I decided to go to the gym today. I am not a fan of being confined to the indoors. Running on the Dreadmill or doing any of the mechanical cardio machines really puts it into perspective what a hamster must feel like! I feel like a caged rodent!
The Dreadmill was vacant and there was no one there to fight me for it so reluctantly I moved in. 7 miles was the goal and I wanted to finish in under 56 minutes. With my gum in my mouth and my "Nitas Running" play list jamming in my ears I approached the Dreadmill. I opened my "Rachel Ray Cooking" magazine and hit the Start button. As I looked at all the heavy holiday foods, all the starches and desserts I was reminded with each turn of the page why I was running today!
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis
Top Ten Gifts to get your Runner 2011
1. Nike Plus+- $29
Dun hams, Sports Authority, Best Buy, Dicks Sporting Goods, Amazon
2. Cuddle Duds- $26-$34
JcPenney, Macy's, Kohl's,cuddleduds.com3. Winter Running Hats- $16-$34
Athleta for woman, Dicks Sporting Goods, Brooksrunning.com
4. IPOD Nano- (This is compatible with NikePlus+) $114-$129
SOLD Everywhere!5. Winter Running Gloves- $12-$29
6. Garmin-$134-$399
Garmin 305-Best value for your first watch. Comes w/Heart rate monitor
Garmin Forerunner 60- $99!..This is not multisport.
Amazon.com. Dicks Sporting Goods, Best Buy
7. Traction for shoes when running outside in snow and ice-$29
Local Running stores. or Revelsports.com
8. Running Magazine Subscritpion $25..(Link below offering a holiday special)
https://secure.rodale.c
om/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OaeEntryPage?storeId=10057&oae&mktOfferId=RWD45473&keycode=W0ZX0004
9. Running Tights- $45-$80
Any Sports Store
10.Running Socks- $10-$29
Thorlo and Smart wool. http://www.rei.com
The Ultimate Christmas Bundle: Register your runner for a race for 2012, print it out and wrap it in with one of the above gifts!! If you are really feeling like spoiling your runner make it a Destination Run and get them a hotel room and go cheer them on or BETTER yet...register with them and run it together!!!!
http://www.runmichigan.com/calendar/
If you have any questions about any of the products let me know, I can tell you which brands I like and give you a little more details, like the best place to purchase and different local running stores that may sell the item your looking for. ALSO..Remember the Outlet malls are a great place to save money!
Anita
Garmin 305-Best value for your first watch. Comes w/Heart rate monitor
Garmin Forerunner 60- $99!..This is not multisport.Amazon.com. Dicks Sporting Goods, Best Buy
7. Traction for shoes when running outside in snow and ice-$29
Local Running stores. or Revelsports.com8. Running Magazine Subscritpion $25..(Link below offering a holiday special)
https://secure.rodale.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OaeEntryPage?storeId=10057&oae&mktOfferId=RWD45473&keycode=W0ZX0004
9. Running Tights- $45-$80
Any Sports Store10.Running Socks- $10-$29
Thorlo and Smart wool. http://www.rei.comThese are just my top 10 favorite. There are many others that I have not put on here. In a couple weeks I will do another post for Stocking Stuffers for our Favorite Runner.
The Ultimate Christmas Bundle: Register your runner for a race for 2012, print it out and wrap it in with one of the above gifts!! If you are really feeling like spoiling your runner make it a Destination Run and get them a hotel room and go cheer them on or BETTER yet...register with them and run it together!!!!
http://www.runmichigan.com/calendar/
If you have any questions about any of the products let me know, I can tell you which brands I like and give you a little more details, like the best place to purchase and different local running stores that may sell the item your looking for. ALSO..Remember the Outlet malls are a great place to save money!
Anita
Love this Post! Runners socks Really? Didn't know there was special running socks....lol
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny!!! Love the 'bundle'!! Thanks for the ideas!! I don't think I can get many of these in FL...(running gloves, and cuddleduds)!
ReplyDeleteLove ya! Glad your slowing down a bit, how many miles did you end up with? Probably more than 7 since you were looking at all the fattening food!
Have you tried RunKeeper the Ap for your phone? Works like the Nike + for free! And it loads to your computer!!
Love ya!
Leeanne
Tiffany...There is nothing better than a great pair of running socks except a few pairs!! They hug in all the right places adding support, stability and comfort! I made a believer out of even Andy!
ReplyDeleteLeeanne, I have not tried Runkeeper..I will have to check that out. The Bundle idea is a great idea for you and BOB..Motivation and incentive.. We should all look for a destination one and make a mini vacation out of it!... Miss you guys. Loved the face time.
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