Have a jogger or a runner-obsessed friend on your gift list?
Seems everybody knows somebody who jogs. With famous runs ranging from the New York Marathon to the London Marathon, running and jogging is a worldwide craze that shows no signs of slowing down.
Although gifts such as fanny packs or water bottles immediately spring to mind, what else would a runner appreciate as a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift?
Like any good gift hunt, knowing what they might like or need - along with your
budget - should be a bottom-line consideration. Then again, there are so many gift ideas to choose from in a variety of price ranges
that it becomes a cinch to purchase the perfect gift for your favorite runner or jogger.
These include:
Beside the brand new water bottle, how about a water bottle holder
to go with it? These usually strap around the waist and together with space for a water bottle they alsoo usually feature other convenient
places to keep a cell phone, keys or spare change.
For early morning or night jogging, runners usually wear light colors so
they can be clearly seen by motorists. However, for extra safety, consider getting them a reflective arm band or a vest (some
even come with electronic flashers) to help them keep extra safe during early morning or late night runs.
From warm running socks -- to cool summer shades -- runners always appreciate help with battling the elements outdoors. Thoughtful summer weather gifts might include sunblock, a pair of sunglasses with UV protection, or a visored cap.
Colder weather calls for warm socks, scarves, gloves, and a woolen cap. Depending on how cold it gets, a nice pair of thermal underwear also wouldn't go unappreciated!
Serious joggers and marathon runners are constantly striving to improve their performance. Help them monitor their progress with a sports
watch. Some models not only tell the time, but include a timer, stopwatch, a pedometer, a compass and some even feature a heart
rate monitor.
Still unsure of what to get? Think about a gift card to their favorite sporting goods store. If that's too impersonal, how about creating
your own jogger gift basket? Simply purchase a small duffel bag and fill it with small items such as a running magazine,
cushioned sweatbands, cotton socks, a baseball cap, fanny pack, granola bars and energy drinks. Wrap
it up in ribbon and big bow and you have a gift that any runner or jogger will appreciate.
More tips & advice about gifts for joggers around the Web:
Top Ten Gift List for Joggers - A good rundown of top running gear and accessories for the jogger who has everything.