5 Nike Gifts for Triathletes

Picking out a gift for a triathlete may seem straightforward — after all, you’ve got three sports worth of gear and gadgets from which to pick. But the question is, Where do you start? Skip the stress researching all the different gear and equipment for running, cycling, and swimming and check out this guide on the best gifts for triathletes by Nike.

Gifting a cozy layer to the triathlete in your life for cooler weather training sessions is sure to be appreciated — and there are several options under the Nike Therma-FIT collection that will keep the wearer nice and toasty. Nike Therma-Fit technology is designed to provide insulation while wicking away sweat and repelling any water from rain or snow.

If your giftee prefers not to wear gloves during outdoor runs or cycle sessions, some long sleeve shirts, like the Nike Therma-FIT Repel Element ¼ Zip Running Top, offer thumbholes. This particular top sports a three-way mitten system. The wearer has the option to cover both palms and fingers, only the palms, or have it cuffed during training.

If the triathlete in your life has a half or full triathlon coming up, they’re going to have some long training runs, rides, and swims coming up. For arduous runs and rides, having a trusty hydration vest, belt, or bottle on hand — or on their person — is critical. A running vest like the Nike Kiger 4.0 can hold both water and mid-training fuel. This pack is outfitted with an 1.5 liter hydration bladder compartment, two water bottle holders, and three additional pockets for snacks and other personal items.

Both the men’s and women’s variations feature adjustable shoulder, chest, and side straps that allow the wearer to customize the fit.

Some days, it can be challenging to schedule time for on-land training sessions during daylight hours. Consider helping your triathlete-in-training prepare safely by gifting her the Nike Run Fast Division Women’s Reflective Print Running Leggings.

Both the black and indigo iterations of this full-length legging are artfully splattered with reflective paint, which can help the athlete be visible as they cross the street. In general, choose a legging that contains Nike Dri-FIT technology, as it helps keep the wearer dry as they plug away at a training routine.

(Related: The Best Reflective Running Gear from Nike)

For the athlete who likes to wear men’s running tights while training — either alone or under a pair of shorts — consider buying one of the Nike Dri-FIT ADV AeroSwift tights. Made from Dri-FIT ADV technology, which combines stretch-woven fabric with innovative yarns, these moisture-wicking tights are both lightweight and smooth.

The tights also boast reflective details, which is key for visibility, and have a center-back pocket that's big enough to carry a phone. There are also four additional pockets surrounding the waist that can hold other essential items like gels, keys, and cards.

On the trail or track, triathletes can benefit from wearing a breathable cap that keeps the sun out of their eyes and wicks away sweat from their forehead. Made from Nike’s breathable Dri-FIT technology, the Nike Dri-FIT Aerobill Featherlight, is one such option that delivers.

The cap features an adjustable tab in the back that helps the wearer to secure it snugly to the head when striding. It also has a hole that the athlete can pull their ponytail through.

Every triathlete needs a good pair of goggles for training and races. Gift a pair that fits comfortably to a range of face shapes, such as the Nike Vapor Photochromic Swim Goggles.

This pair of goggles has lenses that are usually clear, which enables the athlete to have pristine visibility of the pool, ocean, or lake floor beneath them. The lenses also have the ability to darken automatically in response to sunlight, which supports visibility even on the days with the strongest rays.

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Words by Gabrielle Kassel