Wiggle Xmas Gift Guide : Running

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE – RUNNING

Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for the runner in your life? Let Santa’s little helper here @ Wiggle point you in the right direction with our Christmas gift guide for all things running…

Gadgets

Whether your runner is looking forward to completing their first 5k or is an accomplished sub-three hour marathoner, there are plenty of great gadgets which will help keep their training on track. The Nike Plus Sportband, which comes with the Nike Plus sensor, is the perfect running partner, tracking distance, pace, time and calories burned. It can be paired with an iPhone and is currently on offer here @ Wiggle with 20 per cent off. Another gadget worth checking out is the Adidas MiCoach which offers similar features and can be programmed to talk a runner through each session with updates on info such as pace, speed and distance.

Shoes
As the single most important purchase for any runner, shoes are an ideal Christmas gift. Make sure you know the correct size and style (cushioned, stability or neutral) for your runner. Some runners only like running in certain brands, so do a little homework before buying if you think this might be the case. We offer no hassle returns, so if there are problems with sizing (or anything else) then we will happily exchange them. Here are a few of our most popular pairs:

Nike Lunaracer Plus 2 and the Nike Lunaglide Plus 2 Shoes (male and female versions)

From Saucony, the ProGrid Triumph 8 (male and female); the men’s Grid Raider and the women’s Grid Cohesion 3

Asics Gel Kayano 17, Gel Kinsei 3 and GT2160 (male and female versions)

From Salomon , the XA Pro 3D Ultra Shoes (male and female) and the SpeedCross 2 Shoes

Tights
You can never have enough pairs of run tights and here @ Wiggle we have an extensive range. Female runners might like:

The men’s adidas Response DS Long Tight is also well worth a look, as is the 2XU Men’s Elite Compression Tight.

Socks
It wouldn’t be Christmas if you didn’t buy someone a pair of socks, right? If there’s a runner in your family, then the least you can do is buy them a pair of run-specific socks. With compression socks now all the rage too, there are plenty of different types to choose from. Compression socks and calf guards can help to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery after training or racing. Check out some of these:

From Nike, the Knee High Compression Socks

or the Nike Elite Running Cushion Socks

You could even look at the following:

If socks don’t excite you, maybe backpacks will? Fill them with other running goodies and suddenly you have a pressie which will leave your runner eager to test them all out before the turkey has even been carved. Sneak a peek at some of these:

Why not pop a Nike Gift Pack inside or Ronhill’s Beanie and Glove Set? Other alternatives include the Ronhill Lite Gloves, Saucony Protection Gloves or Nike’s Lightweight Running Skullcap. For female runners, we have a great selection of sports bras including Shock Absorber’s Run Sports Bra and limited edition Padded Pump Sports Bra plus the Sportjock 1602 Action Sports Bra.

Other run related accessories which might prove useful include the Fitness Mad Adjustable Wobble Board, Fitness Mad Swiss Ball, Pump & DVD and Fitness Mad Yoga Mat.

If you’re after a few stocking filler ideas, items such as the Inov-8 Hot Peak 60 Cap, Lock Laces Elastic Shoelace and Adidas Running Light are ideal for runners of all ages and abilities.

Happy shopping!

The Wiggle Team