How are we already in the midst of the holiday season? I think more than other year, it feels like we just NEED the holidays. So I welcome it!
Now that I’m part of the “mother runner club”, I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges I’ve faced this past year in wanting to take good care of my little girl while still staying as active as possible. So with the holiday season upon us, I came up with a roundup of gift ideas for new running moms! I hope you keep reading to check it out!
I’m linking up with Tuesday Topics with Zenaida and Kim and Runners’ Roundup with Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Laura Norris Running, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs!
Holiday Gift Ideas for Mother Runners
I hope you enjoy this roundup of holiday gift ideas for the running moms in your life, especially new moms! And if you’re a mother runner, maybe you’ll see an idea for a gift to yourself – you absolutely deserve it!
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Gift Card for New Clothing
Speaking from my postpartum experience, it’s tough to realize that clothing doesn’t fit the same way that it used to before pregnancy. Honestly, there are still several pants I own that I haven’t attempted to try on. So a gift card to shop for new clothing is great and lets her be in control of the shopping experience. To keep this related to fitness, here are some brands to consider for revamping the workout wardrobe:
Athleta – Activewear galore
Handful – Sports bras, leggings and tops
Roadrunner Sports – Running shoes, gear, and apparel from a variety of brands
Gift cards are also great because they don’t expire so they can be used at any time!
Group Gift Idea: Many Happy Miles Membership
I’ve already shared my experience during my trial of Many Happy Miles and again, this is an awesome community for women going through the same things as moms who are balancing family and fitness! Another Mother Runner offers gift cards for an annual membership! Since the price is over $200, this is a great group gift option!
They also have apparel online featuring the Mother Runners brand that’s really cute!
Audiobook Subscription
As a new mom, it may be a little bit more challenging to sit down and read a book – especially in those first few months! Personally, I’ve fallen in love with audiobooks. Bret gifted me a subscription to Audible and I really enjoyed it! Memoirs are much more interesting to listen to in the author’s voice! There are free options for audiobooks too, but I’ve noticed that library subscriptions are in high demand these days. If you want to skip the wait, I highly recommend gifting a free trial of Audible. It’s great on a stroller walk or while on the run!
Healthy Cookbook
In the first few weeks – okay months – I had no desire to cook. While it’s so helpful to have family and neighbors send your family meals, it’s only temporary. While Pinterest is a great resource for recipes, sometimes it’s just nice to grab a cookbook and get to work. Can you relate? Here are some great cookbooks that can help inspire some easy, healthy meals!
The Busy Mom’s Cookbook – Antonia Lofaso
The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook: A Complete Food and Nutrition Resource for Expectant Mothers, Babies and Toddlers – Aurora Satler
Group Gift Idea: Running Stroller
This gift is the holy grail for running moms! I had a baby shower at work and my heart completely melted when I realized that my Running Club chipped in to buy me a BOB running stroller! It was such a generous gift and we use it ALL the time – we’ve even used it on a few hikes!
I’d suggest trying to find out if your recipient has a certain stroller brand in mind since they have a wide price range. And if they already have the stroller, accessories are just as great! Some include stroller organizers, weather shields, and snack trays.
BOB Gear Rambler Jogging Stroller
Thule Urban Glide 2 Stroller
If you’re a mom who runs, what gift would you have on your list? Any other recommendations?
So many great ideas, Janelle! Friends of mine have just had twins. So a bunch of us collected money to pay for a double running stroller.
The parents find it very useful. 😊
That’s awesome, Catrina! My running club actually pooled together to get me a jogging stroller but I had already purchased it since it was on sale! I was able to use their money for some other registry needs.
Thanks for the good gift ideas! My daughter-in-law is a new runner and I can use some of these ideas for her. I had never heard of Many Happy Miles. It sounds like such a cool organization. I am going to look into it for her.
Thanks, Laurie! I’m glad you found this guide useful! Many Happy Miles is under the Another Mother Runner Brand and is an awesome community!
Great list, Janelle! I didn’t become a runner (well, a consistent runner LOL) until our youngest was in school. We did have a jogging stroller, though. The hubby ran with it some, but I used it a lot for walks because it was more durable on the streets in our (then) neighborhood.
Thank you, Kim! I liked the jogging stroller for walks too – it’s all we so it’s really all I know, lol.
These are great ideas! I use my jogging stroller so much. I was hesitant to get it at first but I’m so glad we did. It’s our only stroller and works well for running and walking.
Thanks, Lisa! The BOB is our only stroller. It’s a bit bulky but we make it work and love to take E on runs! Glad the Thule works for you – it looks super nice!
When I had my boys, I didn’t know any other mother runners! I just did my thing. I had a running stroller, which was great. When I had 2, the stroller was out and I was up at 430 to get it done before my husband left for work. It was my sanity. Glad there are so many resources and products now!!!
I’m grateful that mother runners have so many options for community! I have never done a run from home that was earlier than 5:30 am – but I bet it’s great to get it done early when you can!
These are great gift ideas for running moms, especially the stroller! It must be so fun for moms to go on walks/runs with their baby. Great way to spend quality time ad get in a great workout!
I’ve really loved walking and running with Baby E in the stroller – I’m just glad that she enjoys it too!
new moms do need to treat themselves to some new gear. Gift cards are always welcome. Do those handful bras have good support? Great ideas for new moms and everyone
Thanks! I haven’t tried the Handful bra but I’m on the smaller side so I usually can work with anything LOL! I think it does work well for the well-endowed from what I’ve heard!
These are great gifts for new moms! Anything that helps them get back out there! I love Audible, that’s really all I listen to when I run (and work out, do errands, clean house, etc. 🙂 ).
Thanks a lot, Debbie! Audible has been great during my walks!
These are all perfect! I love that you focus on new moms who are running! They definitely have a special set of needs to stay on track with their sport!
Thanks, Jenn! Being a new mom it just made sense!
Not a mom but I am interested in an audiobook subscription. I like to sit down and read a book but lately have been thinking of listening to a book while out running.
I’ve really enjoyed getting back into reading the past couple of years – audiobooks are great!
These are awesome gifts! The one I would add would be something like a trip to the spa for a massage or nail parlour! Those are things I’m always yearning for even now when my kids are a bit older!
Thanks! And the spa – yes you are so right about that! I know I was so happy when I was finally able to get my hair done professionally after so many months! And I definitely miss getting a mani/pedi!
Great gift ideas! The Thule stroller is my favorite piece of running gear as a new mom.
I wish I had known more about the Thule stroller, it looks so nice!