You know... I would give up my T-shirt and water bottle... to get a cheaper entry fee.

I also would be OK at the shorter races, if they cut some of the food afterwards to save money.

I don't really NEED pizza at 10:30 AM after a race. Right?

This an expensive sport... and it's hard for someone on a limited budget to do it. I still marvel at the fact that I was even able to buy a bike 2 years ago when I was barely making enough to live.