It is possible to run almost for free. Depending on your goals, climate and desired level of comfort, it may be worth to spend some money and invest into some gear.
In a same way, you don't need to go for a massage, have a trainer, do your blood work or order an MRI of your knees. But it may be worth it in a specific part of your journey.
These are my numbers. TODO check them
Total amortized yearly cost = 327 + 25 + 29 = 381
| Shoes | Hooka gaviota 5 | https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-everyday-running-shoes/gaviota-5/1127929.html | 160e | ~2 pairs per year | | Underwear | Kiprun | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/332976-121103-panske-bezecke-boxerky-priedusne-polodlhe.html | 7e | hopefully at last 10 years, I have 4 | | Socks | ?? | ??? | 10e | hopefully at least 10 years, I have 4 |
Ammortized per year: 327 Initial investment 177
| T-shirt | Energetics | https://www.bike24.com/p2671371.html | 23 | 2 years, I have 4 | | Shorts | Evadict | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/168232-55074-panske-trailove-priliehave-sortky-confort-cierne.html | 35 | 2 years | | Cap | Kiprun | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/300422-100398-nastavitelna-bezecka-siltovka-pre-muzov-aj-zeny-cierna.html | 8 | hopefully 5 years | | Sun glasses | ??? | ??? | 30 | hopefully 5 years |
Ammortized per year: 25 Initial investment 96
| Jacket | Kiprun | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/303991-37631-panska-zimna-bezecka-bunda-kiprun-warm-regul-vodoodpudiva-a-vetruvzdorna-zlta.html | 70e | hopefully at least 5 years | | T-shirt | Kiprun | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/307913-71116-panske-zimne-bezecke-tricko-skincare-s-dlhym-rukavom-priedusne-sive.html | 25e | hopefully at leart 10 years, I have 4 of them | | Leggings | Kalenji | https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-warm-running-tights-warm-black/_/R-p-189151?mc=8529781&c=carbon%20grey | 20e | hopefully at least 5 years | | Beanie | Kiprun | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/157212-297071-bezecka-ciapka-warm-hrejiva-neonovo-zlta.html | 8e | hopefully at least 10 years |
Ammortized per year: 29 Initial investment: 123
Phone | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G | https://www.alza.sk/samsung-galaxy-a52-5g-cierny-d6333178.htm | 339 | probably 3 years |
Fitness watches | Garmin Forerunner 55 | https://www.alza.sk/garmin-forerunner-55-black-d6525790.htm | 190 | hopefully 5 years |
Headphones | Shokz OpenRun | https://www.alza.sk/shokz-openrun-cierne-d6999825.htm | 132 | hopefully 5 years |
Water bottles | Kalenji | https://www.decathlon.sk/p/327568-11019-pruzna-flasa-500-ml-na-trailovy-beh-modra.html | 12e | hopefully 5 years, I have a few of them |
Head lamp | ??? | ???? | 15 | hopefully 5 years |
Reflex strip | ??? | ???? | 5 | hopefully 5 years |
Foamroaller Massage balls Elastic bands Yogamat
Ammortized per year: 77 (another 113 for phone) Initial investment: 354 (another 339 for phone)
Vaseline Rehydratation tablets Salt Bananas Random shit Napkins Sunscreame Magnesium tablets
CSOB 10k | 23 | Devin Bratislava | 20 | Half marathon Banska Bystrica| 40 | Marathon | 82 |
Total cost per year: 165
| Running club | Run for fun Slovakia | 120 per year flat fee + 30 per month | 6 months | | Race swag | T shirt from marathon | 16 | I bought 2 :) | | Physiotherapist | Peter Obzera | https://vasfyzio.sk/ | 50 | 5 times a year | | Preventive check | Sportsclinic | https://vasfyzio.sk | 100 | every year |
Massage Swimming pool entrance fee
Ammortized per year: 300 + 32 + 250 + 100 = 682