RUNNING, The most Expensive Free Sport on Earth!

Recently I had to retire 2 pairs of shoes at once since they both had 350+ miles on them and my arches have been bothering me a bit.  I also lost one of my "yurbuds" ear buds for my iPod.  I bought them at my Grandma's Marathon Health Expo, so I don't even know what size/model to buy.  I even said to Angie one day, hey, I should really write this down in case I lose one or both.  Well. . . . . the time came where I lost one and now I can't find the other one I set aside for safe keeping.  Doh!

I just ordered 2 new pairs of shoes, new gloves for the frigid weather and new yak trax.  Now I'm going to have to order new ear buds.  With a 50k entry fee, 2 marathon entry fees, and all of the fun running gear to make it possible to train. . . . I'm going to need a second job!  If you've ever heard that running is a free sport. . . you are sorely mistaken

You know what they say . . .  If you like something, buy it in every color . .   So you can easily rotate & track of course!

I've got over 1000 miles to run in these babies before I'll need to replace!!! Yay!

I like to rationalize my expensive Hobby with the fact that I'm healthier than I have ever been, my stress levels are more manageable since I'm working out regularly and my Migraines are virtually non-existent.  (HUGE life change! Well worth the money spent on Gear!).

"Hi Mom, this is a Heart because I Love You!"

In case you don't live in WI and you were wondering, it's STILL fricking cold out.  It has been in the negative double digits for the past two days.  Honestly, I quit looking at my Weatherbug when it gets below zero.  I'm starting to get a little cranky with this weather.  Angie and I have a 17  miler planned for Friday.  It's supposed to be a balmy 13 degrees outside.  Nice.  We're probably going to suffer the consequences of Frozen Nipples (water bottles of course!).

YES. . . it IS that cold out! 

Do you have expensive hobbies that you can totally justify? 

I bet a snot rocket would freeze before it hit the ground. . . try it & report back!  I'm interested to  know!