Christmas Gift Ideas For Runners: 10 Best Running Presents This Year
Updated: Oct 25
Have a runner in your family? Or a runner friend you would like to treat? Or maybe you want to find a couple of 'self-gift ideas'?
Well, we got you covered! We have compiled a list of gifts for runners that you just would not think to get, and are equally cool, affordable, and great value!
For this list, we aren't going to be suggesting any shoes or watches because this is often a personal preference. Our list is far more obscure and "Gifty".
However, if you are interested in a new Garmin, then click the link; Best Garmin Watches For Your Running Needs.
The 10 best Christmas gift ideas for runners this year...
1) Personalised medal hanger- £22
This is a guaranteed home run for any runner. Stop your loved ones' medals from collecting dust and get them a cool personalised medal hanger to show off those races run!
2) 4-in-1 foam roller massage kit- £25
This 4-in-1 massage kit comes with both a smooth and a bumpy foam roller, alongside 2 massage balls all in one small bag, perfect for gift giving.
3) Running gift set- £18
If you are struggling with Christmas gift ideas for what to get your runner friend this year, then just know that you cannot go wrong with stocking up on supplies for them with this gift set.
Even comes with a free personalised card.
4) Running books
For this one, I decided to make a list of all of the best running books for gifts this Xmas. Any of these would make amazing gifts to help any runner enjoy the sport more and get faster!
Healthy Intelligent training (HIGHLY RECOMMEND)- https://amzn.to/3zq4hYp
The Running Revolution (All about running form)- https://amzn.to/4dhptNS
Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Amazing true story)- https://amzn.to/3TFmJmR
80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower- https://amzn.to/4dlBD8y
The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement- https://amzn.to/4gxC2rr
5) Massage Gun
Although a massage gun can seem like a quite expensive gift, there are now some very good massage guns at very affordable prices.
Best massage gun:
The Theragun Pro 6-in-1
Also great:
HoMedics Pro
On a budget:
Renpho R3
6) Running Journal- £7
Cool gift for any runner, allowing them to track all of their runs just like the greats like Seb Coe used to.
7) Compression sleeves
Sick of that one runner in your life complaining about injuries? Well, help them to stay warm and away from injuries with a fresh pair of compression socks. It's not always easy to know which compression socks to buy, so here are a few recommendations below.
Best Compression Socks Overall:
BearHug
Best Compression Socks For Trail-Running:
Bauerfeind
Best reflective compression socks:
CEP calf compression sleeves
Best Budget Compression Socks:
Cambivo calf compression sleeves
8) JBL Running earphones- £100
If the runner in your life likes to listen to some tunes whilst they are putting in the hard miles, then these earphones are the perfect gift for them. With the ability to withstand sweat and have some of the best sound quality, your runner will be in good hands with a pair of these JLB earphones.
9) Running phone carrier- £12
Running with your phone in your hand, your earphone case or keys can really ruin the feeling of freedom that comes with running. An 'easy to carry carrier' can be a perfect gift for the runner in your life.
10) The ATG Program- £38 per month:
If the runner in your life struggles with injuries or just wants to run faster, then why not get them a month of the ATG program? Designed to deal with injuries and develop athletic ability for all, the ATG program could be what your runner needs! Doesn't matter how much hope is lost through injuries, this program has the answers.
We hope you have found something that the runner in your life will love. If you enjoyed this blog or found it useful in any way, then please drop a comment or give it a share.
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