Cancel it, that's how. Then get outside this summer for your workout! This long weekend is the perfect time for getting the ultimate in free workouts. Just put on some shoes and run around for an hour. For free!

Don't have that kind of motivation? Then adopt a dog from the East Valley Animal Shelter this weekend. The economic downturn means there's lots of Fidos and Fluffys being dropped off (per this Daily News article.) Believe me, it's the ultimate motivation. And talk about a bargain. It's less than $100 to get the animal with shots, license, microchip.

I haven't used my membership for the Woodland Hills Gold's membership since I adopted Bella, my energetic yellow lab in September and Beastie, my even more energetic Newfoundland/border collie in November when he was still a pup -- a BIG pup. Now my workout is all about tiring out the doggies so they don't destroy the house when I'm gone. That gets me out of bed like not even my muffin top can. I run with them an hour on weekday mornings around the neighborhood (early, to avoid the heat) and then hike with them on the weekends. (I like the Angeles National forest trails via Tujunga or Alta Dena, and the Verdugo Mountains in Burbank/Glendale. Lots of excellent trails where dogs are allowed, and not too many people.) I've saved money and got in good shape. It's all good.

And now I have extra money to spend on outdoor gear, yay! See how it's all related? And there's few things better than perusing through the REI outlet online. So many great deals! And you can avoid shipping fees by ordering your stuff and having it sent to the Northridge REI on Devonshire (in that mall at Reseda with the Albertsons) for free pickup _ or the Santa Monica one, if you're on that side of the hills. They e-mail when it's ready. I got a mondo sized dog backpack for big Beastie for only 29.99 (that's him at right in his old, puny sized backpack). Now he's my Beast of burden on the trail. Water please, Mr. Beast!

So many great deals from the site. Like this cute fitness top that's half off. I like it in quasar, whatever that is. Or these Wright socks for $3.93. I looove me some Wrightsocks and highly recommend them for any runner. I will only run in these socks. They are double layered to keep the blisters away. It works.

If REI isn't your thing and want to get all reusable (it's green!), check out Play it Again Sports, the store for reused sports gear. There's one right down Reseda at Nordhoff in that mall on the northwest corner of that intersection, with the McDonalds.

-- Post by Mariel

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Dick's Sporting Goods has an offer for a free gas card when you buy one of four different golf clubs. The gas cards range from $50 to $100 and the clubs range from $300 to $530.

A Callaway Golf FT-5 Tour Driver is $450 and comes with an offer for a $75 gas card. Must make the purchase by July 15, 2008 and mail in your rebate paperwork by July 31, 2008. The rebate is through Callaway so it may be good at other retailers. Double check to be sure.

Caveats: to get the gas card you have to fill out a rebate form, send in your receipt, and follow the directions. It takes 10-12 weeks to get the card back.

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Get three weeks free at the women-only gym Curves when you bring in three milk caps to a participating Curves before July 17, 2008. New members only. The gym uses circuit training, above, to get members in shape. Read more about the offer here.

Caveats: caps have to be from fluid milk containers, limit one per person, not valid with other offers. Find a Curves near you and call first to confirm they are participating. If the first person you talk to has not heard of it, ask for a manager.

Double caveat: some of you may have heard Curves has ties to anti-choice groups. No matter where you stand on this issue, here is an interesting article that explains the brouhaha around Curves founder Gary Heavin.

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Buy $100 worth of gear and clothes at Nike online or over the phone (800-806-6453) and get 20% off your tab. Expires Sunday May 11, 2008. Check the details here. A tennis dress with mini-pleats that screams "country club" is $90 (orig $110).

Caveats: one per person, cannot be combined with other coupons, taxes, shipping and handling do not count towards $100, some brand exclusions, including Apple products, Nike +iPod Sport Kit, and a few others.

