September 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Just dropping in! Hope everyone is well.
01 Sep - 5.6 miles (outside)
02 Sep - 2 miles (treadmill)
04 Sep - 3.3 miles (outside)
05 Sep - 1.75 miles (treadmill)
07 Sep - 10 miles (outside)
09 Sep - 2 miles (treadmill)
11 Sep - 3 miles (treadmill - now to dark to run around my way in the AM)
12 Sep - 1.9 miles (treadmill)
13 Sep - 1.7 miles (treadmill)
21 Sep - 7.3 miles (outside)
23 Sep - 2 miles (treadmill)
25 Sep - 4 miles (treadmill)
26 Sep - 2 miles (treadmill)
46.55 miles of ??5 -
Thank you all for your condolences. I think we're still in shock at the unexpected and swift loss.
I've been fighting some mid-night insomnia that woke me at 1am again. I finally reset my alarm for an hour and was able to get another couple hours of sleep this morning. I suspect today will end up as a rest day, unless I can get away at lunch.
We have rain and possible SNOW in the forecast for this weekend!8 -
finally got another run in.
i've got 2 5ks and speed demon and i will have 8k in fall
it was rough. it's been awhile. i had to run in my trail shoes because the foster ate shoelaces off of 2 of my shoes.
i let her set the first mile pace. then, i started to pull her back a little.
i was over dressed but i came from aerial yoga and had to protect my arm still.
hopefully, i can keep up the running and get back to where i was soon.
cool fence, selfie, puppypost run dip14 -
My goal, as I came is for 25 miles this month.
Happy Thursday - 18.67 of 25, only 6.33 to go.
9.17 3.35
9.19 3.33
9.21 5.14
9.24 3.42
9.26 3.43
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Lazy_Bones_85 wrote: »Had a dream about this board last night. And some of you were mean to me in it. I can’t remember why but I think I was deserving of the meanness.
@Lazy_Bones_85 If we were giving you the gears in your dreams just imagine what we would do in person , no one deserves meanness, usually any comments are in support or if you know the persons personality - in humor. If you dream about us as a group we must be important to your physical and mental well being.
@143tobe I agree withPastorVincent wrote: »@143tobe what a great story!8 -
Lazy_Bones_85 wrote: »@Elise4270 I love this picture of her. She loves butter and knows enough to get in the sink while I’m eating my breakfast in the morning to lick the knife! She also
loves bacon bits I put in my scrambled eggs.
Aww. That makes me wanna make breakfast. Every time my dd is cooking that particular cat is in there either sprawled out on the floor, “look, I’m so cute. Pet my belly, if you wanna feed me, I might indulge” or on the counter watching, waiting. She loves dd and her cooking. I love that you spoil your fur baby.3 -
Hello,
I started back up the end of June and am learning how to run with asthma & plantar-fasciitis. I have done lots of 5k's but no 10 k's in quite a while. I'm getting to be more serious about running now, making it part of my day every day. My two sons run cross country, modified & varsity - it's fun watching them. I'm one proud Momma.
My goal was just to run for 30 min every day. I've mastered asthma, still fighting plantar-fasciitis. Usually, I'm good, but I broke a 12-day running streak because it hurt too much a couple of days ago.
So - my goal will continue to be to run for 30 minutes a day. I think that'll be around 45 miles.
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Hello,
I started back up the end of June and am learning how to run with asthma & plantar-fasciitis. I have done lots of 5k's but no 10 k's in quite a while. I'm getting to be more serious about running now, making it part of my day every day. My two sons run cross country, modified & varsity - it's fun watching them. I'm one proud Momma.
My goal was just to run for 30 min every day. I've mastered asthma, still fighting plantar-fasciitis. Usually, I'm good, but I broke a 12-day running streak because it hurt too much a couple of days ago.
So - my goal will continue to be to run for 30 minutes a day. I think that'll be around 45 miles.
