€150 to spend

kennyb3

Have €150 to spend on whatever i like, courtesy of a present. was thinking of possibly putting it towards my new found love of running.

any ideas? bear in mind i recently bought a new pair of trainers and a forerunner 50. is there any other equip etc i might not know bout etc that i might need, really appreciate suggestions.

non running suggestions also welcome. dont really need anything in particular. have ipod, tv, dvd player etc.

what would you spend it on?

ClashCityRocker

kennyb3 wrote: »

what would you spend it on?

Betting on football, probably

If your sorted for good runners and a watch, than you've got the essentials IMO. Maybe spend a bit on a good running book or two for training/nutrition advice etc? Or maybe quality t-shirts, shorts and socks if you don't have same already?

kennyb3

i use to bet alot too when i gave up football, but this is my new hobby (alot healthier)!!

hedgeh0g

Keep it for the physio you will need in the future?

Running has destroyed my joints, its a stupid sport.

plodder

hedgeh0g wrote: »

Keep it for the physio you will need in the future?

Running has destroyed my joints, its a stupid sport.

Hey hedgehog, it's not a stupid sport. Lots of (oridinary) people have trained for and run dozens of marathons. The human body was designed for running, and most of the problems happen when unfit people have abused their bodies for years and then expect to reverse the effects overnight.

Krusty_Clown

Off-topic, but, my uncle, himself a regular marathon runner, told me that he believed that the human body was designed to run 20 miles. Not 26 miles, just 20 miles. I tend to share this viewpoint, particularly when you finish a 20 mile run, and wonder could you keep going for another 6. Like the last pint, it's always the last 6 miles that kills ya.

Kenny's shopping list:
Advanced Marathoning - Pfizinger and Douglas
A good hydration belt
A couple of decent pairs of socks
A Hi-viz vest
Some weights
A pair of trail running shoes
Compeed blister plasters

SomeFool

Not sure how you would go about it but, if your not part of a club, maybe a couple of sessions with a good coach would be a nice gift.

copacetic

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Off-topic, but, my uncle, himself a regular marathon runner, told me that he believed that the human body was designed to run 20 miles. Not 26 miles, just 20 miles. I tend to share this viewpoint, particularly when you finish a 20 mile run, and wonder could you keep going for another 6. Like the last pint, it's always the last 6 miles that kills ya.

Kenny's shopping list:
Advanced Marathoning - Pfizinger and Douglas
A good hydration belt
A couple of decent pairs of socks
A Hi-viz vest
Some weights
A pair of trail running shoes
Compeed blister plasters

Nice list, not sure on hydration belt, never got on with them, like wearing trousers that are too big. Must get that book too, if only to know what everyone is talking about P&D this and that.

SomeFool wrote: »

Not sure how you would go about it but, if your not part of a club, maybe a couple of sessions with a good coach would be a nice gift.

Thats an interesting one, finding someone would be hard part I guess.

serfboard

copacetic wrote: »

Thats an interesting one, finding someone would be hard part I guess.

Try Athletics Ireland.

copacetic

serfboard wrote: »

Try Athletics Ireland.

why?

Krusty_Clown

copacetic wrote: »

Nice list, not sure on hydration belt, never got on with them, like wearing trousers that are too big.

I'm not entirely in love with the hydration belt, but enjoy carrying bottles even less and they're difficult to drink unless they have some form of sports lid. They're also handy for carrying gels, keys, etc. This marathon I'm not going to bring a drinks belt and see how I fare. A practice marathon for the real one in a few months time.

copacetic

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I'm not entirely in love with the hydration belt, but enjoy carrying bottles even less and they're difficult to drink unless they have some form of sports lid. They're also handy for carrying gels, keys, etc. This marathon I'm not going to bring a drinks belt and see how I fare. A practice marathon for the real one in a few months time.

agreed, hydration packs are the best imo, but I'd only wear one if going for long run in hills. I generally stash a bottle or loop back via car.

I have a few camelbak podium bottles for cycling which have a seal that you break by squeezing them. Much better than normal bottles

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/water-bottle/product/podium-water-bottle-32110

cfitz

I'd say put the money aside for when you need it. It probably won't be long at all until you find there is something running-related that you need or want. Decent runners are probably what serves you best as a beginner. I'd definitely pick clothes over gadgets - good shorts, socks, t-shirts, and running jackets all make running a little bit more pleasant. Hat and gloves are good to have for the cold weather, a few sets can be handy so that you can put them on rotation they can get very sweaty.

But bear in mind that none of this stuff is really essential - you can get going in whatever you have.

ultraman1

Id put into your race entry fund.....and a few beers for carbo loadin before and after:D