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Stocking Stuffers I Love

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‘Tis the season for giving. What better time to give the runners in your life a little something special? The following gift ideas were chosen because runners (ok me) love them, they’re a little bit unique and best of all, they won’t break the bank, oh and they fit in a stocking. That’s kind of the idea, right? Let’s start with the top right pic and work our way down.

Larabar: I’ll say it, I love this company and have been a fan of their products for years. Gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, kosher, the bases are covered. Best of all, they’re delicious. You may want to stay close because an elf told me there may be some for you…

Thorlo XCXU Crew Socks: I was an Experia fan long before I tried these. I wear them for biking. I swear by the micro-minis for speedwork. When these arrived, I immediately loved the hot pink accent. They’re lightly padded where you want them to be and supportively snug everywhere else. At first the crew length gave me pause. I’m a shorty sock kind of girl. But holy crap lots of leaves and debris get in my shoes when I run trails lately. Plus the crew length bridges the shoe-to-running tights gap, keeping icy winter air out. There are other fun accent colors besides hot pink and these are made for both men and women.

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Personalized Tee Shirt from Allied Shirts: I’ve had a couple of opportunities to design my own  shirt and I’ve loved them both! So many of you asked where I got the Wicked Fast Runnah shirt shown at the top. Now you know! To show you just how easy it is to design, I had my kids make the one you see above. Not bad, huh? Choose your shirt, color, tee style, graphics and you’re good to go right from your computer screen. Best of all, turnaround time is also wicked fast.

Locklaces: I’ve loved these since I laid eyes on them. Gone are the worries of my shoes coming untied in a race. Gone is the need to tie my shoes just right. With Locklaces, my shoes slip on and I’m good to go. And oh the fun colors.

Simply Snackin’ Jerky: I had the opportunity to try these earlier this year and I’ve become a loyal customer. Natural chicken breast and lean beef are combined with the finest spices and dried fruits, then roasted and lightly smoked.  Try the beef sirloin with blueberries and cranberries. Or the chicken breast with Italian seasoning and Romano cheese. Really, they’re all so good. Gluten-free options too!

Salted Caramel GU: This is definitely making an appearance in the Caveman’s stocking as he keeps finding my stash and ‘trading’ one of his gels for one of mine. Let the record show I’ve changed my hiding place 3x to no avail. I have to agree with him, this stuff is amazing.

What will you be putting in the stockings this year? What are you hoping to find in yours?

Comments

  5. I LOVE the flavor/taste/texture of the salted caramel GU, just can’t get it settle very well. Trying to break it up into small portions and drink lots of water in between but my tummy is being bratty about it. I’ve been using the AdvoCare Rehydrate Gel which works really well for me and my sensitive tummy. I do better with it than anything else and actually like the lemon flavor. Have you tried it? I should have sent a msg to you instead of posted that here, sorry.

    What do I want this year? How about a babysitter? Or a nap? Love my kids but they are driving me CRAZY these days. I’m a “little” frazzled. LOL!

  9. That jerky sounds really cool–may have to order some for stocking stuffers for my kids; they love jerky. And what a cool idea the snotty runner is! Runners can be ingenious.

  14. I would love to try the Salted Caramel GU but I’m intrigued by the Sniffy Sleeve as I have a chronic runny nose, especially when I run.

  23. I haven’t even thought about anyone else’s stocking yet – who knows when I will think of mine?!
    That snot thing is very unique – good idea!!!

  36. I can’t think of anything I want/need. Another trip to Red Mountain Spa and some good running?? That snotty runner is awesome!!

  40. That’s such a cute idea!! I am debating for stocking stuffers potentially sweatybands but you’ve got some great ideas too (just ordered the salted caramel gu!)

    I am hoping for an iPad in my stocking 😉 let’s see if that happens!

  47. I really don’t need anything, but we are hoping to buy a house in the next few months, so I’d like the perfect house, in the perfect location to come on the market, oh yeah, in my price range 🙂
    I did ask for a dutch oven as I’ve been making lots of soups on the weekend.

  49. what i really want? oh two new pairs of trainers….Saucony triumph and mirage. well maybe the ride 6. really i need santa to bring me a job.

    and run gear. shirts with smartass sayings.

    funny. i have nearly gagged and barfed with every GU flavour. It is the viscosity maybe. I cant do em. THEN somone gave me a salted caramel GU. well. howdoyoudo…i dont mind it all!! Might get me thru winter.

  65. Great products! Love Larabars! I’d really like a pair of boots for Christmas maybe I’ll get a pair. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

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