollars
- Best Selling Running Watches
For convenience, I am including links to my Amazon Store for some of the items.
Running Gifts under $50 Dollars
- SPIbelt Large Pocket Running Belt for Women Men. Keep your phone, keys and small personal items safe and secure while running, walking, hiking or traveling. The perfect phone holder for running....
- EXPANDABLE, NO-BOUNCE POCKET: The pocket lies completely flat and expands to 9" x 4" x 2" inches to accommodate essential supplies such as larger phones, passport, exercise accessories, headphones,...
- PHONE COMPATIBILITY: The Large Pocket Belt is compatible with many popular phone models including iPhone (11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max);...
- UNLEASH YOUR INNER SAFETY STAR! FREEMOVE Running Reflective Vest - Reflective Gear for Women, Men and Kids. Where Quality Meets Originality. Your Premium Choice! Customer Love Says It All. Gift Safety...
- ELEVATE YOUR SAFETY GAME! UNLEASH 360° VISIBILITY! Be Seen Day & Night! Our High-Visibility Vest Ensures Drivers Spot You In A Blink. Perfect for Walkers, Runners, Bikers and Cyclists. Bonus: Keep...
- FEATHERWEIGHT DURABILITY! Our Reflector Safety Vest Shines With Ultra-light, Breathable Mesh Fabric That's Built To Last. Stay Comfy and Visible With a Unique Blend Of Vibrant Fluorescent Yellow and...
- MAXIMUM ABSORPTION-63% Nylon 23% Polyester 14% Lycra -Dryline fabric absorbs, wicks, dries quickly, and eliminates odors through the infusion of silver ions into the fabric
- SWEAT STOPPING SWEATBAND-This headband doesn't just absorb sweat, our patented silicone SweatSeal channels sweat back and away from the eyes, face, and glasses
- MEN OR WOMEN'S HEADBAND-This lightweight pullover headband features our newest, breathable, soft fabric making this the most comfortable athletic headband you will ever wear- Anatomical design tapers...
- Lightweight and affordable slip-on traction cleats to reduce the risk of falls when walking on snow or ice to work, school, or even to the mailbox
- Made of abrasion-resistant 1.2 mm steel coils with zinc coating to prevent rust; secured to shoes with durable Polyelastomer outer band
- Provides 360 degrees of traction on cold surfaces for all-direction stability
Winter Running Gloves
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: 1 pair of lightweight running gloves , suitable for both men and women during cool winter weather. Comes in 4 sizes, Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large.
- Ultimate Comfort: Experience superior comfort with our unique polyester blend that keeps you dry and warm during daily activities. Our fabric is specially designed to enhance your workouts by...
- Advanced Features: Our design incorporates NB Dry and NB Heat technologies to wick sweat away from your skin, ensuring you stay warm and dry all day. Plus, with NB Fresh, our fabric reduces odor,...
- 【Ultra Lightweight, Warm and Comfortable】The premium compression soft fabrics(88% polyester & 12% spandex) provide premium performance for Zero-pilling, Breathability, Durability, Wicking and...
- 【Touch Screen with Sensitive Fingertip】Material on the thumb and index fingers is available for the touchscreen while you using your cell phone or tablet computer without taking off your gloves....
- 【Compression Liner Gloves or Regular Gloves】Our gloves work amazingly as liner gloves can fit perfectly under your ski mittens, half-finger biking gloves and other bulky leather gloves. Also, it...
- Warm and Breathable: Unigear running gloves keep the maximum thermal protection for your body in cold by wicking moisture away from your skin effectively. They are featured the newest fiber material...
- Touchscreen-friendly: Do you still tolerate the frozon fingers when running, walking and driving in winter? Wearing our touchscreen gloves, you can easily use your smartphone or other electronic...
- Versatile Liner Gloves: You can layer up with skiing, cycling and other heavier gloves in harsher conditions. You also can wear them on their own as regular gloves. The palms are printed with...
- UA Storm technology repels water without sacrificing breathability
- Thin, fitted liner gloves can be worn on their own or as a first layer
- Ultra-soft knit fabric with a smooth exterior & a plush interior for just the right amount of warmth
Running Gifts under $100
ROAD id – Sports Medical Alert
The top-shelf choice in wrist-worn identification. Never go for a run or ride alone again. ROAD id is a comfortable, rugged, identification bracelet that will help first-responders immediately contact family members and friends when you cant. Picture ROAD id as a medical alert bracelet on steroids.
Customize the name plate with names, medical information, and phone number. Also decorate the band with conquest tokens such as 5K, and 21.1K, or reminder to keep going such as “Shut Up Legs”.
