Running Gifts for Women

Great Gift Ideas for Female Runners

If the runner on your gift list loves listening to music on the run, she'll love this itsy-bitsy iPod shuffle. Although it's only slightly bigger than a quarter, the iPod shuffle has enough storage space for 240 songs (for the 1G Shuffle) or 500 songs (2G Shuffle). It also features a clip on the back, so you can wear it anywhere and not have to worry about holding it in your hand or carrying it in an armband or running belt. Available in fun colors, it's perfect for runners who need a little motivational music.

This TrailHeads Goodbye Girl Ponytail hat has a hole in the back, so it keeps ponytails up and out of the way. It's made of Polartec fleece, which provides excellent insulation. The fabric also has a durable water repellent finish to shed rain and snow.
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These pants are extremely comfortable for running outside or at the gym, but they're also the perect pants for yoga class or running errands. They're semi-fitted and come in different lengths, including short, regular, and long, so they may be the best-fitting running pants you've ever owned.

This MIO Shape Elite is a strapless heart rate monitor that displays your percentage of maximum heart rate right off your wrist. It also features a calorie management tool, which allows you to easily record calories consumed against a daily calorie target and track calories burned during exercise.

Here's a great stocking stuffer for the female long-distance runners in your life. These chewable Clif Bar Luna Sport Moons are a great way for them to restore carbs and electrolytes on the run. The bite-sized moon shape pieces are 95 percent organic and rich in antioxidants. They come in three flavors: watermelon, blueberry and pomegranate.
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The Moving Comfort Women's Tote is perfect for the active women who are always on the go. For travel or everyday use, this sporty bag is laptop-compatible and features numerous inside and outside compartments to store all your essentials.

This updated guide is written specifically for women runners who are looking for advice about the challenges and problems faced by women when running, from clothing, injuries, safety, and nutrition to running during pregnancy and menopause. It includes expert advice on nutrition, weight loss, body image, and more for women of all fitness levels.
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The SPIbelt may look small, but this sleek belt expands and can securely hold an iPod, Blackberry, cell phone, keys, up to five energy gel packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities. It's a must-have for long-distance runners.
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