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Bike Rumor Mini Reviews: The RiderBox
The Rider Box Subscription
Subscription boxes are nothing new, but The RiderBox is one of few aimed directly at cyclists and packs a heckuva lot of goodies into it for the price. For as little as $26 per month (with annual subscription), you’ll get one box every two months that’s filled with sports nutrition, training gear and other goodies.
Our box came with 10 items with a total retail value of ~$56, including compression calf sleeves and a neck gaiter to block the sun. It’s a great way to try new stuff, and each box comes with discount codes to get deals on the items you want more of. You can even check out some of the items coming up in the next box if you’re curious, or get 6- and 12-month gift subscriptions for your favorite cyclist.Runner’s World: The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Run
If the mom or mom figure in your life can’t have peace and quiet, how about new gear?
Breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day seems like a great idea. Unless all Mom wants to do is log some quiet, early-morning miles before drinking a cup of hot coffee. Instead of serving her burnt toast, why not shower her with gifts that support her running habit?
We’ve curated some of our favorite products for moms, mom figures, and moms-to-be, whether they’re new to the sport, training for their first marathon, or seasoned and trying to get faster. These items have been recommended or tested by fellow moms, so we guarantee you’ll find something on here that will make Mother’s Day a red-letter day.
Byrdie: The Best Running Subscription Boxes Even Non-Runners Will Appreciate
A running subscription box can be an excellent way to make your fitness routine more fun. These boxes are usually full of healthy snacks, running gear, and other items runners might like to try. Different brands put varying items in their boxes—some prioritize snacks and others load up on gear. But just about all of them offer runners a cool, budget-friendly way to try tons of new products every month.
Interested in signing up for a running subscription box of your own? There are tons of great options to choose from. We’ve rounded up the best running subscription boxes to get you started.
Best Running Subscription Boxes of 2021
- Best Overall: The RunnerBox
- Best Budget: StrideBox
- Best Splurge: Runner Crate
- Best for Beginners: Fun Run Box
- Best for Trail Runs: Cairn
- Best for Snacks: Fit Snack
- Best for Groups: BroteinBox
Best Overall: The RunnerBox
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Why We Chose It: The RunnerBox is a versatile bimonthly box that will give you everything you need to tackle your next run. Each box is crafted with the time of year in mind and stocked with an array of snacks, gear, and nutritional must-haves. Expect a collection of warm-weather favorites during the summer, and a handful of cozier items when it’s cold out.
What We Like
- Lots of variety in each box
- Themed with the seasons in mind
- Budget-friendly
What We Don’t Like
- Bimonthly
The RunnerBox is a solid running subscription box. And even better? It’s available at a budget-friendly price point. Subscribe to the box, and you can expect to pay about $29 every other month. This means you’ll be charged less per year than you will for just about any other box. The downside is that you’ll only get six boxes a year (rather than the usual 12).
Though the RunnerBox is only bimonthly, it packs a punch every time it arrives on your doorstep. Each box includes a mix of snacks, fitness gear, and nutritional items. An average box may contain everything from trail mix and lip balm to nutritional supplements and bean-based protein bars. It’s an awesome way to get connected to new, fun products.
The Wired Runner – Best Running Subscription Boxes in 2021
Shanna Powell
Running subscription boxes are a great idea, either as a gift for the runner in your life (and that includes yourself), or just as a way to send yourself a little running-related love every month or two. Many great subscriptions are available to land a stash of exciting, practical, running-related stuff right on your doorstep.
Any subscription box is fun to unpack, but if you’re passionate about running, then one that’s specific to the sport would be a fun way to stock up on useful stuff and try products you’d never usually buy for yourself.
If you’re looking for a way to treat yourself or a runner in your life, the best we’ve come across is The RunnerBox. It contains a great mix of nutritional items and accessories, gives you the chance to test brand new products on the market, and works out very affordably in the long run.
We’ve chosen 9 more that we feel are the greatest choices out there. Scroll through the rest of our list while you’re waiting for that first installment to arrive!
