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Readers Respond: Best Running Gift Ideas
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Updated November 10, 2009

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From the article: Gift Ideas for Runners
If you're a runner, you probably love getting running-related gifts, but some gifts are definitely better than others. What are the favorite running gifts? Share your gift ideas with other runners. Share your gift ideas

Encouragement

Please encourage every runner you meet/come across or that you are running with.
—Guest Udaybhanu

Running Music

I think gift certificates for music specifically made for running is a fantastic gift. They can pick the songs they want and the speed to match their stride rate/cadence themselves. Check out http://bit.ly/HS-Gift The right music can really make workouts better, and can take the dread out of winter treadmill running.
—HellaSound

afrobeast

In my experience, the best gift a runner can give or receive is an encouraging wave or a smiling nod while crossing another panting runner.
—Guest saqeb lone

Third Wind

I'd like to suggest my recently-released book, "Running on Third Wind."
—Frolicker

gift certificates

Gift certificates to my local running shop are always put to good use!
—nyrunner

running shoes

My husband gave me my first pair of "real" running shoes last year. Before that, I was running in a pair of very old tennis shoes that were not good for running. Wearing a good pair of running shoes made such a difference in my comfort and motivation levels!
—new runner

massage!

I love to get massages, especially after a really long run or race, but I hate to spend money on them. So it's great when someone gives me a gift certificate for a sports massage. I don't feel quite so guilty indulging myself.
—runnereric

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