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So why is that? Do triathletes make more because of their natural drive and ability to self motivate or do people that are rich just have the time and means to pursue an expensive hobby?

What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Eggzactly!

I clicked the $75-$99k button. My wife makes just a smidge more than I do ... we're both in higher education administration. We throw it all into one big pile (joint account), pay what needs to get paid, save a bit, and spend the rest on food. We give ourselves a monthly allowance that we can either save or spend. I'm currently in the hole after IMLP. She's got a bit saved up and plans to buy a bike and swim lessons with it. I didn't tell her that she'll be in the hole with me soon enough.We also keep our own money that we make on the side. She's got a small theater production company that makes a profit on the shows it produces. I can stack stones into long standing walls and lay them into very attractive patios. I teach an occasional workshop for homeowners who want to learn the particulars, otherwise, I don't make money at that. This winter's workshops will get me out of the hole I'm in for my allowance.

We've got two daughters in college (free tuition), one car (paid off), and don't use credit beyond the mortgage. We bought a junker of a house in a great location and have spent the last 12 years making improvements. The sweat equity has paid well.

My household income is too low to be participating in Triathlons.

I make money now and can participate in this poll! (I'm still technically in the red due to school...but meh). I am currently bringing down the average though.

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Edited by Fred D 2013-08-18 4:46 PM

^Haha. well played, sir.

Ditto.

My household income is indeed, Gross. Make of it what you will. 

We are in the 50-75k range. I work as a 911 emergency communications officer for a sheriff dept in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. As well as a part time EMT for the ambulance. My wife is a full time Nursing student at the local community college and works as a barista at our family owned coffee shop . We have 3 children, (5 and 4 year old twins)
We own our home as well as a rental home we lease out. My tri costs are probably below average, although a purchased a few new toys for this season. (A new Felt b16 tri bike and carbon fiber race wheels)

I think it has a lot to do with age. Triathlons tend to attract an older population than some other sports because there is less strain on the body (due to switching between the different sports muscles) and older people often have more time to train. Older people tend to be more financially stable so they can afford the triathlon equipment and travel costs.

Good point. Older people also tend to make more money.....as I posted earlier, I make 5x what I made when I graduated college. Part of that is just inflation but a large part of it is simply being paid for 26 years of engineering experience.

just for sh_ts and giggles:
- married
- 3 kids
- single income (100k bracket for now....drop in pay coming next year of about 10%)

Can't wait for the wife to get back to work!!

junr

I'd still call this line of reasoning "chicken-or-egg". Do triathlons really attract older people because of the relatively lower "toll" on the body? Or do triathlons attract EVERYONE (cause they're awesome), and older people (who typically make more money) are the only ones who can afford to participate in them to a high level of proficiency?

LB, the OP was asking a legit question. If you dont like the respones or comments, dont respond.

Why not? What is wrong with dissent?

dissent is fine, saracsm to others responses gets old.

I agree. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. But it often sparks some lively discussion.