IT’S NICE WORK AND YOU CAN GET IT

I’ve come to terms with the fact that in order to run as much as I’d like to I have to make financial sacrifices. Running is much more than a hobby. It’s a full time job with a really shitty salary. But as with any job, if you don’t show up for work just one day, you paycheck will suffer at the finish line.

It’s one saving grace is that it it’s relatively inexpensive. Yes, the weekly races to add up, especially living in a big city where the races are anywhere from $25-$250. Although there are always non-sanctioned or smaller races that cost no more than a few bucks. And of course there’s the weekly yoga and spin classes to subsidize all the milage and protect my knees, hips, and ancles from injury, but who’s counting. Other than that, it’s a new pair of shoes every 300 miles and you’re out the door making yourself a better person.

Over a year ago I basically quit my job in order to run more and I don’t regret it one bit. As the saying goes, do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. It just so happens that what I love, doesn’t pay the bills, and frankly, I don’t give a shit.