Runners, coaches, and other experts weigh in
Photo: Courtesy HBO Runners can be picky about their gear and rightly so — my favorite Gu flavor might make you sick, and your tried-and-true sneakers could leave me with shin splints. That lands runners firmly in the hard-to-shop-for category, but it is still clearly possible to find the runners in your life gifts they’ll love.
$200 at Amazon Buy $200 at Amazon Buy Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Sport Headphones Sometimes listening to a good playlist or podcast can make all the difference in getting a runner out of bed on a cold day. Strategist managing editor Maxine Builder tested out these truly wireless earbuds and liked all the workout-friendly features they had to offer.
$21 at Backcountry Buy Buff Original Multifunctional Headwear Year-round runners will get a lot of use out of the Buff, which can be worn 12 different ways, according to the packaging. I’ve personally used it as a neck-warmer, face mask, and even a hat. The material also offers UV protection to keep runners shielded from the sun’s rays.
From $15 at Amazon Buy From $15 at Amazon Buy Nike Dry Tempo Running Shorts For a comparable women’s pair, try these affordable Nike shorts. I’ve worn them for everything from 5Ks to marathons, and they’ve always been comfortable with no annoying chafing or riding up. They last forever and, with a 3.5-inch inseam, they’re neither too long nor too short.
$16 at Amazon Buy $16 at Amazon Buy Adidas by Stella McCartney Ultraboost For runners who want their shoes to look as good as they feel, Erika Hammond, a founding trainer of Rumble Boxing and Rumble Training, loves these Adidas sneakers that are also a favorite among celebrities. “I’m constantly on the move either training or working out myself, and I always rock my Ultraboost,” says Hammond. For a little extra style, she likes the metallic colorway from Adidas’ Stella McCartney collaboration.
From $33 at Amazon Buy $38 at Vim & Vigr Buy Rebound by Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma $9 A runner who’s sidelined by injury might have more time to read, and Rebound, recommended by Garvey, will teach them how to develop the confidence, focus, and resilience to return to the sport even stronger than before.
$384 at Amazon Buy $384 at Amazon Buy Nike ZoomX VaporflyNEXT% Followers of running news will recognize these Nike shoes as the pair Eliud Kipchoge wore when he became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon , or as the ones on the feet of many elite runners in this year’s NYC Marathon — including the men’s winner. “Nike hit a home run with these shoes,” says Sean Fortune, the owner and founder of Central Park Coaching.
$15 at Amazon Buy $15 at Amazon Buy What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami $7 While it’s not going to teach you how to structure an interval workout or what to eat before a marathon, Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami’s meditative memoir on long-distance running is a love letter to the sport that will resonate with any runner.
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