In September of 2010 my wife and I completed paying off $99,000 worth of credit card, student loan, and car debt. It took us right at a year with selling everything we owned including both cars, motorcycle, bikes, diving equipment, cameras, and anything else that did not qualify as a child or pet. See my craigslist account below for proof.
So as I started to embark on my Ironman adventure I have been very cost conscious and done my best to limit the expense. As the father of an 18 month old daughter, I feel very guilty about the money I spend on this pretty selfish pursuit. My wife, however is amazing and extremely supportive of my goal.
Below are my true Ironman expenses from AUG-DEC. Sorry Dave Ramsey, we are on Baby Step three and my fully funded emergency fund is growing, but not nearly as rapidly as it should.
Flight to Volunteer For IMAZ 2012 | <><><><> 160 | <><><><> |
Hotel | <><><><> 0 | <><><><> Used 20000 Marriott Reward Points | <><><><>
Food during Race Weekend | <><><><> 60 | <><><><> |
Race Entry | <><><><> 682 | <><><><> |
Coach for AUG-DEC | <><><><> 525 | <><><><> |
Restwise DEC | <><><><> 20 | <><><><> |
Bike | <><><><> 0 | <><><><> Even trade of mountain bike on craigslist for tri bike | <><><><>
Bike Fitting | <><><><> 60 | <><><><> |
Indoor Trainer | <><><><> 75 | <><><><> Craigslist | <><><><>
Winter Riding Jacket | <><><><> 170 | <><><><> Gift from Wife for Birthday |
Craigslist Account History 1 of 3 pages:
| Expired | Spinervals Indoor Cycling Trainer Videos - $10 | cos sporting goods | 2010-10-24 11:45 | 2023178740 | |||
| Expired | K2 Roller Blades Size 10.5 Mens - $35 | cos sporting goods | 2010-10-24 11:43 | 2023174768 | |||
| Expired | Glass 3 Shelf TV Stand for large Flat Screens up to 56" - $75 | cos furniture - by owner | 2010-10-24 11:41 | 2023172702 | |||
| Expired | LPGA Finesse Women's Golf Clubs - $75 | cos sporting goods | 2010-10-24 11:40 | 2023170539 | |||
| Expired | Pressure Washer - Electric - $40 | cos tools | 2010-10-24 11:38 | 2023167705 | |||
| Expired | Paddling Jackets PFD, Helmet - $30 | cos sporting goods | 2010-10-24 11:37 | 2023164585 | |||
| Expired | Tippman 98 Paintball Guns - $20 | cos sporting goods | 2010-10-24 11:33 | 2023158224 | |||
| Expired | Electric 22" Hedge Trimmer - $25 | cos tools | 2010-10-24 11:29 | 2023151221 | |||
| Expired | Authentic Afghan Army Officer Dress Uniform and Hat - $200 | cos collectibles | 2010-10-24 11:27 | 2023148528 | |||
| Expired | Aythentic Iraqi Marble Tea Set - $300 | cos collectibles | 2010-10-24 11:25 | 2023145807 | |||
| Expired | Cowhide Rug/Carpet/Throw - Black and White - $175 | cos furniture - by owner | 2010-10-24 11:23 | 2023142089 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Honda VTX 1300C - 1500 miles - $5000 | cos motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2010-10-24 11:21 | 2023138114 | |||
| Expired | 2009 Chevy Silverado LT Loaded - $20000 | cos cars & trucks - by owner | 2010-10-24 11:15 | 2023127447 | |||
| Expired | Garage Sale (SAT and SUN) 10 am - 3PM - $1 | cos garage sales | 2010-10-22 08:15 | 2019582971 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Honda VTX 1300C - 1500 miles - $6300 | cos motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2010-10-11 11:33 | 2000651041 | |||
| Expired | 2009 Chevy Silverado V8 5.3 L VORTEC - Loaded - $20000 | cos cars & trucks - by owner | 2010-10-11 11:28 | 2000639030 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Honda VTX 1300 C 1500 Miles - $6400 | cos motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2010-10-01 15:56 | 1984190911 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Honda VTX1300C <2000 miles - $6500 | cos motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2010-09-06 10:12 | 1939281136 | |||
