A running tip

[Anniemurph]

Happy New Year to everyone, new and experienced runners Here's a little tip for you, not actually about running

Every time you come back from a run, put a sum of money into a tin or a jar. I put a pound in but whatever works for you wherever you are. You don't notice it at the time but the next time you need a new pair of trainers, or you want to splurge on running gear in the sales, you'll be surprised at how much you've earned for yourself! My lovely (and expensive) Hokas came out of my running tin, and I still have some left over - planning to buy myself some trail shoes because it seems that Hokas, comfortable though they are, have absolutely zero grip on anything other than tarmac

Some people 'pay' themselves by the mile, others just put money in for the run. Whatever you do, it soon builds up! So find yourself a jar, tin or box, nail the lid shut if you have to, and get saving!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Oooo that’s a grand idea Annie. Good for race fees too! I must go find a tin 👍🏼

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Oh, yes, race fees - good idea! I always look at my credit card statement and wonder how on earth it got so high

[Decker]

Thats a great idea Annie. It certainly beats our swear jar system which was a dismal failure! 😁 This may help me justify some of those race registration costs

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Decker]

Oh, no, a swear jar I hope this works better for you, Decker

[Decker in reply to Anniemurph]

lol - yes I think it should. The miss on the swear jar system was having it also apply while I am behind the wheel in city traffic My children are smarter than me

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Decker]

Oooh, nasty! An amnesty should definitely apply while driving!

[Decker in reply to Anniemurph]

Yes, most definitely!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

That is an excellent idea - it makes perfect sense!

(I should probably keep the tin down the road in town at a certain shop...)

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Oh, that's a very good idea!

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Brilliant idea! 💡 thankyou Anniemurph!

Liz x

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

I hope it works well for you, Liz! x

[HeleneCorsa Graduate]

That's a brilliant idea! Definitely going to do this. (Though with the amount I already pay for a babysitter just to be able to go for a run, this is starting to feel like a VERY expensive hobby!)

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Oh, I'm so sorry, did you think running was a cheap hobby...? Hope this can defray some of the expenses!

[HeleneCorsa Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Ha ha! I've just forked out thirty euros for my Runcard which I need if I am to be able to participate in any races this year (such as the HM I intend to run in September). Which was ok until I looked at the cost of the special medical examinations I will need to undergo in order to be granted the card

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Oh dear

Actually, that's a thought - I am considering a run abroad. I need to ask if I need any certificates. Hmmm...

I honestly believed running was a cheap sport when I started C25K

[pinkaardvark Graduate]

Great idea. Though with all the goodies that are run related that I have purchased lately it'd better be a tenner per run for me

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to pinkaardvark]

Well... every little helps, right?

[Ajs07 Graduate]

Great idea x will try that x

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Ajs07]

Good - hope it works for you! x

[ejvcruns Graduate]

Great idea!!!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to ejvcruns]

It's helped me out a bit

[thisfishcan Graduate]

Great idea. I have just put in my first pound for the run I completed yesterday .

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to thisfishcan]

A great start!

[Gabby08 Graduate]

Brilliant idea! My first purchase will be a nice tin!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Gabby08]

Ha yes - mine is a sparkly tin with high-heeled shoes on it. Nearly...

[Runon Graduate]

I need a tin that takes credit cards I seem to pay for everything on my apple watch (which I only got for running originally) so I can never find any cash these days!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Runon]

Hmmm... there must be an algorithm that can siphon off a quid or so every time it detects a certain number of steps at a certain pace, surely Let's get Apple on the case!

[Runon Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Like it 😃

[Lilrhib Graduate in reply to Runon]

Transfer to a savings account via a banking app?

[Runon Graduate in reply to Lilrhib]

Yes a virtual jar 😄

[thisfishcan Graduate]

I've transferred my first pound into a terramundi pot. This will stop me from dipping into it when i am short. It will be a nice surprise when i get to smash it open,as i cannot see inside.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to thisfishcan]

Oh, good idea! Although I often think the terramundi pots are too nice to smash