Welcome to the fifth installment of SiliconANGLE Media’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series. In this series of gift guides, we’ve recommended some of the coolest high-tech gift ideas for your friends and loved ones this holiday season. We already gave you some great ideas for golfers, tennis players, dog lovers and new parents. In this gift guide, we bring you five cool running gadgets that will help runners of all skill levels—from the elite marathon runner wanting to train for that next marathon or the weekend warrior just getting started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See our golfers gift guide here.

See our tennis gift guide here.

See our dog lovers gift guide here.

See our new parents/new baby gift guide here.

See our gift guide filled with gadgets for better sleep here.

See our skiers gift guide here.

See our gift guide for the geeks in your life here.

 

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1. ProForm Boston Marathon Treadmill 4.0

 

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Product Name: ProForm Boston Marathon Treadmill 4.0

Manufacturer: ProForm Fitness

Product Description: The ProForm Boston Marathon Treadmill 4.0 is a Wi-Fi treadmill that features a 15-mph top speed. The treadmill’s built-in, 10-inch, full-color touchscreen display comes with an HD video of the official Boston Marathon course—or any other course around the world. You can swipe the touchscreen to check your speed, time, distance, calories burned, heart rate and incline/decline stats. You can track your real-time progress using Google Maps Street View. The treadmill automatically adjusts the incline and decline, simulating every hill and dip of a course—with inclines up to 20 percent and declines of up to 6 percent. The treadmill comes with the SpeedRing™, a wireless Bluetooth 4.0-enabled ring that, when worn on your finger, allows you to increase or decrease your speed in one-tenth mph increments throughout your run.

MSRP: $3,499.00

Available Colors: Silver

Purchase at: Amazon, FitnessZone, Modell’s Sporting Goods, ProForm Fitness,

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2. JayBird BlueBuds X Premium Bluetooth Earbuds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: JayBird BlueBuds X Premium Bluetooth Earbuds

Manufacturer: JayBird LLC

Product Description: JayBird BlueBuds X Premium Bluetooth Earbuds are the official earbuds of the USA Triathlon. These snug, micro-sized earbuds deliver audio wirelessly via Bluetooth technology. The BatteryHD provides playtime of up to eight hours. BlueBuds X earbuds are compatible with any Bluetooth stereo device including the new iPod nano (Bluetooth adapters no longer required), iPhone (3, 3S, 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus), iPod Touch, iPad, iPad mini, Android, Windows, Blackberry Phones, Moto Actv wrist-worn sports MP3 player and GPS device, PC, Mac and gaming devices.

MSRP: $169.95

Available Colors: Black

Purchase at: Apple

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3. RunPhones Wireless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: RunPhones Wireless

Manufacturer: Acoustic Sheep LLC

Product Description: RunPhones Wireless is a headband with speakers built right in. Simply pair with your favorite music-playing device and crank up the volume. The speakers inside are adjustable to fit your personal ear location and removable so you can wash the headband at home.

MSRP: $99.99

Available Colors: Black, Grey, Pink, Sapphire

Purchase at: ThinkGeek

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4. Armpocket Flash for Runners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: Armpocket Flash for Runners

Manufacturer: Armpocket

Product Description: Secures your cell phone and other valuables on your arm as you run. Has six red LED lights that flash at speeds that you can set, for improved safety.

MSRP: $49.95

Available Colors: Black

Purchase at: Armpocket

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5. Fitness Trackers

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Runners can keep an eye on their fitness goals using fitness trackers. Just slip one on your wrist or clip it onto your clothing, complete your run, and they keep track of statistics vital to your fitness level and training. There are so many good fitness trackers on the market right now that we had trouble narrowing down our suggestion to just one. So, we decided to give you two bonus gift ideas in this guide. Here are the three fitness trackers that we like the best (in no particular order):

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Nike+ FuelBand SE Royal Court fitness tracker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: Nike+ FuelBand SE Royal Court fitness tracker

Manufacturer: Nike, Inc.

Product Description: The Nike+ FuelBand SE Royal Court fitness tracker syncs with your iOS or Android device (Nike+ FuelBand Android app available in English only). Bluetooth 4.0 technology allows you to stay constantly connected to your phone, receiving feedback and motivation as you need it. Keeps you and your friends motivated through Nike+ Groups (available for iOS only). An array of 100 white LED lights shows time, NikeFuel earned, calories burned and steps taken.

MSRP: $149.00

Available Colors: Black, Purple

Purchase at: Nike

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Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker

Manufacturer: AliphCom dba Jawbone

Product Description: Announced last month, the Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker is a Bluetooth 4.0-enabled tracker packed with sensors that give you the full picture of your health. The Heart Health Sensor measures resting heart rate, which is an indicator of your overall health and fitness level. Workouts and runs are automatically recognized and logged. You can also use it to gain an in-depth understanding of your sleep. The Jawbone UP3 has a water-resistant design and provides a full week of battery life on one charge.

MSRP: $179.99

Available Colors: Black Twist

Purchase at: Best Buy, Jawbone

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Fitbit One fitness tracker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Name: Fitbit One fitness tracker

Manufacturer: Fitbit, Inc.

Product Description: The Fitbit One fitness tracker contains an accelerometer and altimeter to accurately capture your all-day activity including runs, but also every step you take during the day. It tracks steps taken, stairs climbed, calories burned and distance traveled—and can even track the hours you sleep and your sleep quality (just slip the tracker into a wristband at night). The Fitbit One fitness tracker automatically syncs your activity data to PCs, Macs, many iOS devices and select Android phones. Just sign up for your free account on Fitbit.com and register your device (which you can also do via select smartphones). After that, your stats will sync on their own, giving you real-time access to all your data on your Fitbit dashboard. The Fitbit One is rain, splash and sweat-proof.

MSRP: $99.95

Available Colors: Black, Burgundy

Purchase at: Fitbit

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