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Get 10% off your order at the running store Road Runner Sports using a discount code whose expiration date is unknown. Online only. The code is CX180069. A stretchy tank with a decorative fringe, above, is $22.50 (orig $40). Browse men's shoes, women's shoes, women's apparel, men's apparel, gear and nutrition.

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Get 20% off everything at Sports Basement online until June 5, 2008 with code WILD_20_05/08. They stock everything for skiing, running, biking, hiking, swimming, triathlons, and camping. Kids sporty stuff, too! Don't forget to check out their sale pages. Before the discount a women's racerback yoga top in five colors is $20 (retails $44).

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Phidippides in Encino, my favorite place to get running shoes, warns me that the price of sneakers is about to skyrocket by 12 to 20%. Buy now and stash that extra pair in your closet until they are needed!

The e-newsletter said price are increasing in China, where the vast majority of shoes sold in the U.S. are made. "The cost of doing business in China has skyrocketed - labor laws and environmental laws and enforcement have changed; the dollar has fallen against nearly every currency in the world (wait 'til petroleum is tied to, say, the Euro instead of the dollar!!). Add in the cost of petroleum (the raw material for EVERY part in your running shoes), and the impact that oil prices have on the cost of transportation of raw materials and finished goods and you can see why these price increases are inevitable."

Generally you want to replace your running shoes every 6 months or every 250-300 miles. If you only walk in them it probably does not matter as much.

Visit them at 16545 Ventura Blvd. in Encino. (818) 986-8686. Closed Mon. Tue, Thur and Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5. Wed 10-8. Closed Sundays except for the 1st Sun of each month, when they are open 12-4.

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REI's gear sale with prices up to 30% off starts Friday, but the Web site already shows many marked down items. I'm not sure whether the sale will bring further markdowns or this is the final sale price. The sale ends Sunday, May 11. It is happening online and in stores. Find one near you.

A BOB Revolution stroller comes in five colors and is $287 (orig $369). A fleece vest for toddlers, above, is $14.50 (orig $19.50).

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Get 15% off your purchase at Footlocker.com using code LKS18M15. I'm told it has very few exclusions. A sleeveless Kobe Bryant jersey is $45 before the discount.

Browse women's clothing and shoes, stuff for men, and kids gear and apparel. Fan gear here.

Caveats: online only. Unclear when the code expires.

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Get a 10-day free gym membership to Bally Total Fitness or 50% off your enrollment fee when you pay with Mastercard. Print the coupon here. Offer good through July 31, 2008.

Caveats: must be 18 years or older, register at the club, take a tour and listen to a presentation before getting the 10-day freebie. Limit one per person. Many rules for the discounted enrollment fee. Scroll down this link to read them. Find a Bally's near you.

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Get 15% off at REI.com, plus free shipping if you buy any item from Keen (thru 4/17/08) or Peal Izumi (thru 4/10/08). Use coupon code GHVKM2 for the discount. Not sure when it expires. Online only. I like this Whisper Vest for running or biking, above, for $55 (orig $65). It has pockets for keys, ID, and a bit of cash, plus it's lightweight and reflective. Buy it in "screaming yellow" so that when you pass someone all they will see is a blaze of color.

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Get 15% off already reduced athletic and fashion shoes from Foot Locker. They have basketball, baseball, football, track and casual shoes already marked down 50 to 70% off that you can use the coupon with. A pair of faded gray Hi-tops are $25.50 (orig $40). Browse all the sale shoes here.

Use coupon code LKS18M15 when checking out. Regular priced gear does not seem to be eligible for the discount.

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Get up to 30% off at REI now until Sunday, April 13, 2008. Online only. Power Bar products are 25% off, Bell Helmets are 25% off. A windproof, waterproof light jacket, above, is $80 (orig $119). Browse all the sale items, including backpacks, clothing, and camping gear.

Buy any Keen item and get free shipping now until April 17.