Welcome, and way to get back in it!2 -
September goal: 110 miles
9/1: 8.86 miles
9/3: 6.31 miles
9/4: 6.25 miles
9/5: 6.25 miles
9/8: 10.55 miles
9/10: 6.25 miles
9/11: 6.25 miles
9/12: 6.26 miles
9/15: 10.25 miles
9/17: 6.55 miles
9/18: 6.26 miles
9/19: 6.25 miles
9/22: 10.05 miles
9/24: 6.08 miles
9/25: 5.52 miles
9/26: 6.22 miles
114.16/110 miles completed
I ran 6.22 miles this morning. It was another hot and slow run. But I got it done and I have met my goal for September. I played Zombies Run and turned on the chases. I did miss the first chase because it was too early in my run and I wasn't warmed up enough to speed up that much yet, but I evaded the zombies on all the other chases. I was running pretty slow most of the time though and just speeding up when there were zombies detected. I did have my fastest mile when I was running through the park. The high school cross country team was there again and there is something about having others running that makes me speed up. Overall it wasn't a bad run, but I'm really getting ready for it to cool down some. 77°F before six in the morning just gets old.
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - Cancelled due to weather
10/5/19: Old Rip 5K
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon9 -
@mbaker566 Speed Demon certainly seems to be enjoying his post run dip!1
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9-1 4k recovery
9-2 7k easy
9-3 6k easy
9-4 rest
9-5 7k moderate
9-6 rest
9-7 7k moderate
9-8 7k easy
9-9 rest
9-10 7k easy
9-11 7k moderate
9-12 rest
9-13 rest
9-14 7k threshold
9-15 7k moderate
9-16 rest
9-17 7k easy
9-18 7k moderate
9-19 rest
9-20 7k easy
9-21 rest
9-22 6k all over the place
9-23 rest
9-24 7k moderate
9-25 10k slow
9-26 rest
September Total: 120k
September Goal: 135k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
August Total: 133k
Monthly average: 146.6k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races.
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k.
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen
Scheduled rest day today. Golf instead of running. MFP congratulated me on my one year anniversary of posting. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the U.S. Army Military Police Corps!!
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K - 31:34 chip time; 31/77 overall; second male 65 and older (no official category)
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K - 31:11 chip time; 95/141 overall; 4/6 age group (male)
8-31 Race for Freedom 5k - 31:39 chip time; 32:00 Garmin time; Third Place male 60 and older
9-14 Gift of Life 5k - off the schedule; insufficient recovery time
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k8 -
9.01: 4.5M Easy (4.5)
9.02: 4.5M Easy&Intervals (9)
9.03: 4.5M Easy (13.5)
9.04: Scheduled Rest Day
9.05: 4.5M Pace (18)
9.06: 8.5M Long (26.5)
9.07: Scheduled Rest Day
9.08: 5.0M Easy (31.5)
9.09: Skipped Intervals
9.10: 5.0M Easy (36.5)
9.11: 4.5M Easy&Intervals Monday Run (41)
9.12: 9.0M Long (50)
9.13: 4.5M Pace (54.5)
9.14: Scheduled AND NEEDED Rest Day
9.15: 5.0M Easy (59.5)
9.16: 5.0M Easy (64.5)
9.17: 5.0M Easy (69.5)
9.18: Scheduled Rest Day
9.19: 9.5M Long Run (79)
9.20: 5.0M Easy (84)
9.21: Scheduled Rest Day
9.22: 5.5M Easy (89.5)
9.23: 5.5M Medium (95)
9.24: 5.5M Easy (100.5)
9.25: Scheduled Rest Day
9.26: 5.5M Easy (106)
This morning's run went better than I expected. But I didn't sleep well because my parents have a Cuckoo Clock. And the Cuckoo Cuckoos. EVERY THIRTY MINUTES!!13 -
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Looks like my running buddy, Hobbes the Vizsla, is likely going into round 2 of cancer treatment. He had a needle biopsy today with surgery scheduled when we return from NJ. Depending on the biopsy results it could be 2 masses removed under GA or one under a local. The good news it doesn't seem to bother or slow him down much so far.
How is Hobbes doing @shanaber? Has he had his surgery yet?
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@zeesparrow I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Hugs.0
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Standard 5km.
This was my 50th run since i restarted! At just over 5 months its been a slow slog battling lack of motivation, home move, job worries and a little health scare.
Just got to remember that my first run in April was a 5k walk because i didnt think i could do a 1/1min run walk.
Since then I have taken over 22mins off my 5km time and 34lbs off me.
Goals September:
13 Runs................................11 run
71km....................................58 km
5km PB.................................Done 1 & 7 Sep
6km PB.................................Done 1 & 7 Sep
7km.......................................Done 22 Sep
Child to do 5km...................Done 5 Sep
Child to do r/w of 10/1m....x11 -
Thank you @Lazy_Bones_85.0
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That's fantastic @143tobe. Congratulations on all you've accomplished. Can't wait to hear how your upcoming races go.
