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* '''Offer to crew'''. A different gift is to offer to crew your runner through a race or training run. Crewing an ultra is a big undertaking, so don't make this offer lightly. Another option is to offer to drive so the runner can do a long point to point run.
* '''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 [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rubz&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFoot-Massage-Great-Backs-Hands%2Fdp%2FB002QEY6NK $6 at Amazon.com].
* '''Gloves'''. I've come to love gloves that have a finger cover to make them 'convertible mittens', as they work in a wider range of temperatures. The best I've found are the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=SauconyUtliMitt&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSaucony-90299-Ulti-Mitt-Black-X-Large%2Fdp%2FB0059CVCME Saucony Ulti-Mitt] which comes with the light and has a place for it to clip on that works well. They're not the cheapest gloves, being [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Ultimit&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSaucony-Mens-Ulti-Mitt-Small-Black%2Fdp%2FB006ZW6JGQ $50 at Amazon.com], but they are worth it.
* '''Sugoi Helium Jacket'''. This jacket weighs less than 3oz, is windproof, water resistant and is my favorite. ([http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=he&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSugoi-Helium-Jacket-Nova-X-Large%2Fdp%2FB001J8CQZY Men's is $54-100], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=hew&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSugoi-Womens-Helium-Jacket-Black%2Fdp%2FB002IQKW8Y Women's is $65-100].)
* '''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!
* '''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. 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]].
=Other ideas=
These are great gifts, but I'd suggest you ask your runner to find out what they'd like.
* '''ID Bracelet'''. Hopefully they'll never need an ID bracelet, but it's an important [[Running Safety| safety measure]] just in case. There are a number of options available, such as [http://www.roadid.com/c/RoadID Road ID for $20]. However, if they have any medical conditions, I'd recommend going with [http://www.medicalert.org/ MedicAlert].
* '''Musi'''c. Small MP3 players like the SanDisk Clip Zip ([http://go.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='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_Running| headphones]], so give a pair of Koss SportaPro ([http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKoss-155475-SportaPro-Stereo-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB00001P505 $21 at Amazon.com]).
* '''Running light'''. You need to talk to your runner about their preferences for running lights. Have a read of my [[Running_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_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/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=2xun&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F2XU-Non-Stirrup-Compression-Guard-Medium%2Fdp%2FB00591U8J8 $40-45 at Amazon.com]).
