tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post6442001924526694503..comments2023-05-02T08:52:40.160-04:00Comments on This Runner's World: Triathlon is not a poor man's sportMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490582426886405494noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-61848820836115722932011-07-18T13:05:42.456-04:002011-07-18T13:05:42.456-04:00You are right, it is not a poor man's sport. E...You are right, it is not a poor man's sport. Equipment is important for training and competing, but I think shoes are the most important. You can't get cheap shoes and skip on quality if you're serious with your training. Do you have any tips for finding better deals on shoes? <br /><br />Thanks<br />Liz-CoolProductsAssistanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015172615239612985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-90566262029863761562011-07-17T12:13:26.578-04:002011-07-17T12:13:26.578-04:00I too wear the same clothes until they're torn...I too wear the same clothes until they're torn up beyond repair. I save and buy all my new stuff, if I need any, at one time, so that the rest of the year or even longer I don't have any new expenses. And I jump on deals as soon as I hear about them to make sure I don't miss out later when I need itHollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511938370765325863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-27216682779096688422011-07-15T10:04:06.759-04:002011-07-15T10:04:06.759-04:00I feel you on the expenses! Summer is the worst, ...I feel you on the expenses! Summer is the worst, reading about everyone's vacations... I am dying to go to the beach right now. Most of my trhifty ways have more to do with eating at home and that sort of thing. I use Welch's fruit snacks and fig newtons instead of pricier gels for race fuel. Not perfect but seems to work so far.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-41018519158501348192011-07-15T08:52:16.897-04:002011-07-15T08:52:16.897-04:00I totally hear you here. Ryan said "no"...I totally hear you here. Ryan said "no" to a sprint tri in KY (which would be my first tri in KY) due to the cost. I am really thankful for my sponsorship that give me free clothes. I also have Cristina who has a an overwhelming amount of gear that she gets on ebay and then doesn't need so she will let me buy it before re-ebaying it. I got my wetsuit from her for $100. I thought about buying her P2C, but she wasn't ready to upgrade quite yet. She will most likely assist me in finding my race wheels on ebay when the time comes.<br /><br />I don't get haircuts anymore, I have really cut back on my makeup, and my casual clothes really needs help. I agree with everything you are doing, and not sure what else you can do. Becoming a SAHM was quite the change for me financially, even before tris. I am so glad I figured those out after staying home, otherwise those might have been cut. We found the receipt to our couch from Pottery Barn bought 9 years ago, and it made us sick to think we actually spent that much money on a stupid couch, when we just bought several rooms full of furniture from IKEA for the new house for about half of the one couch. It is all about priorities. I would really like a swim coach/lessons, but those have to wait for now, and have to be happy to just have a gym membership too. Keia was promised ballet for the fall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624297955496298110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-36701879490970912642011-07-14T20:57:05.770-04:002011-07-14T20:57:05.770-04:00I just stop spending money on other stuff. :-)
I ...I just stop spending money on other stuff. :-)<br /><br />I probably have only bought one new pair of pants in the last two years...<br /><br />But in the same time period I've probably bought 6-7 pairs of tights or workout pants.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927756501076501540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-81735661297893995812011-07-14T20:06:54.705-04:002011-07-14T20:06:54.705-04:00I gave up cable to afford a coach...since I knew I...I gave up cable to afford a coach...since I knew I wouldnt have time to watch anyway. I figure on long training days I eat breakfast & dinner while my sports nutrition is lunch :)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081641803045845315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-21445268639384640162011-07-14T17:58:49.186-04:002011-07-14T17:58:49.186-04:00look at it this way; when you first start the spor...look at it this way; when you first start the sport, there will be some expenses. obviously the bike is the biggie. I started this wonderful sport 4 years ago and had a road bike I threw aero bars on. Actually did my first Ironman on that bike. over time, I'd upgrade things one by one.