Woohoo Cyber Monday! Looking for a gift for the special runner or athlete in your life (or for yourself)?  Look no further!  Here are my picks for this year.

Workouts 

• Grab a gift card for these wonderful workouts, or enroll your loved one for a few months in ClassPass!  (But remember to pay close attention to where the studios are in relation to where your gift recipient lives; it is hard to use classes that are inconveniently located and then your recipient just feels guilty)
  • Boutique spinning: SoulCycle, Zengo, Flywheel
  • Barre: Xtend Barre, Barre3, PureBarre
  • Yoga (CorePower is so hot right now)
  • Pilates (reformer pilates is extra special!)
  • Orangetheory
  • Personal training

Workout Apparel

• Adidas Ultra Boost shoes (love these shoes!)

• Nike spandex running shorts
  • These are great for running, lifting, classes, etc. because they are spandex, so no one is going to get a peek up your shorts.  I also love that they are long enough to prevent chafing.
• Feetures! running socks (never have too many)
• Patagonia nano puff jacket
  • I just bought this for my commute this winter.  Not too bulky!

• Under Armour sweatpants
  • I have a pair of these and they are so warm and perfect for getting to/from the gym, or for lounging around afterward.
• Lululemon Cool racerback
  • My go-to top for summer running, yoga, pilates, and Orangetheory

• No Meat Athlete racerback tank
• A few things I haven’t personally tried but which look lovely
  • Oiselle Juno tights
  • Oiselle Lux beanie
  • Lululemon Down for a Run vest (pictured below)
  • Patagonia men’s thermal zip neck
  • GapFit printed pullover (love the red!)
  • Rubia leg warmers

 

Workout Accessories

• Body Glide (great stocking stuffer!)
• Apple Watch (see my post here)
• Osprey Stratos 24 backpack (what I use to run to work)

• Hydration apparatus, because no matter how cold it is this winter, it will get hot again in a few months
• Heart rate monitor, because heart rate training is all the rage right now
• Waterproof iPod shuffle for swimming
• Manduka Pro yoga mat
  • The perfect amount of thickness and FINALLY something that I don’t slide on
• Gaiam yoga towel, for those of us who sweat a lot in yoga

Subscription/Box Gifts 

• I haven’t tried any of these yet except for VeganCuts, but I am getting my first Vinebox in January and can’t wait!
  • Stridebox
    • All products are related to running, training, and recovery, such as gels, Nuun, cleansing wipes, chapsticks, laces, bars, gloves, etc.
  • RunnerBox
    • Similar to Stridebox although appears to have more snacks (nuts, crackers, etc.)
    • Same company also makes CycleBox and TriBox
  • VeganCuts
    • I tried the snack box for a few months and thought it was fun
  • NatureBox 
    • Offering 50% off your first box
    • Vegan options available–unlike other subscription boxes, you pick what goes in the box
  • Vinebox (monthly wine tastings)
    • Genius idea–get three servings of fancy shmancy wine per month to try, and order more of what you like!  I, for one, cannot drink a whole bottle, especially when I am in training, but a glass of wine once in a while is such a nice treat!  Can’t wait for my first one.

Recovery Essentials

• Foam roller or The Stick
• Blender Bottle, for shaking up those recovery drinks
• Stinger Waffles (yum!)
• A gift basket containing Vega All in One Chocolate and PB2 for the ultimate chocolate peanut butter smoothies

• Nutribullet or Vitamix
• Food delivery service, such as Din, Blue Apron, or Sakara Life
  • I haven’t tried any of these, but I have heard good things, and they seem like a nice treat for a busy runner.  Please let me know if you’ve tried them and have a favorite!
• Massage gift card
• Herbal teas

 

I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here.  What are you wishing for this holiday season???