Race season is here: here are the costs (literally and mentally) that go into being a long-distance runner

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The regular supplements, gels, sports drinks and protein powders too can set runners back another £50 to £100 ($65 to $260) per month, depending on the person, Staton said.

But while races can be beneficial to the individual, they also serve as serious money makers—from the millions raised for charities by runners, to huge contracts dished out in sponsorships, such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian tech company that sponsors NYC, London, Boston and Amsterdam marathons (among others) and is paying $30 to $40 million annually for the privilege.

Staton said many new runners will just start off with a couple of key products—namely, adequate running shoes—and gradually build from there.

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Author / Journalist: Amber Middleton

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