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* '''The Stick'''. No runner should be without [[The Stick]]. This is the best [[Massage]] device I've found and a key way of staying injury free. I use mine every day as a core part of my training. <jfs id="B000P7NWLM" n="" nonl="t"/>.
* '''Foam Roller'''. If your runner already has The Sick, then the [[Foam Roller]] is the other great tool for keeping their legs working. Get a good quality version that will last; I'd recommend <jfs id="B0028KDC82" n="" nonl="t"/>.
* '''MilestonePod'''. The MilestonePod is a cheap and effective way of tracking the number of miles your runner has put on their shoes, something that can help them avoid an injury. If your runner doesn't have a [[Best Running Watch| Good Running Watch]] it will also track their runs. As if that weren't enough, the MilestonePod will give some fascinating insight into their running form. <jfs id="B00MAJQFWG" noreferb="true" nonl="t" n="MilestonePod"/>
* '''Massage'''. While I use the Stick and Foam Roller on a daily basis, they're not as good as a human massage therapist, so give a gift certificate for a massage. A good therapist can work wonders, but make sure you get recommendations from experienced runners. You need a therapist who is used to working with athletes and who has a good reputation. For instance, I go to Nicole at [http://www.universityneuromuscularmassage.com/ University Neuromuscular Massage] in Charlotte, who prepares me for races and helps me recover. If you're in Moore County, NC, you have Denise Martin, who is extremely experienced with runners as she volunteers at many local ultramarathons.
* '''Halo Hat.''' This is by far the best [[Running Hats| running hat]] I've found, and I wear mine for every run, regardless of the weather. <jfs id="B002C0I2JW" n="" nonl="t"/>.
