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FOR ATHLETES/FITNESS BUFFS: Five Stocking Stuffers Under $30
By Stephanie | December 12, 2008
And now – for the runner/hiker/walker/biker/swimmer/skier on your list…
Don’t just stuff their stockings with cheap chocolates and DVDS this Christmas. Give something healthful (and helpful).
Wrist Runner ($6.95) or Reflective Shoe Pocket ($5.95) from Nathan Sports
Both of these handy little items serve the same purpose. Make it easy for the runner/biker/walker in your life to carry his/her keys, credit card, and a little bit of cash…while still being able to keep his/her hands-free.
Steel 700 ml Flip Straw Bottle (~$22.99) from Nathan Sports
Say good-bye to plastic water bottles and say hello to this wide-mouth, BPA-free water bottle – sturdy enough for the serious athlete, stylish enough for the fashion-conscious, and eco-friendly enough for the truly green.
ShrinQ Pocket Pedometer ($29.99) from Sportline
Help someone you love get to 10,000 steps a day with the ShrinQ Pocket Pedometer. This handy miniature gadget is designed to fit in any-size pocket and tracks your steps, your distance traveled, and your calories burned.
Sport Beans by Jelly Belly
Packed with Electrolytes, Carbohydrates, and Vitamins B & C (oh, yeah…and sugar), these high-flavor fruity beans will keep your athlete going as he/she bikes, runs, hikes, or expends energy in some other athletic capacity. Available in four fruity flavors (Berry Blue, Orange, Lemon-Lime, Fruit Punch), the 1 oz. bags retail for about $1 each and are available at a variety of health stores.
Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews
Another excellent alternative to the typical energy bar! These tasty shark-shaped treats are gelatin-free, fat-free, wheat-free, gluten-free…and are packed with electrolytes. Available in five fruity flavors (Citrus Squeeze, Fruit Splash, Berry Blast, Watermelon Scream, Peach Tree Breeze), these fruit snacks retail for just over $1 per 1.58 ounce pouch. My husband and I both liked the taste of these yummy, gummy, power-packed chews. Such a delicious way to stay energized on a bike or trail!
I’d love for you to share your fitness/health-themed stocking stuffers ideas if you feel so inclined to share…
WIN IT! One winner will receive a Wrist Runner (Nathan Sports), a Steel 700 ml Flip Straw Bottle (Nathan Sports), AND a ShrinQ Pocket Pedometer (Sportline). To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Monday, December 15 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY: Link to my site! Anywhere! You can add one of my buttons to your blog, add me to your blogroll, add my site to your Facebook page, you choose…Then, come back here and leave a second comment with a link to where you linked to me.
***For a complete listing of all of the reviews and giveaways in my “Super Stocking Stuffers” series, click here.***
*UPDATE* The winner is #36 Jenny N. Congratulations!
Topics: Uncategorized | 72 Comments »
December 12th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
As the New Year approaches, my “ready to be fit” fire has been kindled. This would be a great start to a *new* start.
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December 12th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
It is almost resolution time. This would be perfect.
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December 12th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
These are some great fitness gifts! A set of resistance bands or a workout dvd would also make good fitness stocking stuffers.
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December 12th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I play tennis several times a week and when I work out I do not use plastic disposable bottles….would love the flip straw bottle.
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December 12th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I’d like the flip straw bottle and the pedometer; I’ve been using my big old cup I got at the hospital when I gave birth as my water bottle, and I’ve always wanted a pedometer but never purchased one. It would be nice to upgrade the drinking vessel and see how much I’m movin’ around every day.
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December 12th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
An Mp3 player would make a great fitness stocking stuffer. Who can workout without tunes? Those are a must.
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December 13th, 2008 at 5:15 am
I especially love the ideas of the straw bottle and the pedometer for my sister as stocking stuffers. She is trying to lose weight in the new year and sometimes little gadgets like these can help to inspire.
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December 13th, 2008 at 7:16 am
I’ve been thinking about getting a pedometer – I know that I need to start making a better effort of staying healthy!
