The holidays are almost here!!!! Do you have a triathlete in your life that you need gift ideas for? Or are YOU a triathlete looking for some gift inspo for yourself? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER. I’m here to help!

I’ve curated some of my favorite triathlon items over a wide price range to help you find the perfect gift.

Please note that I’m basing this gift guide off of products that I have used and highly recommend! I wouldn’t recommend a product that I don’t like or have never used.

Also please note that I do earn a small commission on some of these products, so if use the links in this post, that would be really helpful for me 🙂

OKAY LETS GET INTO IT!!!!!!!!

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro – $179

(linked in my Amazon holiday guide)

I cannot stress enough how much I love these headphones. I got them recently after using a cheap $20 pair for years and they are SO NICE. First of all, the sound quality and the battery life are both incredible. I really only need to charge once a week if that. And that’s after using them for like hours of running and riding.

The best part of these headphones is that they are bone-conducting, meaning they don’t go inside your ear holes! So you can still hear the world around you, which is great when you’re running alone in the dark and it’s scary. Or if you’re riding your bike and need to hear cars around you!

They’re also extremely lightweight. I used to have an old pair of SHOKZ from like 2017 and they really bothered the tops of my ears, but I don’t even notice these at all.

And in my humble opinion, I think the $180 price tag is pretty reasonable considering how nice these are! OH also! SHOKZ apparently makes a pair for swimming!!! I haven’t actually used those before so I don’t want to give an opinion, but worth looking into if you’re in need of some swimming headphones!

Zoot Ultra Tri Bag – $160

(linked in my Amazon holiday guide)

This guy is the Cadillac of triathlon bags. Prior to owning this bag, I had to bring 2-3 bags with me to each race just to carry everything I need.

This bag has a big waterproof compartment for a wetsuit (and it also fits a towel for transition), a pocket for a helmet, a pocket that fits both my running and my cycling shoes, 2 internals pockets that I use for my nutrition, chafe creams, race belt, race day clothes, etc. And there are two pockets on the outside for a water bottle! It literally fits everything you could ever need on race day (except maybe a bike pump lol).

This bag isn’t only great for triathlons, but if I’m ever travelling somewhere with my bike. Or even just going out for a big brick workout or open water swim. It’s truly the best bag I have ever owned.

Goodr Sunglasses – $25

These are a great stocking stuffer idea! Or even a fun gift idea if you’re going to a White Elephant gift exchange with runners. OR, you know what… you don’t even have to be a runner to enjoy these glasses. They’re amazing.

They come in SO MANY fun colors and patterns. From holiday-themed to your favorite college sports team (go Bucks!), there is no shortage of fun sunnies (funnies?) for the runner in your life! (or cyclist! They also make cycling glasses, but I only wear their running ones)

Don’t be fooled by their $25 price tag. They are incredible sunglasses! They’re lightweight and I don’t even notice them on my face while I’m running! They also literally do not budge or slide down my nose, no matter how much I’m sweating. And since they are such a reasonable price, it’s not a big deal if I accidentally lose a pair!

TacX Trainer – $899 (ON SALE!!!)

Not to be dramatic, but my life really did change when I got a smart trainer. Before I owned a TacX, I used a “dumb trainer” meaning you really could just spin and shift on it, but it was so boring that I literally could only spend like 20 minutes on it max. Also, I was unable to connect it to Zwift. Like I’m sure there was a way but I didn’t know, nor did I care to learn.

These trainers are so good for your training. First of all, they connect so easily to Zwift so it feels more like you’re actually outside riding with other people. It also simulates hills, drafting, etc. When paired with Zwift, I can see my power and cadence too!

I used to very anti-trainer. Especially living out here in California where the weather is pretty decent all year long. But I’ve found it to be SO NICE in the winter when it gets dark out early because I don’t really feel very safe riding outside in the dark on the roads. Also, living here has made me soft and I really just don’t like riding in the cold or wet weather, so the trainer is an awesome alternative!

ALSO. Owning a smart trainer has really made a positive impact on my triathlon training! It’s so much easier to do interval workouts on it and get real, accurate data without having to worry about wind, hills, or traffic lights that could mess up your workout.

