Best Gifts for Runners: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

I love this time of year, and for me, finding Christmas gifts that really match the person you are buying for is a fun challenge to take on.

If you have a runner who you want to get the perfect Christmas present for, or if you are someone who is unsure what to ask for yourself, maybe this runner gift guide will give you some ideas to make it a little easier.

Now I am getting back into running higher mileage again and running is certainly a big part of my life again, I have been able to think about what runner goodies are making our lives easier this year. Some of my list were on my 2017 list, and many are new, with a special thanks to my running for real superstars community for giving me some of these recommendations.

Some of these products were sent to me for free, but my opinions are my own, and my reviews are honest, if I don’t like a product, I will never put it on my website (remember a few months ago I turned down a big payment for a product I could not endorse), so you know these are my true recommendations for the best gifts for the runner in your life.

Let’s dive in:

For the Runner Stocking Filler: Bombas Performance Socks ($12-$17)

You may have heard me talking about Bombas a lot lately, and I really do love what this brand stands for. It makes my heart swell knowing that they donate a pair for every pair that is purchased, and they are also very interested in sustainability and looking after our world for the future.

Now, for the part you actually care about, are the socks comfortable? Well, if I tell you I ran a half marathon race in the rain with them on and didn’t have a single blister or sore spot? Or how about that I have done pretty much every run, certainly every long run (2hrs-2hr 30) in them for the past few months.

So yes, I love them, and you can get 20% off your first order with the code running4real

Find Bombas socks here.

For the Runner with a Baby, Toddler, or Young Child: Chicco TRE Stroller ($379)

I never thought I would be a stroller mother runner, but here I am, running most of my runs each week with my stroller, taking Bailey around the local area. Thankfully, it actually works quite well as she takes a nap, so I come back refreshed, feeling good as I got my run in, and she comes back rested and feeling ready to play.

This stroller is a little heavier than some of the other models, but it is also very luxurious for the baby, and has a lot of really cool extras that I really enjoy. I gave a bigger review of the stroller in my postpartum running guide, but it comes down to, I love this stroller!

Find the Chicco TRE Running Stroller here.

For Running Safety: Run Angel ($99)

I have become a lot more aware of safety in the last year, and with the attacks that have happened recently, my Run Angel helps me feel safe and prepared. There are quite a few safety style products on here, but this one is my most valued and this is one of the products I recommend to friends above all other running products. Your safety is more important than anything, and this watch-looking device you wear on your wrist will send out an alarm the loudness of a rock concert if you push the giant button in the middle. It will also send an alert to three loved ones when you push it.

You can get 10% off with code running4real

Get yourself one, and all your loved ones too.

Find Run Angel here.

For a Runner Who….well, a runner who runs ;): Garmin Forerunner 235 ($299)

I love love love my Garmin!

I may be a nowatchme advocate and tell you not to look at your GPS watch while you run and especially while you race, but I still wear one, every day. I love it, and it is just so easy to use. If you are looking for a running watch, look no further…unless you can afford the higher end models, in which case, by all means go for that instead!

Find Garmin Forerunner 235 here.

For the Runner Who Enjoys Wearing Nice Running Clothes (who doesn’t!): Mercury Mile ($125-$150)

I have many friends who are huge fans of Stitch Fix, and as much as I love the idea of it, being real, I wear running clothes or activewear most of the time, so it just seems a little silly. However, Mercury mile does the same thing, with running clothes, from emerging brands and long time running brands alike. You fill out a survey with some measurements, choices, styles you like, and more. From there, a personal stylist picks you out a full outfit, and sends it to you. Whatever you like, you keep, whatever you don’t you send back. They will then charge you for the pieces you kept.

I LOVE the idea of this, and we all know that running in cute (or handsome for my male readers!) clothes can motivate you and help make even the worst runs feel better. Besides, they are good at picking out matching outfits…something I am terrible at. This is the perfect gift if you are unsure what to get your runner loved one.

You can get 10% off using code running4real Mercury Mile and order yours here.

For the Runner Who is Trying to Eat Healthy: Ikea Silicon Baking Sheet ($5)

I recommended this last year, but it really is a great gift for a low price. I am starting to see more of these around the stores, including a 3 pack in Costco last week, so you may not have to go around the rabbit hole that is Ikea, but a silicon baking sheet for a runner is a lifesaver. They are so easy to clean, and you are helping to look after our world by limiting your foil use Your browser does not support the audio element.

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