If I had $100

[Karma007]

So, I was givena nice crisp $100 bill for my birthday Whoo! Not sure how to spend it, but some ideas are:

road shoes (instead of my mtb's)
a jersey ( something cool instead of my nerdy one)
running shoes (bf wants to train for his 1st 5k-I'm his new partner)
or
a food processor

What would you do?

[Aggie_Ama]

I would find some decent shoes, most of my running shoes have been around $60 and try to find a jersey on sale. :p BTW- Team Estrogen is still having the Pi Sale.

[Zen]

Hold on to it.
If I Had A Million Dollars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCImrmR63JE)

[ASammy1]

I would hold onto it too!

[GraysonKelly]

So, I was givena nice crisp $100 bill for my birthday Whoo! Not sure how to spend it, but some ideas are:

road shoes (instead of my mtb's)
a jersey ( something cool instead of my nerdy one)
running shoes (bf wants to train for his 1st 5k-I'm his new partner)
or
a food processor

What would you do?

Hi Tofu,
Is today you're birthday?
Gray

[Karma007]

Nah, I was old on the 17th, but the $100 dollar bill is on my pinboard at home, taunting me with the possibilities.

[solobiker]

Depending on how much running you are going to do I would go with the running shoes. Running is pretty hard on the body, a lot of force goes through your legs and of course your feet. I don't know if you have any foot issues ( neuromas, over pronation, etc) but you dont want to skimp on the shoes. IMOH

[Grits]

If I had the willpower, I would wait until the after Christmas sales.

[fidlfreek]

I agree with Solobiker and Grits. Running shoes are incredibly important in keeping your body in good working order. Replacing knee cartilage is way more expensive than $100. Figure out exactly what you're looking for and then buy it cheap online, maybe at the Christmas sales. :) (Which if you're listening to the media are happening early this year because retailers are all scared...)

[Aggie_Ama]

You can find good running shoes for $60 on clearance, that is what I do. Even more likely if you don't wear a size 8.5-9 like me. Try Roadrunner Sports online, good deals there. I could but I won't pay $100 for shoes, makes me nauseated since if you do a fair amount of running they won't last even a year. I only wear them for running but 6-8 months was about as long as I could go when running 4-5 days a week. You can self test your arch and pronation. ;) Oh and I bought my Sidis on clearance for half price so I am just cheap, wouldn't spend $220 on cycling shoes.

[katluvr]

Sorry AA, I disagree. I would NOT buy running shoes on line. I would go to a running shoe store (Just like I would not buy a bike without a professional selling to me). Running is HARD on the lower body. If you are serious about it, go get a fit and yes, I spend up to $100 on my shoes. Once you know what works, you can then look for bargins on line.

And since it is B-day $$, it SHOULD be spent! On something you want.

I am a push over for nice jerseys.....a gal has to look good on a bike!:D

[Aggie_Ama]

I probably got lucky on my first pair and now I stick with stuff like them. Of course my one trip to Runtex (expensive running only store) pointed me to the shoes I already was wearing.:cool: I haven't had injuries or blister issues (knock on wood). I did have tendonitis in my knee but I injured it many moons ago bowling and it was a flare up of that.

[Karma007]

Thanks for the input! I used to run, untill a heel fracture sent me cycling. I think I will invest in new running shoes, to avid further incident. If there's casharoonie left over, maybe cute socks for both sports :)

[Flur]

+1 on running shoes and +1 on buying at a local shop that specializes in running. When you first get into running it's important to have a professional shoe fit, ideally at a place that can put you on a treadmill and see you run in the shoes. Sound familiar? Getting going in running is not that different from getting going in cycling. And like in cycling, developing a relationship with a good running shop will be a huge help in the long run (no pun intended). Support your local LRS! ;)

[smilingcat]

Hi tofu,

Given some thought to your question. Only advice I can give you is, if you had made that $100 instead of given to you as a gift, what would you do with it? How many hours of work is that after taxes?

If you do spend it spend it wisely. Or may be start a saving account if you don't have one or give it a bit of boost if you already have one.

smilingcat

[VeloVT]

Hi tofu,

Given some thought to your question. Only advice I can give you is, if you had made that $100 instead of given to you as a gift, what would you do with it? How many hours of work is that after taxes?

smilingcat

Wow, that's excellent advice.

I also like Grits' suggestion of waiting until after Christmas to catch sales.

For running shoes, runningwarehouse.com has excellent prices, a nice selection, free shipping & a good return policy. Like Zappos except cheap (and better running-specific information). I buy running shoes online because I can't find what I like locally, ever (except for nasty winter conditions, when I wear trail shoes, which I do buy locally, I wear lightweight racing flats for training, and apparently that's a low demand item because nobody carries them). I have been running long enough that I have a pretty good idea of what I need in a shoe, though, and I can usually tell immediately when I try a shoe on if it's going to work for me or not, so I can get by with shopping online if the merchant has an easy return policy.

[KeepingUp]

I'd stare at it :(

[Aggie_Ama]

I will say a food processor isn't worht it and I would buy an inexpensive one. I have a Black and Decker my mom bought me because I HAD TO HAVE ONE. I have used it 3 times, to make crust for cheesecake. A houseguest used it once for making salsa. We have owned it since 2005. Luckily my mom bought it on black Friday that year and got it for about $20. ;)

[Tuckervill]

Food processors are one of those things that you are REALLY glad you have when you finally do pull it out! I have a really cheap one and it's incredibly loud. If I had a million dollars, I'd buy a quiet one. I also have a tiny little Black & Decker one that I've used for almost 20 years and it works GREAT, for small things like chopping onions (although I more often use my Ulu knife and bowl for that), and shredding cheese (which I've switched to pre-shredded mostly now that I'm only buying groceries for three).

Speaking of Barenaked Ladies, this was a fun night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V-XF2EzNRA). They have another cruise (http://www.shipsanddip.com/) coming up in February.

Karen

[Karma007]

I loved my food processor, and used it at least weekly. ( moved recently and had to leave quite a bit). I'll put it on my christmas list.

Last night boy and I went to the local running store, and both came out with new shoes (his feet are WIERD!!) They were having a buy one, get one 30%off sale. I am now the proud owner of new Mizuno Inspire 4's. I ran my last pair of Mizunos in to the groud, and still wear them as street shoes.

So, now I am fully prepared to run as cross training, and to support the boy in his training for his first 5k in Feburary. I'm feeling like Sporty Spice!

The best part? bf would not take my $100, so I still have it, to stare at every day ...:) I love him.

[Aggie_Ama]

Isn't this the boy that bought that Madone or did you buy it?

[Karma007]

yup. Boy bought me a Trek 2 weeks ago. It seenms extravagant, but we have quite a love story in which I gave up quite a bit to come back to spend my life with him. He kind of spoils me now. I love him. He also appreciates my need to constantly be on the go, and wants to learn to be moblie with me!

[Aggie_Ama]

Keeper. Now you could buy that food processor or some cute jerseys. I think TE might still be having a sale. :)

[malkin]

I've had the same Cuisinart since 1985.