This is the post to politely forward to your husband, wife, children, parents, grandparents, uncle, aunt, cousin, frog, horse, dog, whatever so that you don't end up with cotton socks with a rubber band around them, a handheld stopwatch, a convenience store Dasani bottle, and a pair of Danskin tights. We cannot expect others to translate our requests for compression socks, watch, handheld water bottle, and compression tights.
I tried to be all-inclusive in this list, so obviously every item will not apply to everyone!
STOCKING STUFFERS
- Moisture-wicking Socks (I could always use more of these.)
- Fuel - GU, Shot Bloks, Sports Beans, Clif Bars, Luna Bars, etc. (Make sure you specify because some of those flavors are gag-a-rific. I personally like Chocolate GU, Strawberry Shot Bloks, Mixed Sports Beans, Choco
late and Oat Clif Bars, Chocolate-Mint Clif Bars, and White Chocolate-Macadamia Luna Bars)
late and Oat Clif Bars, Chocolate-Mint Clif Bars, and White Chocolate-Macadamia Luna Bars)-Gloves
-Headbands or Caps (BUFF, BondiBand, and TMB Endurance Bands are some of my favs. In fact, I wear the TMB Endurance Bands even when I'm not running!)
-Sports Sunblock
-Subscription to Runner's World (love mine!!! And they are having a gift subscription sale... 1 year for $10)
-Gift Card to Local Running Store, RoadRunnerSports.com, Athleta (same as Gap), etc.
-Sleeve scrunchies! (Remember these from my review? Well Vanna Down By the River has offered a 10% discount to my readers through this Monday, the 29th... put code RUNNERS10 in the comments.)
-Sleeve scrunchies! (Remember these from my review? Well Vanna Down By the River has offered a 10% discount to my readers through this Monday, the 29th... put code RUNNERS10 in the comments.)
MUST-HAVES
- Road ID (Your loved one should WANT you to have one of these. They have gift cards so that the buyer doesn't have to worry about color or slogan!)
- Handheld Water Bottle or Hydration Belt
- Compression Socks or Sleeves (Go to sportscompression.com and use the code BLOG15 for 15% off. I love my CEP socks, and I'm not sure I could ever have enough.)
- Race Belt (Personally, I love the iFitness belts, especially their ultimate race belt... did you enter my giveaway???)
- Body Glide (Don't ask, just buy!)
- Running Shoes (Alright gift givers, unless you know exactly what shoe your runner loves, go for a gift card to a running specialty store.)
- Sports Bras (We never have enough. I, personally, think the Moving Comfort ones are hands-down the best... and I'd love to have more of them.)
- Reflective Gear (Safety, safety, safety. This is at the top of my list. I really, really want a Brooks Nightlife Jacket and for the warmer months the arm bands and hat.)
- Light or Headlamp (I run some awfully dark paths with my Tuesday group...)
- Light or Headlamp (I run some awfully dark paths with my Tuesday group...)
NICE-TO-HAVES
- The Stick
- Foam Roller
- Arm Sleeves (I really really want some of these... there's Zensah, Moeben, Sugoi, or the simple Nike ones)
- Sunglasses
- Hat or Visor (love my hats, but I'm thinking I need a visor for the warmer months)
- Books ("Born to Run", "Racing Weight", etc.)
MUSIC RUNNERS (Not me!!!)
-iPod
-iPod or Phone Armband
-Earbuds
-iTunes gift card
LUXURIES- Garmin Forerunner Watch (But if not, just a good sports watch is better than nothing!)
- Endure Jewelry Diamond Marathon Necklace (I even make jewelry, and I can't stop eyeballing this one! I really want it.)
- Cash for Race Fees!!!
- Baby Jogger or BOB jogging stroller
- A faster pace and a smaller ... well, you can guess... let's say "rearview" (Jen suggested this one, and I just couldn't leave it off!)
Have a great weekend!!!
15 comments:
Wow - this is quite the list.
Awesome.
love it!
I like the list idea. Personally, I never make a list because I don't want to be disappointed that I didn't get some of the stuff.
Weird, right?
Happy shopping this weekend!
Great list! I couldn't agree more--Marcey at Sport Hooks is the bomb!
Awesome list!
Great list! There are a few ideas in there that I might get others for Christmas.
I LOVE that list!!! Great idea! Thanks for putting it all together!! :0)
Awesome list, will have to print out and strategically leave for hubby! ;)
I feel like printing this is strategically placing it around the homes and work areas of my friends and family. Excellent list!
Great list, but I'd put foam roller in the must-haves, and not just any roller: www.rumbleroller.com
Great list! Funny mishaps with the gift list translations. Best to be very clear!:) Where can we see the jewelry that you make?
BTW, thanks for the blog code for the 15% off the compression socks!
As the author of "The Runner's Rule Book" and "The Runner's Field Manual," I strongly recommend "The Runner's Rule Book" and "The Runner's Field Manual" for anyone looking for fun-yet-useful gifts for runners of any age and ability! Both are available on Amazon.com, Borders.com, etc. and at better bookstores everywhere.
I love this list! I've printed it out and might have to start handing out to family members :)
The answer to your question is-No :) I had to remind them who I was. It really threw me with the first person, I could not figure out why she wasn't acknowledging me. When I told her who I was she went on and on about how different I looked.
Great list. Useful. Thanks.
I am totally sending this to my hubby!!!
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