Great gifts for runners

If you know someone who runs, then look no further for inspiration.

We've chosen a selection of goodies that will win her heart – and help her run.

Garmin Forerunner 405 with Heart Monitor, £259.99
Available from Blacks. For stockists' details: blacks.co.uk
For the serious runner, this GPS-enabled sport watch, personal trainer and heart monitor is the essential tool. You can track your training and send your data — via the innovative ANT+Sport wireless technology – directly to your computer. You can also monitor your time, distance, pace, heart race and even the amount of calories used.

NIKEiD prices from £65
NIKEiD Studio at Nike Town, Oxford St, W1. Tel:020 7612 0990 or visit nikeiD.com
Bring out the designer in her and give her a session at NIKEiD, a customisation service where you can design your own Nike products including watches, bags, T-shirts and performance trainers such as Nike Air Pegasus 25+ SE iD running shoe, £105 (as pictured).

The adidas by Stella McCartney shrink wrap tee, £35 Stockist information tel: 0870 2404204 or visit shop.adidas.co.uk
This pretty shrink wrap tee made from naturally dyed organic cotton becomes full sized when submerged in cold water. This is the perfect gift for the runner who likes her labels.

Bliss Foot Patrol, £20
John Lewis, Oxford St, W1 or visit johnlewis.com
Her tired feet will be revitalised with the help of Bliss foot patrol with peppermint. It's exfoliates and softens the skin.

Salomon Raid Revo 20 Rucksack, £39.99
Available from Blacks. Stockists information: blacks.co.uk
This lightweight rucksack with breathable shoulder straps, a new-patented gear carrier system and hydration bladder is ideal for racers and competition use.

Adidas Running Shoe Pocket, £9
Stockists' information: tel: 0870 240 4204 or visit shop.adidas.co.uk
This handy pocket, which can be attached to a running shoe, is great for carrying keys and money.

Apple iPod Nano 8GB, £109
John Lewis, Oxford St, W1 or visit johnlewis.com
This elegant and super-slim Apple iPod Nano comes in a selection of cool colours. She can watch up to 16 hours of TV and videos on the 2in display as well as listen to her favourite tunes from playlists from the music library, created with only one click.

Hydracoach Bottle, £24.95
John Lewis, Oxford St, W1 or visit johnlewis.com
With its tilted design, the Hydracoach makes drinking on the go easy. She can hook it over her finger so that she can carry it easily. This clever gadget also calculates and monitors daily fluid intake.

The Ronhill Vizion LED Light, £4.99
Available from Blacks. Stockists information: blacks.co.uk
This lightweight and compact light will make the ideal present for anyone who runs at night or in poor lighting conditions. With its simple hook and loop system, it can be fastened to any compatible clothing ensuring the runner can be seen. It's also shock resistant.

Hilly Snap Wraps, £3.99
Available from Blacks. Stockists information: blacks.co.uk
Anybody running in the dark should have one of these fluorescent wraps. The felt-backed, fluorescent wraps simply wrap around your arm or leg to improve her visibility for other road users. Comes in large and small.