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I’d say I’ve always been an active person; in high school I played volleyball, basketball, and softball. But after high school ended and college began, I still wanted a way to stay active. I had a roommate who was a runner and I told her once, “I wish I could be a runner.”

“Anyone can be a runner,” she said. “All you need to do is start running.”

From that moment on, I turned wish into will and started running. Things started off slow, but run by run, it became easier. I found out that I actually loved it!

I love the freedom I feel putting one foot in front of the other and exploring a leafy neighborhood path or a mountain trail.

The point is, if you have a wish, you CAN turn it into a will.

Turning Wish into Will with Under Armour

Besides being one of my favorite activewear brands, Under Armour represents a lofty goal and the sheer determination it takes to get there. Under Armour is the sweat and hard work you put into that early morning boot camp class when you could be sleeping.

It’s the courage that it takes to try out for a new team and the drive a required to make it . Under Armour isn’t just really great apparel and footwear…it represents the ability that everyone has to turn WISH into WILL.

The message we should be sending to our children, to ourselves is, if you can wish it, you can do it.

Gifting with a Wish and a Will in Mind

This season, I’m adding more meaning into my gifting by thinking of each person’s “Wish” and helping them turn it into a “Will.” (You can find quick links to ALL items in this post below!)

For example, my husband has been talking for years about getting into weight lifting. His Wish is to tone up so this year I’m gifting him items that will help him turn his wish into Will.

Under Armour’s mission is to make you better. That means everything Under Armour makes—shoes, apparel, accessories—actually does something.

Shoes That Actually Do Something

I’m no marathoner, but I do log in about 15 miles a week running either outside or on a treadmill. I’m super picky about my running shoes. They need to be ultra comfortable with plenty of arch support for my feet, legs, and back, and they need to have enough “spring” to make each step feel light.

You want to see an amazing running shoe: meet the UA HOVR Phantom Connected.

It’s designed with a “zero gravity feel” to give you that premium cushioning support and a bouncy spring at the same time. They say it’s like wrapping your foot in a pillow, and I’d have to agree. It’s a running shoe like I’ve never had before and whether you run a lot or a little, this shoe is incredible. PLUS, it’s digitally connected to Map My Run to track your every run and analyze your running metrics to help you get better!

Whether you run a lot or a little, this shoe is incredible. I can easily run a 5K in them and then still have the energy to hit some weights. I love this shoe!

If you are into fitness, you’ll love this shoe too. The UA HOVR Phantom shoes for men or for women are a great gift to yourself or a loved one to help turn a Wish into a Will.

(P.S. I ordered up a half size as recommended and I’m glad I did.)

NBA Dreams

From the moment he could pick up a ball, my son has loved basketball. And when the Warriors came in hot on the scene, all he’s wanted to do is ball like Steph.

This year, my son’s Wish is to improve his game and it’s actually super fun for me to get to turn his wish into a Will.

If you’ve also got a Steph Curry fan in your house, Under Armour is a kid’s dream come true. As Steph’s official sponsor, they have an entire Stephen Curry Collection! He wants to wear this look every single day and I have to pry it off him to get it in the laundry.

Shop this look and more Gifts for Boys:

Ball Like a Beast

UA Curry 3Zer0 2 Boy’s Basketball Shoes

SC30 Knee Tights (Which are like, totally the coolest right now.)

SC 30 Basketball Shorts

Gifts To Help Turn Wish into Will

As a mom, I love the idea of gifting with a purpose and helping to turn a Wish into a Will. Check out everything Under Armour has to turn their Wishes into Wills this season.

I Will learn to do a back handspring.

{Featuring Girls UA Play Up Shorts and UA Big Logo T-shirt}

I Will shave a minute off my mile time.

{Featuring Women’s Armour Fleece Hoodie in Halogen Blue, UA Vanish Crop Capris, and the amazing UA HOVR Phantom Connected women’s running shoes.}

{Featuring UA MK-1 Men’s Shorts and Men’s UA Swyft Short Sleeve Shirt}

Check out more men’s gift ideas here!

I Will go to more group fitness classes.

{Featuring Women’s UA Pindot Open Back long sleeve shirt.}

I Will spend more time being active with my family.

Turn Wish into Will this holiday season with these UA faves and more with Under Armour’s Holiday Gift Guide.

Find all items featured in this post here:

Women’s:

UA Vanish Crop Capris (These are so comfortable and flattering!)

UA Vanish Mid Heathered Sports Bra (I absolutely love the criss-cross back on this bra. It rocks with the Pindot shirt below.)

UA Pindot Open Back long sleeve shirt (Cutest workout shirt ever!!)

Armour Fleece Hoodie in Halogen Blue (This fleece is incredibly soft and lightweight. Great for a cold-weather run.)

UA HOVR Phantom Connected women’s running shoes (As stated before, like wrapping your foot in a pillow. I replaced my old running shoes with these and each run since has felt so much more supported.)