Training is only half of it. These recovery gifts help them bounce back faster from the long stuff.
Sports massage ball
Pocket-sized recovery.
Marathon · Fitness racing · OCR · Ultra-running
Blister plasters kit
The gift they'll thank you for at mile 20.
Marathon · Ultra-running · OCR
Sports bath salts tin
A long, hot soak after Boxing Day miles — a stocking filler that gets used.
Marathon · Ultra-running · Open water
Sleep kit: eye mask and earplugs
For race weekends away from home and getting a real night of sleep.
Marathon · Ultra-cycling · Bike touring
Trigger-point massage stick
Rolls out the knots a foam roller cannot reach, without tiring a thumb.
Ultra-running · Trail biking · Fitness racing
Mini foam roller
Recovery that fits in hand luggage.
Marathon · Ultra-running · Fitness racing
Resistance band set
A full gym in a drawstring bag.
OCR · Fitness racing
Compression socks
Fresher legs, faster recovery.
Marathon · Ultra-running · Ultra-cycling
Foam roller and ball set
The full toolkit for a tight calf the morning after a long Christmas mileage.
Marathon · Ultra-running · Fitness racing
Neoprene changing robe
The big-ticket swimmer gift — change warm and dry on a windy beach in December.
Open water · Marathon swimming
Mini massage gun
Deep recovery, anywhere.
Marathon · Ultra-running · Ultra-cycling