What does a runner want for Christmas?

Slogger Jogger

Another technical top?
Another pair of running shoes?
Another gadget to analyze the performance?
Whats on your list?

It'll be a non-running prezzie for me I reckon as the OH just lets me get on with my addictive pastime. A paid trip to a nice marathon would be nice though OH if you read this

emerald007

A spouse of a club member got in contact with our club to request that their partners club membership be paid for 2010, which i thought was a very good gift idea.

socks are best - IMO.;)

hunnymonster

I got a HRT book for my birthday on Monday. I always get running pressies.

aero2k

hunnymonster wrote: »

I got a HRT book for my birthday on Monday.

Are you a woman on the verge?!
Happy birthday!

rainbow kirby

Money, so I can hit the sales after Christmas! Hoping to grab shoes, a top and possibly another pair of capris in the sales.

coldwood92

Stopwatch

Slogger Jogger

I can think of a few boardsies who would want something food related. Must be a hunger thing with runners.

geld

Only back from an injury and the only thing I want for Christmass is some degree of fitness!

However if that is not possible and its not looking too likely :rolleyes: then a voucher from a good running shop would be nice!

Birdsong

Do wiggle have good sales after christmas, would it be worth asking santa for money & then buying in Janurary. I need to get a few bits.

Krusty_Clown

Last year I got a food processor. This year, I've already ordered the Petzl head torch, as much of my training for Barcelona will be at night, in the dark. Wiggle - they have all of my money.

mloc123

garmin 310xt for me... Hopefully

RacoonQueen

I've spent a ridiculous amount of money on wiggle this year, looked at my account about a month ago and was disgusted. I pretty much have everything I need at the moment so won't be getting any new running gear or books. Might ask for an FA Cup ticket/flights to Edinburgh or something instead.

spaceylou

I have requested socks - not the multipacks from pennies but expensive, twin layer, anti-blister, breathable socks!!! I know they don't totally prevent blisters but they limit the damage and my footsies deserve them :rolleyes: or at least that's what I told my stepdad when he asked for suggestions!

ekevosu

"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth"

JKF

ekevosu wrote: »

"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth"

You beat me to it

A pair of lungs the size of a small caravan or some new gear.. Failing that all donations to the impending wedding fund will be greatly appreciated

woundedknee

A lie in.

rigal

OH refuses to buy me running gear as a present. It's gotta be wiggle vouchers from anyone else though.

toomuchdetail

In any order , one of the following :A new knee -left or right not fussy;Turbo Trainer -that costs less that my 98 saab;a pair of b*lls for cycling;A triathlon suit thats really means XL when its on.</p>

RacoonQueen

woundedknee wrote: »

A lie in.

That'd be a nice one.

shels4ever

Skin for my toes?
If i cant get that I'll go for a pair of flats.

mloc123

ekevosu wrote: »

"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth"

this time last year, after just having one of my front teeth knocked out, that was all I wanted

MarieC

All I want for Christmas is my PhD. Giving a revised, and hopefully acceptable version to supervisor next thur/fri. It will be my birthday on the thur so getting this done will be literally all my Christmas's coming at once!

cojomo2

a treadmill- for when the weather sucks...you can get a decent one for about 600-700 euro if you do your research(i.e don't go near the likes of Argos) ..it would be a very generous present tho!

Magnet

Dear Santa,
Ive been a good girl most of the year so can I please have my MOJO back?
I promise not to abuse it or take it for granted again!
I`ll have some Strawberry Maxi-Milk out for you and some bananas for the Reindeers to keep their energy levels up...
Thanks
Magnet x

plodder

Next years gym membership. Gonna be hard t justify when the December bills start rolling in, in January

christeb

Hmmm, I'm pretty set, although if you do want to get me something I'll have a pair of compression tights. I wouldn't mind a pair of carbon wheels for my bike too....

hunnymonster

no wonder we were always finding reindeer poo in our gardens if you feed them banana's in Galway. Reindeers eat carrots in Dundalk.

