Christmas Gift Ideas For Runners: 10 Best Running Presents This Year

Have a runner in your family? Or a runner friend you would like to treat? Or maybe you want to find a couple 'self-gift ideas'?

Well, we got you covered! We have compiled a list of gifts for runners which you just would not think to get but are equally cool and affordable.

For this list we aren't going to be suggesting any shoes or watches because this is often personal preference. Our list is far more obscure and "Gifty".

However, if you want to check out our comparisons of the best Garmin's then click HERE.

The 10 best Christmas gift ideas for runners this year...

1) Personalised medal hanger- £22 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47DXcQL

This is a guaranteed home run for any runner. Stop your loved ones medals collecting dust and get them a cool personalised medal hanger to show off those medals!

2) 4 in 1 foam roller massage kit- £25 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XQJsP4

This 4 in 1 massage kit comes with both a smooth and a bumpy foam roller, alongside 2 massage balls all in one small bag, perfect for gift giving.

3) Running gift set- £18 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47CrbIy

If you are struggling for Christmas gift ideas for what to get your runner friend this year, then just know that you cannot go wrong with stocking up on supplies for them with this gift set.

Even comes with a free personalised card.

4) Running books

For this one I decided to make a list of all of the best running books for gifts this Xmas. Any of these would make amazing gifts to help any runner enjoy the sport more and get faster!

Healthy Intelligent training (HIGHLY RECOMMEND)- https://amzn.to/3zq4hYp
The Running Revolution (All about running form)- https://amzn.to/4dhptNS
Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Amazing true story)- https://amzn.to/3TFmJmR
80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower- https://amzn.to/4dlBD8y
The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement- https://amzn.to/4gxC2rr

5) Massage Gun

Although this can seem like a quite expensive gift, there are now some very good massage guns at very affordable prices.

The Valano massage gun- £19.99 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eRBnj5

The Renpho massage gun- £114.99 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gOPEyP

The Theragun- £124.50 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47KbmQb

If you would like a comparison of these 3 products then click this link here: https://www.georgelewishealth.com/post/best-massage-guns-on-amazon-for-different-price-ranges

6) Running Journal- £7 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47DPGFp

Cool gift for any runner, allowing them to track all of their runs just like the greats like Seb Coe used to.

7) Compression sleeves- £38 from BearHug- https://tidd.ly/3BhdWBa

Sick of that one runner in your life complaining about injuries? Well help them keep injuries at bay this winter (and keep them warm), with the best calf sleeves money can buy.

Want to check out more options for calf sleeves for different types of runners? Click the link here: https://www.georgelewishealth.com/post/best-calf-compression-sleeves-for-your-running-needs

8) JBL Running earphones- £100 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MRRVeK

If the runner in your life like to listen to some tunes whilst they are putting in the hard miles then these earphones are the perfect gift for them. With the ability to withstand sweat and have some of the best sound quality, your runner will be in good hands with a pair of these JLB earphones.

9) Running phone carrier- £12 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dbCx7C

Running with your phone in your hand, your earphone case or keys can really ruin the feeling of freedom that comes with running. An easy to carry carrier can be a perfect gift for the runner in your life.

10) The ATG Program- £38 per month: https://bit.ly/3VlfEb6

If the runner in your life struggles with injuries or just wants to run faster, then why not get them a month of the ATG program. Designed to deal with injuries and develop athletic ability for all, the ATG program could be what your runner needs! Doesn't matter how much hope is lost through injuries, this program has the answers.