Great Gifts for Runners
November 25th, 2008
Looking for a few ideas for the runner on your Christmas list (or — even better — for yourself)? Check out this list of Great Gifts Real Runners Really, Really Want.
Between now and the middle of December, my wife will ask me at least 20 times the most common question heard this time of year — “What do you want for Christmas?” Besides the usual running socks, shirts and an occasional gift card, I have a terrible time coming up with ideas.
One of my favorites from the list is the running T-shirt quilt. Those race shirts sure have a way of filling up a dresser fast.
I’m so picky about my running gear, that I actually tell people not to buy me anything running related.
I like certain kind of socks, or a certain length of shorts, etc. I’m too picky.
Oh yes, I’ve received my fair share of heavy cotton tank tops and tube socks meant for “running.” Most non-runners are pretty challenged when it comes to giving running-related gifts, especially when it comes to clothing.
My wife has bought me running gear before. She knows that I am picky, so if she does not get what I want, she is not offended when I take it back to exchange it for what I need.