many of you may have runners (specifically one of the aars) on your holiday shopping list and may be wondering, "what to get the runner who has everything (but speed) ?" inspired by the buzz of the midnight madness sale at running fit this weekend and the daily e-mails/catalogs from rei, i thought i'd toss out a few suggestions for gift ideas for the runner in your life:
1. GPS watch. for the
gadget 'ho in all of us. it will not improve your speed, it will not improve your technique, it will only save you from getting in your car and driving your route. of course, you can do that from the comfort of your home with the
pimp-my-run site, but the GPS watch is just cool. i don't
need one, but i
want one.
2. running tights - warm ones. i have yet to find the perfect running tights, ones that are nice and warm on the inside and yet still allow you to breathe. need it for this 25-35 degree weather were having. wind resistance would be good, too. if you find this perfect pair for me, i'll buy you dinner
here (although this means a road trip to toledo).
3. reflective gear. vests, arm bands, flashing lights. this winter and daylight savings
nonsense means it's alway effing
dark these days. you should still run often, but run safely. everyone is doing it.
4. running socks. because it kills me to spend $10 on a pair of socks, although they are often worth it. i'd much prefer you buy them for me.
5. gu. vanilla. and lots of it. it's like crack for runners.
of course, when in doubt, a gift certificate. a
benjamin will put me nicely in a new pair of shoes (or 3, if i wait until the
mad art fair sales).
ah, there's nothing like a little want and greed to get me in the holiday spirit, don't you agree?
