I'm an avid runner. I can say with confidence there's next to no money in running if you're not a unicorn in the elite circuit. I follow the sub-elite scene mod

I'm an avid runner. I can say with confidence there's next to no money in running if you're not a unicorn in the elite circuit. I follow the sub-elite scene moderately closely I'd say. The successful ones who are at it full time and have a sponsorship may live in a house or condo not much bigger than a shack. Some live out of their van.