For the keen (and not so keen – i.e. me) runner in your life, winter can be a tricky time. Cold winds, chapped lips and hands plus unflattering Lycra… it’s a tough lot. The below Christmas gift ideas will make those early morning and late night pounding of the pavements much more bearable…
Boozy lip balm
Unfortunately, cruising and boozing is frowned on in certain running clubs. Luckily this funky NYC lip balm not only keeps cracked lips at bay it also gives you your cocktail fix. Well, almost…
Malin+Goetz Mojito Lip Balm, £10, liberty.co.uk
Go faster tights
For when I do the Paris half marathon in the spring… these super stylish tights will surely make me run faster?
Leg-A-See Paris leggings, £30, nike.com
Souped-up sneaks
The ultimate for stylish sprinters…
Nike Free iD running shoe, £115, nike.com
The crème de la crème of hand creams
To protect getting old lady chapped chilblains and such – only the best will do!
Crème de la Mer The Hand Treatment 100ml, £63, johnlewis.com
Put a soak in it…
To rest and soak tired limbs (and smell darn fine, not of sweaty trainers)
Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 100ml, £16, johnlewis.com
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