This place does a great job of breaking down the impacts of various equipment on aerodynamics, rolling resistance, or weight, but what about the broader impacts on life stress?
We all make sacrifices to participate in sports but performing at higher levels can require going above an beyond what is needed at the recreational level.
Ever stay at a shitty hotel by the train tracks because it was actually affordable?
Late night, long drives, or last minute travel instead of taking extra time off of work? I hit a deer while making an early morning drive when I could have taken a day off. Of course the insurance deductible is almost less $ than the vacation day.
Push the longevity of those tires, running shoes, clothing, drive train, etc (what crack?)... just a little too far and have issues during an important race or training session?
Any tips or interesting stories? for instance, I'm not a great sleeper so I don't really get a lot of value out of expensive hotels, so I camp for all of the races I do in the summer, and I splurged on a sleeping pad. Has keeping spending at a more sustainable level allowed you to stick with the sport (and ultimately spend way more money!) than just merely being one and done?
We all make sacrifices to participate in sports but performing at higher levels can require going above an beyond what is needed at the recreational level.
Ever stay at a shitty hotel by the train tracks because it was actually affordable?
Late night, long drives, or last minute travel instead of taking extra time off of work? I hit a deer while making an early morning drive when I could have taken a day off. Of course the insurance deductible is almost less $ than the vacation day.
Push the longevity of those tires, running shoes, clothing, drive train, etc (what crack?)... just a little too far and have issues during an important race or training session?
Any tips or interesting stories? for instance, I'm not a great sleeper so I don't really get a lot of value out of expensive hotels, so I camp for all of the races I do in the summer, and I splurged on a sleeping pad. Has keeping spending at a more sustainable level allowed you to stick with the sport (and ultimately spend way more money!) than just merely being one and done?