You don't need to splash out a lot of cash to get a thoughtful gift for the runner in your life. In fact, it's better if you don't – runners can be quite particular about their more expensive gear like shoes, jackets and backpacks, so unless they've told you they're hoping Santa brings a specific item, it's safer to stick with modestly priced gifts.
I've been a run leader for many years (and I've been running for even longer) so I've got a good idea of the sort of gifts that'll go down well. Generally I'd recommend steering clear of clothing (your running friend of family member probably has enough socks to last several lifetimes) with the exception being gloves, which can all too easily get lost at the end of a training session. An extra pair is never a bad idea.
