Teigyr: You made me laugh! My hubby has also dealt with the lack of savings due to me wanting to try new things... this year will be the purchase of the wetsuit and yet more riding shorts, a tri outfit (?), and the numerous shoe purchases. The biggee was of course, the road bike two summers ago, then the new swimming stuff, the gym membership, the weekend trip to do the first Tri in Harrison Hot Springs, etc... it just goes on and on! It would be SO much cheaper to sit on the couch and eat... BON BONS! Or girl scout cookies! But where is the fun in that? OK.. there is a LITTLE fun.

Anyway, just wanted to say I am understanding where you are coming from! I'm glad the running is feeling better. I hope mine stays that way, also.

Jes