Running is a cheap sport. The sentence we hear from all sides. It's a lie. If you fail to run, you will want more, and it costs money. Running is not just about one pair of running shoes that lasts years and a trick out of the market. Moreover, a cheap pair of bullshit is not a long haul. Each career begins with the first couple, which is gradually expanding, and it is packed with other things.
After a few months, you will find that you want a better one. Do you want to try another surface - hills, terrain, track? You spend more hours training, you probably get another pair of running shoes, which is a financial expense. The running special will be happy to advise you and quality shoes also cost more. The original cheaper under the onslaught will be harmed or has already run kilometers and out of service.
Over time, you will find that an ordinary shirt is not enough. Around you will have runners in "functional jerseys" that are technologically high. This shirt is more comfortable for the body, better copes with sweat, odor.
And we have cooler weather, so additional clothing that will protect you from the weather, plus a little safety. Reflective material elements, if you run at dusk, in the dark. When he stiffens, he adds hats, gloves, sports sweatshirt, jacket, warm elastics, someone will certainly love the headlamp for better vision.
Entry fee is not free
You will want to pamper your expensive clothes, so why not buy a special detergent to protect all the fibers better, yet the more expensive clothes will last longer. But it's not free.
If frost strikes and you can't run outdoors, there will be some gym memberships so you can at least get on the treadmill. Alternatively, you can choose another sport to keep fit - fitness, pool, which are also not free. And invest in your treadmill? This is not an inexpensive matter.
You run, you pay more. At this point, you certainly cannot do without sports watches, which will guard speed, heart rate, calories. You will want to compare your performance, times. Sport tester is not free, so another greeting from the credit card.
When you run for months, you certainly want to run a race, experience comparison with others, feel adrenaline, excitement. So we have a starting fee here, something costs the way to the races. Usually, in one fight with the time, you will not end, there will be others. You will meet new acquaintances, invite you to your favorite tracks, chase you up, which is another expense.
Injuries and subsequent treatment
You may not be content with yourself. Participating in a running club costs something, getting information as well. Yes, you can find everything on the Internet, but what about a book from a recognized runner, a running magazine? And there's another possible way to release. Also, you love music, it gives you power, energy, motivates you, making the MP3 player. It's smaller, light, and more comfortable than a phone.
You are running, you are hungry, the body needs to replenish energy, regenerate. You did not have time to prepare anything before the training, the miraculous energy bar will fix everything.
Over time, there will certainly be some injuries. The physician recommends physiotherapy, massages, and sports accessories. When you return, you will pay more attention to yourself. You choose better shoes, prevention and the financial spiral of cheap running is increasing.
Do you still think that running can only be a cheap sport?
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