TheRunnerBox is one of our favorite subscription boxes. When you subscribe, you’re signing up to receive a box packed full of goodies every second month, and for a price you can’t beat.
They take great care to provide a varied list of stuff each month. You’ll get nutritional items, accessories, and even products aimed at recovery.
Some of the brands and products you’ll be familiar with, while others are the latest thing on the market for you to try out.
RunnerBox partners with different companies every few months so they can bring you the best of the best. You won’t get bored with their offerings, as they’re constantly searching for new, useful stuff to share with their subscribers.
Some examples of nutritional products you can expect include energy bars, rehydration packs, energy gels or chews, trail mix, smoothie mixes, protein powder, and other healthy snacks.
Accessories include things like lip balm, belts and waist packs, lubricant, socks, and other useful items.
You can choose to pay per box, for 6 months upfront, or for a year upfront. The only thing that we feel could offer more options is their shipping frequency. You only have one option, which is to receive a box every two months. We’d love the chance to grab one of these on a monthly basis!
As an added bonus, when you become a RunnerBox subscriber, you’ll get exclusive discounts on some of the products they feature if you want to stock up in between boxes.
Check out the rest of the list here.
Bike Rumor – Father’s Day Deals for Cyclists
Looking for the best Father’s Day Sales and cycling deals for your pop? We’ve rounded up some killer tech, kit and gear sure to please, with some fresh brands added to the mix this week.
Whether it’s a new drone, wireless headphones, commuter clothes for riding with the family, or upgrades for his bike, there’s a lot of fun stuff on sale through next weekend!
You can check out the full article HERE.
Verywell Fit – The 6 Best Running Subscription Boxes of 2020
What every runner needs
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned pro, you probably love the thrill and motivation boost you get from trying out some new running gear or nutrition. But who has the time to research and shop, especially when you’d rather be running? Subscription boxes make it easy for you to sample the latest and greatest in running products, all delivered to your front door on a regular basis.
Curated by running and nutrition experts, they’re packed with healthy snacks, recovery tools, skin care items, apparel, gels, energy bars, and much more. Some subscription boxes focus on food, while others are put together with beginner runners in mind. If you’re training for a marathon, need some running inspiration, or want to support your running-obsessed family member, there’s a running box to satisfy your needs.
You can read the full article HERE
Runner’s World – The Best Gifts Under $30 for Runners
Runner’s World – The Best Gift Subscription Boxes for Runners
There are few things more satisfying than getting a killer swag bag at a race. No, not those wimpy drawstrings filled with a few coupons and a lonely PowerBar—we’re talking the generous sacks stuffed with a T-shirt, snacks, sports gels, stroopwafels, sunscreen, the whole nine yards.
Getting a bag like that makes the pain train you signed up for worth its ticket price. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could get swag like that regularly, without even having to toe a start line? Enter: monthly subscription boxes for runners. Here, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites, from great boxes of runner-centric gear and goods to food and fitness boxes that anyone will love.
As an added bonus, these are great for that runner-buddy who you’re having a hard time finding a perfect gift for. Once they subscribe, it truly will be a gift that keeps on giving.
Find the full article here.
USA Triathlon 2020 Gift Guide
#9 The RunnerBox and The RiderBox
Each box is loaded with products hand-selected by a team of athletes and geared toward triathletes of all levels, to get you out the door and en-route to crushing your goals.
Check out the full gift guide here.
Outside Magazine – 5 Gear Subscription Box Ideas for Mother’s Day
April 15, 2020 | By Claire Hyman
Getting a gift for your mom on Mother’s Day is great, but surprising her every month is even better. Signing her up for a subscription box service is a delightful way to show her you’re thinking about her all year. It’s also an opportunity to get her gear at a discount.
We selected five of our favorites, each well-suited for a variety of outdoor enthusiasts. It’s not necessary to commit to a yearly or even monthly subscription for any of these services. You can see if Mom likes the box with a one-time delivery, then re-up the subscription if she’s into it.
