I think my secret motivation for trying new sports all boils down to the fact that I gotta buy more gear! I'm not athletic, I have a shopping addiction. At least I feel like if I am buying gear it has a useful purpose instead of the excuse that I just generally "need" it.
Case in point:
Last summer I bought some nice collared polo shirts when I took up golf. The clubs were purchase the year before.
This winter I bought a new snowboard. That was after the winter before I had bought snow pants and a winter coat.
For the 10 mile last year, I needed hydration belt for the long runs and hot summer days (and nights it turned out).
I'll keep running long distances to justify my need for energy replacement products because I like the hardcore feeling I get when I have been at something for so long that I need to refuel 1/2 way through.
I finally broke down and bought a yoga mat when I realized that other people step on the mat with bare feet in the exact spot I put my face.
I need a new pair of running shoes every 6 months or so because I wear them out (this purchase alone is enough to keep me running for years!); specific clothes for races in certain weather; headbands, gloves, socks, tank tops, jackets, long sleeve sweat wickening, long sleeve warmth conserving, etc.
The list goes on, but I digress.
I bought goggles and a swim cap in anticipation for tri-trainig.
And I still neeeeeeeeed so much more!
Swimming suit - something sporty that will stay on
Biking outfit for after the swim
One of those handy race number belts so my number always shows when I change clothes
Sporty sunglasses
Biking shoes (might need these)
I can't wait to go shopping!!!
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