I'm curious, who's making the real money in the running industry? Is it the shoe companies, race organizers, or the influencers peddling their 'exclusive' training plans? Anyone have any insights? It's not like we're getting any cheaper, that's for sure.
Honestly, it's all of them. They're all cashing in on our obsession. Shoes are overpriced, races are getting ridiculous, and influencers are just selling false hope. We're the ones getting taken for a ride. Wake up, folks.
Ain't that the truth. We're the ones fueling this multi-billion dollar industry, and what do we get in return? Overpriced gear and a participation medal.
Let's not get too caught up in who's making bank. We run for ourselves, our health, and our community. Focus on your own journey, not the Benjamins.
Easy for you to say, DandyJogger, you're probably still running in last season's trainers. The industry's making a killing off our passion, and it's about time we started calling them out on it.
I'd agree with that. Shoe companies are making a killing. But let's not forget about the race organizers too. Entry fees are getting steeper every year. It's like they're banking on our addiction to racing.
I think it's the influencers. They're making bank off our insecurities, selling us 'proven' plans that are just rehashed garbage. And we eat it up. I mean, who needs a $200 training plan when you can just go for a run?