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* '''[[Injury_prevention_using_%27The_Stick%27| The Stick]]'''. No runner should be without [[The Stick]]. This is the best [[Massage]] deviceI've found and a key way of staying injury free. I use mine every day, and it makes as a big difference, helping me avoid injuries and easing sore musclescore part of my training. It's [http:<jfs id="B000P7NWLM" n="" nonl="t"//go>.fellrnrI've tried quite a few of the clones, but the only one that I've found that comes close to The Stick is the Tiger Tail which uses a single roller.com/?<jfs id=35454X937677&xs"B00ZPMAIO6" n=1&url"" nonl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThe-Stick-6628-Marathon%2Fdp%2FB000P7NWLM $32 at Amazon.com]"t"/>.* '''[[Foam_Roller| Foam Roller]]'''. If your runner already has The Sick, then the [[Foam Roller ]] is the other great tool for keeping their legs working. ItGet a good quality version that will last; I's [http://go.fellrnr.com/?d recommend <jfs id=35454X937677&xs"B0028KDC82" n=1&xcust"" nonl=Foam&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.amazon* '''Stryd'''.com%2F36-Inch-Extra-Durable-Hi-Density-Roller%2Fdp%2FB0028KDC82 $25 at AmazonThe most accurate way of measuring pace and distance, the [[Stryd]] footpod will also estimate running power. It works with a wide variety of running watches.com] It's more expensive than other footpods, but it's accuracy makes it great value for money. * '''MilestonePod'''. The MilestonePod is a good quality version 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 lastgive some fascinating insight into their running form. <jfs id="B01JLHCRFS" noreferb="true" nonl="t" n="MilestonePod"/>* '''BooksMassage'''. The recent bestseller While I use the Stick and Foam Roller on a daily basis, they'Born 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 Run' is well written working with athletes and entertainingwho has a good reputation. For instance, as well as thought provoking (I go to Nicole at [http://gowww.fellrnruniversityneuromuscularmassage.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=btr&url=http%3A%2F%2FwwwUniversity Neuromuscular Massage] in Charlotte, who prepares me for races and helps me recover.amazon.com%2FBorn-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest%2Fdp%2F0307279189 $11 If you're in Moore County, NC, you have Denise Martin, who is extremely experienced with runners as she volunteers at Amazon.com])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 ([http:. <jfs id="B002C0I2JW" n="" nonl="t"/>.* '''Foot rubz'''. While it's not as critical as The Stick or a Foam Roller, massaging your feet with this little ball feels great and is only <jfs id="B002QEY6NK" n="" nonl="t"/go>.* '''Gloves'''.fellrnrI've come to love gloves that have a finger cover to make them 'convertible mittens', as they work in a wider range of temperatures.com<jfs id="B019MSSYXA" n="Saucony Ulti-Mitts" nonl="t"/?>.* '''Sugoi Helium Jacket'''. This jacket weighs less than 3oz, is windproof and is my favorite jacket when I don't need something waterproof. <jfs id=35454X937677&xs"B00V0CTCN8" n="Men's Helium is" nonl="t"/> and the <jfs id=1&xcust"B013PS87BC" n=halo&url"Women's Helium" nonl="t"/>.* '''Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket'''. This jacket is remarkably waterproof given it only weighs about 6oz/170g. They claim it has a [http%3A%2F%2Fwww://www.amazonrei.com%2FHalo/learn/expert-Headbandsadvice/rainwear-HSHWHITEhow-Sportit-White%2Fdp%2FB0025US29E $works.html waterproof rating] of 12,000mm, and it's breathable to 22 ,000g/m², but those ratings are often taken in optimal conditions, and sadly a wet jacket does not breathe as well as a dry one. In practice, if you're running you're likely to be wet regardless of the waterproof rating as your sweat will soak your clothing. The idea of a jacket like this is to keep the water from making you cold, and the Ultra can seem much warmer than the Helium jacket in cold, heavy rain. See [[Running in the Rain]] for more details. [http://www.zappos.com/ultimate-direction-ultra-jacket-indigo Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket at AmazonZappos]. * '''Socks'''. While socks are