ATHLETICS is considered a relatively inexpensive sport compared to the likes of triathlons and cycling, where essential equipment can cost thousands of pounds.
Yet a report in last week’s New York Times highlighted the true cost of running a marathon. When the amount spent on race fees and training gear, nutritional fuel and massage or gym membership were totted up, the grand total spent on one event was estimated to be a staggering £1212.00.
Thankfully, our products reviewer, Paul Freary, has sorted through this season’s offerings to come up with a few bargains on page 56 while, on page 57, GB athlete Sarah McDonald reveals that elite athletes often pack their diets with mundane foods over costly energy bars and gels.zz