With the holiday season in full swing, I'm thinking about useful and inexpensive gifts for runners. Here's a list of gift ideas I posted at my blog Atlanta Running:

 

Pepper spray
Give the gift of safety with pepper spray. You can find runner-friendly spray canisters at sporting goods stores.

Reflective vest
Help runners stay visible on the road with reflective apparel. Vests are an inexpensive way to make sure cars and cyclists see runners during dawn and dusk. And don’t forget the four-legged running partner. You can find reflective dog leashes and collars.

Sports massage
Running in cold weather can be tough on the body. Give the gift of pampering with a massage. In Atlanta, local spas like Natural Body offer a variety of massage choices.

Paid entry for road race
You’ll find a comprehensive list of road races at Run Georgia. This is a great gift option for runners who love to participate in races.

ClifShots or Luna Moons
Cheap and easy stocking stuffers. These are handy to have during long runs to maintain energy levels.

Head lamp
Along with reflective vests, head lamps are a great item to keep runners visible on the road.

Road ID
Road I.D. provides a variety of wearable identification for athletes. My favorite is the shoe pocket.
 

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Thanks for the feedback! Posted by: DebCM on Dec 17, 2008 at 07:49 PM

My husband just asks one simple question: what do you want from Lululemon? I'm too cheap to buy from there regularly, but as a gift? Heck yeah! Posted by: bmoore on Dec 16, 2008 at 08:09 PM

Great ideas! I will forward this to all my running friends' husbands! ; ) Posted by: Roadrunner on Dec 16, 2008 at 08:28 AM

Great post! I am glad to find another shoe-pocket lover. They're great for carrying a bit of cash, ID, a key - whatever. Also, a great web site for reflective gear is http://www.night-gear.com/. They've got everything from reflective jackets and vests, to headlamps and safety vests. Happy Holidays Atlanta! How's your weather? Posted by: bmoore on Dec 15, 2008 at 01:40 PM