Get more mileage out of your gift giving this year, whether you’re shopping for the running fanatic in your life or that weekend warrior with a new resolution to pound the pavement in 2013. This year’s gift guide features a few of my favorite head-to-toe finds for running in style and comfort this winter. Happy holidays!
Help retain body heat, stay visible in low-light conditions, and never worry again about that hair elastic slipping mid-run with the Athleta Reflective Run Beanie ($24), a low-profile hat with pretty details, plus a special hole for keeping longer locks put.
Choose from more than 700 existing designs – or upload your own – and make every run a memorable one with a Race Ragz Custom Print Running Shirt ($21-38; no order minimum), available in several styles and made from high-performance moisture-wicking Dry-Fit material.
Transform body moisture into heat for better overall warmth with the Mizuno Breath Thermo 1/2 Zip ($80), a form-fitting, fashion-forward long sleeve top with bells and whistles that runners especially appreciate, such as long cuffs and a back reflective zipper storage pocket.
A versatile jacket for everything from cold weather runs to merely “running” errands, the Moving Comfort Foxie Full Zip ($98) is feminine styling at its finest, including slimming color-blocked side panels and gathered detailing along the pockets and center back.
Grip-infused fingertips on the Road Runner R-Gear Get a Grip Gloves ($25) do double duty, keeping hands warm while letting you grab your phone or tie your laces with ease; Silver Touch Screen Finger technology is also handy for scrolling through tunes while en route.
Get more from your runs with the Nike+ Sportwatch GPS ($169), which not only keeps track of your location, pace, distance, laps and calories burned, but also stores run history and keeps tabs on personal records, providing encouragement along the way.
Run hands-free with the Original SpiBelt ($20), a sleek and secure “Small Personal Item” belt that will expand to hold any smart phone, keys, cash, credit cards and even a passport – all without any annoying mid-run bouncing.
Run outdoors warm and wedgie-free with the Lululemon Runder Under Pant ($92), a stylish (and reversible!) pant with special consideration for the gals, including a smooth, wide waistband, flat seams to keep chafing in check, plus a gusset to “give your lady business freedom to be.”
Forget bulk and bunching; instead, slip on a second skin between you and your shoes with Feetures! Elite Ultra-Light No Show Tab Socks ($14), which offer ultra-thin construction, an anatomically-correct Power Arch for support, seamless toe and special iWick fibers to keep feet sweat- and odor-free.
Keep feet dry, warm and protected during aerobic endeavors this winter with Columbia’s Peakfreak OutDry Omni-Heat Shoe ($150), which features a blend of performance and protection with a waterproof-breathable membrane, strategically-placed thermal reflective lining and ultra-grippy multi-directional rubber lugs for great traction on all terrain.
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