Christmas gifts for runners: the best shoes, socks and vests to buy the running enthusiast in your life

From pro athletes to Parkrun enthusiasts, runners of all stripes told us what gifts they would love to unwrap on Christmas Day

More than one in five Britons run weekly, which suggests many of us are likely to know someone – from marathon runners to parkrun enthusiasts – who may enjoy a running-related gift.

You might think that running requires only a decent pair of trainers and some all-weather kit, but the gift options are endless, for every budget. The runners we spoke with told us they were dreaming of everything from hi-tech trainers to recovery treats and nifty headphones to gait analyses. So, if you’re buying a present for a runner and feel clueless, read on.