Bike Wall Mounts – $55

(linked in my Amazon holiday guide)

If I had a nickel for everyone person on Instagram who has asked me about the wall mounts, I would be able to afford a new bike!

These mounts are incredible! Aesthetics are important to me (and really important to my boyfriend) so I couldn’t have just any old ugly bike wall mount in my apartment!

Not only do these mounts look chic, but they’re just high quality too. Obviously you want a mount you can trust when you’re bike is hanging 8 feet in the air! As long as you mount them into a stud, you’re good! We’ve had these hanging in two different apartments for over 4 years and I have no complaints! Oh and the price is amazing!

100% Cycling Glasses – $100-$200

(linked in my Amazon holiday guide)

Expensive cycling glasses are one of those things you don’t really want to buy for yourself, but they make an awesome gift! And they’re so worth it.

100% makes the best cycling glasses in my opinion! I have two pairs and they are both amazing. They’re super comfy and they don’t slide don’t my nose at all while I’m riding. Also they really look pro! And they come with a clear lens for your dark winter rides. So it’s basically like you’re getting 2 pairs of glasses for the price of 1!

Therabody Smart Goggles – $200

(linked in my Amazon holiday guide)

Okay I was skeptical of these at first, I won’t lie to you. But after using them, I truly understand their magic!!

They basically massage your eyes and your temples, while releasing a little bit of heat. I love using these to help me fall asleep at night! I think they run for about 10 mins before they automatically turn off, and I’m usually fully asleep before the 10 minutes is up! I’ve also heard they can be super beneficial if you suffer from headaches or migraines!

Not necessarily a triathlon-related product, but still wanted to recommend! I also highly recommend any of their massage guns which I also have linked in my Amazon holiday guide!

Fun Socks!!! – $15

(Use my code CARTER15 for 15% off!)

Y’all already know that my sock game is strong AF. I have a pair of socks to match any run or cycling outfit, or any holiday or theme. People always ask where I get such fun socks. The answer? Sock Guy!

Socks are a super fun gift in my opinion! I feel like you can’t really go wrong with a good pair of socks (unless of course the person already has that pair, which is the risk people run when they buy me socks because I have so many lol). They also make a great stocking stuffer!

A Cycling Kit – price variable

(Link to Zoot (30% one time use code: @la_triathlete & link to Ostroy (15% off code: la_triathlete15)

My two favorite cycling brands are Zoot and Ostroy. In my opinion, they have the most beautiful and fun designs of any brands! Also, their kits are just super comfy in general. You really can’t go wrong getting someone a new cycling kit! (just make sure you know their size!)

A Garmin Watch – $500 (ON SALE!!)

Specifically the Garmin Forerunner 955 or 965! I’ve owned both of these watches and loved them both equally. The main difference is that the 955 is solar, so it actually charges a bit when it’s in the sun! And the 965 has an OLED screen, which is really cool. The battery life on both watches is insane. I only charge my 965 like once every 10 days, and that’s with doing workouts on it!

This is really the best watch for triathletes in my opinion! It provides all the data a triathlete would need (HR, HRV, body battery, sleep, heat acclimation, altitude acclimation, training status, and so much more!!) and it obviously tracks any activity a triathlete would need to track (pool swim, open water swim, indoor ride, outdoor ride, treadmill run, outdoor run, triathlon, weightlifting, yoga, and more!)

Liquid IV – $25ish

(Use my code LA_TRIATHLETE for 20% off!)

Another great stock stuffer!!!

I absolutely LOVE Liquid IV after a sweaty workout. Or honestly, just any workout haha. It’s like a little reward for myself because it’s sooo yummy. Grab a few bags to give to your favorite athlete! OMG, or do a cute little gift basket with a bunch of different nutrition! Like a bag of Liquid IV, a few Clif Bars, some Skratch gummies, a bottle of salt tabs, a cute water bottle!

I love that idea. I’m going to steal my own idea to gift to my friends lol.

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Anyway! That’s all I have for now. I might make a part 2 to this post because I have even more suggestions!

I hope you find this list helpful as you begin all your holiday shopping!