<br /><br />quite honestly though, after you make the splash, it really isn't too bad. I've had the same wetsuit for 4 years and will use it for 4 more, I just upgraded to a great trek tri bike, which will last for 4+ years. <br /><br />I bought a tri suit 2 years ago, and I use that exclusively to race in. 90 bucks, and it is wonderful for races. <br /><br />just take it a bit at a time. if you do a lot of races, you'll end up with a lot of workout clothes. <br /><br />in terms of a coach, I personally have never had one. I am currently training for my 4th ironman. my first was 14 hours, second 12, third, 11, and I'm hoping the ironman FL this year I'll finish under 10:30. I learned to swim by watching youtube videos, bike enough to have to change flat tires at least once every 2 weeks, run as much as possible, do p90x after each tri workout, and have a slightly above average income (college professor).<br /><br />as many people have told me, and I now believe it. its nothing about the equipment in the race. its about the engine.<br /><br />the only thing I think you invest greatly in is bodyglide. that stuff is a life saver:)Brent Wilson, tenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303343603071526892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-52449484678828066692011-07-14T13:17:24.706-04:002011-07-14T13:17:24.706-04:00As someone just entering the world of triathlon, I...As someone just entering the world of triathlon, I can agree, and add that entering the sport is even more expensive. I was already a runner and already had a good supply of workout gear, a heart-rate monitor, shoes, and other running specific items. Purchasing the needed swim gear wasn't too bad, Speedo jammers, goggles, and a cap all for around $50 together at Dick's. But then add in $500 for a decent condition (entry-level) road bike, $50 for a cheaper helmet, $20 for gloves, $10+ for a water bottle holder plus another $10 for a polar bottle. Add in bike shorts for training rides, spare tube, seat bag, clip pedals, tri-bike shoes (have yet to purchase either pedals or shoes, but it seems like a must-have to be competitive), yank laces, a race belt, a transport bike rack, tri-shorts (luckily was able to get these from a friend), and then the $100 cost of the event, not to mention the additional cost of joining the USAT, and training and race nutrition costs, and it has taken me months just to buy the stuff I needed to train for and compete in one event. And while I'm not loaded or rich, my wife and I do have a comfortable income.<br /><br />I don't really blame race costs. It isn't cheap to setup a good event, and often the proceeds go toward good causes, but it is a really expensive sport even without the cost of race entry. All the more reason triathletes seem to all be so dedicated.<br /><br />I don't think there is a good way to save much money. Even buying used doesn't save you but so much on the gear. You can get most things well off retail by buying online, but for some gear it really pays to be able to try things on (or out) first at your local tri-shop, and support the local shops by doing so. Plus if you do have issues with your gear or bike, you have a better support system to fall back on.<br /><br />The best input I can provide to those just starting out is to plan well ahead, so you can save for and space out your purchases.<br /><br />I can't add much to your tips for those already in the sport, maybe saving on gear upgrades until the winter months, when your not paying for races and race-nutrition.ender1776https://www.blogger.com/profile/11058250260201325397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-73859368117711258172011-07-14T13:11:20.576-04:002011-07-14T13:11:20.576-04:00I've considered doing a series of posts called...I've considered doing a series of posts called "The Thrifty Girls Guide to Triathlon." It is really tough to try and accumulate all the things you need without breaking the bank. Which means - I feel your pain. I am in my first ever 100% commission based job, and it has changed my spending habits tremendously. I hear ya, sista!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575577872803103610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-61443588304005538552011-07-14T13:02:23.572-04:002011-07-14T13:02:23.572-04:00Ditto on everything you said. I am currently eBay...Ditto on everything you said. I am currently eBaying a ton of "stuff" I've had for years and haven't touched.. Stuff I bought without thinking twice ($100 shoes, dress pants with tags still on them, old HR monitors that need new batteries, old cameras…etc)…. It's amazing what people will buy and this is all stuff I would typically just donate… I'm saving for a new tri-bike!Iron Krista, "The Dog Mom"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10093877563484872506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-71208504238233430962011-07-14T11:19:23.561-04:002011-07-14T11:19:23.561-04:00Great read! Even though you are making your own s...Great read! 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