Delivery Frequency: Ships same day if ordered before 1 p.m.; arrives two to four business days later.
If your giftee has a penchant for running, cycling, snacking, or snacking while cycling, the Rider Giftbox is a good fit for her lifestyle. This service is staffed by athletes who handpick endurance and fuel products for each box to help cyclists and runners gear up for high-output days and recharge afterward. Each shipment contains up to 15 items, including snacks from brands like Skratch Labs and Tailwind Nutrition, both of which were included in our roundup of the best fuel of 2019.
Read the full article here.
Gear Junkie – The Best Subscription Boxes to Give This Holiday Season
We found the best subscription boxes to give the men, women, and pooches in your life. From tasty food to rad gear, we have it all.
Shopping for someone that has everything? Skip the malls, forego the headache, and give the gift of an awesome subscription box. Everyone loves getting packages in the mail, especially when they’re filled with tasty food and cool gear.
Read the full article here.
Mashable – 11 of the best fitness subscription boxes for any type of wellness junkie
3. The Runner Box
Running obsessives will appreciate headphones, water bottles, and snacks for an inspiration boost.
- Value per box: $40 – $60
- Cycle: Bimonthly
- Customizable options: TriBox, CycleBox
Mentioned by ClassPass and Everyday Health as one of the best boxes for runners, this bi-monthly box offers goodies that will aid in every leg of your run (pun intended). Items include headphones, protein bars and other healthy snacks, water bottles, and more for about half of what you’d pay IRL — many coming from unique brands that you won’t find at a Dick’s Sporting Goods.
If your love for cardio is aimed toward something other than marathons, the same company also has boxes catered toward cycling and triathlons. Regardless of your passion, you can choose to pay $20 twice a month for $60 worth of stuff. For the days you’d really rather just binge Game of Thrones instead of hitting the road, those 11 to 14 items might just be enough incentive to get off the couch.
Elle – 15 Monthly Subscription Boxes That Take the Effort Out of Holiday Shopping
Gear Patrol – Are Subscription Boxes the Best Way to Try New Outdoor Gear?
Testing new gear has never been easier. Subscription boxes provide a way to have vetted, desirable outdoor gear show up at your doorstep with little effort on your part. While there are hundreds of boxes to choose from — there’s one for just about every outdoor interest — not all of them are created equal. Here, we cut through the fat and gather four that we’re actually excited about and are worth subscribing to.
The RunnerBox
For $20 you get 11 to 14 items that are tested by athletes to help runners improve performance. With marathon season looming, it can be a daunting task to try and figure out what your body can eat before, during and after a race. It can also be easy to quickly drop $50 on food to test. This box narrows your list of potential snack buddies on your long run. With partners like RXBAR, Bia and Rise Buddy, there will be snacks you’ve likely heard of before, and some that are brand new. If you’re not a runner, check out the TriBox (for triathletes) or CycleBox (for cyclists), or special edition boxes like the Race Survival Kit, a one-time gift that is ideal for anyone running their first race.
Read the full article here.
Everyday Health – 5 Fitness Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed by an Exercise Fiend
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I don’t know about you, but after seeing FabFitFun (the popular fitness-inspired delivery service) take over the Instagram world via fitness influencers and B-list celebrities from The Bachelor, I had to find out for myself what the hype was about. So while this was originally a politically charged mission to discover FabFitFun’s secrets (I needed to know), I thought it would be worthwhile to try out other fitness delivery services alongside it.
You may be asking: What’s the point of signing up for an exercise box? As a longtime athlete, I have always been fascinated by the different aspects of fitness: from the quality (and quantity) of exercise we need to protein supplements and muscle recovery. But sometimes it’s hard to focus on the parts of fitness that we need most. Maybe you’re looking to boost your protein intake, or train for that marathon, or take on more advanced yoga moves. These boxes claim to help you accomplish those goals by providing clothing, supplies, and nutrients straight to your doorstep.
