A Passion for Running

What is runningbanana and why are they so special? RunningBanana makes custom running shirts. Before you jump to conclusions, I’d like to tell you that they are not a cafepress ripoff - they are better. Specifically, they are better for runners.

The reason they are better for runners is that they’ll put custom graphics on technical running shirts. Yes, shirts that are cool. Running shirts that wick sweat away from your skin. Running Shirts you can run in. Running Shirts you can race in. And guess what else? They have gift certificates!

How great is that?

I know you’ll support runningbanana’s great product and I’m hoping you’ll support completerunning by buying the designs we’ve set up with them! Our designs are mixed in with some of runningbanana’s inspirational graphics so check the link often because more of our designs are in the process of being added!

Oh! And in case you didn’t know, these same designs can also be found at our cafepress store. The shirts at cafepress are not designed for running, but they are really cool - if I don’t say so myself. So, now you can have a running shirt and a hangin’ around in shirt with a completerunning design on it.

One last thing: At runningbanana, you can even upload your own graphics to be placed on a shirt. It doesn’t get better than that. Does it?
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June 22 edit: I forgot to mention that throughth3wall has some great triathlon shirts too!

Been to our cafepress store lately? We’ve added a lot in the past few days. Here are two new designs you’ll find on shirts and more.

I Am A Runner Slogan #3

Marathoner Defined

Looking for a gift for that special runner in your life? Here are a few ideas!

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Running T-Shirts, Mugs, Clocks & More: We have two options for you. The first option is to check out our CompleteRunning Cafepress Store for all kinds of t-shirts, mugs and more. The second option is to check out runningbanana.com. Runningbanana specializes in putting custom quotes, inspiration and graphics on technical running shirts - running shirts you can actually wear while running or racing! You can find completerunning designs at runningbanana at this link.
Running Art & Posters: Check out this collection. It’s pretty cool and contains images of some of my favorite runners such as Emil Zatopek, Steve Prefontaine & Billy Mills.
More Running Art: RunnerArt makes some seriously beautiful running art. I, for one, would love to have several of their prints.
Running Music: Choosing a CD for a runner is a very personal thing so why not make it easy and fool-proof and get them an iTunes Gift Certificate? It’s the perfect compliment for anyone with an iPod!

Running Jewelry: Zimmerman’s makes some awesome running jewelry. I want one of their 26.2 pendants! Also make sure you check out Sporty Jewels. I met Denise from Sporty Jewels at the Royal Victoria Marathon Expo in October 2005. She’s got some terrific stuff - especially the products she makes for women.
Running Gear, Clothes & More: The Running Room will probably be the most awesome running gear store you’ll ever find. They’ve got a great selection, top-notch quality, and if you have a problem with any of their stuff, they’ll take it back with no hassle.
Running Books: You may want to check out my series of posts for running books links available at Amazon.
Running Movies: I also have a post of running movies links.
Running Clothes: Mountain Equipment Co-op has a limited selection of running gear, but what they do carry is really good stuff - classic designs with very good quality and the prices are generally very good. And yeah, they ship internationally.
Triathlon Shirts: Are you looking for a gift for a triathlete? Then look no further because Iron Will from throughthewall has some terrific triathlon shirts for you!

I’ll be adding to this list in the future so if you find any you think belongs here, leave me a comment!

I get a lot of people coming here from google and yahoo etc looking for running gear so this post is largely for them. This page is a bookmark/link page where you can find running gear, gifts and apparel/clothes that Aaron and I aka completerunning either make or endorse.

First up is our cafepress store where you can find some groovified running shirts, mugs, clocks and more.

Second, the Running Room is probably the most awesome running gear store you’ll ever find. Why do I like the Running Room? Because they are comprehensive and they have top-notch stuff that they stand behind - if you have a problem, they’ll take it back with no questions asked. Oh, it’s also the place I got back into running and where I’ve met many terrific running friends - including my website partner and bud, Aaron.

Just those two items for now but I will be adding a couple more in the next week or so.
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Added 11-08-2005: Mountain Equipment Co-op has lots of (you guessed it) mountain climbing/hiking gear but it also has a whack-and-a-half of other sports equipment including some really good running clothing. MEC has only a limited selection of running gear but what they do carry is really good stuff - classic designs with very good quality and the prices are generally very good. And yeah, they ship internationally.

I’ve been doing a bit of organizing over at our running apparel/gift place lately and even added a new rbf design. Head on over and check it out!

We’ve been hard at work and are really happy to announce our new cafepress powered completerunning.com running apparel and other cool stuff store (that was a mouthful).

This is just a start. We’ve got a ton of ideas we are working on. In the meantime, if you see a design you’d like on a particular item, just let us know.

Just in time for Christmas. Maybe if you tell the Santa’s in your life, you will get something nifty from us?

Whatcha waiting for? Go take a look!

Oh! In case you were wondering about all the “I heart” stuff, it’s because I’d read “I heart the RBF” so many times this past year it seemed…perfect!