No Time [for] the Present…Jamie’s gift ideas for running friends

The LDFs vow to scale back, but inevitably there are holiday gifts to be given. A lofty goal; connect with the  inner elf and provide a little joy to the runners in our lives without breaking the bank (an obsolete phrase!)

My suggestions:

The buzz in athletic wear this year is Lululemon, thanks to funky designs, alluring textures and their claim that everyone’s butt looks fantastic in Lululemon pants. The prices are quite steep….. there is an alternative though, the Lucy stores (and user friendly online site.) The colors are vibrant, the design, quite hip and the prices…much less expensive. What’s more, there are frequent and considerable sales.

Even back of the pack runners like me fancy our Garmin’s. The watch happily feeds my OCD/running tendencies. It’s instructive to see how far I’ve run and how fast (or most likely, slow.) It’s simple to use.  After the run, I plug the watch into my computer for recharging and the Garmin provides a nifty chart detailing the workout (and a running log.) I purchased the less expensive model, the Garmin 205, on Amazon for about $100.00 dollars (no tax, free shipping.)

If the runner in your life is on the fence about a running skirt, provide the impetus they need. The skirts are quite smart and easy to find. After all, professor and running guru Rachel Toor considers the running skirt her BFF.

For those runners with aches and pains (every one of us out there?), a gift certificate to Newton Running would make our hearts glad.  They are currently the “it” sneaker, as people embrace the barefoot running philosophy or seek the next big thing in running. Personally, I love my light and responsive Newton’s. I will never go back.

Consider purchasing running gloves or a hat for all of those harried moms who grab their kids’ stuff on the way out the door. They will value the silky feel and wicking properties.

And finally, as we look towards the new year, what fun Monica’s run in the stocking (a race entry) would be!

Tagged as: Garmin, LDF, lululemon, Newton Running, rachel toor, running presents