I got a $20 gift card from Dick’s Sporting Goods for being such a great customer. Way cool. But it was set to expire on 12/24. So I had to use it in the next few days or lose it. Hey $20 is $20! I went to the Dick’s near my work at lunch time. $20 generally wont go too far these days on running gear. Since I live in Rochester, NY, it is getting very cold outside for running. And the running gear I currently had, might just not cut it. I currently own Under Armour Cold Gear compression pants, and compression long sleeve shirt. These are pretty good down to a certain temp. But I need something more for even colder days. I have read about layers, and decided I need to add a layer. I decided to buy some shell pants. They had some Fitness Gear shell pants for $30. Great! After the $20 off, they will only cost $10! I took em up to the register, waited, and the girl rung them up. She said I needed to have at least $20 worth to use the card. Huh? The pants are $30. She said they were only $15. Only $15? Cool! I wasn’t sure what else to buy. I look ata shell jacket. I had planned to use either a micro-fiber jacket I have, or a fleece lined jacket that I already own. But I looked and found a Fitness Gear shell jacket with removabel sleeves. It has the benefit of being designed for running, and has reflective markings. The regular price was $50, but a little orange sticker had the price at $40 (actually $39.99, but I am rounding these prices). I took it up to the register. It rung up at $25! Way cool! I got the pants and jacket, and after the $20 off, they only cost me a little over $20 with tax! Awesome deal!

Posted by Rob in Running on December 21st, 2006 |