Yeah. Ok – remember that whole competitive thing? Yeah. Well… there’s this running club called 50 States & DC Marathon Group USA. It seemed like a plan – I’m needing to run long distances to get in shape to run 50 miles. I find marathon bling motivating. If I’m going to run all these marathons, I might as well get around some. If I’m going to travel around running marathons… I might as well get a t-shirt for it!
It made more sense in my head.
During the pre-race dinner for the Eisenhower Marathon, I had a chance to talk with a couple who had recently completed their 50 state tour and were going again just for fun. They mentioned that upon being presented with their completion t-shirt they did the math and realized the average 50 State club runner spent about $20,000 traveling around doing the races to achieve the $20 shirt.
Huh. Hmmm… Hmmm… Hmmm…
Seems like a bit much. I’m not entirely sure I’m willing to spend that much on this stuff but I’m going to have some fun with the part I decide to do.
Oh. Yeah.
Howdy and thanks for making the post. Not sure I know where you came down on this but it looks like a lot of work…. for a T Shirt. But if it’s enjoyable, I am all for it! Just wait until it cools off a bit!
Take Care
Well…are you ready to travel again? I don’t think you can equate the cost of travel with a $20 t-shirt and make that the extent of the experience. There is so much more gained than a t-shirt or some fancy bling. The travel, the race, the people; the WHOLE experience is what draws you. If that is worth the expense to you; then, fugettaboutit! I noticed that you don’t have anything planned for 2013. It has been a long hot summer everywhere.