What would you do with...

I'd pick my worse event, or the event that I wanted to improve the most in and pay to get a private professional coach. Equipment you can always buy, someone's great experience, that's priceless.

oh, good answer. i would agree. maybe a coach AND a massage? long term and short term reward?

hmm, well depending on the size of the chunk,... maybe a nice trip to Kona...

Don,

Does this mean you found your wallet?

I'd love to go to one of those long Triathlon Training Camps that they do in those very nice places (like the Carribean or Australia) that are put on by professional coaches. That way, I could devote the entire time to training, technique, good nutrition, and hanging out with folks who share the passion for this sport. It would be a Triathlon Fantasy Camp of sorts.

You've gotta let us know what you decide to do.

Edited by Motivated 2004-08-23 6:48 AM

Still no wallet. Better yet, I sold my house

Although at first I started thinking gadgets... I'd have to say that infosteward hit the nail on the head! But, it would have to be a lot of money because I need a lot of help!

Congrats on the sale of the house and do let us know what you treat yourself to.

Rob

Ahh, the possibilities. I think part of the fun of coming into a sum of money is dreaming up things you can do with said money.....

hang glide off of a mountain in New Zealand
White water raft down the Colorado River
Ski down an Alpine mountain
Meet for a midnight rondevue (sp?) in Italy...

sigh...the possibilties

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LAra,

Even better than that:

http://www.computrainer.com/index.asp

Tri-related:
aero-bars
wetsuit
new NICE running shoes

Non-tri-related:
season baseball tickets
trip to IM AZ
little black dress
day at the spa

Dana

If I got a small chunk of money that I could spend without any remorse- I think I would spend it on something especially decadent. For me, that would be a subscription to the British Triathlon Mag- 220 as well as a good supply of a good brand of carbohydrate refueling drink mixtures and the new Polar S625X™ Running Computer. And I may treat myself to a 200$ bottle of red wine too- just because I am human!

Congrats on the sale of your house! That's great!

Edited by Oceanpearl 2004-08-23 6:26 PM

I would first get some new running shoes. (Mine are really starting to break down). Then I would plan a training weekend on some nice strip of beach. Being from Colorado, we don't get that opportunity to often.

definately a computrainer.  Congrats on the sale.

I would spend some of the money adding on to one of the tatoos that I have on my back. They are very meaningful to me and I would love to add on. Have you ever thought about getting one? They're very addictive so proceede with caution


Congrats on the sale of your house!

I would also be partial to getting a personal massage therapist ( I'm a massage therapist who wouldn't mind the job..hint...hint

Congrats on the sale. That can be a huge stress relief. Based on your suggestions, I'll assume a fund of around $500:

a decent used road bike to replace my 13 yo hybrid
a few pairs of running shoes and some running/cycling/tri clothing
a swim camp
bike accessories- a class on bike maintenance, tools, spare parts, new helmet, shoes, clipless pedals, clip on aerobars
some additions to the tri library

Umm Don, you wouldn't be able to loan me a few bucks would you?

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Register for next year's Ironman Germany with all accomodations paid for in advance. There's your motivation At the worst you get a trip to Germany out of it. At best you finish an Ironman

Think of all that beer...