This holiday season really WOW the athlete in your life with a gift or two from this top 10 list!
1. Nighthawk Armband
The Nighthawk armband is the perfect gift for any athlete that loves to workout in the early morning or late evening.
Built in are two LED lights – a white light that illuminates the path ahead, along with a flashing red light for safety and visibility.
The Nighthawk is an Armpocket exclusive and can be found HERE.
2. Wireless Earbuds
There are few things more annoying than being in The Zone and suddenly getting tangled in the cord of your earbuds!
Wireless earbuds are a great solution for all athletes. They range in price from about $65 to $150 and come from brands like Motorola, Jabra Sport and JayBird.
When making your gift selection be sure to check and see if your top option is sweat proof – that’s key for your athlete’s workouts!
3. Touchscreen Gloves
When colder weather rolls around, the most committed athletes throw on a jacket and head out for a workout anyway.
For outdoor runners and bikers, wearing gloves is important but can make changing the song on their phone difficult.
Enter touchscreen gloves, the savior to all outdoor athletes during the cold weather months! Ranging in price from $20 to about $150, your go-to brands will be Photojojo, Etra, Isotoner and Griffin.
4. Race Medal Hanger
There are very few things as precious to the runner in your life as his or her race bling – aka the finisher medals he or she receives at the end of every race.
Help your friend proudly display these finisher medals using a customized medal hanger.
Hangers will range in price from about $25 to $50 depending on the type (wood, medal) and the size. You can purchase them from sites like Running on the Wall, Gone for Run and Allied Medal Displays.
5. A Bulk Box of Fuel
Athletes need to fuel up before and during their workouts to ensure maximum performance.
Each athlete will have a preference for what he or she likes (gels, chomps, waffles, bars, etc.). Find out which type of fuel your athlete likes best and consider purchasing a box directly from the manufacturer or even through Amazon!
6. Race Entry
There are a multitude of different races you can buy your athlete entry into. From 5Ks to Marathons, Tough Mudders to Color Runs, races at Disney and races where you dress up as a super hero – there is something for everyone.
Race entry fees will vary based on the date of the race, type and location. For example, a local 5K may cost $20 but a runDisney race may cost $150+.
You can check Active.com or RaceMenu.com for a schedule of races in your area.
7. Customized Key Ring
Has your athlete crushed any goals this year? Why not get him or her a customized key ring as a constant reminder of the awesome accomplishment?
Various Etsy sellers will have pre-made key rings for specific events. For example you can get a premade key ring with 26.2 for a marathon runner or 100 for a century bike rider.
You could also ask many Etsy sellers to customize the key ring with a specific date, name or unique engraving.
8.The Ultimate Armband
If your athlete likes to carry his or her phone around, an Armpocket may be the ultimate gift!
The Armpocket allows athletes to carry a smartphone as well as keys, cash, credit cards, energy gels, diabetic supplies and more. It is eco-friendly, machine washable and water/sweat resistant!
The Armpocket comes in multiple sizes so everyone can enjoy a great fit.
9. Otterbox iPhone Case
Otterbox creates protective cases for smartphones and tablets. The company offers a selection of different case types to choose from - from the Defender Series which protects against dropping, dust and scratches to the Pursuit and Armor series which protect against dropping, scratches, dust and water!
You can purchase an Otterbox case directly from their website. The Otterbox case can fit inside of the Armpocket i-30 and i-35 cases depending on the size of your phone.
10. GPS Watch
Outdoor/endurance athletes love to be able to track their stats. From pace to distance, a GPS watch can be an athletes best friend.
Whether you look at the new Garmin Forerunner 220, 620 or a completely different model and brand, you really can't go wrong with a (new) GPS watch.
Whatever gift you get for the runner, cyclist or triathlete in your life will be appreciated – but something from this list will really WOW your friend!