Subject: RE: Frustrated : ( bigguy - 2009-08-20 8:33 PM I've been training for tris since March and I have done 1 this summer with another planned for Sept. I would like to do Olympic distances next year and HIM the following. However, the cost of this sport is killing me. I need a new bike, wetsuit cycling shoes, helmet, sunglasses, gym membership, pool membership I'd love to have some coaching etc, etc. I know most of this stuff is a one time or occassional purchase but I'm a full time student and I have another year left and I just can't swing it. I'm thinking about bagging triathlons for a year or so until I can afford this sport. I had to cancel 2 tris this summer because of travel expenses. AHHHHH sorry had to vent. To True! Heck I have a job and I still have trouble affording it. Part of that is paying off some credit card stuff, and the other part is saving up money because my wife, who is a teacher, if she ends up subbing next year vs. having a contract we will need all the money we can get. It is easy to participate with the gear I have but you get tired of riding a hybrid bike watching all the nice road/tri bikes whiz by you. Hence why I am only going to do a few local races next year if I can swing it and if my wife gets a contract job (praying her interviews go well! ) then I can take some of the savings I am having right now and maybe get a new bike...all big iffs at this point... Keep training, smile, and give it time |