tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post8919226076727190137..comments2024-03-27T18:25:13.690-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: RubyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38602270464470485052011-08-24T20:24:33.500-04:002011-08-24T20:24:33.500-04:00I have to agree with Jen. which just happens to be...I have to agree with Jen. which just happens to be my name too so yay haha. but yeah Helmets save lives! I would rather get a cheap belly pouch and spend the big bucks on a nice helmet instead.Poisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537719664543763564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76215759247442035852011-08-23T21:14:28.716-04:002011-08-23T21:14:28.716-04:00My treadmill was the most expensive at 800 but eve...My treadmill was the most expensive at 800 but everything else was garage sale, or department store fabulous! I would invest in higher quality shoes if I could at the moment though.Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-27328559003789902172011-08-23T17:44:29.547-04:002011-08-23T17:44:29.547-04:00Hi Katie, oh WOW....that ring is SOOOOO gorgeous!!...Hi Katie, oh WOW....that ring is SOOOOO gorgeous!!!! Hope your Mom loves it! I think my biggest expense is my gym membership. So worth it though. Have a great day!!!!Roz @ weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01170490131384171109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11103346786961951122011-08-23T16:58:46.708-04:002011-08-23T16:58:46.708-04:00Wow, gorgeous ring! I guess your mom doesn't ...Wow, gorgeous ring! I guess your mom doesn't read you blog huh?<br />I am still new to running so the biggest expense has been shoes ($100) and some tehnical clothing. I really need a belt like yours to carry my iPod! <br />I would like a Garmin and a treadmill but can't really afford it right now. Maybe for Christmas ... :o)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928833345926156641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52994139153485232272011-08-23T15:57:33.636-04:002011-08-23T15:57:33.636-04:00I am so envious of your 52 degree weather. I just ...I am so envious of your 52 degree weather. I just looked at our upcoming weather and on Saturday it's supposed to get to 107...<br /><br />I try not to spend too much money on stuff, but my elliptical, HRM, and running shoes have been worth the cost.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50516220962173926892011-08-23T15:17:34.598-04:002011-08-23T15:17:34.598-04:00We are so worth the $$$ we spend on staying health...We are so worth the $$$ we spend on staying healthy. At least that's the way I look at it. I am saving tons on junk food and eating out, especially at fast food places. Of course I am spending TONS on new clothes. I just can't quit shopping. I keep looking at those bike helmets at Target, etc. They're about $20-$30 there, not bad, but I haven't bought one yet either.<br />LOVE dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45952157167060811312011-08-23T14:16:35.440-04:002011-08-23T14:16:35.440-04:00I would say I spend in the medium range. I think r...I would say I spend in the medium range. I think running kicks are the most important so I will spend usually $85 on those. A few pairs a year. Exercise clothes, I hit up Target for Champion apparel. I did pay $500 for my elliptical. My Garmin is the lower model, $200 I think. <br /><br />I may have to look in getting a belt like that though. I usually put my phone in a baggie and stuff it in my Renovation of Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363347335024343419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85278227947996488672011-08-23T13:08:24.484-04:002011-08-23T13:08:24.484-04:00I agree that with exercise equipment you get what ...I agree that with exercise equipment you get what you pay for. I spent $2,000-$3,000 each for my Precor Treadmill and Precor Elliptical. They were pricey but I knew exactly what I wanted. It is is gym quality - doesn't wobble, etc and will last for many years. :) They were well worth the money.michellechristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670547149556018446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7733138505919288222011-08-23T12:58:24.932-04:002011-08-23T12:58:24.932-04:00Ditto what Jen and Jenn said. The bike helmet is ...Ditto what Jen and Jenn said. The bike helmet is important. I know, we all grew up without them and survived, but that doesn't mean they're not important - it just means we were lucky. I work for neurologists and read med recs of people who have brain injuries - some that could have been prevented by something like a good helmet! I also live in the Madison, WI area where bikes are LynnieGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51902677963850708872011-08-23T12:53:47.456-04:002011-08-23T12:53:47.456-04:00yes I spend alot as well,, I have a spybelt and do...yes I spend alot as well,, I have a spybelt and dont care for it,, it flops around to much if you have anything heavy in it. Wear it way down on your hips that my help,, I have a diffrent one now that I purchased at The Philly marathon expo,, that I LOve but I cannot think of the name of it.. I have way to many workout purchases to list. I have a whole bedroom,, my husband calls the "Locker Tammy/texzannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12903708271324608822011-08-23T12:45:51.263-04:002011-08-23T12:45:51.263-04:00I haven't spent too much so far, but I am curr...I haven't spent too much so far, but I am currently saving up for a treadmill. We had one before, but it was a cheapo model and it died about 2 years ago. This time I want to get a top-notch one that has a lifetime warranty on all parts and 7 years labor. You can't beat that!