I know I promised that I was going to write about my first few weeks of marathon training but first, I need to vent. So beware....
No one ever warned me how expensive marathon training was going to be!! Holy crap! I would like to break down what I have spent the past month and a half just so you non-runners can get an idea of what I'm up against!
$205- Run On marathon training
$200- 2 new pairs of running shoes (1 for long runs on Sundays and 1 for short runs during the week)
$140- Garmin 405
$50 - New iPod shuffle
$80- Big D marathon registration
$10- Headlamp to attach to my visor for 6am runs (clumsy me needs one!)
$15- Hydrapouch that I carry on my SPI belt so I can drink water and powerade at the breaks
$35 - 24 pack of Gu
$20 - 2 new pairs of socks
That is all that I can think of right now. I know throughout the next few months I am going to be spending a lot more. I have a small obsession with work out clothes. I think I have more work out clothes than I do work clothes! Plus, I know I am going to have to get a cute outfit to wear the day of the race.
Yes, that seems like a lot of money BUT... I know that the outcome of a first marathon experience is going to be extremely memorable. I am very fortunate to have a supportive husband who is standing by me every step of the way. He hasn't complained once about how much money I am spending and I love him for that. He hasn't one complained about the hours I am spending training a week instead of being at home. I have been told that communication is the key to a successful marriage. I definitely talked with Brandon before I made this financial commitment. Without him, this whole experience would not be the same and I want him to be apart of it. I picked myself a good man!
After all is said and done.... I can be like a corny MasterCard commercial and say that after every cent has been paid to prepare for the race....
My First marathon experience- PRICELESS!!!!!!!
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