{"id":26306,"date":"2011-11-28T12:09:09","date_gmt":"2011-11-28T20:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=26306"},"modified":"2011-11-28T12:15:50","modified_gmt":"2011-11-28T20:15:50","slug":"holiday-gift-guide-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=26306","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gift Guide: Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holiday Gift Guide: Runners<\/span><\/h3>\n

Runners like toys. There’s no getting around it. Someone that’s into fitness will love getting some running toys for the holidays. Last year Michael’s mom gave me a gift card to a nearby running store for Christmas. Best present ever! I desperately needed a new pair of running shoes.<\/p>\n

If you have a runner in your life, here are a few of my favorite things you might want to get for them:<\/p>\n

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Nathan Speed 2 Waistpack with Two 10-Ounce Nutrition Flasks<\/a>–I have one and I love it. It worked great for long training runs. I used it when I ran Hood To Coast. It’s a must have for any runner. I like that it doesn’t slosh around too much either.<\/p>\n

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GUs<\/a>–A runner needs fuel. I like GU brand personally. I’ve tried almost everything out there and decided that GUs tasted less like chemical burning than most of the “energy” things out there. Get a case for your runner.<\/p>\n

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Garmin<\/a>!–Oh my gosh! If you bought this for the runner in your life they will LOVE YOU. When I was running a lot I desperately wanted a Garmin. I was such a nerd about my stats and really wanted one of these babies to track all of it. I never got a Garmin but that leads me to my next item…<\/p>\n

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Polar Heart Rate Monitor<\/a>–I never got a Garmin but I absolutely love my Polar HRM. It absolutely changed the way I worked out, for the better. Being able to properly track my calories made a huge difference in my weight loss. I love my HRM and would never go back to not using one.<\/p>\n

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Running Shoes<\/a>–New Runners often make the mistake of buying cheap shoes. Sometimes it’s about\u00a0commitment, we aren’t sure we’ll stick with it, we don’t have the money, etc. But investing in a GOOD pair of shoes will make a world of difference. Bad shoes = injury. Take the time to get fitted for good shoes<\/a>. And then buy them for cheaper online. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Tune Belt Sport Armband for iPhone\/Blackberry<\/a>–A cheap little stocking-stuffer that will make your runner happy. I prefer to have my music when I run or workout and this makes it easy.<\/p>\n

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Smart Wool Socks<\/a>–I don’t wear anything else when I workout. I love my SmartWool. They feel great, they never give me blisters, I don’t sweat in them. They are the perfect socks in my opinion. I have thick pairs for snowshoeing or hiking, thin pairs for running. Love!<\/p>\n

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Compression Tights<\/a>–Finally, my favorite fitness item I own is my compression tights. Michael got them for me for Christmas last year and I love<\/em>\u00a0these. They feel so fantastic. Compression tights are a lifesaver for people training for long distance runs or cycling events. They work great during events and also for recovery afterward.<\/p>\n

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Lots of fun toys for the runner–or great ideas for you<\/em>\u00a0to make your holiday wish-list. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

QUESTION: What are your favorite running items?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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