<br /><br />I actually got my bike for free when someone left it at my parents' house. It's a decent bike Aimeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16842102066446223742011-08-23T11:00:56.510-04:002011-08-23T11:00:56.510-04:00I agree with what Jen said. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON A ...I agree with what Jen said. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON A HELMET! This is the bucket that you're trusting your brain in if you fall or get hit by a car. Just like all other sporting equipment, it isn't all created equal. Ask yourself if you would wear a $20 pair of tennis shoes to run in? Probably not. So get that expensive helmet! AND, it will last longer, thus making it about the same cost as aJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672717457735479066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-90012093692473321142011-08-23T10:54:33.709-04:002011-08-23T10:54:33.709-04:00yes, yes, too much money ....but the kids can live...yes, yes, too much money ....but the kids can live on mac n cheese/pb&j sandwiches for awhile until I get my stuff paid for...ha!<br /><br />with certain items I too have found you certainly get what you pay for..so its worth spending a bit more. ;-)Ms. Witihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304175400543323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29413503606247679382011-08-23T10:09:03.604-04:002011-08-23T10:09:03.604-04:00i buy new sneakers about 3-4 times a year, i just ...i buy new sneakers about 3-4 times a year, i just recently started trying to run (i can go about 2 minutes before my heart rate is like NOPE) so it might be more often now. <br />i love the under armour stuff but OMG talk about expensive, last year i hit a good deal and got a few mens t shirts (the ladies versions dont tend to fit me right-i guess it is cause i have a belly). im always looking Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9634800843163134052011-08-23T09:46:55.364-04:002011-08-23T09:46:55.364-04:00Don't cheap out on the helmet. That is your H...Don't cheap out on the helmet. That is your HEAD! And while life can go on with some body parts broken/injured your head isn't in that category. I'm an equestrian and our helmets vary widely on price. But generally the cheapy ones are just not worth it in the end. Again comfort and fit here are key cause you want the helmet to stay in place when something happens. My husband Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88311755212570471512011-08-23T09:35:42.615-04:002011-08-23T09:35:42.615-04:00You'll love the spibelt - worth every penny! ...You'll love the spibelt - worth every penny! I spend WAY to much on exercise stuff too. Race entries (will spend about $300 on entries this year), shoes ($100 - 5x/year), fuel belts (replaced my old one this year), gatorade, energy gels/bars, socks ($13/each - LOVE the Experia's), new music for ipod (it adds up), and then the clothes.....we won't go there. :) <br />P.S. The ring Marathonmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035538182919215645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64198625370530192232011-08-23T09:34:38.923-04:002011-08-23T09:34:38.923-04:00Yes! I spend quite a bit on fitness. My elliptical...Yes! I spend quite a bit on fitness. My elliptical, my bike, my polar FT4, new shoes about every 6mos and of course all the ridiculous North Face and New Balance clothes I love. When I discovered non-cheap "moisture wicking" clothes, I about died, they changed my life! I had no idea the walmart versions I had been buying were so low qualitly!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13503720078757528781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70638311218472710502011-08-23T08:19:26.049-04:002011-08-23T08:19:26.049-04:00P.S. The ring is gorgeous! Get a picture of her fa...P.S. The ring is gorgeous! Get a picture of her face when she opens it up!!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41558332274082183702011-08-23T08:18:39.976-04:002011-08-23T08:18:39.976-04:00It's 57* right now, but I'm not running an...It's 57* right now, but I'm not running any time soon since my husband is home until 10:30 this morning, and then my daughter's BFF is coming over... Gotta get out there and try the new toy, though!<br /><br />I'm on my 2nd pair of running shoes right now. I have to agree with Audrey. The biggest expense has been entrance fees for races. Thankfully they're all associated with Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81535433837861565522011-08-23T08:05:32.085-04:002011-08-23T08:05:32.085-04:00I still feel like a bit of a "newbie" to...I still feel like a bit of a "newbie" to this running biz, so I haven't spent much money thus far. My total expenses so far have been $46 for an ipod shuffle and $60 for shoes. I have chosen to follow the "minimalist" theory (right word?), so I likely won't be purchasing shoes often. Truthfully, the biggest expense appears to be all the races I love entering!! <br Audrey J.http://80pounds40weeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45806506191989556612011-08-23T07:26:54.520-04:002011-08-23T07:26:54.520-04:00Spibelt is completely worth the $22 - you will see...Spibelt is completely worth the $22 - you will see once you use it more. I spend way more than I should on exercise - shoes 4-5 per year; Garmin - $300; energy; running clothes, bike stuff. Good thing most of this stuff lasts - quality is usually very high.Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.com