Equipment rentals are available. After Sept 11 I have learned to live life with no regrets. If I want to do all these things, then I'm going to do them. In light of my recent interest in training for marathon, I am reading a lot to prepare for it. Have the discipline to do little things you don't like, and you can spend your life doing the big things you do like.
Life is a trade off between instant pleasure and long term reward.
The key to self discipline is not an iron will. It is knowing WHY you want something. If you really know why you want to run a marathon, it's easier to reach the goal. This site is under major construction. Or if you prefer IM , my screen name is MITWinnie .