It has already been said that purchasing is a political act, but in a country whose inhabitants can barely remember who they elect to the legislature, and leave themselves at the mercy of many people who care little or no interest in the common good, belief in conscious consumption may be a pipe dream.
This means not only asking yourself if the purchase is really necessary, but looking into who it is, what whistle blows and who is your little friend benefiting from your money, my money, and our hard-earned money.
However, let’s get to the good things about Black Friday where we’re concerned, which is racing.
Starting from street racing tracks. Ticket Sports has its own “Sports Week” through December 2nd. Registration for Brazil’s premier marathoner, Nelson Lima, in Uberlândia, in May, which is taxing for the septuagenarian from Uberlândia who has already completed more than 420 marathons and ultramarathons (and by the time you finish reading this text, God knows how many more), costs R$136 (with fees).
On the first Sunday in May, the famous Floripa International Half is 20% off, starting at R$144. In fact, racing is great for boosting your self-esteem, as it provides the illusion that, wow, you’re running really fast, as this columnist was shown.
On the same ticket there are more crazy things. Mountain Do Campos do Jordão, in August, has a “normal” registration for R$590 plus fees. But this week, well, the test is 50% off.
Also available in black is the Run Series, the street racing circuit from sports brand Track&Field, with its coveted kits. Just through the app itself, TFSports, there are races like the one held in the Iguatemi shopping center in Brasilia, in February, with 5km, 10km and half marathon distances starting at R$139.90; And Rio in March, starting with Rio-Sol, which starts at R $ 119.90.
In conclusion, at the end of March, Toca Raul de Peruíbe, located on the coast of São Paulo, closes the first phase of registrations on December 5th. It’s not quite Black Friday, but the basic set costs R$80 until that day – with another ten dollars getting you the premium. There is a fee on the Corrida e Aventura website, but not directly with the organizer.
You don’t have to be a Raulzito fan to enjoy the 7km race, 2km walk and closing show. In addition: There are prizes for the top five in various age categories, from -17 to 80+. Here’s your chance to put your first trophy in the medal cabinet.
Now stepper shoes: Nike has on its official website the women’s Pegasus for R $ 664.99 and the men’s AlphaFly for R $ 1709.99. Asics announces a 60% discount on its official e-commerce, with the women’s Cumulus 27 sneaker priced at R $ 599.99, the same “norm” price as the Corre sneaker, from Olympikus, which has become a national favourite. One of Corre 4’s many commemorative editions, the recently launched Consciência Negra, has a 10% discount on Pix and free shipping on the brand’s official website.
I don’t really need cushioning, as some of those who follow me here know, which is why I’ve gone back to the four-foot minimum, now in its national version. The brand I’ve been trying is Gaúcha Fiber, which was introduced to me by a column reader. Fiber’s Barefoot Ultra costs R$ 331.11 this extended Black Friday on the official website.
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