So my comeback after 6 weeks of rest has failed miserably and I still can't run without pain in my left knee, I took my normal training time to figure out how much I have spent on races that are 13 miles or longer since the beginning of time. In my case that would be January 2000, Y2K.
Prior to this weekend I already knew that I spent $4,605.11 on 84 races. Not bad for an average cost right under $55.00. What I didn't realize was that I spent an additional $54,077.86 in airfare, car rental, lodging, and side trips while traveling 49 states plus DC so far!
Alaska clearly is the most expensive state for me; clearly because I've taken 2 running trips to Alaska. My top 5 expensive trips are:
Great Alaskan Maritime Marathon Cruise, Juneau, Alaska: $3,663.18
Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, England: $3,646.17
Mayor's Half Marathon, Anchorage, Alaska: $3,354.07
Run for the Whales, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii: $2,929.65
Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Orlando, Florida: $2,800.35
My least expensive trip where travel was involved is the MTC Half Marathon in Madison, Mississippi. Airfare, hotel, rental car, and race registration was a combined $205.60.
I'm headed out for an MRI on my left knee in an hour or so. Hopefully the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery will be quick so that I can get back on the road training. I have 2 October 1/2's where running is looking more doubtful by the day.
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