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2005-06-27 11:02 PM

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Subject: Gift ideas needed

Hubby is now into tris and I need a bday gift for him.  Budget: $120.

He has: Bike, helmet, cyclometer, HRM, bike shoes, jammers, tri shirt, bike shorts,  running shoes, zoomers, goggles.

Anything out there you can suggest for a gift?

2005-06-27 11:08 PM
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Gift certificate from  local spa for massage.  My sister gave me one for Christmas for a spa in NH not far from Timberman location.  I'm going to go there either before or after the race.

Another possibility if hubby isn't into massage would be a gift certificate from TriSports.com.  BT members get 10% discount.

2005-06-28 1:31 AM
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- new shades
- mp3 player
- tri suit
- subscription to BT
2005-06-28 1:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Gift ideas needed
How about the ultimate triathlon goodie bag? $120 could buy a lot of cool stuff. I just got a Bento Box for $14 and it's great! I also really like my $30 bike pump with a fold-down foot rest, telescoping flexible nozzle-thingy, and built-in pressure gauge. A roll of duct tape goes a long way. Little band-aids for the nipples. A small bottle of baby shampoo for goggle anit-fog. A new body glide. Run hydration. Head sweat band or bandana thing. A pair of toe socks (Injinji?). Hmmmm.... I bet there are a lot more low-dollar amount items that are essential for the triathlete that would add up to an exciting gift.

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2005-06-28 2:06 AM
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ellismichael - 2005-06-28 2:37 PM How about the ultimate triathlon goodie bag? $120 could buy a lot of cool stuff. I just got a Bento Box for $14 and it's great! I also really like my $30 bike pump with a fold-down foot rest, telescoping flexible nozzle-thingy, and built-in pressure gauge. A roll of duct tape goes a long way. Little band-aids for the nipples. A small bottle of baby shampoo for goggle anit-fog. A new body glide. Run hydration. Head sweat band or bandana thing. A pair of toe socks (Injinji?). Hmmmm.... I bet there are a lot more low-dollar amount items that are essential for the triathlete that would add up to an exciting gift. Mike

I like the idea of a goodie bag.  Why not put it all in a New Sports Bag too.

2005-06-28 6:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Gift ideas needed
Excellent idea about the Goodie bag. My wife did this for me and it was a great idea. She had; speed laces, nipgurads, fuel belt, swim googles, tri book and a some CK1 summer, she packaged it in a running hat. Clever girl. The small things are what we always forget and are somtimes the most appreciated.

2005-06-28 7:40 AM
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Massage!! I got one as a gift after finishing my first marathon and it was heaven!!
2005-06-28 8:06 AM
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Rather than a goodie bag why not just the bag.

Seems that a tri-bag to hold all the gear he already has would be appropriate and good ones can be found for $120 or less.  In fact, you may have some left over to buy some of the little goodies that everyone else mentioned.

2005-06-28 8:07 AM
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How about a coaching package?  Either swimming, or one of those online packages, like from Carmichael Systems (or wherever).

A goodie bag with some various gels/bars, extra water bottles, etc. is a great idea too.

My birthday is coming up, you can get me either one of those things! 

2005-06-28 9:00 AM
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I like some of the other ideas like sunglasse, a lesson, etc, but I thought I would add some more.

What about one or multiple of these items:

-Bike Tune Up
-Bike Trainer for the winter months (I don't know if you can get one for under $120 or not)
-Entry fee for a race he normally woudn't sign up for
-Books, DVDs, etc (TI DVD, Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, Triathlete Training Bible)
-Aerobars
-New seat
-Garmin Forerunner 201 (GPS wristband)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000CFYCH/ref=pd_luc...
2005-06-28 9:06 AM
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Don't know if bike trainer was left off the list.  If he has that, how about some SPINERVAL dvd's for indoor bike training during Utah's loooong winter season.

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