unexciting, they make a good fallback. Buy the type of socks your runner normally wears, as a different sock can change the way their shoes fit.comIf you runner is not using good socks, then consider giving them a modern technical sock. See [[Blister Prevention and Socks]]). * '''Safety Vest'''. If your runner is likely to be running after dark, then the Amphipod Xinglet will keep them visible. It's reasonably comfortable and highly visible from all directions. <jfs id="B004DKSJAG" n="" nonl="t"/>* '''Buff'''. A Buff is a cylinder of fabric that can be used as a neck warmer, hat, and many other combinations. <jfs id="B01GGHAUUK" n="" nonl="t"/>

* '''Foot rubzRunScribe'''. While itI'm impressed with [[RunScribe]]'s ability to measure all sorts of useful data about a runner's not as critical as form. $240 for a pair of [[Footpod]]s from http://runscribe.com. * '''Hydration'''. Check out my reviews of the [[Best Hydration Systems]] for options to keep your runner hydrated. * '''Coaching'''. The Stick advice and support of a professional coach can make a huge difference to a runner. You can find in person or online coaching, and both can work well. The in person training can vary from a Foam Rollerlow cost running program, massaging your feet with this little ball feels great and is only such as the [http://gowww.fellrnrrunforyou.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rubz&url=Run For You] coaching offered by my local store, to more expensive one-on-one coaching. Online coaching can provide various levels of support, from customized training plans to intensive one-on-one support. Check out my friend Shannon McGinn's [http%3A%2F%2Fwww://shannon-creatingmomentum.amazonblogspot.com%2FFoot/p/running-Massagecoach-Greatbased-in-Backswoodbridge-Hands%2Fdp%2FB002QEY6NK $6 at Amazonnj.comhtml Creating Momentum coaching service]. She is an accomplished ultrarunner and a certified coach. =Books=My book suggestions focus more on entertainment than technical running advice.* '''GlovesBorn to Run'''. IThe recent bestseller 've come Born to love gloves that have a finger cover to make them 'convertible mittensRun'is well written and entertaining, as they work in a wider range of temperatureswell as thought provoking. <jfs id="0307279189" n="" nonl="t"/>. * '''The best Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why IRun Long Distances've found are the ''. This is a comic book on running by The Oatmeal, and it's a great read. Of course, humor is a personal thing, so check out [http://go.fellrnrtheoatmeal.com/?comics/running the online comic]] to get a taste of the book. <jfs id=35454X937677&xs"1449459951" n=1&xcust"" nonl=SauconyUtliMitt&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.* '''Once A Runner''', by John L.amazonParker.com%2FSaucony-90299-Ulti-Mitt-Black-X-Large%2Fdp%2FB0059CVCME Saucony Ulti-Mitt] which comes with Often considered the light best book on running, and has a place for it to clip on that works wellworthy read. <jfs id="1416597891" n="" nonl="t"/>. TheyThere're not s also the cheapest glovessequel "Again to Carthage" (<jfs id="1439192480" n="" nonl="t"/>), being [http:and the prequel "Racing the Rain" (<jfs id="1476769869" n="" nonl="t"//go>). * '''Running on Empty''', by Marshall Ulrich.fellrnrAn ultrarunning classic by one of the greatest ultrarunners.com/?<jfs id=35454X937677&xs"1583334904" n=1&xcust"" nonl=Ultimit&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.amazon* '''Eat and Run''', by Scott Jerek.com%2FSaucony-Mens-Ulti-Mitt-Small-Black%2Fdp%2FB006ZW6JGQ $50 at AmazonThis is part autobiography and part recipe book from the elite ultrarunner Scott Jurek.comI found it fascinating to read about Scott's life, and [[Why Run Ultras| why he runs ultras]]. While Scott includes several bits of ultrarunning advice, but they are worth it's mostly his life story.