Running gifts for him
Most runners already own the sneakers. What they don't have is something for a July long run, or a reason to be up before the turkey on Thanksgiving morning.
These are kinds of gift for a man who runs, grouped by when he'll use them. Plenty of towns hold a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, so an entry doubles as a date to train for.
For summer heat and winter cold
The gear he skips buying is the gear that gets him out the door.
Sport
Hydration vest for long summer runs
Typical price $50 to $100
A bottle isn't enough by mile ten in July.
Sport
Cooling neck gaiter
Typical price under $25
Wet it, wear it, and a hot run feels shorter.
Style
Thermal running gloves and headband
Typical price under $25
Cold hands are a good excuse to stay in. Not now.
Sport
Running belt for phone and keys
Typical price under $25
Shorts pockets are never big enough on a long run.
Tracking and recovery
The numbers he likes, and the help his legs want afterward.
Tech
GPS running watch
Typical price $100 and up
Pace and distance, and a record to beat next week.
Wellbeing
Foam roller
Typical price under $25
For the calves he keeps complaining about.
Wellbeing
Sports massage gift certificate
Typical price $50 to $100
Someone else finds the knot, for once.
Sport
Cushioned recovery slides
Typical price $25 to $50
Comfy feet the second the run ends.
Race day and the medals
Give him a date to train for, and somewhere to hang the medal.
Experiences
Turkey Trot entry for Thanksgiving morning
Typical price $25 to $50
Run first, then eat the pie.
Experiences
Entry to a charity 5K
Typical price $25 to $50
A date on the calendar gives long runs a point.
Personalised
Personalized medal display rack
Typical price $25 to $50
Somewhere better than the sock drawer.
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Gifts for him
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Gifts for him under $50
Between $25 and $50, from snacks and car gear to a night out.