Welcome to the newcomers!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
09/01/19 :::: 11.5 :::: 11.5
09/02/19 :::: 5.5 :::: 17.0
09/03/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 20.0
09/04/19 :::: 6.7 :::: 26.7
09/05/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 26.7
09/06/19 :::: 4.7 :::: 31.5
09/07/19 :::: 13.1 :::: 44.6
09/08/19 :::: 5.2 :::: 49.8
09/09/19 :::: 5.7 :::: 55.5
09/10/19 :::: 5.6 :::: 61.1
09/11/19 :::: 2.7 :::: 63.8
09/12/19 :::: 4.1 :::: 67.9
09/13/19 :::: 6.0 :::: 73.9
09/14/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 73.9
09/15/19 :::: 12.3 :::: 86.2
09/16/19 :::: 6.5 :::: 92.7
09/17/19 :::: 3.6 :::: 96.4
09/18/19 :::: 5.7 :::: 102.1
09/19/19 :::: 1.8 :::: 103.8
09/20/19 :::: 8.5 :::: 112.3
09/21/19 :::: 3.8 :::: 116.2
09/22/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 116.2
09/23/19 :::: 5.9 :::: 122.1
09/24/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 122.1
09/25/19 :::: 6.0 :::: 128.1
09/26/19 :::: 5.1 :::: 133.2/ 150 mile goal
Another two-parter today. Just a two-mile treadmill warm-up before strength training this morning, because I hit snooze a couple of times. I then added on 3 more miles after work - after waiting out a little rainstorm. It was humid but the temps were not bad. Legs are still sore, I took a nice hot bath and am hoping I might get some sauna time or (even better) a massage tomorrow.6 -
I ran 7k! At 6min/k as well! Granted a flat course, but it's been weeks since I did that kind of distance. It shoes that conditioning does come back if you are patient. If I slowed further I'd have been able to do 10k! I feel exhilarated!
I had to go back to the beginning of the month to check my goal. I pledged 15k per week. I've run 50k. So I need to run another 10 to basically meet that goal, in 3 days. Should be doable. I'm working this weekend so will get up early for short runs. And Monday is a day off - we are striking so not working, support medical imaging technologists! So will use the opportunity for a run as well. And its school holidays!13 -
4.69 miles tonight
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So no run today, but my new iPhone came!
My old iPhone was entering into its 5th year of life, and still going strong, but I decided to splurge for a new iPhone 11, solely because of the huge improvements in the camera since my phone. It will never match my DSLR, but I shoot 100 times more photos with my iPhone simply because it is in my pocket and my DSLR is normally safe at home. Took a shot tonight to test "Night Mode" in a real-life scenario. These two images were taken back to back with the same phone. In one shot the night mode was turned off. In the other, it was set to max.
Not too shabby for a cell phone!14 -
Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
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Thanks @Lazy_Bones_85 - Hobbes is doing ok. No surgery yet as we are waiting on the cytology to come back from the lab and then have to decide how we want to handle it. Right now I am leaning towards GA instead of a local so they can get good margins no matter what. But I will wait to discuss with the vet and his breeder (also my friend and trusted advisor on all things Hobbes).
@advidkeo - for me personally I would spend the money how you like (on the bike, etc.) and leave the loan. A loan at 0 interest is like free money. I wouldn't be in a rush to pay it off.4 -
.Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
I always advise paying off debt. Even at 0% - debt is risk, and a steady drain. IMO and etc6 -
Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)2 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)
Yeah I'm leaning this way.
I currently have a garmin vivoactive 3, do I even need to upgrade it, or will it work fine on a bike? I only care about the GPS, speed, HR. Not too worried about other metrics - though I conceded I don't even know what other metrics a watch can measure for cycling. The running metrics are starting to get insane!0 -
5.7 miles on Tuesday and 6.8 on Thursday. Three runs left, and 28.5 miles possible. It seems unlikely that I will run more than 21 of those. But 112.5 + 10% = 123.75. I will have to strive for another extra 1.25 miles to up my goal to 125. Of course, it's possible that I fall short and run only 18 miles (or less!) and keep the same goal for another month.