I chose five boxes that each cater to specific fitness niches, such as CrossFit or running. I then tested them for content quality and effectiveness (that is, whether the items in the box would truly help someone who participates in the suggested niche — that is the point, isn’t it?).
Here’s what I thought about each of them.
Classpass – 5 Best Fitness Subscription Boxes Based on Your Workout Routine
By Emily Elveru on October 10, 2018
I don’t care how old you are — getting a package in the mail always delivers pure joy. And we’re not talking a bill or a junk flyer, but a letter from grandma or a box of goodies. Something you can rip open, unload and bask in its offerings is utterly satisfying after a long day. And now, tons of boxes catered to fitness can help you do just that. Whether you’re into general exercise gear, a tailored selection of yoga finds or just really love yummy snacks, there’s something for every fitness level. Check out these five finds.
For the yogi
Let’s all put our hands at heart-center for this one. After taking a short quiz about your clothing preferences and sizing, you’ll be matched with a stylist who will pick out three name brand clothing items (like a bra, top and pair of leggings) either every month or every three months. Plus, YogaClub has partnered with the non-profit and after-school program LA’s BEST, so for every box you get a child in Los Angeles’ most vulnerable neighborhoods will receive a yoga and meditation class.
Get it: YogaClub, $79 for one box
For the runner
Get ready to gain some major friend points with this one. Despite the name, there are box options for runners, cyclists and tri-athletes. The boxes offer a solid mix of products and are great for discovering new brands. Do we smell a PR?
Get it: The Runner Box, $20 for one box
For the workout junkie
This box is fit just for you. Once you fill out a quick questionnaire about the type of exercise you typically do, what your fitness goals are and your sizing, an Under Armour team member will pick out and send 4-6 pieces that fit your needs and style every 30, 60 or 90 days. You get a week to try them on, and you can either keep what you want or send it back.
Get it: ArmourBox, curating is free, purchase items individually or get 20% off for buying the whole box
For the wellness guru
Satisfy all of your “me time” faves with this curated goodie box. Every season, 8-10 items related to beauty, fitness, wellness and home (that you can either customize or keep as a surprise) will show up at your door. Just add wine for a fabulous night dedicated to you and your new treats.
Get it: FabFitFun, $50 each season or $180 for an annual subscription
For the snack lover
So you’re a fan of munching, but want to be more conscious about it? We get it. Check out Healthy Surprise, a service that offers a variety of new vegan or paleo treats. You can choose a classic (15 snacks), big (21 snacks) or paleo (17 snacks) box to come every 30, 60 or 90 days. Snack away!
Get it: Healthy Surprise, boxes start at $42.50
Buzzfeed – 21 Great Gifts For Anyone Who Loves Running
21 Great Gifts For Anyone Who Loves Running
Stuff that will make runners (even more) obsessed with running.
November 8, 2016
9. An every-other-month subscription box tailored for runners.
10. Or a one-time box of goodies for the new runner in your life.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Gift Guide: For the Guy in Your Life
What to buy for your husband, brother, dad, or boyfriend.
December 8, 2017
Once a year I tap Geoffrey’s expertise for authentic dude-approved gift ideas to share what the guy in your life is actually eyeing this season. Here are his picks for the father/brother/husband in your life:
12. Runner Box: I’ve tested almost every brand of sports drinks, snack, and energy gels and love discovering new products. This subscription service sources great options for Runners, Cyclists and Triathletes and you can select how often you receive deliveries. I’m testing out the products this winter, but am pretty confident it’s going to become a go-to service.
See the full article here
Chicago Tribune – 20 Gift Ideas For the Broke Millennial
November 30, 2017
By: KT Hawbaker, Christen Johnson, Jessi Roti and Susan Moskop
“Millennials are too busy killing chain restaurants and burying themselves in avocado toast to worry about expensive presents. Time for funky, thoughtful gifts under $35 — here are our top picks. —”
# 16: The Runnerbox
Everyone loves care packages –- including fitness junkies. Give an assortment of wellness trinkets with gift boxes containing 10-12 items such as nutrition snacks and athletic accessories. Chose from running, cycling, tri, race or other specialty boxes and ship it right to the door of your choice.
