For the Runner in your life. . .

I'm a sucker for all things running.
Running shoes and gear are my crack.  And I am not saying that lightly.  I have a serious addiction to purchasing running crap. . .and I say "crap" because sometimes it doesn't even matter what it is - I just have to have it, if it has anything to do with running.

The following, however, is not crap.  It's an awesome idea - and I am hooked.
The Runnerbox

"What's that?" You ask.  Let me tell you! IF there is anything I love as much as all things running, it's telling others about all things running (right, dear Sister-in-Law, Jenn, who made the mistake of texting me a simple question about purchasing running shoes, and got a subsequent phone call and emails, with links).

Back to The Runnerbox:
While at the Expo in DC for the Rock N Roll race a couple weeks ago, I visited a booth run by two sisters who created The Runnerbox.  They had samples out on the table, along with a nifty informative card, which I took with me to look up online later.  As soon as I saw the boxes, I thought, "Brilliant!"
Several months ago, I had a girlfriend who was running in her first race - a 5K - and I so wanted to send her a little giftbox to support her running.  I hadn't found anything online, so I just sent a little care package.  The Runnerbox is far superior, and I wish I had known about it.

Once returning from DC, I looked The Runnerbox up online, and liked what I saw.  I decided to order the $10/month box, and see what came my way (they offer other time frame/prices).  I ordered on a Friday evening, and had my box in hand by the following the Wednesday.

 

I love the little inspirational quote sticker on the inside lid, and cute wrapping. 

All this, was in that teeny, tiny box.  Each item is new to me, which I love - because I am always looking for good energy sources for running.  Chomps and Sports Beans have great reputations, but I've never tried them - yet!

The total for the items in the box comes pretty darn close to what I paid for the box.  So I would say, it's a good deal.  I particularly like that I get to try new things, without having to buy a whole box of the same thing, just in case I don't like it. 

Overall, I think this would be a great gift to yourself, as a new runner, who might want to try some cool running things, or as a gift to a runner in your family/friends.

Check them out:  The Runnerbox.

**I was not paid by The Runnerbox.  I just wanted to share a cool new running find.**