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Best Gifts For A Runner

1. Road Id 

The road ID is a great gift every runner should have. Especially if they run on their own. These Identification pieces are custom made bracelets or plaques that slide onto your apples watch band. You can include your name, emergency contact, town, allergies, etc. All the necessary information for safety. Usually, the company gives a lot of discounts when you buy your first one so your friends can purchase more too. Customize yours on Amazon today. 

2. Light up vests
   Reflective and light up gear is essential for running early in the morning or at night. Especially in the winter when the sun sets before 5pm. These light up vests are affordable and 100% worth the investment in protecting you from cars when on the street or sidewalk. This is your life we are talking about. This is the most popular light up vest on the market.
   
   

3. Shoe balls for odor
   You know you get a lot of use out of your sneakers. Especially after those long runs in the summer, and runs in the rain. Sneaker balls are an easy way to control the odor and keep your house from smelling like a farm. Check out some options on Amazon here.
   
   

4. Resistance Bands
   Common injuries runners face are shin splints, ITB pain and hip pain. All are easily treated by strengthening the glutes and core. Lots of runners have muscle imbalances that can improve with simple band exercises. Lateral band walk, monster walks, banded hip flexion, clam shells, and so many more. They are so affordable and are great for so many reasons. Try these 2 different types of bands.
   Loop Bands 

Regular Bands

5. Foam roller
   A foam roller is a runner’s best friend. Having one of these on hand is helpful for reducing muscle tension and knots and keeping your legs feeling good. The technology behind foam rollers is growing believe it or not, and a newer foam roller that vibrates and targets pressure points might be the perfect gift for your beloved runner. Check out this Vibrating Foam Roller. 
   
   

6. Massage Ball
   This massage ball is one of the newer recovery tools on the market. They make recovery easy anywhere you go. It’s small and light and easy to charge. Their running friends will love to borrow it as well. Try out either these solid ones for trigger points or these pointy ones.
   
   

7. Garmin watch 

A new watch is always an awesome gift and gives the runner more motivation to get out there and use it. I have tried Garmin and I've tried apple. Garmin is the more popular of the two and the one I prefer as well. It's time for me to go back to Garmin. I would go with the Venu 3. Some features include 14 days of battery life on smart watch mode. My apple watch currently lasts 12 hours. It has a training readiness score based on sleep quality, recovery time, training load and HRV status. You can also take phone calls and use voice assist to send texts.  For a cheaper and less hi-tech option, but still great quality and diverse watch, try out this one.  

8. Race entry 

Has the runner in your life been talking about a race they want to do? Or have fundraising goals for a major race? Pay for their race registration or donate to help them reach their fundraising goals. They will be very appreciative of your contribution, and it will feel like you’re racing with them when it comes to toeing the line.

9. Strava Membership 

Strava is a social media app for runners to post their training and give their friends kudos, or likes, on their runs and other activities. There are a lot of benefits a membership can get like creating segments to try to win the “queen of the course” or advanced training analysis. Just make sure you know they don't have the membership before you buy it for them. Check it out here. 

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