Esquire: The 17 Best Subscription Box Services for Men
The PathMag – The 5 Subscription Boxes You Should Definitely Try Out
April 19, 2017
“A box that is meant to enhance your overall active lifestyle, RunnerBox delivers an assortment of key activity-enhancing to your door on the regular, from gels and chews to protein shake mixes, supplements, and running accessories. Not much of a runner? You can also take advantage of other options, like the CycleBox This one isn’t quite a monthly subscription box – you’ll get your delivery once every two months instead of once a month – but with plenty of runner’s gear to keep you going in every shipment, twice monthly shouldn’t be too big of a problem.”
Healthy & Fit Magazine – Gift Guide
“RunnerBox is a product like none we’ve seen.”
Running Northwest – RUNNER SUBSCRIPTION BOXES REVIEWED
RUNNER SUBSCRIPTION BOXES REVIEWED
Subscription boxes have been taking the world by storm over the last couple years and we decided to jump in and see what’s out there for runners. So whether you’re looking for something for yourself or someone close to you, we figured there had to be a box out there for everyone and we were pleasantly surprised by the results. Our goal wasn’t to find the perfect or cheapest box out there because all fitness related boxes tend to have their own focus. Instead, this is intended to give you a look at all the options out there and explain who these boxes might be best suited to. Now, let’s open some boxes!
STRIDEBOX
StrideBox comes in a nice little family friendly designed box and across the board the branding is on point. They offer a nice little “Stride Guide” with information on each product including perceived values and then also a recipe and workout card as well. Each box includes an “Essential” which in our case was a Silicon LED armband, well worth the cost of the box alone. The products inside were a decent mix providing an interest cross section of new products on the market. This included a bar, crackers, a gel, a Hotshot, Yogi tea, and Cal-ez. They include a guide for when to use each (Before, During, After), but really I treated this box as a way to check out some new products in lieu of adding them to my training regime.
Cost: $15 month
URL: https://stridebox.com/
Verdict: So the good here is that its cheap and the entire system including the little recipe card are well designed. The LED arm band recoups most of the cost of the box, but part of me would spend $5 more on this one for a few more goodies and maybe choose something outside the mainstream (Powerboat, really?). It’s almost too cheap… if thats’s possible. Great for those just curious about running boxes.
TRIFUEL MONTHLY
TriFuel Monthly at first glance really seems to be about triathlon training and has targeted boxes to those training for various triathlon distances, BUT the Fit Pack to me really shines. The box is no frills and it still includes Workout plans for those in training along with how to use the included products. It is very well thought out and the programs are disciplined. For example, eat X at this time using Y product and even explains why you would do this. The quality of the products themselves is also great and some of our favorites (Picky Bars, Waffles, Skratch!), the included headband we received as the monthly gift was probably unnecessary and could use some creative help, yet is still a nice extra.
Cost: $39 month, $33 month for 3 months (Fit Pack)
URL: http://www.trifuelmonthly.com/
Verdict: The included plans and some of the updates TriFuel has planned make this very interesting for those in training. Despite the name it is definitely not only for triathletes, but definitely designed more for those with a goal in mind and a schedule. Products were great quality and some of our favorites. Overall, one of the strongest for dedicated athletes looking for solid products. Probably one of my personal favorites.
RUNNER CRATE
Runner Crate absolutely killed it on the consumer aesthetic front. The box is visually interesting and the sheer amount of stuff you get is almost overwhelming. I did find the contents to be a little mixed, but loved the fact there was a lot to “discover”. It felt like a LootCrate or other surprise gift box in that there is a lot of different stuff to play with. They should be careful with some product targeting, sending Pork Clouds to vegetarians, so would be good to target some of it. RunGum, TailWind, Honey Stinger gels, Hippeas… all solid products. The socks and slap bracelet pieces felt almost unnecessary and would loved just a decent pair from a reputable company. That would have put them over the top.
