I know with some of the weather we’ve been having lately it sure doesn’t feel like Christmas, but the big day is almost here and you might be stumped when it comes to the perfect gift for the runner in your life. So I thought I would give you a couple of ideas.
If you want to keep it cheap you can go with a pair of running shorts, a running shirt or even a nice pair of socks. I know what you’re thinking, “Socks, really, who wants a pair of socks for Christmas?!” Well I’ll tell you, the runner in your life will appreciate any of these gifts and socks make the perfect stocking stuffer.
Give someone a race entry for Christmas. This is my favorite gift that my family has given me for the past couple of years. Racing can get expensive so the gift of a race will be appreciated. Depending on the race this will cost you anywhere from $30 to $200. The Country Music Marathon in Nashville or Stump Jump in Chattanooga are great options, or pick something in another city and make a little vacation out of the gift. I love getting race entries for gifts because they are an experience that you never forget as opposed to a tie that you’ll never wear.
A fancy new GPS Watch! This is the perfect gift for the runner and gadget lover on your list. A GPS watch tracks how far and how fast you are running. They range in price from $150 to $800 dollars depending on how fancy you want to get. Garmin and Suunto are two brands that make really good running watches.
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