| Expired | Hoist V2 Home Gym with 150# - $700 | cos sporting goods | 2010-09-05 13:12 | 1938107453 | |||
| Expired | Entertainment Center 3 Glass Shelf, Corner Cut, for Flatscreen. - $75 | cos furniture - by owner | 2010-09-05 13:09 | 1938102937 | |||
| Expired | Kreiler Roller with Killer Headwind - $175 | cos bicycles | 2010-09-05 13:05 | 1938097770 | |||
| Expired | Cycleops Fluid 2 Trainer, Block, and Mat - $100 | cos bicycles | 2010-09-05 12:59 | 1938088729 | |||
| Expired | Mountainsmith CRestone II Internal Frame Hiking Pack - $50 | cos sporting goods | 2010-09-05 12:50 | 1938076043 | |||
| Expired | Oster Convection/Toaster Oven - $25 | cos appliances | 2010-09-05 12:42 | 1938064250 | |||
| Expired | Skin Drum - $50 | cos musical instruments | 2010-09-05 12:38 | 1938058019 | |||
| Expired | Trek 6500 Mountain Bike with Avid Disc Brakes - $350 | cos bicycles | 2010-09-05 12:33 | 1938050431 | |||
| Expired | Kensington James Red Leather Bar Stool Set - $150 | cos furniture - by owner | 2010-09-05 12:23 | 1938035484 | |||
| Expired | Otter Box Cases for Blackberry 8500 Series x 2 - $25 | atl cell phones | 2010-04-25 15:49 | 1709950312 | |||
| Expired | Faber Steel 120 HP SCUBA TANK NITROX RDY - $250 | atl sporting goods | 2010-04-25 15:45 | 1709945515 | |||
| Expired | TV Stand for Large Flat Screen - $100 | atl furniture - by owner | 2010-04-23 10:15 | 1706456501 | |||
| Expired | Hoist V2 Cable Gym with 200# weights - $350 | atl sporting goods | 2010-04-23 10:09 | 1706445768 | |||
| Expired | African Drum - $75 | atl musical instruments | 2010-04-23 10:00 | 1706427033 | |||
| Expired | Kenmore Washer and Dryer - $400 | atl appliances | 2010-04-16 06:35 | 1694772953 | |||
| Expired | Sleeper Sofa - Tan Suede- Queen Sz - $350 | atl furniture - by owner | 2010-04-16 06:31 | 1694767437 | |||
| Expired | Kayak Dagger GT 8.1 - $490 | atl boats | 2010-02-20 12:32 | 1610007747 | |||
| Expired | Spinervals Videos New (Indoor Trainer) - $15 | atl bicycles | 2010-02-20 12:30 | 1610005207 | |||
| Expired | Hoist V2 Home Gym - $900 | csg sporting goods | 2010-02-20 12:29 | 1610002766 | |||
| Expired | 2007 VTX 1300C Honda (1300 miles) - $6800 | csg motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2010-02-20 12:21 | 1609990811 | |||
| Expired | Condo in Villa Sonoma - $975 | atl apts/housing for rent | 2010-01-01 12:34 | 1533027996 | |||
| Expired | Pimsleur Basic Farsi (Persian) CD Program - $20 | atl cds / dvds / vhs | 2009-12-29 17:02 | 1529773406 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Hoist V2 Cable Gym with 200lbs - $800 | atl sporting goods | 2009-12-29 16:48 | 1529755829 | |||
| Expired | Spinervals Videos New (Indoor Trainer) - $15 | atl bicycles | 2009-12-29 15:10 | 1529625622 | |||
| Expired | 2002 Subaru Outback - $3750 | atl cars & trucks - by owner | 2009-12-29 15:07 | 1529621533 | |||
| Deleted | New PETZL Zephyr CLimbing Rope - $150 | atl sporting goods | 2009-12-22 11:13 | 1521409787 | |||
| Expired | Kayak Dagger GT 8.1 - $500 | atl boats | 2009-12-22 11:03 | 1521393020 | |||
| Expired | 2009 Honda VTX 1300 C 2000 miles - $9250 | atl motorcycles/scooters - by owner | 2009-12-22 10:59 | 1521385013 | |||
| Deleted | Dagger GT Whitewater Kayak, Skirt and Floats - $500 | cha boats | 2009-06-19 08:49 | 1229408215 | |||
| Deleted | Perception Sonic 8.1 Whitewater Kayak - $500 | cha sporting goods | 2009-06-19 08:39 | 1229387699 | |||
| Deleted | Aluminum 8o Scuba Tank and Valve - $100 | cha sporting goods | 2009-06-19 08:28 | 1229367090 | |||
| Expired | 2007 Fuji Aloha CF2 Tri Bike Carbon - $1600 | cha bicycles | 2009-06-19 08:11 | 1229334717 |
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