- [ALL THE COLORS IN ONE] Change between 8 super bright solid colors - Green, Red, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Blue & Pink (mixed), Pink & Green (mixed) and Blue & Red (mixed) AND 8 eye-catching multicolor...
- [TRUE 360 DEGREE ILLUMINATION, REFLECTIVITY, & FLUORESCENCE] Unlike other reflective running vests and hi viz cycling gear, our flexible fiber optic cables, and 3M reflector chest belts actively keep...
- [LIGHTWEIGHT, BREATHABLE, & EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE] If it’s for a short jog in the morning with the kids, walking your dogs in the evening, or an all night solo ride, at only 6.5 oz – you’ll...
- ROBUST & WEATHERPROOF - Built tough with long-lasting quality at the forefront, allowing you to focus on your training in all conditions. Tried and tested by athletes, for athletes, in even the...
- THE PATENTED ORIGINAL - As seen and loved on Shark Tank, the Night Runner 270 shoe lights are the first of their kind, and the original hands-free or headlight-free lighting solution for runners,...
- 360 DEGREE VISIBILITY - Light up your path with 150 lumens + 2 ultra light LEDs with a rechargeable battery which produce 360 degrees of lighted visibility. A forward-facing lightbeam of up to 30 feet...
- Emits up to 400 lumens on max setting
- PowerTap Technology allows instant transitioning between full and dimmed power
- Settings include full strength in proximity and distance modes, dimming, strobe, red, green and blue night-vision, and lock mode
Find more running lights at our Amazon Store. Search for more running lights here.
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Running Gifts over $100
Hydration Vest For Running and Cycling
Looking to take your distance up a notch or tired of having your running belt hanging off of your hips. Step up to a Hydration Vest, capable of carrying up to 2 liters of water, extra storage for gells, your phone, weather gear and more Pictured here is the Salomon Mens Advanced Skin 12 Set Running Vest, Black, Large , recommended as best overall pack by Outdoor Gear Labs.
Check out popular hydration vests as that perfect gift for your running partner by Solomon, Nathan (I currently do all my trail running with the Nathan VaporAir), and more.
AfterShokz Aeropex Open Ear Headphones
Safety is our number one concern on the trails, road, and paths. Being able to hear the vehicles around us or someone approaching from behind on the trail is the first rule. Bone conduction technology allows you to hear both your music and the ambient sounds around you.
Available in bluetooth and corded versions, there is a model of AfterShokz for every budget. Unlike traditional headphones that send sound through the ear canals, our patented bone conduction technology delivers audio through the cheekbones. With nothing inside or over your ears, enjoy total awareness and comfort while you listen.
Men’s Extreme Balaclava Jacket
Running jack for extreme conditions.
- Softshell Jacket with zip off dickie with adjustable hood & balaclava
- 360 reflective sleeve taping details
- 2 zip close storage pockets under welt
- Back yoke with reflective seam sealed eyelets
- Partially elasticized cuff
Hyperice Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller
- Optimal self myofascial release tool to increase flexibility, circulation, and reduce muscle soreness
- Three vibration settings transmit superior amplitude and vibration for physiological benefits
- 2x more effective than regular foam rolling to warm up and actively recover
- Increase range of motion by up to 40% (versus 18% increase with regular foam rolling)
Running Watches
Looking to take your running to the next level? Add a Garmin ForeRunner Running Watch to your training tool-kit. Train using heart rate, stride, or simply a run-walk training routine.
Track distance, heart rate, and prices for all budgets. I currently run with an older Garmin Forerunner 920XT, however, my next purchase will be a Fenix 6 or similar. Integrated heart rate, multi-sport, and more.
- Easy-to-use running watch monitors heart rate (this is not a medical device) at the wrist and uses GPS to track how far, how fast and where you’ve run.Special Feature:Bluetooth.
- Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- Plan your race day strategy with the PacePro feature (not compatible with on-device courses), which offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance
- Brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls and lightweight titanium bezel
- Battery life: up to 23 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 31 hours in GPS mode
- Confidently run any route using full-color, built-in maps and multi-band GPS
- Easy-to-use running smartwatch with built-in GPS for pace/distance and wrist-based heart rate; brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls; lightweight design in 43 mm size
- Up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 19 hours in GPS mode
- Reach your goals with personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery; use Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans to get workout suggestions for specific...
- Premium GPS running/triathlon smartwatch with music
- Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (may require premium subscription with a third party music provider)
- Performance monitoring features include Vo2 Max and training status with adjustments for heat, altitude Acclimation status, training load focus, recovery time, and aerobic and anaerobic training...
- GPS running smartwatch with advanced training features
- Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; offers additional performance monitoring features
- Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach, or create your own custom workouts on our Garmin Connect online fitness community
Special thanks to our title photo by Giftpundits.com from Pexels.