HardyEustace

As a "challenged" swimmer - gills[/short cut]

Instant weight loss[/bacon slicer]

Magnet

ok scratch that I wanna book!!! :D:p:D

The rules of life, Templar, richard, 2006

Abhainn

The opportunity to go for few quite pints in a nice pub and read a broadsheet newspaper from cover to cover.

BeepBeep67

I already know that I'll find a foam roller under the tree, but I've also asked for a surprise <time machine, time machine, he thinks hopefully, to claim back those wasted years>:rolleyes:

googlehead

5 minute mile

OI

Tbh, I don't want a lot for Christmas, there's just one thing I need, I actually don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, I want a watch to call my own, maybe measure HR zones, make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is.................. a garmin 405cx............ Oooohoohhoooh baaaybay

rainbow kirby

OI wrote: »

Tbh, I don't want a lot for Christmas, there's just one thing I need, I actually don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, I want a watch to call my own, maybe measure HR zones, make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is.................. a garmin 405cx............ Oooohoohhoooh baaaybay

And to look like Mariah too?

hot to trot

I want time to run.:D
Ordered a 405 on ebay yesterday for myself. What a 405cx? did I go for the wrong thing?

ultraman1

woundedknee wrote: »

A lie in.

new buttocks maybe

woundedknee

ultraman1 wrote: »

new buttocks maybe

The Turkey all to yourself.

token56

To be able to run again.

It will be a bit past christmas before I get back to running but its final on the way. I'm hopefully going in to get my operation (lumbar spine) on Wednesday and hopefully in a few months time I will be able to run and train again at will. I really cant wait, just hope it all goes ok.

JKF

token56 wrote: »

To be able to run again.

It will be a bit past christmas before I get back to running but its final on the way. I'm hopefully going in to get my operation (lumbar spine) on Wednesday and hopefully in a few months time I will be able to run and train again at will. I really cant wait, just hope it all goes ok.

Ouch.. Good luck with that

Slogger Jogger

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Last year I got a food processor. This year, I've already ordered the Petzl head torch, as much of my training for Barcelona will be at night, in the dark. Wiggle - they have all of my money.

A food processor? What did you buy your OH, a foot spa?

Slogger Jogger

ultraman1 wrote: »

new buttocks maybe

On you or someone else ?

Slogger Jogger

Change of tack then... suggested prezzies for other boardsies, race organisers etc?

• a gps for donothoponpop (and me!) so we don't get lost.
• a hamper for ultraman to fuel his running.
• a mojo potion for magnet
• an alternative relay leg on the Wicklow way relay for hunnymonster measuring > 50 miles for the leg (might even up the odds a bit in our favour )
• a 10k measuring tape for the Aware organisers.

keep them coming...

kennyb3

definitely a stop watch for the jingle bells organisers!

Krusty_Clown

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

A food processor? What did you buy your OH, a foot spa?

In fairness, it sounds a lot worse than it is. I enjoy cooking (and eating) nearly as much as I enjoy running, so it was actually a great pressie. It just sounds dreadful! This year she's getting a foot spa.

hunnymonster

I have to admit having an athlete in the family does make present buying that little bit easier. The other men in my family are extremely difficult to choose present for. Mind you it was a bit of a challenge choosing something for ZL this year. We have a shed that is 25x15 foot which is full of the bigger toys (boats and bikes) and I just counted 80 of those foldable crates in the basement holding all the smaller bits of kit.

BeepBeep67

Now if someone can knock these 2 together (phone watch + 310XT) - then you have the ultimate toy - training device

shels4ever

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Now if someone can knock these 2 together (phone watch + 310XT) - then you have the ultimate toy - training device

But does it make toast?

RacoonQueen

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Now if someone can knock these 2 together (phone watch + 310XT) - then you have the ultimate toy - training device

Built in mp3 player would be nice too, for those down times.

BeepBeep67

shels4ever wrote: »

But does it make toast?

Only of your credit card if your an early adopter!

ultraman1

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

On you or someone else ?

some one else who shall remain namless and buttockless

BeepBeep67

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Built in mp3 player would be nice too, for those down times.

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