One of the greatest things about running is you don’t need anything to do it but yourself. It’s one of the oldest and most natural forms of exercise, practiced by millions of people every day. While it doesn’t take much to put on some running shoes and go outside or on your treadmill, there are some accessories that can make it more enjoyable. Here are some gift ideas for all the runners in your life: 

1. Wireless Headphones: Listening to tunes can definitely boost your mood while running, but one of the worst things is getting your headphone wires all tangled up or having it hit you in the face every time you move. Having Bluetooth and wireless headphones will allow you to not worry about those things and focus on your run!

2. Fitness Tracker: Whether it’s a FitBit, Garmin, Apple Watch, or any other brand variety, these fitness trackers have become extremely popular for all health nuts! These devices can help track your time and heart rate throughout each run and can definitely take your workout to the next level. 

3. Gift Cards to a Fitness Store: You’ve heard it from at least one person in your life: “All I want is money.” Whether it’s a new acquaintance-turned-friend or a very picky family member, sometimes the easiest gift you can give someone is money to let them buy what they want themselves. However, by getting them a gift card to their favorite running shop, this shows that you pay attention to their interests and allows them to choose their own perfect gift. 

4. Medal / Ribbon Stand: While runners can come in all forms, there are the dedicated bunch who commit to marathons and races all over the world. Accomplishments like these deserve to be shown and celebrated! By giving a medal holder like this, it helps put those moments on the wall instead of in a box somewhere. It can also double as a thoughtful keepsake and motivator to keep racing. 

5. Foam Roller: The act of taking care of your body is just as important as running itself. If you don’t stretch or care for yourself it can make exercising much more difficult. By giving someone a foam roller it’s a great way to support their running habit while also making sure that person is staying healthy and safe doing it. This is an awesome gift because it might not necessarily be something someone would buy for themselves.

6. Running / Nutrition Books: Buying someone a good book is always a great and easy way to show others you care. Whether it’s an autobiography of a famous world-class runner or the best nutrition guide, these gifts are great for absolutely anybody! Even if your family member doesn’t run that much themselves, books that represent their interests can be just as fulfilling. Nutrition books can also be really important as they focus on other aspects of staying healthy and taking care of their body. Adding a journal can be an added bonus and would allow your friend to write down all their goals moving forward. 

These are only a few ideas of gifts for your family and friends who love to run! The important thing is to show them you care about their interests and put in the effort for a thoughtful gift. If you do that, it might be more special to them than the actual gift itself.