Secret Santa Help

[Otta]

Thought I'd start a thread to get some ideas, and which other people can use if they're stuck.

Right, so I have drawn out a female colleague, 28 years old, SERIOUS runner (like does qualifying times for marathons). I don't know much else about her interests other than that she likes to go out for a drink with her pals. So was thinking of a running related gift. The allowed bBudget is around a tenner.

Any ideas???

[Jeremy]

Hat, gloves, snood, etc. Running shops might be too expensive. Decathlon is a good bet.

[Louisa]

I would opt for a running gift set pack. Including glow in the dark arm bands, pedomitor and water bottle.

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Louisa.

[LondonMix]

If she is really a runner, she'll have all her kit already and she'll be particular about what she uses as is every specialist. Think about someone trying to buy you music kit for a tenner.

I used to be a long distance runner (before I hurt my knee and back) and you often need to soak your muscles after long training runs or after a race. She is less likely to have treated herself to something nice like bath salts or bubble bath and its less likely to go to waste. See if you can find something specifically for sore muscles (not sure that exists).

[????]

I'd go for a "I HATE FOOKING JOGGING" T-shirt

[Otta]

LondonMix Wrote:

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> If she is really a runner, she'll have all her kit

> already and she'll be particular about what she

> uses as is every specialist. Think about someone

> trying to buy you music kit for a tenner.

Yep, that's my thinking too.

> I used to be a long distance runner (before I hurt

> my knee and back) and you often need to soak your

> muscles after long training runs or after a race.

> She is less likely to have treated herself to

> something nice like bath salts or bubble bath and

> its less likely to go to waste. See if you can

> find something specifically for sore muscles (not

> sure that exists).

That's a good idea. Or I was thinking of either a book or something funny, but I wanted ideas from runners (being a lazy fat bastard myself), so thanks.

[Jeremy]

LondonMix Wrote:

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> Think about someone trying to buy you music kit for a tenner.

There are LOADS of useful things you can buy a musician/guitarist for under a tenner. Obviously you're not going to buy a guitar for that, but you might buy a cable, strap, tuner, etc.

Similarly for a runner.. you're not going to get your running shoes or a proper bit of clothing, but you might get some gloves or something. And even if you have them already, a spare pair never hurts!

[LondonMix]

I know and there is a lot of stuff a runner needs for a tenner regularly like new socks, gels to stop rashes etc. But you don't really get excited about getting that stuff as gifts and you probably have very specific ideas about which brands you prefer etc.

I'm only speaking for myself-- I still do half marathons and that's just how I would feel about it.

[Otta]

I did think socks, but then thought Nah.

A running belt seemed the most likely and useful clothing option that she MIGHT not have, but I am thinking the pampering after a long race angle might be a goer.

[Ladygooner]

Bottle of wine

[Muley]

I was recommended magnesium tablets for muscle stiffness, so went into Healthmatters on LL for a look at the weekend. They do topical magnesium muscle rub cremes for about a tenner, if that's any good?

[Otta]

Cheers Muley will have a look.

[LondonMix]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancient-Minerals-609115-750g-Magnesium-Bath-Flakes/dp/B005F1ATJQ/ref=pd_sim_121_86?ie=UTF8&dpID=51nGai3GB5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR125%2C160_&refRID=19BPSCVZGT7BB8JXKK61

Yes, magnesium bath flakes are good for sore muscles. That and a small bottle of bubble bath would be nice.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baylis-Mosaic-Sweet-Mandarin-Grapefruit/dp/B00FG9AUSM/ref=sr_1_6?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1448990445&sr=1-6&keywords=bubble+bath

[Alan Medic]

What about a Christmas towel set? She's bound to shower.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

She would love The Guiness Book of Records. Who doesn't?

[numbers]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> What about a Christmas towel set? She's bound to

> shower.

Alan, what's a Christmas towel set?

Otta, can we hijack your thread and post our secret Santa dilemmas here too?

[Otta]

Yes, that's the idea of the thread.

[numbers]

Otta Wrote:

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> Yes, that's the idea of the thread.

I must need new specs. Just re-read it. Where did that red faced smiley thing go when you need it?

[Laddy Muck]

numbers Wrote:

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>Where did that red faced smiley thing go when you need it?

Voila! :-$

;)

[ed_pete]

Paula Radcliffe book on eBay and keep the change.

[uncleglen]

Box of protein bars are about 12.00 on line

[Hoopster]

I'd spend the tenner on something fun and frivolous. For example, photo booth kit, inflatable dolphin, inflatable reindeer antlers hat that you throw rings onto (saw that on Amazon), a children's turn taking game like Pop-up Pirate or Shark attack, novelty masks or hats.

[Alan Medic]

numbers Wrote:

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> Alan Medic Wrote:

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> > What about a Christmas towel set? She's bound

> to

> > shower.

>

> Alan, what's a Christmas towel set?

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Linea+Red+snowflake+hand+towel+pack/218899651,default,pd.html

Something like this numbers but maybe bigger.

[red devil]

Here you go Ots...

http://www.ratracestore.com/images/rh_000604_005_nip_guards.jpg?width=644&height=644&format=jpg&quality=70&bgcolor=fff

[Otta]

Haha, sure that would go down well.