Cost: $35 month, pre-pay discounts
URL: http://www.runnercrate.com/
Verdict: Clearly the visual marketing winner. This box definitely felt like the biggest quantity of goods and also had a great mix of diversity. Some of the items felt really underwhelming quality wise (socks and cuffs), but the quantity of goods meant you definitely had some fun stuff to try. And Sriracha Hippeas… mmm, who knew. I’m converted.
MY RUN BAG
My Run Bag is really a perfect bag for first time runners. Its basically a challenge in a bag accompanied with fun little extras. You get a number (which is random), a shirt, and even a medal all designed around this fake run. It’s really a nice incentive and then they include other race items like a race belt, a selfie stick, muscle cramp pills, a version of Glide, etc. Ours was themed around Chinese New Year and you could really feel that throughout there entire box which was clever. All in all, it was fun and will feel exciting for first time runners.
Cost: $25 month, pre-pay discounts
URL: https://www.myrunbag.com/
Verdict: These guys need a box because the reveal underwhelms from an envelope. That being said, the theming of this box made it the most compelling for new runners. It basically revolves around your first time out, even creating a fake race out of it. Better quality shirts are definitely needed, but that number belt will pay for itself.
FUN RUN BOX
The Fun Run Box is really a “Challenge” box and the first box kicks off your experience. You then go through this process getting more challenges each month and at month six, you get your finisher’s medal. We absolutely loved the included big item in the first box, the Hydrapak water bottle, and the mix of edibles and other products was solid. The included shirt needs some quality and creative improvements, but the workout card and the whole challenge model definitely made this interesting.
Cost: $35 month, pre-pay discounts
URL: https://www.funrunbox.com/
Verdict: The Hydrapak water bottle was the standout, but the shirt needs some help. The little training card was a good touch, but would love to see the shirt dropped in favor of more goodies. Honey Stinger waffles forever!!
THE RUNNERBOX
RunnerBox has a few different flavors for various sports so if you are a runner, cyclist, or triathlete then they have something for you. They also do limited boxes like their Valentine’s Edition and even Birthday boxes so again, solid variety.
Overall, this one has a lot of value and discovery for such a low priced box. I found the Runner Box to have a very solid mix of quality products and I did get that feeling of “ooh, this is interesting” as I went through things. There were some great products in here that I honestly had never heard of prior. Standouts were the Redd bar, Banza, Zest Tea, and the Louva sleeves.
Cost: $20 every 2 months
URL: https://www.therunnerbox.com/
Verdict: Nice diversity in this box and nothing felt unnecessary. The Hotshot almost burned me up pre-run (not really although I could feeeeel it in my toes), but the Banza mac and cheese… just shut up, so good.
Buzzfeed – 31 Subscription Gifts They’ll Love All Year
Give the gift of a good mail day.
December 9, 2014
21. The RunnerBox: Regular Products for Endurance Athletes
For your pal who is planning to train for a marathon in 2015. $20 per box (which ships every other month)
Parade.com – Gift Guide: The Best Gift Subscriptions
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Run With It!
Runnerbox is a subscription-based company that offers bi monthlysubscription boxes as well as gift boxes and special addition boxes that are delivered right to your door. Each box includes products from nutrition to exercise gadgets for runners, cyclists and triathletes. The company is run by two professional cyclists and a serious runner where they combine their knowledge of nutrition and products and put together a box that will give athletes that winning edge. With so many products coming out on the market, leave the trials and testing to the Runnerbox experts! They seek out the best and send them to you.
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Inc.com – 14 Product Subscription Services to Simplify Your Life
December 15, 2015
This bimonthly subscription helps you stay on the top of your game with boxes tailored for runners, triathletes, and cyclists. With prices starting at $20 every two months, boxes include snacks, supplements, and accessories.
