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Is It Time to Ditch Your Workout Gear?

Have your battered running shoes and stretched-out sports bra had enough? Here's when to call it quits with your workout gear

June 14, 2012 | by Sarah Carrillo | 31 COMMENTS

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Downward dogs can get a little tricky, not to mention unpleasant, with an old mat.

When to toss: Once mats start to lose their grip, or if there's an odor you can't get rid of.

Help it last longer: By letting it completely dry before you roll it up and throw it in the trunk of your car.

*Source: Heather Montgomery, blogger for runningwithsass.com.

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Love buying new work out gear, it motivates me ot get running

by cindy11052 Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate

This is great! I hate throwing out workout gear and buying new stuff because, let's face it, I don't really look that great the gym no matter what I'm wearing! But I should definitely invest in some new running shoes.

by schien Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate

Ah sometimes it's things you don't really want to get rid of..oh well

by Sele10 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 09:00PM Report as inappropriate

I love new white socks, need some new tennis shoes too. New year new items!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate

I find the special work out shorts and t-shirts mostly useless. I'll be sticking to my extra cotton shirts and shorts for that.

by amber.flute Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 06:34PM Report as inappropriate

I know I need some new running shoes but I just can't let my beloved Pumas go!

by MizzPink Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

this is all common sense yet i didnt know it..lol

by rayshaviolet Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 03:26PM Report as inappropriate

Wow! I did not know that one had to replace shoes and hats. Thanks for the info.

by Sari Monday, January 7, 2013 at 09:13PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

Great article! I learned a lot. Now excuse me while I throw half of my workout stuff out.

by NillaButterfly Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

Whoops time to throw everything out and start over. I think I've had my sneakers for 4 years.

by kimihavens Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

wow! I need new everything!

by Chris213 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

I hate replacing my socks! I've had some of them for years... I never lose them, and they get a little thin, but at this point I'm,like, actually emotionally attached to some of them...

by schien Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

WooHoo! I now have an excuse to buy a whole new workout wardrobe just in time for my 35th birthday!

by queeniemeanie Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

I replace my running shoes every year, but I'm the WORST about hanging on to sports bras too long. I need to get better at that!

by tallredamanda Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 06:31AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips!

by cheechy Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

this was a great article. i will evaluate my gear as i wear it and decide what might need to be replaced. it's good to know that it's not just because i want something new, it's because the old item is not performing well anymore!

by mlenaei Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

lol i def go way longer on my running shoes than i should!

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, June 25, 2012 at 02:12PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting, I never knew how to test sneakers!

by Roxalyn Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

useful tips - thanks!

by jenstar313 Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:44AM Report as inappropriate

This is GREAT INFORMATION! I think most of us try to hold on to our work out "stuff" way too long. Thanks for the timetable.

by alictasia Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 05:32PM Report as inappropriate

So helpful. I've been working out with old volleyball shoes from high school. I will probably have to replace those soon... lol

by crhamilt Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 06:41AM Report as inappropriate

I just had to replace my running sneakers this past weekend. The knee pain didn't come back!

by lauriemac982 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful! Thanks...wish I would have read this a while back. My knees were killing me and I realized that I needed new shoes!

by sweettpea29 Monday, June 18, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

Great info! I had no idea shoes needed to be replaced so soon. Time for a new pair...

by Mysterylady Monday, June 18, 2012 at 03:15PM Report as inappropriate

this is really useful, thanks so much! it's nice to know when to throw out everything haha

by LeSucre Monday, June 18, 2012 at 01:45AM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful and informative, thanks!

by yestfl Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

Super helpful! I've been wondering how long I'm supposed to keep sports bras for awhile now

by sportimonki13 Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:19AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips. I think I'm in need of new running shoes...

by VV001 Friday, June 15, 2012 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate

If you're serious about running a few times a week, it's good to go get fitted at a running shoe store. I feel that it's one expense that's worth it!

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, June 15, 2012 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

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