Ahead of Black Friday and the Christmas silly season, we've put together a guide for what to buy a runner; that person who need little more than to lace up their favourite pair of shoes for a good time.

Luckily, most runners love to talk to anyone about their running. They'll have a take on the running gear of the year, whether they're eyeing up something new, or what their favourite shoes or brands, fuels (snack), next race it. Drop a couple of hints that you're thinking of indulging in their passion for running and the ideas will probably start to flow.

However, if you're after the element of surprise or they haven't dropped a hint for you already, you can use our handy gift suggestions below as a starting point.

So let's celebrate the runner in your life by giving them something they'll love this gifting season.

“most runners love to talk to anyone about their running”

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Go with the classics

Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with running socks. They're a classic gift for a reason. The colour options are endless, there are different lengths, designs and thicknesses to choose from and the price point is low.

Sock sizing covers a few shoe sizes making it easy to guess the right size if you're not quite sure too.

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Caps: But Made For Running

We have a great range of technical running caps and hats available to suit every runner's style.

These everyday items are revised and re-designed specifically to take running.

Running caps and hats are made from technical fabrics and are great for providing shade whilst also letting the heat and sweat out. They're usually lighter and more pliable that a traditional hat and go through the wash with ease.

Runners never seem to have enough caps, so you won't find it difficult finding one they'll love.

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Running Sunnies

Sunnies are a practical gift that are useful before, during and after the run.

Our range of sunglasses for runners come in so many different frame shapes, sizes and colours. So you're bound to find a style to suit the runner in our life.

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We don't recommend buying shoes. Yup... you read that correctly

Shoes are usually the biggest ticket item for any runner and an essential part of any runner's kit.

If you're feeling generous but you don't know your runner's favourite brand, preferred model or size, we'd steer clear. No-one feels good about having to return a gift.

Runners typically have a few types of shoes on the go at once in a rotation for different training days or races. Again – if you're not sure if they need a daily trainer or carbon-plated racer, a short distance spike or a cushioned super shoe – we recommend getting a gift voucher instead.

Our Gift vouchers are available in varying amounts and can be redeemed for the perfect shoe, first time around.

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Bonus: Gift vouchers

Gift vouchers are a great way to show someone you know what they love but aren't quite sure what they really need right now. (They take the awkwardness out of potentially buying the wrong size or colour too.)

Gift vouchers can be redeemed across our entire range and last for 3 years, so there's plenty of time for the recipient to find exactly what they need or want.

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