runners gift basket... please help!

[mrsschlep]

Hi all... my husband's birthday is this weekend and he keeps telling me he wants "nothing"... he loves running and will be participating in his 5th Disney Marathon Weekend in 2 short months!!! I think I want to put a running pack together of some sort.... Some things i have already come up with are The Stick, Body Glide, a Backpack water pak thingy? (any suggestions on what kind?), compression sleeves (he's been having pain in his legs), maybe some energy beans or FRS's...
What else???
Thanks so much!
Jessibellarella

 

[crewmatt]

For backpack water thingy - normally known as a hydration pack - I got mine from LL Bean a Camelbak. I dont use it when running much but for biking and hiking its ideal. For running remember less is probably better. He prob won't want the 3 Liter or Gallon version as one has to carry all of that weight.

Wrights Double Layer Coolmax Socks - love these
Assuming he has a watch and sunglasses
spibelt - I cant live without mine, well I can, but I do miss it when its not around

 

[heatherlynn444]

I agree about spibelt
GU
recovery drink for after
does he listen to an ipod, maybe an itunes GC for new music?
a hat/visor
sunscreen/chap stick
I used disposable hot hands in my gloves last year b/c it was ssoo cold!

 

[Mrs D]

A new pair of moisture wicking socks
a few types of pre-race bars (like clif or power bar).
a post-race protein bar (builder or power bar recovery)
GU (maybe a few different flavors)
I love the I tunes GC
A card with words of encouragement
A bright shirt if you're trying to see him finish!

How could I forget - gum! They don't sell it on WDW property!

 

[mrsschlep]

thank you all for your suggestions! i ended up with:
~a 1.5 liter camelbak
~Compression sleeves for his calves
~body glide
~an earwarmer headband
~The Stick... (which is amazing,by the way!)
~new nike running gloves
~3 packs of FRS Energy Chews and some canned FRS too...

I think that's it... he loved it!!!
I think i am going to get him a nice pair of oakley glasses for xmas...

Happy Running!
...it was freezing last year... literally flurrying before the half... hoping for it to be a little warmer this year!

 

[Mickey Chic]

Compression socks are all the rage lately, they may be a nice surprise.
How about Clif Blocs (the energy product used on the race course),
moleskin (for blisters)
Running gloves or running hat?
I like the idea of running socks too, Asics are my fav (don't go with "Training" Socks, Running socks are different, lighter, and have different supportive stitching).
My favorite: The Foam Roller !!

 

[Mrs D]

My favorite: The Foam Roller !!

DH recently got a foam roller and loves it too! I've tired it after a run/spin class and couldn't hold my body weight to get much rolling in...I was too tired.