Hello! Today I’m sharing some money saving running hacks. Running should be a fairly cheap sport – all you need are some shoes and a good sports bra, right? Well, in reality it can be pretty pricey with the cost of shoes, wick-wear, races, fuel, watches…
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Today I’m sharing some money saving ideas for the basics. We’ll talk about low cost clothes/gear in another post. The money you save can be invested in bitcoinkeskus. However, if you need money immediately for emergencies you can get a loan from https://www.accreditloan.com/. Contact a reliable money lender for personal loans online.
Low cost chafing prevention…(this could happen to many different parts of the body when it’s being rubbed over and over during a run)
Instead of buying Body Glide try good ol’ Vaseline.
Low cost running fuel…
Instead of fancy gels or chews try gummi bears. My super star marathon running friend SR uses jelly beans. She used them at the Phoenix Marathon we ran together recently too.
Low cost post run recovery…
Instead of a fancy cryotherapy session or massage grab some epsom salts and take a bath.
Low cost potassium…
Instead of buying bananas sign up for a race and get a free one! Wait, on second thought that might not save you money. Never mind.
Low cost running encouragement…
Instead of sending a singing telegram to your favorite marathon runner’s work grab a card and write a nice lil note.
Low cost reflective gear…
Instead of covering yourself in LED lights grab some reflective tape or bracelets/arm bands. Make sure your upper and lower body have something reflective on them. *Always make safety a priority!*
Low cost miracles for your marathon…
Instead of calling an Uber at mile 18 buy a candle and pray like you’ve never prayed before.
Instead of buying a running book look at a free blog written by a random Mexican cat loving owning runner girl. (Spoiler: it’s me.)
I pick up cheap rain ponchos at the UK equivalent of the dollar store to use as a throwaway before a race (I get three for around $1.50). The hood has been pretty useful for that Scottish “liquid sunshine”!
instead of hiring a coach, find another runner in the park and stalk their pace 🙂 i’m getting back into my rhythm after some time off to rehab an injury. this week at the park i noticed a girl run/walking at about my pace, i used her as a guide. thanks random girl!
Gummy bears definitely work. I buy Welch’s fruit snacks, which are just about the same thing. This year I’ve been having a tough time with too much sugar (makes me want to puke), so I’ve been trying protein bars with high carbs, low sugar and it’s been a little better.
lost cost running…refill your running water bottle with water from a water fountain instead of buying water at a convienence store…some people have issues with water fountains but hey its free!!!
Great post!!
Pick up energy bars, gels etc at expos!
Instead of a foam roller or getting a massage, use a tennis ball or a rolling pin.
This is great! Your blog always makes me laugh! I have no advice because I spend more on running clothes/shoes/gear than I do on regular things. My husband used to gripe anytime I’d buy new shoes but he finally realized he was fighting a losing battle. Now he offers to buy me shoes or pick me up gels or gummies when he goes to the store. 🙂
I love this. I started with the CHEAPEST wicking clothes and doubled up on cheap sports bras, probably too-cheap shoes, and a stopwatch and didn’t upgrade anything for over a year.
Then my husband started running too, and he loves gear, so now we have all the bells and whistles. 🙂
The jelly bean/gummy idea is genus!! I either use a sweatshirt from the Goodwill or a trash bag to keep me warm in the beginning of a cooler race 🙂
brb going to drink margs in a Epsom salt bath while eating gummy bears
Love this!! Gah your blog is so great. On week two of training for my first marathon and I’m using your blog as one of my go-to references. Jesus is a must at mile 18. 😉