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December 13th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I’ve been really wanting to try out a steel bottle, and I could certainly use a pedometer for my walks.
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December 13th, 2008 at 8:06 am
You’re on my blogroll.
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December 13th, 2008 at 8:21 am
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December 13th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Whoo Hoo!~~The Steel bottle would be great for all the athletes in my family. And, I’d love the pedometer to keep better track of how far I move.
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December 13th, 2008 at 9:12 am
We’re moving to Colorado next week, and I’m excited to get up into the mountains to hike. I’d love to win these goodies!
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December 13th, 2008 at 9:12 am
And you’re on my blog roll.
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December 13th, 2008 at 11:05 am
That water bottle looks amazing! My whole family are workout buffs and would absolutly love this! Thanks for such amazing giveaways
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December 13th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
How fun! That’s some great stuff. I love pedomiters, my husband uses his but I don’t have one. I also like the water bottle, lately I have been so into them. Maybe because I’m trying to drink more water!!! =) THanks.
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December 13th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I have your button on my site under blog rol. THanks again for the chance.
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December 13th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Ok, if I win this, maybe I will get my booty in gear and actually run again (after a few weeks off!) Cool stuff…love the Wrist Runner.
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December 13th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
My pedometer broke, sure could use a new one!
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December 13th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Such great prizes! I would put them to good use now and once I have my little one. Gotta get back in shape!
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December 13th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I have to say I really have no good ideas. Only the littles in this family will have stockings so I haven’t thought much about anything grownup for a stocking! I do really like that Wrist Runner. My husband runs and doesn’t have anywhere to carry ID or anything so sometimes he doesn’t and that makes me nervous. I think I’m going to have to seek one out if I don’t win.
Oh, and I so love those water bottles!
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December 13th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
great prizes-I’d love the Pedometer
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December 13th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Awesome! My work is doing our version of the Biggest Loser! I’m down 9 pounds and would like to lose another ten…these would be so great!! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
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December 13th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
My guy is working out doing racquetball this winter.. it’s wonderful to see and I’d love to give him some motivation.
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December 13th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I would love to win these prizes as I am starting to get in shape again. I need a pedometer to force myself to walk more!!
As for other fitness stocking stuffers, my husband the runner always appreciates new socks…the nice ones that wick the moisture away…and my friend the biker likes to get energy bars!
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December 14th, 2008 at 1:03 am
My husband LOVES the socks that keep your feet from sweating!
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December 14th, 2008 at 6:08 am
This would be great as I get serious about exercise.
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December 14th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Perfect for those daily runs that I really need to start doing! Hopefully these items would help me get started in the right direction.
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December 14th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Pedometers are fantastic to help you keep moving!
kelli at pfrog dot net
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December 14th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Your list is pretty inclusive! : ) The only things I can think of to add would be sports towels, maybe a little bag to carry everything in (can that fit in a stocking if it’s rolled up? : )
I have never been so excited about a stocking! Your ideas have been really great. Thank you!
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December 14th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Your button is on my blog
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December 14th, 2008 at 10:46 am
My favorite fitness-themed stocking stuffers are warm hats such as the Hind ones, as well as nice running gloves like the Manzella ones, and Wigwam or Thorlos socks. That keeps my athletic family and friends cozy while they are out in the cold for fairly cheap. I also like getting them tasty fitness/healthy munchies. My hubby loves the GU chocolate outrage energy gels, and my mom is a fan of the Luna bars, and I love those new caffeinated Cherry Jelly Belly sport beans.
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December 14th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Wow! I’d love all these, esp the pedometer! I live in nyc and always wonder how much i’ve walked/run!
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December 14th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I’d like to have a nice Steel Flip Straw Bottle so that I can eliminate all of the plastic bottles I’ve been using. Would like to buy a filtered pitcher instead of buying the water bottles.
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December 14th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
These would be so much better for stockings than buying candy (which I’m really trying to avoid this year).
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December 14th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Oooh…my husband, the runner, would love this gift!
Thanks for the chance to win.
