Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. You know what you are getting for Dad?

Does Dad run? Well if so, how about something to do with running?

Here are some suggestions:

1. A subscription to a running magazine. Running magazines such as Runner’s World give advice on various running topics from the best places to run to medical issues and have interesting and inspiring interviews with noteworthy competitive and recreational runners.

2. A running log. Running logs are small notebooks that contain spaces to record daily runs, weather, notes and race results. These inexpensive gifts are a necessity for anyone who takes her or his training seriously. Many logs also contain quotes from elite runners and coaches regarding their own training and experiences.

3. The Stick. Specifically designed for runners to help increase flexibility, accelerate recovery time, and reduces muscle soreness, stiffness and pain, the Marathon Stick is a great idea for the runner who doesn’t have the time for regular massafes. You just roll the stick on your muscles for a self-massage. The stick is small enough to fit into a backpack or small suitcase, so you can easily take it along to races. It’s particularly effective at loosening up tight leg muscles.

4. Heart Rate Monitor. The Polar RS100 wrist heart rate is perfect for the runner who loves gadgets and wants plenty of feedback about his runs. It combines all the heart rate features and stopwatch components runners need to monitor their workouts and try to improve their performance. By taking into account his current physical condition, the monitor can be programmed to guide a runner through a warm-up routine and then determine a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone.

5. A technical running shirt. This will not only keep dad cooled off, but also keep him from getting stinky. The Brooks Anti-Microbial Shirt is made of 96.5 percent polyester and 3.5 percent X-Static, a silver-coated textile fiber that naturally inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi. Other great features of this shirt include a breathable mesh paneling and an MP3-compatible pocket.

6. Socks. Runners could always use a new pair of socks. Depending on what kind of sock dad prefers, check out this list of best summer running socks.

7. Go for a run with dad. This may be the best gift of all.

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