Best Gifts For Runners: Accessories & Gear They'll Love!

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• Foxelli Headlamp
• More Ultrarunner and Trail Runner Gift Ideas
• Trail Runner Gift Ideas
Unique Gift for Hikers or Outdoor Lovers
• Hydration Vest: Salomon Advanced Skin 12
• Philips SmartSleep Sleep and Wake-Up Light ($

What this means is no more hitting your eyeballs with stray branches or streams of sunlight. Coaching or Training Plans – If you or someone you know is looking to tackle a big goal in 2019 – nothing goes quite as far as ensuring success at this big event. If you’re feeling generous gift them 6 months of coaching, or buy them a training plan. Working with a coach or a plan offers additional accountability and guidance to help your loved one have a great day on course.

If you prefer a more traditional style cap, they also have a ton more options here. You can customize the fit at the bust, band, and shoulders, which allows for a personalized fit every time. It also utilizes compression to ensure that you are extra secure for high intensity workouts. Keep your loved ones safe, no matter where their runs take them. This bracelet contains crucial information that can help your favorite runner were to become injured.

Foxelli Headlamp

These are just two of the reasons Naked Shake tops our Vegan protein powder buyer’s guide. But in all seriousness, foam rollers are an excellent way to speed up recovery times after a run. The GarminFenix 7range has every feature you could possibly want in a GPS running watch for trail and ultrarunning, including best-in-class navigation for those who like to explore new trails . ✔ To learn more about the Kane Revive recovery shoes, read my in-depth review. I really like the tingly sensation from the raised nodes on the footbed which have been designed to help stimulate blood flow around your feet and hence improve recovery time. This Opove Apex high-efficiency percussion massage gun helps relax tired, overworked, and tight muscles and provides relief to tight spots after long days on the trails or simply after a hard day’s work.

Since I was given the Swiftwick MAXUS Zero Tab Socks, I’ve not worn any other sock to run in. With light padding right across the bottom, they’re incredibly comfortable and moisture wicking. But they’re also lightweight, thanks to the thinner, breathable upper fabric – ideal for summer running or if you’re a hot-footed type. But what I love the most about them is how well fitting they are. There is zero shifting inside my shoe, and despite their low cut they never creep below the heel cuff of my shoes.

More Ultrarunner and Trail Runner Gift Ideas

Usually, the adoption fee covers up to date shots and a spay/neuter. If you get a puppy, make sure and get the vet’s approval before the pup starts running to far/fast. Whether that means 5Ks, marathons, or some hardcore speed work, these Nikes are some of the most popular shoes on every start line. They are carbon-plated, comfortable, and designed to ensure a solid, comfortable run every time. Everyone could use a little extra glow in the winter time, and this facial sunscreen not only gives their skin a healthy glowy look, but also helps protect it when running or just out and about. It is super lightweight and leaves the face feeling soft and smooth.

Brendan’s light hearted approach to running, as well as he willingness to share his life journey makes for some good reading. Trail runners of all kinds will appreciate his books or a subscription to his blog via Patreon. OK, so let’s finish this gift list with these running books that are packed full of adventure, inspiration and motivation. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 is quite frankly, a masterpiece of trail running engineering and anyone receiving these as a gift is one seriously lucky trail runner.

Trail Runner Gift Ideas

And sometimes it’s a little of everything in the span of just one run! Wearing comfortable, breathable, moisture-wicking layers is crucial, and the La Sportiva Planet long-sleeve checks all the boxes that we’d hope to have from a baselayer. It’s super light and will keep you cool in warm weather and warm in cold weather. Sometimes People Run For Fun Podcast – I listened to a podcast recently about why people run. Not a typical gift, but I think sharing it with other runners would be something meaningful.

This new edition is lighter, and our reviewer noted that the improved Altra EGO Foam midsole felt springier and more responsive than the previous edition. The upper is improved too, with a lightweight, bonded, and rubberized material replacing the heavier, stitched material of the last edition. It helps every trail runner, regardless of income or skill level, to have access to affordable, reliable and safe training plans.

Unique Gift for Hikers or Outdoor Lovers

It also comes packed with a heart-rate strap to monitor your effort level. Cool shades that give a runner both street and trail cred--like the Zeal Idyllwild--last them through the seasons and protect their eyes. We may earn commission if you buy from a link.How we test gear.

Our insole Finder allows our 30 years of industry experience and innovation to help you in real-time, find the insole your foot needs and deserves. Free to Run works to support women and girls in areas of conflict through adventure sports to build physical, emotional, and social well being. They provide women and girls with the tools to become leaders who exercise self determination, challenge negative norms, and boldly reclaim public spaces. Free to Run members are community leaders, advocates, and role models in their societies, bringing people together across cultural, ethnic, and religious lines. They change views about the roles that women can, and should, play in society.

I love those things for almost all seasons unless its below freezing. In case of below freezing temps, I go for this pair of gloves that are both wind and waterproof. I like to pick biking gloves since you know for sure they’ll be windproof as that is the only way to stay warm on a bike by blocking out the wind completely. This hoodie is great to wear by itself for any cold weather run. When it is below freezing, this is my go to shirt for a long run. However, my main use for this hoodie is as my emergency layer in case something happens while out on a run and I can’t keep moving fast enough to keep warm.

Eat the wrong things and you can upset your stomach, lack energy, or lack hydration. Tailwind powder has been a staple of my running, hiking, and backpacking nutrition over the past few years. I usually buy a large bag, but have found these individual packets work better while traveling. If most of your runs are dry, then you can go with the standard version, but if you’re consistently running through snow or mud, then you may want to go with the Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX.

But the best part, it that it’s so comfortable you’ll barely notice you’re wearing it. A perfect gift for mid-distance runners who like to be prepared for anything on the trail. Though socks may seem like a rather pedestrian kind of gift, a good pair is completely invaluable to trail runners.