Fall is in the air which means holiday shopping is right around the corner. While there are plenty of great gift ideas for runners out there, nothing tops the right pair of shoes. That said, never pay full price for the shoes you want the most. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals starting earlier and lasting longer, you won’t have to.

Right now Allbirds is taking up to 50% off sneakers. This includes the excellent Tree Flyer 2 running shoes on sale for $64 ($96 off.) We love these for their natural construction and stable feel underfoot.

A two-year subscription to Proton VPN is on sale for $76.18. This Black Friday deal saves you 70% on list price. Black Friday is the best time of the year to secure savings on just about everything on your shopping list.

Designed to give athletes a boost of energy during physical exertion, GU is well-loved by runners. Not necessarily the taste, but that’s to be expected with any sports nutrition gel. This pack comes with 24 vanilla bean pouches, which is a pretty neutral flavor.

The Black Friday deals are coming in hot and heavy this month. Despite the fact we've still got a little to go until the official date (November 29), the fitness apparel deals at Nike have arrived early. If you’re looking to refresh your workout wardrobe without breaking the bank, now’s the perfect time to invest in high-quality gear for less

The time leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is one of them. In fact, some of our favorite mattresses from big-name brands—including Saatva, Avocado, Nectar and more—are already deeply discounted up to 30 percent off.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are without a doubt the best days of the year for sales. I should know — I write about sales all year long. Many retailers offer a 20 percent off discount here and there throughout the year,