When I started running in January, I thought, "This is going to be so inexpensive. All I need is the pavement and my feet." Sure, in the beginning, running can be relatively inexpensive, especially when you don't know what you are doing. However, once the weather warms up and you're ready for races, the money flies out of your wallet.
Just the other day, I went to Kohls to update my running wardrobe (my primary running pants now fall down as I run - thought that I should invest in a new pair - I don't want to be that woman - you know the one that runs with her pants around her ankles - that look is not flattering and especially not on me). I walked out of Kohls with two new running outfits (including socks) and spent $83.00. That is a lot of money! On that same day, Adam and I registered for our next three races (10K in May, a 5K in May, and a 5K in June). That was an additional $156. That doesn't even include the running shoes, the i-Pod case so we can listen to music while we run, the water bottle water belt (makes me think of the fanny pack), and the reflector tape so we can run in the dark. And I thought this was going to be an inexpensive activity. Not so much.
If you are going to take up running, which I highly recommend, I just caution you ... be prepared to spend some money. It adds up.
Then again, when you cross the finish line of a race, you can't really put a price tag on how you feel. It makes it all worthwhile. Completely and utterly worth it.
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