Running for health purposes need not drain your finances, but it is easy to get hooked on splurging.
Recently complimented a fellow runner on a clothing item, he replied something to the effect that he’d been at some event when he saw it and thought “oh I need one of those”. I’ve seen T-shirts (or tops), or running shorts/leggings, or socks and thought ‘it would be nice to also have it’. I’ve over time acquired a selection of clothing and gadgets for various circumstances and applications.
Liesel (Twitter handle @blondvodkablond) tweeted the following about cycling on 18 April 2019: Joining the sport of cycling should starts with the most important question and consideration: “Do you, Liesel take cycling as your lifelong addiction, through sickness & health, the good & the bad, till death do you part?” if yes, welcome to a life of financial irresponsibility.
If enthusiastic and not careful, one could end up spending accumulatively substantial amounts on race registrations; transportation; accommodation; clothing; pre-, during, and post-nutrition; specialised equipment; recovery treatments; etc.
The bottom-line is, one need a relatively good pair of running shoes; comfortable running clothes suitable for the weather conditions, hydrations and rehydration, healthy nutrition—nothing fancy or special, some sunscreen (and sunglasses) when running during the day, a good light (and a reflective strip) when running at night. For safety purposes, it is better not to run alone. There are several social running initiatives, one just need to search a little.
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