Recovery and Massage Gifts for Runners

Running can take a toll on the body. So it’s important to recover between workouts to avoid injury and burnout. Thankfully, the Therabody Theragun Prime G4 provides some serious relief.

This powerful massage gun comes with four different attachments to help relieve muscle soreness and stiffness, improve range of motion, promote circulation, and accelerate warmup and recovery. Plus, it’s so quiet that they can use it while they’re watching their favorite TV show.

After a hard race, run or workout, a good pair of compression socks will feel like a nice hug for their tired, achy muscles. CEP Compression can help encourage blood flow and promote faster recovery times, which makes the compressive CEP The Run Tall Socks 4.0 a great choice for long-distance runners and travelers.

The latest iteration of these Run Socks provides accurate, graduated compression that helps accelerate the removal of lactic acid during activity. So whether they are wearing them during or after a long run, these CEP Run Socks will leave their legs feeling renewed and fresh.

Hydration and nutrition are two major components of performance and recovery. Nuun Daily Immunity and Rest drink mixes aren’t just for hydration—they’re formulated for everyday life.

To start their morning off right with essential electrolytes and antioxidants they can plop a nuun Immunity in their water bottle. And when it’s time to wind down and recover, they can try some nuun Rest in cold or hot water; the soothing blend of magnesium, potassium and tart-cherry will help put them at ease after a tough workout or a long day.

Fluffy, cozy and warm, the Saucony Sherpa Anorak will be their favorite quarter zip for those recovery days lounging by the fire.

Its classic vibe and great colors stand out and look good with running tights or a pair of jeans. Plus, it’s made with recycled polyester, so it’s a gift that’s easier on the environment and your wallet.

OOFOS OOriginal Sandals have next-level comfort for post-workout relief or everyday comfort. Whether you’re buying for a beginner or seasoned runner, they will love to put on these sandals after a long run or race.

The recovery sandal’s closed-cell foam is machine washable, and the uniquely designed footbed cradles your arches. Plus, OOFOS carved its OOriginal Sandal from revolutionary OOfoam that’s extra cushy to reduce impact on the feet, knees and joints.

On top of amazingly comfortable cushioning, you can choose from different colorways to match their personal style.

When it’s time for them to take a rest day and focus on recovery, every runner could use a comfy pair of joggers to slip into—and the Vuori Performance Joggers might be the softest, most relaxing pair of joggers ever. They will become your runner’s favorite pair from the moment the lightweight, Dreamknit™ stretch fabric touches their skin.

Perfect for cold-morning recovery runs and rest days on the couch, these stylish joggers look amazing in every color and have a slim but relaxed fit and a slightly cropped leg.

The best massage tools are relatively simple to use and versatile. Gifting your runner the TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller will give them all of the best aspects of foam rolling without getting too fancy.

Engineered to mimic a massage therapist's hands, there are three different surface textures molded onto the GRID that each serve a specific purpose, so they can find the perfect pressure and angle to optimize their rolling session.

Whether they’re running a marathon or new to the running, the Garmin Forerunner 265 comes packed with all the features a runner needs to train smarter and harder.

On top of tracking pace, distance and elevation, the Forerunner 265 can also monitor steps, stress level, heart rate, sleep and more, so they know how their body is moving and recovering throughout the day.

Sometimes runners need a little extra motivation—whether it is listening to music, audiobooks, podcasts or taking a walking meeting, the Shokz OpenRun Headphones are wireless headphones perfect for running.

These headphones sit outside the ears and transfer sound via bone conduction. The result? Your runner can hear their surroundings as well as their music, giving them the best of both worlds.

It’s nice to have a cozy beanie to put on after you come in from the cold to do your post-run yoga stretches.

The Brooks Heritage Beanie gives a classic look and keeps their ears warm. Made to handle cold weather runs or hangouts après-ski, these beanies are made from soft, high-quality, moisture-wicking fabric that comes in a variety of fun patterns and unique designs. It also can remind them to “Run Happy,” even in the cold.

To complement their comfy pair of Vuori joggers, they’re going to need a cozy hoodie. The Vuori Halo Essential Hoodie is so comfortable they will want to throw it on every day. Its dreamy-soft fabric is moisture-wicking and quick-drying, so even if they wear it during a workout, it will be dry before they get their post-run coffee.

The style and fit are lightweight and relaxed through the body so they can use it for layering, working out or work-from-home days.

Similar to how compression socks work, the Normatec Go uses dynamic air compression to increase circulation, improve mobility, revive muscles and reduce swelling in the legs.

Designed specifically for the calf muscles, the Normatec Go will have their legs feeling fresh and ready to go for the next day of training. Plus, the size makes it easy for your runner to use these recovery sleeves on the couch, under a desk or on the car ride home from their race.

The rabbit EZ Tee Long Sleeve might be the softest long sleeve performance shirt known to modern science. Not only will they love running in this performance top, but the comfort and softness will help them find their calm during post-run yoga sessions.

Sweat-wicking, fast-drying and available in plenty of different colors, the EZ Tee LS makes it easy to pick out the perfect running gift. Plus, we loved it so much that it made it onto our list of the best running clothes!