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December 14th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
These would be some great things to assist us in our new year’s resolutions! The Wrist Runner is a great idea, now we don’t have to wonder where to put our keys when we go jogging. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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December 14th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Your button can be found here:
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Thank you!!!
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December 14th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Maybe this would help me not break my New Years Resolution to lose so weight.
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December 14th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Ooooo now my husband would love all of this. He is the runner and I am the walker.
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December 14th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
fun, fun, fun
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December 14th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
this would help new years resolutions
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December 14th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I’d love to give BIL the bottle and pedometer. He’s an avid runner.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
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December 14th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
These are some great products. They would be a really good incentive for working out!
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December 14th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I added you to my blogroll.
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December 14th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
OH this would be perfect! My goal is to drop at least 30lbs during this deployment.
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December 14th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I’ve seen little clip on flashing lights that runners can use if they’re out at night. They’d fit in a stocking. A roll of reflective tape could be used on shoes, belts, or caps to increase visibility at night. Maybe some new shoelaces would be a nice stocking stuffer, too.
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December 14th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Hi, I would love to win these fitness prizes for my older sister. She is diabetic and tries to walk 4 miles a day! Please add my name to your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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December 14th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
My boyfriend and I both need to lose some weight. Any tools to make it easier or more fun are always appreciated.
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December 14th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I think these stocking stuffers would really help me. I’m too tired from cancer treatment to exercise, but I know I need to do it. Maybe this is just what I need to inspire me. I feel inspired just by reading about the giveaway. Even if I don’t win, you’ve inspired me to help myself.
Thank you for the healthy giveaway.
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December 14th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Great stocking stuffers. Thanks for the chance.
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December 15th, 2008 at 12:26 am
As a kid, my stocking was my favorite part of Christmas morning, and I always enjoyed searching for unique stocking stuffers for my kids, and now have the joy of doing the same for my granddaughters. A tradition I have is to always put a huge orange at the foot of the stocking!
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December 15th, 2008 at 12:41 am
since my husband is a runner he would love to find these in his stocking
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December 15th, 2008 at 12:57 am
I am TOO EXCITED about this. I have a half-marathon coming up and I have zero motivation right now. Maybe this awesome package of gifts (yes, I’d give them to myself, thankyouverymuch) will do the trick. *cross fingers!*
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:35 am
The Sports Chews look really good
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December 15th, 2008 at 3:28 am
great giveaway :)
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December 15th, 2008 at 8:24 am
My husband would love the straw bottle.
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December 15th, 2008 at 9:17 am
It is time to lose that baby weight that I have been carrying for some time. I try to hit the gym at least 5 – 6 times a week for an hour, which I have thoroughly enjoy doing. It was having the time to eat healthy that was hard for me with the family always on the go. I’ve already noticed a diffrence in my body and strive to stay motivated. Enjoy living a healthy lifestyle…
Happy Holidays!!
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December 15th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Power bars, or other energy bars would also be a great option for the fitness enthusiast. Maybe an itunes gift card to add to thier upbeat running/exercising music! I love this giveaway!
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December 15th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I have a family of fitness fanatics. We include exercise DVDs, hot hands and feet packets to place in gloves and socks while running, Buffs to keep the head and face covered and protected from wind and cold, also smart wool socks for the runners as well as lights to wear so they are visible at dawn and dusk.
knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com
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December 15th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Your button is on the right hand side of my blog.
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knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com
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December 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I have been having a heckuva time finding a pedometer that actually “lasts”. The ShrinQ Pocket Pedometer looks a good one. I really need to get back to my 10,000 steps a day.
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December 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Love the flip straw bottle ~ I’d use it every day!
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December 15th, 2008 at 11:43 am
My runner/biker/ husband would flip for this from Santa. Happy Holidays!
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December 15th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
What great items! Perfect for those of us who are already thinking about their New Year’s resolutions!
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I would love a pedometer
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I would put in some energy bars/granola bars, a gc for an outdoor store, some socks, and many of the things you have listed!
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December 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I have your button
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December 15th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Maybe this would get me motivated to work out again
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December 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
jump ropes in the kids stockings is a great thing to give!
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December 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Your button is in my sidebar.
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