The holidays are quickly approaching and after a whirlwind of a year it’s time to get serious about holiday shopping. Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for a triathlete in your life? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the top 10 must have gifts for triathletes. These picks are also budget-friendly, so whether you’re shopping for multiple gifts or just want to get an affordable gift for a friend or family member, these gifts won’t break the bank!
Take a look at our 10 favorite affordable gifts for triathletes:
A triathlete can never have too much racing fuel. From gels to jelly beans, there’s a race fuel product out there for everyone. Racing fuel will help replenish depleted carbohydrate stores when running. They also help by immediately raising your blood sugar level.
2. Body Glide
Help save your favorite triathlete from chaff. Body glide is a lifesaver when it comes to triathlon training and race day. Body Glide can help alleviate chaff by forming an invisible barrier between skin and what rubs it. The solution reduces friction, and uniquely moisturizes and lubricates skin.
There is a lot of research supporting better recovery with compression socks. Compression socks would make a great gift for post-race recovery! Compression socks are specially designed to apply pressure to your lower legs, helping to maintain blood flow and reduce discomfort and swelling, ultimately giving tired legs a quicker recovery time.
4. Foam Roller
Foam rollers make great gifts for triathletes to use in training and for post-race recovery. With regular use, foam rolling can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion. With it’s small size and big recovery benefits, a foam roller makes a great travel gift as well!
5. Medal Rack
There’s no better way for a triathlete to brag about their accomplishments than hanging their medals on a medal rack. There are so many different medal rack designs, sizes, and styles. We like this one as can hold a lot of medals, is quite affordable, and available to arrive quickly with 2-day Amazon shipping.
With new and more advanced bicycle helmet designs hitting stores each year, getting a new bike helmet will deliver your triathlete a lighter helmet with better aerodynamics. The ideal racing helmet is light, comfortable, and easy to transition in and out of during triathlon day.
Not sure the perfect product to buy for your picky triathlete? Why not buy them a gift card to their favorite race gear store? A gift card always makes a great gift since the recipient can use it on whatever they want and it gives you the option to gift whatever your desired amount is.
8. Race Belt
A race belt makes it easy for a triathlete to quickly snap on their bib for their run. There are also belt variations that come with pockets for your phone and keys. This race belt is a great option as it makes an affordable gifts, holds quiet a few gels, and has room for your phone/cash/keys.
9. Swim Goggles
This great and affordable gift will help your triathlete conquer their indoor training and open water swim with a new pair of swim goggles. Swim goggles are a piece of training equipment that get a lot of wear and tear being used in water and thrown into bags.
10. Gift Certificate For Recovery Massage
What’s better than the gift of a relaxing massage? After training and race day the special triathlete in your life would greatly benefit for a post-race massage. Spa Finder will allow your triathlete to use their gift certificate at one of thousands of locations nationwide.
Whether you choose to purchase a gift card, race gear, or even post race massage, a triathlon-lover in your life will certainly appreciate the thoughtfulness of the gift. Happy shopping!
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Train Right, Tri Right!
Coach MJ