<jfs id="0547569653" n="" nonl="t"/>. * '''Sugoi Helium JacketFeet in the Clouds''', by Richard Askwith. This jacket weighs less than 3ozA book more about British fell running, is windproof, water resistant and is my favoritebut still worth the time. ([http:<jfs id="1845130820" n="" nonl="t"//go>.fellrnr* '''Bowerman and the Men of Oregon''', by Kenny Moore.com/?The story of the Oregon coach and founder of Nike. <jfs id=35454X937677&xs"1594867313" n=1&xcust"" nonl=he&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.amazon* '''The Silence of Great Distance''', by Frank Murphy.com%2FSugoi-Helium-Jacket-Nova-X-Large%2Fdp%2FB001J8CQZY MenThe story of competitive women's is $54-100], [http://goendurance running.fellrnrIt's hard to believe how difficult it was for women to compete in the not so distant past.com/?<jfs id=35454X937677&xs"0962924326" n=1&xcust"" nonl=hew&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.* '''Ultramarathon Man''', by Dean Karnazes.amazonDean seems to be loved and hated by an equal number of people, but I enjoyed this book.com%2FSugoi-Womens-Helium-Jacket-Black%2Fdp%2FB002IQKW8Y WomenI think it's the best thing he's is $65-100]written by far.<jfs id="1585424803" n="" nonl="t"/>.* '''What I Talk About When I Talk About Running''', by Haruki Murakami. A somewhat rambling tale of running which many people love. <jfs id="0307389839" n="" nonl="t"/>.)* '''Race EntryRunning Through the Wall'''. Races can be pricy, so buying your runner a race entry Each chapter is by a nice giftdifferent author, but make sure so it's a race they want to do!collection of individual runners experiences in ultrarunning. Not a huge source of information, but an entertaining read in places. <jfs id="1891369377" n="" nonl="t"/>.* '''SocksThe Old Man and the Sea'''. While socks are unexciting, they make a good fallback. Buy This may seem like an odd entry in the type list of socks your runner normally wearsrunning books running, as a different sock can change but I believe that "The Old Man and The Sea" provides greater inspiration and insight into the ultrarunning psyche than most books dedicated to the way their shoes fittopic. If you runner is not using good socks, then consider giving them a modern technical sock. See [[Blister_Prevention_and_Socks| Blister Prevention and Socks]]<jfs id="0684801221" n="" nonl="t"/>.

* '''MusiMusic'''c. Small Sadly I don't have a great recommendation for a small MP3 players like now the SanDisk Clip Zip ([http://gois discontinued.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=clip&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Black%2Fdp%2FB005FVNGRS $35 at Amazon.com]<span style=* '''Headphones''color:#FF0000'>) </span>or iPod Shuffle ([http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Shuf&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-shuffle-Slate-NEWEST-MODEL%2Fdp%2FB0097BEEDM $50 at Amazon.com]) are ideal for running. For better sound quality, the most important factor is the [[Headphones_for_RunningHeadphones for Running| headphones]], so give a pair of Koss SportaPro ([http://go.fellrnr.com/?<jfs id=35454X937677&xs"B00001P505" n=1&url"" nonl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKoss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB00001P505 $21 at Amazon.com])"t"/>.* '''Running light'''. You need to talk to your runner about their preferences for running lights. Have a read of my [[Running_LightsRunning Lights| running light guide]] for more details. * '''GPS Watch'''. I recommend the Garmin 310XT for any runner, but there are cheaper options and smaller options, so read [[Best Running Watch| Best Running Watch]] before buying. * '''Compression Sleeves'''. These sleeves are all the rage, and for [[Why_compression_clothesWhy compression clothes| a good reason]]. They make a nice gift, but they have to be sized correctly, especially the calf circumference, which makes it tricky for them to be a surprise gift. Of the many calf sleeves on the market, I'd recommend the 2XU Sleeves ([http://go.fellrnr.com/?<jfs id=35454X937677&xs"B00591U8J8" n=1&xcust"" nonl=2xun&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"t"/>.* '''Pedicure'''.amazonRunning can be tough on the feet, so a pedicure can help restore them.com%2F2XU-Non-Stirrup-Compression-Guard-Medium%2Fdp%2FB00591U8J8 $40-45 at Amazon(A Pedicure before a race can help prevent blisters by making sure the toe nails are trimmed and rounded.com])* '''Race Entry'''.Races can be pricy, so buying your runner a race entry is a nice gift, but make sure it's a race they want to do!