It’s that time of the year again! The panic of “omg what do I get her/him” is settling in and you’re starting to lose it as they go “oh anything is fine!” Or if you want to send this to a loved one as a hint… I am sharing my under $20 stocking stuffers for runners/ runners gift ideas!
- A Petzl headlamp for the dark winter season $16 to make sure you or your friend can see what’s ahead of them.
- UD’s Fastdraw – the little pouch is perfect to stick your key, credit card, or some energy chews in. I find that the these bottles have less of a plastic taste/scent to them compared to the FuelBelt that I had to return.
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- Brooks Women’s Infiniti Beanie, Nightlife collection
– reflective gear so stay visible at night!
– reflective gear so stay visible at night!
- Heat Factory Large Hand and Body Warmer, Pack of 10 $10 via Amazon – an easy way and disposable way to keep your hands and body warm while waiting for the race to start! I have the reusable and disposable ones at home and they are amazingggggg. They’re also great to rub on your ITB and calves before a race on a cool day if you or your runner friend is prone to injuries in those areas.
$10 via Amazon – an easy way and disposable way to keep your hands and body warm while waiting for the race to start! I have the reusable and disposable ones at home and they are amazingggggg. They’re also great to rub on your ITB and calves before a race on a cool day if you or your runner friend is prone to injuries in those areas.
- SUPER cute “a toast to your PB” card to congratulate the runner(s) in your life on their personal bests! $4.95
- Trigger Point Performance Grid Mini Compact Foam Roller, Black $22 (2 more than 20! Sorry). I have a Trigger point roller and I wouldn’t trade it in for the world! It’s worth paying the little extra money for TP as it’s a trust brand with great quality products and has stood the test of time.
$22 (2 more than 20! Sorry). I have a Trigger point roller and I wouldn’t trade it in for the world! It’s worth paying the little extra money for TP as it’s a trust brand with great quality products and has stood the test of time.I tried to stay away from edibles as everyone has a different taste so unless you know the person well enough to know what does or does not upset their stomach, I would stay clear of that!
So what’s on your wishlist this Christmas? I would love to know if you have any more products under $20 to recommend. Do you have anything on the list?
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Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
December 10, 2014 at 5:51 pmIm asking for a headlamp this year! Even though its pretty well lit where I run but it will be good to have in the winter. I love my trigger point foam roller!! I have two and they’re the best!
Carmy
December 10, 2014 at 11:16 pmI have a pretzel headlamp (that I “borrowed”) from my BF and it is amazing! All those weird potholes I would have totally fallen into if it wasn’t for the lamp!
Mindy
December 10, 2014 at 6:13 pmI want that brooks hat! I can only imagine how reflective it is.
Michael Anderson
December 10, 2014 at 7:40 pmMy only running item (aside from more, more, more everything! haha) is super-warm gloves/mittens/whatever! That is my one weak-point in my sub-zero strategy 🙂
Carmy
December 10, 2014 at 11:18 pmOooh i rec UnderArmour! I have had a pair for 3+ years and I’m always super warm. It’s usually in my IG pics. They’re very sturdy!
Michael Anderson
December 11, 2014 at 9:49 amThanks Carmy – I actually have the Under Armour ‘Extreme Coldgear’ gloves … those are only good to a certain point, and are the heaviest thing from UA. 🙁 I know my fingers get cold easily (makes me feel old, but it has always been this way)/
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:39 pmaw! double up! My friend runs with these super cute Canadian Olympic mittens (http://www.straight.com/files/styles/popup/public/files/images/wide/RedMittensfall2010creditAlainDesjean.jpg) on top of her running gloves. she’s very toasty! 😀
Michael Anderson
December 11, 2014 at 12:47 pmThat is actually what I did on our first sub-zero morning, wore my mid-weight gloves inside my ‘shoveling gloves’ and it was great. Thanks again!
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:51 pmI seriously do not look forward to sub-zero running! LOL. We just got hit by a pile of snow ):
Music for Miles
December 10, 2014 at 9:30 pmLove these gift ideas!! I was actually looking for a head lamp earlier this week — I don’t get to see the sun because of work, so the only time I can go running at home is at night. Safety is definitely important 🙂
Carmy
December 10, 2014 at 11:18 pmI have a pretzel headlamp (that I “borrowed”) from my BF and it is amazing! All those weird potholes I would have totally fallen into if it wasn’t for the lamp! It TOTALLY sucks how now it’s dark by like 4:30pm and it’s hard to sneak in a mid day run!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
December 11, 2014 at 7:04 amThis reminds me that I need to check the battery on my headlamp. And also find it…
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:35 pmLOL – uh oh, I’ve been running on the misconception that the light will last forever because I have no idea how to change the battery!!
Annmarie
December 11, 2014 at 7:35 amI think I might buy myself that Brooks beanie! Oh and that card is super cute! Love it!
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:36 pmisn’t it?! Queenie has it CUTEST cards!
Bri
December 11, 2014 at 7:47 amI wold like that foam roller. And OMG to that card!!!
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:37 pmright?! AND the card fills my love for peanut butter hahahaha. I have the bigger version of the trigger point roller and I sooo want the mini. I use my friend’s and it’s amazing.
Patty @ Reach Your Peak
December 11, 2014 at 9:44 amThis is a great list! I think I’ll have to get my mom a headlamp…I’m going to get her new sneakers too since she needs them. I love that PB card! so cute!
Carmy
December 11, 2014 at 12:40 pmyes! to the headlamp and the card! I feel like everyone should own a headlamp whether it be for running or just digging through a closet/in case of blackouts LOL
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
December 11, 2014 at 2:42 pmI’ve seen those mini rollers everywhere. I’ll have too look into one!
Rachel
December 11, 2014 at 3:37 pmGreat list! I love and want that foam roller! 🙂
Amber
December 15, 2014 at 8:51 pmAhh! That toast to your PB card is adorable! Awesome find!
Carmy
December 15, 2014 at 10:51 pmRIGHT?! peanut butter love and running all combined into one card!
Rick
December 22, 2014 at 4:15 pmDangit, my girlfriend asked if there were any running stocking stuffers I’d want and I told her running stuff was too expensive. Maybe there’s still time to show her this blog post…
Carmy
December 22, 2014 at 5:48 pmLOL! She can use amazon prime and get it shipped to her asap!
Carmy
October 25, 2015 at 10:40 pmxmas is coming up again Rick! Hopefully this year you’ll get some of these stocking stuffers!
Rick Jessup
October 28, 2015 at 2:23 pmI could really go for the headlamp, but I may try and convince her to get a more expensive one. Price doesn’t matter, if it fits in a stocking it’s a stocking stuffer, dangit.
Carmy
October 28, 2015 at 3:42 pmhahahaha! what’s a few extra dollars when it’ll last you longer right?
John
November 15, 2015 at 12:52 amThe hand warmers are an awesome idea. Very simple, but very effective. My hands get ridiculously cold during the winter. Another good, somewhat cheap idea is yak tracks if you live in an area where there is a lot of snow and ice.
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Kyle
November 20, 2015 at 10:12 amCan’t beat a Petzl headlamp for under 20 bucks, great suggestion!
Carmy
November 20, 2015 at 10:47 pmYes! Thanks 🙂