tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post4757406946814969757..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: A Few Tips to Save a Few DollarsKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66105828060219647042021-10-19T13:49:38.425-05:002021-10-19T13:49:38.425-05:00I often buy previous models of shoes. I signed up ...I often buy previous models of shoes. I signed up for Saucony's emails and texts and wait for special deals - recently I got 20% of sale shoes! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-84406200081090462622021-10-18T08:16:59.049-05:002021-10-18T08:16:59.049-05:00I always check last year's shoe models before ...I always check last year's shoe models before I buy. In fact, I just got a great deal on my Brooks Glycerin 18 since the new models just came out. 30% off is nothing to sneeze at!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32876830970861918632021-10-14T12:53:17.341-05:002021-10-14T12:53:17.341-05:00That's a great deal!That's a great deal!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88180952760529975402021-10-14T12:53:00.021-05:002021-10-14T12:53:00.021-05:00Yeah, my feet can usually tell a difference when t...Yeah, my feet can usually tell a difference when the updates come out. Some work alright, and some not ;-(Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29730425538098700062021-10-14T12:51:54.100-05:002021-10-14T12:51:54.100-05:00I need to do a major purge on my running shirts. I...I need to do a major purge on my running shirts. I have a lot of 1/4 zips that I don't wear, but they all have significant sentimental value so they're hard to part with.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43761677646621687592021-10-14T12:50:36.538-05:002021-10-14T12:50:36.538-05:00I had such great luck that one year, but I haven&#...I had such great luck that one year, but I haven't been able to find much recently. The Adrenaline 20's have been good but not great for me. Haven't tried the 21's, though, since I had other shoes I was rotating through and didn't need another pair of shoes to store.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16771731585936099612021-10-14T12:48:14.609-05:002021-10-14T12:48:14.609-05:00I remember that UNI sweatshirt!I remember that UNI sweatshirt!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10695937707225104242021-10-14T12:47:45.927-05:002021-10-14T12:47:45.927-05:00I'm due for some new (distance) shoes, but the...I'm due for some new (distance) shoes, but the current model hasn't been a perfect fit this year. Not sure if I should try to find another of these at a great price (although there's not any left on the Brooks site) or if I should wait for the new one...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88611641483726637722021-10-14T12:43:50.398-05:002021-10-14T12:43:50.398-05:00Our dollar store is kind of hit & miss on seas...Our dollar store is kind of hit & miss on seasonal items (like for socks). But I did score some fun ST. Patrick's items and Elf socks at Christmas time last year ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21003065669863431832021-10-14T06:56:35.120-05:002021-10-14T06:56:35.120-05:00This is awesome! I also like to buy last year'...This is awesome! I also like to buy last year's model at a discounted price. Once I bought 4 pairs of Brooks PureFlow for around $50.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-92096750785126520662021-10-13T08:35:37.416-05:002021-10-13T08:35:37.416-05:00These are great tips! You're definitely the c...These are great tips! You're definitely the crafty type, with those patches and sharpies! I like to buy shoes from Jackrabbit, they periodically have sales, but more importantly they have a great rewards program- so I'm frequently saving $20 on a pair of shoes. BUT, one thing I learned the hard way is, when the updated model of your shoes comes out, it may not be the same! I wore the same shoes for years and then they updated them to be much more narrow, ARG! Jackrabbit does take returns, but it was a pain to send them back and I had to pay the shipping charges. So yes- ordering online works best if it is the exact same shoe. And you might end up with some wonky colors :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41964152211085610982021-10-13T04:09:51.008-05:002021-10-13T04:09:51.008-05:00Whenever we go through our clothes to get rid of s...Whenever we go through our clothes to get rid of stuff we don't wear any more I save a bunch of Rob's shirts like long sleeve t-shirts, sweats, and even old race shirts to wear as throwaways at future races. Its always nice to find those good deals on running shoes!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8172099828556034952021-10-12T19:31:12.008-05:002021-10-12T19:31:12.008-05:00I totally stockpile sneakers when they are on sale...I totally stockpile sneakers when they are on sale - it's really the best way to save money. KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45740054524248364682021-10-12T17:04:55.135-05:002021-10-12T17:04:55.135-05:00I've saved my boys' old sweatshirts for th...I've saved my boys' old sweatshirts for throwaways on cold race mornings. I had a Northern Iowa university one that I couldn't seem to throw away for the longest time!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18839848786883996722021-10-12T16:28:30.099-05:002021-10-12T16:28:30.099-05:00I love it when I find my favorite shoe on a sale. ...I love it when I find my favorite shoe on a sale. Always a great idea to stock up on them when we see them. Snagging the current model on sale right before the new model comes out is great too. And- of course Black Friday is coming :)Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29701037104826942102021-10-12T14:58:00.032-05:002021-10-12T14:58:00.032-05:00the dollar store is my best friend. I love your i...the dollar store is my best friend. I love your idea of customizing cheaper brands.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20310689029691233012021-10-12T13:20:10.725-05:002021-10-12T13:20:10.725-05:00Thanks, San ;-) Can you tell I'm an art geek? ...Thanks, San ;-) Can you tell I'm an art geek? LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63997328818197841862021-10-12T13:19:40.434-05:002021-10-12T13:19:40.434-05:00I've bought some of the cheap socks, cut off t...I've bought some of the cheap socks, cut off the foot part, and kept them for arm warmers instead of tossing along a race course. Especially the fun holiday-themed ones ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45104355179501904932021-10-12T13:18:25.844-05:002021-10-12T13:18:25.844-05:00That's a great analogy about "saving more...That's a great analogy about "saving more so we can spend more" LOL Total truth!!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39960388885678120312021-10-12T13:18:00.199-05:002021-10-12T13:18:00.199-05:00Yes, sweatshirts are bulky for storing!Yes, sweatshirts are bulky for storing!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-40234684102196359662021-10-12T13:17:37.050-05:002021-10-12T13:17:37.050-05:00I try to stock up on the shoes when I can, also. M...I try to stock up on the shoes when I can, also. My feet can usually tell the difference between the "current" model vs. the "updated" one, so I try to snag a pair (or two) before they all disappear.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45406535456769912902021-10-12T13:16:19.732-05:002021-10-12T13:16:19.732-05:00It's only recently (when my Air Force patch ar...It's only recently (when my Air Force patch arrived) that I got the idea to sew it onto a hat or cap. I've done the patches on jackets and 1/4-zips before, though. I like having unique stuff LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60445999439341216042021-10-12T11:32:26.140-05:002021-10-12T11:32:26.140-05:00I love your tips, Kim... esp. the ideas to spruce ...I love your tips, Kim... esp. the ideas to spruce up gear with laces and patches to make them your own! Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5867909719057383932021-10-12T10:31:21.881-05:002021-10-12T10:31:21.881-05:00I did the Dollar Store idea the year I ran the Chi...I did the Dollar Store idea the year I ran the Chicago Marathon! That was a wet and chilly year so I used cheap socks for arm sleeves to get me by. I'm also a big fan of buying older shoe models. Yes, it's a gamble but it's always paid off for me! Virjinia @ With Purpose and Kindnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584377013630291266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25811832793764660962021-10-12T08:49:03.372-05:002021-10-12T08:49:03.372-05:00The more dollars that we runners save, the more we...The more dollars that we runners save, the more we have to spend on running;-) Goodwill has a booth at my hometown marathon's expo where they sell throw-a-ways. I've always thought that was a brilliant idea on someone's part.<br /><br />I've had really good luck with ThredUp for running clothes. A lot of their stuff looks brand new and the prices are really great.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.com