New beast to tame

There's a new best in town, waiting to ramp the wind, slice the hills and cruise me for my new hobby. I was told by a friend that her friend is selling her racer and the price was a pretty reasonable one.

Although it burnt a hole in the pocket, I think it's a good purchase, I didn't bargain simply because it was recommended by my friend. Should I say that "I spent for the bike" or "I earn from the bike". Whatever it is, the return of investment on fun and excitement is always hard to measure.

Gonna spent hours understanding this beast before I take it out and hit full speed.

When running isn't cheap anymore

Running is widely recognised as one of the most affordable sports in the world, mainly because...the least you need is a pair of comfy shoes to run.

However, due to the recent price hike in EVERYTHING (well except "Kangkung"), the fee of running road races has increased in staggering rate.

In 2012, I ran half marathon with a fee of RM 45. In just 3 years time, I have to pay up to RM 80 for a half marathon. At this rate, perhaps, somehow, I should ORGANISE one. $$$

This a pretty good excuse for me to venture into triathlon --->Where I need to pay RM 20-50 more than typical road runs but I gain more satisfaction --->3 disciplines, mature participants, better overall fitness improvement. The maintenance is expensive though.

I am serious, triathlon is an expensive hobby, say:

You need to prepare for not one, not two but THREE sports.

You need to decide which discipline to train for the day,

The plus points are:
1. You are less injury prone as you don't focus on certain muscles all the time.
2. More flexibility in training.
3. More friends--->cyclists and swimmers here I come!
4. And.....

You will gain more "macho" sunburn mark aka tattoo