The holidays are getting closer and if you’re like a few of us, you might be scrambling for last minute gifts for your loved ones and triathlete friends. Do not fear! Triathletes are SUPER easy to buy for during the holiday season. The list of gifts, large and small, is endless and the BA team has brainstormed some great ideas for your triathlete buddies so you don’t show up gift-less at the holiday party. So what are you waiting for!?
“YOU da bomb!” Gifts
- Personal Training Sessions: Have a goal you or a loved one REALLY want to reach in 2012? Maybe you want to PR in your goal race, or simply finish your first marathon, triathlon, or eek, even an Ironman? Sign up for personal training and add your name to their list of successes. There are several gyms and personal training locations to choose from: Check out VIDA Fitness or District Fitness. VIDA Fitness is located in four locations throughout Washington DC & District Fitness offers several different training options and specializes in helping clients meet weight loss and endurance event goals. What better way to show a loved one how much you care than by helping them get a jump start on their New Year’s Resolutions and help them achieve their 2012 race goals.
- Dream Race Registration: It’s a recession and many athletes have been cutting back on their racing this year. Surprise them this Christmas with a registration (Nation's Tri or DC Tri anyone?) for that race that they keep blabbing on and on about. It makes a great stocking stuffer and since they’ll be training for the race, participating in the race, and bragging to their friends about the race, it’s a gift that lasts for more than just one day.
- Swim Lessons! For the "Non-Swimmers,” a few one-on-one lessons with a swim coach could go a long way.
- Yoga Classes! A package of yoga classes, specifically designed for athletes.
- 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher race wheels: According to BA Jenn “If I could ask for Santa for just one totally out of control extravagant gift, it would be for a set of these wheels - they are just so damn fast and nice. . I actually have asked Santa several times but so far - I don't think he's listening :-)
“I can’t wait to use this after I give it to you” Gifts
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- Massage or a massage gift pack: A gift of recovery is always appreciated! A series of 3 is a wonderful and thoughtful gift for just about anyone. All of us could use one during our race season and yet so few of us actually take the time to get one.
- Gore Bike Jersey: This jersey is perfect for when the temperature and hours of daylight start going way down. Fleece lined with a close, high fitting collar, this jersey will keep you warm during both those long winter rides and short, bike commutes.
- Hot Chilly Base Layers: These base layers are perfect for keeping you warm throughout the winter. Lightweight and perfect for running, biking, and hiking, these base layers will make you wonder how you ever worked out during winter without them.
- Clif Shot Bloks: (also make great stocking stuffers!) Clif makes all types of awesome products, from bars to gels to roks. These are all fine gifts, in their own right, but for me, it’s gotta be the Shot Bloks, baby! They’re easy and delicious to eat on the bike and the burst of energy that they provide with their 50 mg of caffeine and bonk-busting carbs is welcome during any workout.
- A pair of running/biking/everyday gloves - "Seirus All Weather Gloves". Not too heavy and not too light these gloves are perfect for running in ALL weather, biking in almost all but the coldest conditions, and are super light and stow away that I wear them pretty much anytime I'm outside, not just for working out.
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