Runners are all around us. Did you know, for example, that in 2012 more than 57 million Americans went for a run, jog, or sprint at least once? Did you also know that 2,000 half-marathons happen in the U.S. every year and, furthermore, that there are over half a million marathon runners as well? Baseball may be considered America’s pastime but perhaps running, either competitively or simply as exercise, should be considered a runner-up (no pun intended).
There are millions of runners in the United States — meaning, people who run either recreationally, for exercise, or competitively — but for every runner out there, there are even more runners gifts lying in wait for the right consumer. The only thing better for a runner besides crossing the finish line and receiving a medal is crossing the finish line and receiving a medal and a gift at the end! Personalized gifts for runners are a wonderful way to show that special someone — a friend, a relative, a partner, a coworker, a neighbor — just how they and their physical activity mean to you.
Personalized running gifts come in many shapes and sizes. From race bib coasters to running bumper stickers, there are a number of gift ideas to choose from. You could, for example, get a runners headband for when the beneficiary goes for a run and needs something to absorb the sweat. You could buy recover sandals for when the runner finishes a race and needs something to relax his or her feet. You could even get runners beer mugs, which — well, they’re pretty self-explanatory.
There are many other running gifts out there but the point is this: running gifts are a wonderful way to show a runner just how much you care. Running is not only a great competitive sport and aerobic exercise, it is also a unique kind of social bonding. Running in all its forms — from the marathon to the 5k to the simple jog in the part before work — is nearly universal in its application and practice. And you know what? So are the gifts.
What do you think about these gift ideas? Do you or anyone you know have running bumper stickers? Feel free to leave a note at the bottom.
