Where the Money goes...

We often hear that running is an inexpensive sport. Just grab a pair of shoes and head out the door, right? Sure, wherever you are – at home, on vacation, on a business trip – this holds true. What’s often forgotten is that for it to be a safe and convenient sport, we need pay for a few items that will make the whole experience much healthier, especially if you are a long distance runner.

The first thing is that shoes are good for about 700 kilometers before they lose their support and comfort. And running shoes are a must, you can't cut corners here. Now, running 80 km a week, I burn through shoes quickly. So running shoes are your first and major expense.

Secondly, running daily requires an abundance of apparel. Clothing specifically designed for runners so that we are as comfortable as possible when we are training. You need to be comfortable and that demands modern running clothing material. And lots of it.

And then, thirdly and down, there’s the gadgets that make running more enjoyable. Waist belts to hold water bottles, phone and cash. Reflective clothing and night lights for visibility, a decent watch to keep track of your time and pace, hats to keep the sun off your head and sweat from your eyes, and an iPod for those needing musical motivation. Now, iPhones to social network your runs or have your run away from zombies.

It maybe the cheapest sport to do, but it does cost some cash to get on the road.


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