H oliday Gift Ideas
Garmin Forerunner GSP-enabled watch Garmin offers various models of sport watches depending on your needs and budget. What sets these apart from other basic watches is their ability to track distance, pace, and heart rate (for the models that come with or offer op tional heart rate monitor chest straps), which are important features for serious or competitive runners. Available at Startline Running Store, Minnetonka, MN www.startlinerunning.com
Smartwool Men’s PHD Lightweight Wind Boxer Brief The ultimate stocking stuffer for your runner from Fitsok!
A favorite of our local male athletes, this wind brief features a nylon face and still keeps 100% Merino wool next to your skin. Wear this Nordic skiing, or cold weather running. Flatlock seam construction eliminates chafing.
A 3 pack from Fitsok.com. Shop with a 15% coupon code today: HOLIDAY12 www.Fitsok.com
Available at Finnsisu www.finnsisu.com
K-Swiss Blade Max
Hit the trails this season with this performance trail runner from K-Swiss. The molded rubber sole delivers grip and traction on multiple surfaces, so you can keep your mind on the trail ahead in confidence. Available at Tri Fitness, White Bear Lake, MN www.trifitnesswbl.com
CHICKED T-Shirt
For the tough or tough-minded female athlete. We’ve got the gift for her: a shirt that says it all on her back “You Just Got CHICKED”, emphasizing that she just passed her competition. CHICKED focuses on empowering women athletes to compete with a spirit of female camaraderie and a bit of competitiveness. CHICKED is a female-owned Minneapolis company, which gives 25% of proceeds to women’s charities and businesses promoting women and girls’ confidence through their own strengths. www.chicked.com 20
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Celebrate Her Race Accomplishments Unique artisan made charms from There She Goes, a Minnesota company. Styles include, 5K, 10K, 10M, 13.1K, 26.2K www.tsgrun.com