This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions, as always, are my own.
The number of days left until marathon number 9 is rapidly approaching 60. The miles are long, the days are hot, no matter how early I get out. Humidity hangs heavy in the air, making even the shortest runs are chore. Dare I say it? Training has gotten old, yet I have to keep going. It’s a marathon after all. To stay motivated and keep my head in the game, I visualize: Solid training. A strong race. Cool weather (did you hear that mom Nature?). Unwavering confidence. Friends. Happiness. Own the race course. The finish line. Me floating across said finish line. Accomplishment. Celebration.
As a reward for sticking with my training so far, and to make these homestretch weeks a little more pleasant, I like to treat myself. What better way to do that than head to Dick’s Sporting Goods? I’ve been a huge fan of their women’s apparel for years and they recently made the women’s department even better, if that could be possible. 
They’ve widened the aisles so I can shop easier with the kids in tow, and build outfits to my heart’s content…which is exactly what I did.
Dick’s has all the brands I love: Nike, Under Armour, Reebok, and some new ones too. Like Calia by Carrie Underwood and Lucy. Very cool. I’ll have one of everything please!
For training and racing I like to wear fun, hi-viz colors both for safety and so friends and family can spot me on the course.
Since I was just in Greece visiting the temple of Nike, Goddess of Victory, I was inspired to pick up a few pieces from Nike in fun colors and patterns. Seriously how could I resist? The jury’s still out, but who knows? You just might see me in some of these in Twin Cities on October 4. Stay tuned!
Have you checked out Dick’s Sporting Goods Lately? What fitness apparel brands do you love?
No, I have not yet seen their revamped women’s department! I guess I have been doing way too much online shopping. I better get back out there and see what I’m missing! In fact, today when my husband and I were running through a parking lot he asked my why I always wear so much black. He told me I was going to get run over if I didn’t get more visible. OK OK I’ll go shopping! I’ll probably still end up in black! lol Thanks for the Dick’s tour!!
There was a pair of NIke shorts that I’m coveting…waiting for a sale or a coupon…
Dick’s was started near me so I’m always a big fan of their growth and expansions! I’ve shopped there for YEARS for fitness goods. Just bought a new kayak from there last week!
I actually love Dicks sporting good! I could spend all day in their women’s department. Thanks for sharing
We don’t have DICK’S in Canada but I did visit a HUGE location in Portland, OR when was there last year just about this time. We spent a lot of time perusing the store and came away with some really good buys too! Thoe pictures you shared make me want to head to another for sure!
I could spend forever in Dicks Sporting Goods. It’s probably one of the only stores that I actually enjoy shopping in person more than shopping on-line. Good to know they widen the aisles and I know ever time I’m in there I see brands that I haven’t previously seen!
I’ve always been very impressed with the selection at Dick’s. Its so convenient to run in there when I’m in need of something last minute.
Love all the colors! I honestly haven’t been to a Dicks in YEARS, but I got the shoes that carried me through my very first half there, so I guess it will always have a special place in my heart 🙂
Within just a few weeks ago our city announced we were getting a Dicks. I was hoping or Academy but hey when you only have a Walmart and a small Hibbits in the mall to buy sporting goods we will be very happy with a Dicks! I love the bright colors and need to wear more of them because they are just so darn FUN!
I love all the bright colored clothes- so fun!
I’ve always been impressed with the wide selection at Dick’s – nice to know that they’ve added a few new brands! Love the fun colors of the items you picked!
I love Dick’s, I will have to check out the new revamped department!
Love the new outfits you chose! I’m almost glad there’s not one of these stores near me or we might go broke.
there aren’t any dicks in dc – i’d have to go out to the burbs to find one. 🙂
oh dear. just re-read my comment. ahem…
LOL! I just read Courtney’s comment 🙂 I love when Dick’s has a sale! I love their clothes, they have cute stuff for my golf collection too!
I haven’t been to Dick’s in so long, I clearly need to go check it out ASAP. I’m dying to try out the Calia line!
Cute choices! I think I need to go back and shop some more LOL. Love the selections there now. Huge improvement over the first time I went there in 2007 looking for running tights and ended up in men’s because their selection for women was so small.
Bahahah Court!! And I love the selection at Ds! Need to go shopping…
Cute! Great teaser. I look forward to seeing what outfit you picked!:)
I love Dick’s! Lately I have been searching for higher cut tank tops for running (I hate how women’s tanks are mostly lower cut)…haven’t checked Dick’s yet so I clearly need to head over there!