Despite not being one of the 55,000 people (including 24,000 very inspiring women) to smash the New York City Marathon earlier this month, you could consider me an expert on the best gifts for runners. Having had running socks, energy-boosting gels and anti-chafing creams stuffed into my Christmas stocking for years, I like to think I’ve got a good idea of the practical presents your fitness fan really wants.
Be that a seriously smart fitness tracker, workout-related gift subscriptions, or lust-worthy lululemon buys., we — a team of GLAMOUR editors and writers who moonlight as keen athletes on the weekends — have trawled the virtual shelves to find the very best sweat-wicking celebratory gifts. So whether it’s your mum, dad, sister, partner or best friend who’s now considered (at least in your mind) a full-blown athlete, here are the 25 secrets to scoring a damp hug.
After more wellness content? Shop the best massage guns, the best running trainers and the best sports bras. Or, for more gifting suggestions, head to our edit of the best Christmas gifts, the best gifts for her and the best gifts for men. For more from Glamour UK’s Senior Commerce Writer Sophie Donovan, follow her on Instagram @soph_don.