Adding It Up…

As a kid, I always thought pro athletes made millions of dollars and everything was free.  These people had natural gifts that made them who they are.  Yes I was nieve child.

So as I’m riding my bike today, I start to think, how much would it cost to live/race like a pro.  Although I’m not even close, here are my exspenses:

House: 525/month. Modest place, probably could live for less but I don’t live in Denver or San Diego where I’m sure it’s more.

Gym: 700/year.  This is the going rate for a gym around Ottawa.

Swim: 700/year.  Again, going rate.  You could go much less but having a coach there makes a world of difference.

Track/Run Group: 350/0.5 year.  Haven’t joined yet but will start inthe spring.

Bike: Free.  It’s the only thing that I don’t have a membership for. 

Food: 250/year.  Gels, drinks, bars and powders.

Races: $900 + Flights.  I did two IMs 70.3s and some local stuff.  Flights are hugely exspensive.

Misc: $300/year.  New sneaks, tires, tubes…

Grand Total: $9500/year

Alright so the house probably doesn’t as much since it is 2/3 of the bill.  I also didn’t purchases any big items this year like a new bike.  Also, my races are far less than most of the pros.  Traveling to Kona would have been equal to my entire race budget.

What does this mean?  I probably should have played baseball…  or be a bike rider.

I’m off for another round of crossin’ tomorrow in Kingston.  I’ll try to stay on my bike this time!

Happy (Go Away Winter) Trainin!

Cliff