This past weekend, the police officers of the Detroit Police Department ran side-by-side with local residents at a 5K running event. Called the “Run With the Cops, Not From Them” 5K, the event raised money for seriously ill children in the area. Events like this are just one of countless examples of how running can bring together people of all backgrounds, races, genders, nationalities, and ages.

Indeed, Americans in general love to run. More than 57 million Americans every year run or jog at least once, either in a race or by themselves. Americans who love to race can participate in the more than 700 marathons, 2,000 half-marathons, and 15,000 5K races held in the United States every year. More than half a million runners compete in a marathon every year as well. The full 26.2 mile stretch of a marathon doesn’t scare Americans in the slightest.

Outside of the competitive aspect, running is a great exercise for your body. Running has been consistently shown to improve your health. Among the many benefits of consistent running are lowering blood pressure, burning fat, increasing muscle mass (especially in the legs), and reducing the risk of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Running has even been shown to increase life expectancy by as much as six years!

For these reasons and many more, presents for runners is on the rise. Personalized gifts for runners offer a variety of gifts for running enthusiasts that can be used both on and off the track. From more practical items such as running shoes, running socks, and runners ID band to more novelty items such as running stickers for cars, running jewelry, and even runners wine glasses, presents for runners will be sure to impress that special someone who loves to run.

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