Three Great Gifts to Encourage Your Mom to Run

It's especially great for people to continue running as they get older because it lowers blood pressure, and studies have shown that people who run are 60% less likely to get Alzheimer's Disease. As good as running is for our parents, keeping up with it can be challenging. They say that running is 90% mental, so a little encouragement can go a long way. Here are some gift ideas for moms who are trying to keep up their running regiment but could use a little persuasion:

1. Running Shirts for Women - Even though running clothes don't always look so great after a hard workout, many women like to at least start off their run in a cute outfit. Running shirts for women come in many awesome colors and designs that are fun to rock on a jog. Sometimes the motivation for a run comes from having a fun and plentiful workout wardrobe. Besides, with plenty of running gear, there's no excuse for mom to back out!

2. Running Jewelry - Running necklaces, bracelets and earrings are a great way to show your mom how proud you are of her running achievements. Whether she ran her first 5K or her first half marathon, engraved jewelry can provide a little memento so she always remembers her great accomplishment. Think about getting a charm engraved with the name and date of her first big race so she'll always remember how great it felt to cross the finish line.

3. Runners ID Bands - While running isn't necessarily considered a dangerous sport, accidents can happen. ID bands contain a person's important personal information, as well as their contact information. If anything should go wrong on run, the ID band can provide the necessary information to emergency personnel. An ID band can provide peace of mind to both you and your mom, and it can make her more comfortable while running alone.

Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement to get mom out on a run. These gift ideas are great ways to show your support for her and to get her to stick to a healthy running routine.