Comments on chasing the kenyans: cost of running 2011

I like the cost/benefit of the donut run....

2011-12-26T14:22:20.876-05:00

I like the cost/benefit of the donut run....

You know, I totally don't add this stuff up be...

2011-12-20T14:52:31.734-05:00

You know, I totally don't add this stuff up because I don't want to know. I spend a lot, I know that. NYC was CRAZY expensive. After a while, you just sort of let it all go.

I think for this year, I'd have to add up all ...

2011-12-20T07:35:25.149-05:00

I think for this year, I'd have to add up all the medical bills due to the "feet"....now that's a scary total....:)

I never really thought about it.. But Im a pretty ...

2011-12-20T00:38:50.366-05:00

I never really thought about it.. But Im a pretty "new" runner so Ive had to buy a lot of the basics BUT Id say I got off pretty cheap.. Running shoes being my biggest expense. My Garmin was gifted to me.

Doesn't sound like that much to me... Of cours...

2011-12-19T22:41:37.942-05:00

Doesn't sound like that much to me... Of course just my runcation to China was more than that... I keep meaning to add mine up, but... well, maybe I'll just start keeping track on January 1 :D

There is no way in hell I am adding up the numbers...

2011-12-19T21:14:15.594-05:00

There is no way in hell I am adding up the numbers this year. New tri bike... IMWI.... Yeah it would not be good at all. I suppose it could be worse and it could go to drugs or gambling.

I dont know the total running is the only thing I ...

2011-12-19T20:23:06.508-05:00

I dont know the total
running is the only thing I do for myself..I dont spend money on anything else that would be considered "luxury"
I dont travel for races. The only one that costed a bit more was Disney Half...the registrations was $125 I think. It is a local race for me but the registration was high!

Hey, Merry Christmas! I'm very negligent on bl...

2011-12-19T19:44:38.322-05:00

Hey, Merry Christmas! I'm very negligent on blog comments since I use google reader most of the time. I would fear to tally the cost of my running this year considering that I did three destination marathons (Boston, Portland, Tucson), another trip to Portland for the Shamrock Run, and a handful of other races where I spent the night in a hotel at least one night. (Although I will confess, when I travel with my parents they pick up some of the tab. Win. :) I probably spent $1000 in clothes (mostly unnecessary) and I think I bought a new pair of shoes every time Asics introduced a new color or update to the Kayano. And the race fees--$30-$150 x about 30. BUT I don't have any other expensive hobbies right now, and I don't smoke or drink (expensive habits), so it's all good, right?

Hey, Merry Christmas! I'm very negligent on bl...

2011-12-19T19:44:37.530-05:00

I don't want to know.

2011-12-19T19:04:11.808-05:00

I don't want to know.

I'm sticking to small local races since they&#...

2011-12-19T18:58:41.380-05:00

I'm sticking to small local races since they're usually cheaper & I don't get as stressed about logistics.

Given that, I know I've spent more & more each year as I do more triathlons. This Crossfit crap is expensive too.

For training/racing I don't pinch pennies and ...

2011-12-19T16:31:12.623-05:00

For training/racing I don't pinch pennies and will cut elsewhere. This is our lifestyle and I can't put a price tag on the feeling I get from training and racing or seeing Karen train and race.

BTW - you said you didn't race for 5 months and my first thought was:

I'm so happy that she continues to blog. A lot of people would have tossed that out the window when they weren't running. Thank you for staying on the interwebs.

I'm almost certain my Boston 2010 costs were d...

2011-12-19T15:56:26.323-05:00

I'm almost certain my Boston 2010 costs were double what your costs were this entire year. :/

I would be so afraid to tally up my expenses. At least this year was mild compared to others - like yourself - but that $110 price tag entry fee to run the Denver RnR half almost sent me over the edge, I really had a hard time biting the cost of that!

Hoping 2012 will get better use out of your credit card! :)

i haven't added mine up, but yeah i saw 'h...

2011-12-19T15:15:55.888-05:00

i haven't added mine up, but yeah i saw 'higher miles' post this. pretty interesting. i definitely cut back this year thanks to dave ramsey, and i honestly found i didn't miss running all the extra races. however next year there are already two out of town races, and yeah it adds up, fast.

I'm afraid to calculate!!! 20 races and most o...

2011-12-19T14:47:14.911-05:00

I'm afraid to calculate!!! 20 races and most over $50. Yikes! Not to mention all the other costs...

I love this idea and I'm planning to do it on ...

2011-12-19T13:25:09.415-05:00

I love this idea and I'm planning to do it on my blog this week or next week!

I stay local for the most part so I don't have...

2011-12-19T13:23:22.786-05:00

I stay local for the most part so I don't have the travel costs but I'm a little nervous to add up all my race fees....then my hubby may see what it all adds up to! However, the price of sanity is priceless! You'll be back soon...hang in there!

So far this is working out for me, but I haven'...

2011-12-19T13:19:14.315-05:00

So far this is working out for me, but I haven't traveled far to race or anything yet. I have a "running" acct set up so what ever miles I run, I put like .50 per mile into that acct every week. In other words, If I don't run, I don't get to buy shoes or attire, or race, etc.. No running equals no money, and no money equals no more running stuff, including gels, etc. Usually I end up with more money in the "running" acct. So....in terms of what I have spent for the year, I think of it differently. Not by what I have lost but gained in savings and stuff by running. Cheers.

I think my biggest shock is how much the total com...

2011-12-19T12:02:19.774-05:00

I think my biggest shock is how much the total comes to as well. Here and there, didn't seem like much, add it all up and wow! And, like you I think I'm on the conservative side. I dropped money on shoes this year but not other kinds of clothing/gear.

Most all my races are local, or either less than a...

2011-12-19T11:59:12.988-05:00

Most all my races are local, or either less than an hour away, so travel expenses were minimal (even tho a few gallons of gas is sometimes more than a race entry fee). I did like 10 or so races this year, though my company paid for one and one was a free race. I also purchased one pair of shoes but they were an older model so on sale, and my other shoes were a gift (yeah, I ask for running shoes as a gift each year).

Oh and one race I won $25 so that basically canceled out the entry fee, haha. But, it's not a cheap sport, you are right about that. I still love it and wouldn't trade my running experiences and the friends I made for anything though. I'd rather spend money on that than stuff that will clutter my house too!

Amy Lauren

I was actually thinking about this the other day. ...

2011-12-19T11:58:56.443-05:00

I was actually thinking about this the other day. I justified it with... staying fit is going to keep me healthier = less doctor bills. :)

$85 for family of four at our local race. All my s...

2011-12-19T11:55:56.763-05:00

$85 for family of four at our local race. All my shoes and apparel were media samples. I actually signed up for a race in 2012 - $44, but I get a viking helmet so totally worth it.

Yes, running is expensive, but try training for a ...

2011-12-19T11:04:45.595-05:00

Yes, running is expensive, but try training for a triathlon. And yes, the Brooks ID program is going to help a lot this year.

Hope you'll be having a better 2012...more money toward running which will mean more running:)

And you'll be back at it...running and droppin...

2011-12-19T11:03:15.363-05:00

And you'll be back at it...running and dropping cash on it like its hot! :) xo

Sheesh, I hear ya! Can't put a number on some...

2011-12-19T11:02:23.224-05:00

Sheesh, I hear ya! Can't put a number on something that makes you so happy though AND something that keeps us so healthy!!! those two together...happiness and health are a good combo worth spending money on right? If you have it and within reason. But once my hubby got into it this summer (before his injuries from jumping in headfirst) we dropped so much freaking money. Especially on Brooks shoes so this Brooks ID thing is going to really help!!