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September Goal: 160km
02/9: 5.11
03/9: 8.11
04/9: 6.73
06/9: 8.46
07/9: 14.06
09/9: 6.15
11/9: 13.05
13/9: 8.44
14/9: 16.14
16/9: 5.22
17/9: 8.11
18/9: 5.34
20/9: 8.07
21/9: 14.51
23/9: 5.54
24/9: 10.08
25/9: 5.36
27/9: 10.14
Total KM run: 158.62
This past week of running has been challenging weather wise. The wind is insane out there. I've been getting out there anyway, apart from one day where I stayed indoors on the treadmill because it was just that bad outside. Added to my weather woes, my friend split from her husband on Monday night and she's a wreck mentally and emotionally. It's been extremely stressful worrying about her and trying to support her and convince her to get some professional help Thank god I have running to blow off steam, I've averaged about 20,000 steps every day this week between my running and all my pacing around!
@shanaber Hugs and best wishes for you and Hobbes
@zeesparrow I'm very sorry for your loss
@143tobe What an inspiring story! I'm sure you're going to knock the 5k outta the park!
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Advice please.
Since the house sold and we bought a new one, and all the bills from moving etc are all settled we have a few thousand left over. We are paying back a little bit of the mortgage, giving our kids 1/4, and taking 1/4 each. This is around 750 (probably 300 usd). So not a lot but this is just personal pocket money.
I'm currently sorted with shoes, I have 2 pairs that I'm alternating so should last me about 8 months based on my usual use. I have socks and all the other accessories needed. I do however have a personal interest free debt that is on a payment plan and will be paid off in less than a year. The debt is 700. I have no concerns about paying this debt and it will be paid off well before any interest kicks in.
I want to buy a road bike so I can start taking my 5 and 3 year olds on bike rides along our foreshore cycle path. Realistically I'll probably need around 300 for a basic road bike then 150 for various accessories etc. And I'll probably buy some new clothing since I'm pretty scant on stuff atm.
Or I pay the debt.
I'm really torn. The debt doesn't bother me, but good money sense says pay it off, even though there is no interest, so no cost to the debt. But practical shopaholic me wants to buy something that I'm going to enjoy, hopefully get a lot of use out of and will be good for me and my kids. Granted I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years but isn't that what that saying is all about? I also want to use the bike to get to and from work.
WWYD?
And followup - what's the best garmin for running and cycling? If there is a sale, it might be nice to get a new watch too if I can get both with that money..
Yup, I'm with @PastorVincent, I'd pay off debt. Then save for a bike and Garmin and choose the best bike and watch you can afford that fits your needs, rather than getting ones that fit a particular budget. As for cycling clothes, unless you're planning on some dedicated road riding, they're not necessary - spend the extra money on a watch! (FWIW, my watch cost significantly more than my bike.)
Yeah I'm leaning this way.
I currently have a garmin vivoactive 3, do I even need to upgrade it, or will it work fine on a bike? I only care about the GPS, speed, HR. Not too worried about other metrics - though I conceded I don't even know what other metrics a watch can measure for cycling. The running metrics are starting to get insane!
As I learned in college studying finance, 0 interest debt = making money, because you get extra cash flow to do more stuff in the same timeframe. That said, though, I get that it's mentally exhausting to be in debt, so your call.
I looked up vivoactive 3 and Garmin website says it does track cycling - this video might help. Without pairing it with a bike sensor of some sort, I suppose it will only give you speed, distance and HR. Add a sensor for more precise speed (by measuring wheel spin) and cadence and such. I doubt you'll need to measure wattage4 -
@Avidkeo I'm with @noblsheep on this one.
The way I look at it is in terms of holistic risks. So the debt is interest-free, and will be paid off in a year if you do not change the status quo. Let's imagine two scenarios -
You could a) buy the bike, spend six months doing an activity with your kids which will leave both you and them healthier mentally and physically, six months of payment towards the debt, then get hit by a bus. That leaves 350 remaining to pay somehow.
you could b) pay off the debt, save the money, get hit by a bus and still need another 350 towards the bike but you are no longer in a position to ride it because, well, bus.
Here's another thing - not all debt is bad debt, as long as you are making payments that improves your credit history for applying for additional loans (something I am finding having applied for a mortgage - I have no debts, and am having to use my credit card to show I can borrow and pay). In addition, some debts penalise you for paying off early.
personally, I'd buy the bike.
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