Running is a great way to stay fit, relieve stress, and enjoy nature. If you have a runner in your life, you might be wondering what to get them for the holidays. Whether they are a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, there are plenty of gifts that can make their running experience more enjoyable, comfortable, and rewarding. Check out our suggestions of holiday gifts for runners below.
Running gear and accessories:
These include items such as running shoes, socks, shorts, shirts, jackets, hats, gloves, sunglasses, headbands, belts, and more. They can help runners stay comfortable, protected, and stylish while running.
Shoes:
- On Cloudmonster
- Brooks Ghost 15
- Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, For The Super Shoe Fanatic
Socks:
- Wrightsock Coolmesh II, for the blister-prone
Other Gear:
Running technology and gadgets:
Some of these great items include headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, fitness trackers, heart rate monitors, GPS devices, cameras, and more. They can help runners track their performance, listen to music, communicate with others, and capture their memories.
- Garmin Forerunner 55 or 255
- Coros Pace 3 (For the Ultra Trail Marathon Runner or the runner who frequently forgets to charge their watch)
- 3 in 1 Athletic Shoe Care Kit
Running nutrition and hydration:
These include items such as water bottles, hydration packs, energy bars, gels, chews, drinks, supplements, and more. They can help runners stay hydrated, fueled, and healthy before, during, and after running. Be sure you know the brand and flavor your runner likes!
- Maurten Gel
- Spring Energy products
- Honey Stinger Energy Chews
- Tailwind Endurance Fuel
- LMNT electrolyte drink mix
Running recovery and wellness:
These include items such as foam rollers, massage guns, compression socks, recovery sandals, ice packs, heating pads, yoga mats, blocks, and more. They can help runners recover faster, relieve soreness, prevent injuries, and improve flexibility.
- Hoka ORA Recovery Slides
- Roll Recovery Percussion
- Theragun Mini
- Roll Recovery R8 Deep Tissue Massage Roller
Running books and media:
These include items such as books, magazines, podcasts, audiobooks, documentaries, and more. They can help runners learn more about running, get inspired, stay motivated, and enjoy their hobby.
- Triathlon Training Basics by Gale Bernhardt
- Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside With Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, And The University Of Colorado Men’s Cross Country Team
- How She Did It: Stories, Advice, and Secrets to Success from Fifty Legendary Distance Runners
Visit our local running stores for tips/help with any of this…and to pick up some of these items. Both Altitude Running and Runners Roost Fort Collins have a wide variety of merchandise and can help you make your runner happy. And remember, for a picky runner, you can always snag a Gift Card from either of those stores. You could also always get them a membership to them Fort Collins Running Club! Happy holidays!