Unique gifts for runners

I love it when I receive running-related gifts – since running is my favourite activity, I just get so excited when I get something new!  A few weeks ago, I received a gift from my parents that blew me away, and I wanted to show it to you.  It’s not as practical as the ideas The Shuffler shared a few days ago.  It isn’t something I can wear, use, eat or read – and that’s what makes it so unique!  I guess it makes perfect sense that there are artists out there who have a soft spot for running, but I had never seen anything like this, and I was speechless:

It’s a sculpture of 5 runners cut from steel, made by Jack Willoughby of Anvil Island Design and selected by my mom from a boutique in Elora, Ontario.

Apparently Mom experienced bit of dissonance after she picked it up because she wasn’t sure I would like it.  Maybe it’s just me, but a gift like this is incredible – not only because it is unique, but also because it is shocking, and oh-so thoughtful since it speaks to a passion in my life.

Thanks, Mom and Dad!