Workplace Gift Exchange

Well, today I received the formal invitation to my company's holiday party - actually, my company is rather large, so it's a department party, there will be about 80 of us. In any case, attending the party requires participation in the gift exchange. When we return our reply cards, we must list three items that we would like to receive for Christmas this year. And, much to my dismay, we are not allowed to include gift certificates or movie passes as one of our items. (Apparently they want everyone to show up at the party with a box/bag in hand, and not just an envelope.) My reply card will then be given to someone in my department (at random) and he or she will have to buy me one of my items. There is a $30 limit.

Unfortunately, I can't think of anything I need/want this holiday season except for swim, bike, run stuff. Do you guys have any suggestions of things that cost less than $30 and that wouldn't be too difficult for someone that barely knows me (i.e., has no knowledge I do triathlons) or has a clue about swimming, biking, and running to buy? I don't want someone to feel nervous/out of place by visiting a bike shop or something, so I'd like them to be able to go to a regular sporting goods store, etc. I am having trouble thinking of something since almost everything I need right now costs more than $30. I know I'll probably sound like such a weirdo to the person that gets my card, but I already have bars and gels listed (exact brands and flavors, and the name of the store right up the road from where I work that they can get them at)...hey $30 worth of that stuff would be a nice treat!!

This is my first Christmas with the company, so I wasn't aware of this tradition. Had I known, I would have been thinking about it throughout the year. Unfortunately, I am drawing a blank, but our cards are due later this week.

Please tell me I'm not the only one out there that can't think of anything besides tri stuff for their xmas list!!! I do have a digital camera on there, but that costs more than $30 and my parents are already taking care of it.

Any ideas are much appreciated. Thanks for your help!!!!