A Review of Expenses for the Last 12 Months (Or Why I Am Broke But Happy)

Bike Expenses
New Bike (2010 Kona Zing Deluxe, on sale) -  1,126
Pedals - 30
Shoes - 40
Pump - 32
Race Tires - 76
New Rear Cassette (10 speed 11-27 for hill climbing) - 72
Training Tires - not purchased yet, estimated expense - 100-120
Saddle, Aerobars, Bike fitting - 565
Tri-shorts - 35
Bike shorts - 30
Bike Trainer - 50
Bike Rollers 30

Total Bike - $2,186

Swim Expenses
Swim passes - 5 X 45 - 225
Suit - 65
Goggles - 20
Cap - 2

Total Swim - $312

Run Expenses
Saucony Pro Grid Ride Shoes - 110
Nike Zoom Vomero 6 Shoes - 130
Brooks Pureflow Shoes- 90
Assorted running clothes(tights, sports bra, shirts, socks) - approx - 150
Twilight 12K Race - 35
Mayor's Marathon - 70
Lost Lake Race - 100
Tuesday Night Races - 30
Oktoberfest 10K Race - 20
Zombie Marathon - 30

Total Run - $735


Triathlon Specific Expenses
USAT Membership - 40
Gold Nugget Triathlon - 55
Hammerman Triathlon - 60
Homer Triathlon - 53
Ironman Canada - 700
Team in Training - Wildflower - 100

Total Triathlon - $1,008


Total Expenses - $4,241


Additional Expenses 
Flight to California for Wildflower - 623
California Car Rental - 98
Gas - ?
Bike Airline Fee for California - ?
Flight to Canada for Ironman - 51 + 25,000 miles
Canada Car Rental - 184
Gas - ?
Bike Airline Fee for Canada - ?
Lodging in Canada - 389
Passport for Canada - 135
Food - ?
Gu, energy bars, gatorade, etc - ?


Total - $1,480 + ?


Overall Expenses - $5,721


I would have thought that running was my cheapest discipline, but it looks like swimming is the most economical of the three.

I am hoping that I am nearing the end of major expenses for my bike and from here on out it will mostly be tubes and maintenance, small repairs, etc.  But I'm sure something else will come up, unfortunately.

There are obviously more expenses that have been left out.  But this is relatively close.  Also not included is the Rock Climbing Gym membership, which is not triathlon related but is part of my athletic activities.  6 month pass - $280

My income for the last 12 months is approximately $23,000.  Which means I am spending approximately 25% of my income on exercise.

Thank goodness I love it!!!!