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Gift Ideas for Triathletes, Swimmers, Cyclists & Runners
Gifts for Triathletes - Shopping Guide
Triathlon is definitely a sport in which a triathlete seems to learn something new everyday. In this sport, the triathlete is in a constant battle against himself or herself to always knock off a few seconds off a personal best time at a given distance. A dvd, book, or video about something related to swim, bike, or run is a gift that can position your triathlete friend or family member to shave seconds off a previous best time.
It is inevitable. Although swimming is sometimes a sore thumb and weak facet of the three disciplines that a triathlete must perform, it is necessary to complete the race. A pair of goggles is a great gift for any triathlete. Since swimmers are finicky about the goggle that they use, try to do your homework and find out if there is a goggle that he or she would prefer.
Ask any triathlete about nutrition and discussion on the topic of an energy gel is sure to arise. Again, many triathletes are partial to a specific energy gel, so try to find out what the gel of choice is for your giftee.
For cycling and running, a wide variety of gloves exist. Short fingered gloves for cycling will provide a good grip on the handlebars while on the bicycle and at the same time provide ventilation and air flow on those warmer weather rides. In colder weather, full fingered gloves will also provide a good grip in addition to warmth. For running, full fingered gloves exist as well to provide protection from the cold and to prevent your fingers from becoming frost bitten.
When most people think about socks, they usually think in plain terms (white or black). In the world of triathlon (and cycling), trends are set often and trends towards uniquely designed socks is one of those trends.
If you want to be conservative and ensure that your giftee gets what he or she really wants, play it safe and go with a gift certificate.
All in all, as that birthday or holiday time of the year approaches, make the triathlete in your life happy by assessing what his or her needs are in the sport of triathlon. While a necktie, cufflinks, or new purse would be great for this person at work or during a night out on the town, that pair of goggles, gloves, or dvd would be another welcome gift to his or her triathlon arsenal.
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