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.
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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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