I've recently come upon some money I'm willing to spend on running. I have plenty of shoes, shorts, tights, singlets, etc. What I'm more interested in is items like compression socks - (do they really help recovery?) - and supplements such as beta aniline - (worth it for a 3k-5k runner?).
Again, spending money isn't a huge issue unless you truly believe it is not worth it. I'd like to hear some of your opinions! Thanks!
Set up a taxable retirement account with Vanguard.
Buy a huge plot of land with a forest.
Clear some trees. Build an indoor facility with a 200m banked track, locker room and weight room.
Build a full 400m track outside.
Carve out some nice trails laid down with cinder that can give you 5 mile and 10 mile loops.
several hundred dollars worth of clothes to survive polar vortexes. Or maybe an alter g.
save that money for some other worthy pursuit. You can never have enough peace of mind. Invest, give to charity, feed the homeless man on the street, pay some kid's student loans off.
When trying on a compression sock, be sure to take a dump in it before putting in back on the rack.
Investing in the things that can help you recover is the most important thing you can do, in my opinion.
So as weird as it sounds, I'd purchase the most comfortable bed you can get if you don't have it already. Spend the money on healthy food options. I'd get one of these
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You might be doing/using all or none of those things, but maximizing your recovery and doing the extra 1% is going to pay off.
Wow these are horrible answers to good topic. Honestly, I'd buy a nice bed/mattress. You can't underestimate recovery.
You always will need new shoes, etc. Stock up on those items that wear out with running.
sheldor wrote:
You always will need new shoes, etc. Stock up on those items that wear out with running.
+1
Find your favorite and buy 10 pairs.
thank you for all the helpful advice. I should get some credit for making a title that basically says "trolls welcome!"
Have you checked out gluscosamine?:
Also I'd try to make sure you have the "little" things taken care of, core, icing, recovery, diet, etc.
This would be a good thing to check out:
If you can afford one get yourself good quality fanny pack for packin' lunch.
Nutrition gels, sufficient hydration pack, and good supportive shoes are all you need really. For your arch supports and gait transitions. good luck.
dr. money bags wrote:
What I'm more interested in is items like compression socks - (do they really help recovery?) - and supplements such as beta aniline - (worth it for a 3k-5k runner?).
Compression socks - I was very skeptical, but have to admit that they helped my recovery a ton - specifically reducing calf/achilles/lower leg soreness & tightness.
I only wore them after/between runs, and to bed. Never tried running in them.
Pay Dean Karnazes to train with you. He's a badass!