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 by Nike that will keep the wearer nice and toasty.

If your giftee prefers not to wear gloves during outdoor runs or cycle sessions, some long-sleeve shirts, like the Nike Swoosh Women's Dri-FIT 1/4-Zip Mid Layer, offer thumbholes. Plus, the Dri-FIT technology helps you stay dry and comfortable.

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 Transform can hold your essentials. This breathable pack features adjustable chest and side straps and multiple stretchy mesh pockets.

In general, triathletes should choose a legging that contains Nike Dri-FIT technology, as it helps keep the wearer dry as they plug away at a training routine.

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. They even have a center-back pocket that’s big enough to carry a phone, as well as four additional pockets surrounding the waist to hold other essential items.

On the trail or track, triathletes can benefit from wearing a breathable cap that helps keep 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 Club is one such option that delivers.

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 Mirrored Swim Goggles.

This pair of goggles has lenses that are curved and oversized, which enables the athlete to have pristine visibility of the pool, ocean, or lake floor beneath them. The mirrored coating helps block UV rays and reduces glare, so you can see above and below the surface.

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Words by Gabrielle Kassel