Why They Say to Bring Your Credit Card

I have read in the books that you can really spend some money on this thing called the Tri. So today I decided (foolishly) to add up to cost so I can see if this was all really worth it. Of course, I am still not done spending, but I decided I was at least at the halfway point on gear, so I would do a check. I should probably have let this slide, just like my coffee bill.

But now I know, so:

Triathlon books - $25.33
Swim gear installment 1 - $17.04
Gym bag to hold swim gear - $37.45
Tri suit (on sale!) - $39.92
Biking shorts - $41.92
Heart Rate Monitor - $109.95

For a grand total of - $271.61.... now that's a lot of coffee.