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Speedo, TYR, and Body Glove swimwear is 20% off at Sports Authority now until Saturday, April 5, 2008. The store I went to had many suits other than the semi-boring ones pieces meant for the lap pool. Not that I have any hard feelings against those suits (I own one myself). Each has their place.

Caveats: excludes rashguards and some clearance suits. Find a Sports Authority near you.

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Hands down, the best place to get camping gear, outdoorsy clothes, and backpacks is the REI used gear sale, which is this Saturday. At their last sale I snagged a three-season sleeping bag for $60 that normally runs about $115 to $150.

The gear is marked down by 50% to 90% because it has been returned under REI generous return policy and cannot be resold under normal circumstances. My sleeping bag looked brand spankin' new, but a Keen bag I picked up was a little dusty and had a small tear in one of the pockets.

The catch is the sale is only open to members. Back when I joined it was $10, now the one time fee is $20. Join here. Expect a line to start forming outside the Northridge store a few hours before doors open at 10 am. (This ain't no Playstation sale but crunchy folks like a deal, too.)

Line up at 18605 Devonshire St. in Northridge. (818) 831-5555. Call your local REI to see if the sale is happening near you. Dates and times vary by store. I know the Santa Monica REI sale starts at 7am Saturday.

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Forget Good Vibrations. A new study says yoga can help men perform in bed. All that slow breathing and pelvis strength that yoga builds, apparently. Here's the low down from a blog called That's Fit: "According to a study out of India, and published in a recent issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, men who practiced yoga on a regular basis had less instances of premature ejaculation. Following a group of men, all of whom admitted to regularly having premature ejaculations during intercourse, researchers found that practicing an hour of yoga each day for 12 weeks helped them triple the time they normally lasted in bed."

I guess I'll be seeing a lot more men doing downward dog in yoga. Here's a listing of yoga classes all across LA.

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I often drive home through Topanga Canyon and there is one spot just before the PCH where I always hear a healthy chorus of ribits. So when I decided to attempt commuting home on my bike I looked forward to passing that spot. Hearing frogs splash around in mud always puts a smile on my face. Who knew?

Once I started pedaling I remembered how my legs burn on the bike, which made me think of how my lungs burn when I swim, and how my hip burns when I run. I take this to mean I'm on fire, baby!

I'm putting myself through fire for a good cause. My goal is to raise $5,000 for cancer research while benefiting from the free coaching that is part of Team in Training, a fundraising program run by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event I'm training for is the Wildflower Olympic triathlon. On May 4 I plan to swim .92 miles, bike 25 miles, and run 6.2 miles.

So far it's going really well. I've raised more than $2,500 from about 30 donors and am doing crazy things like riding my bike home from work, a 22 mile commute. No frogs cheered me on as I passed (I think it was too early in the day) but I did get my speedometer up to 37.7 mph on the steepest, curviest part of the Canyon. Don't worry Mom, I probably won't do that again.

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Get 30% off at the Nike store online on full price and clearance items with code 30PCTCA1. The code is case sensitive and the second digit is a number. Unclear when the coupon expires. Caveats: not good on NikeiD, Apple, Nike + Apple Kit, GC's, Members only store and launch products.

Become a member and get free ground shipping on your first order and free returns on all orders. A women's thermal jacket in deep burgundy is $58 (orig $110). With the discount a women's pleated tennis dress is $77 (orig $110). Browse the offerings in clearance, for women, men, boys and girls.

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Get into 24 Hour Fitness for 14 days free and bring three friends gratis when you stop by before Feb. 29, 2008. You get to choose which club you want to use the coupon at. They are not all open 24 hours and have different amenities. A few caveats: good for new customers and local residents only. You have to be 18 or 12 with a parent and need to bring a valid photo ID to check-in. Bring this printable coupon to get the deal. Find a location near you.

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Today must be the day for swimsuit deals. Here's a coupon from Speedo for 20% off any one item until March 5, 2008. Use coupon code SPEEDO145. Not all their suits are for lap swimming. Here are a lot of choices for hitting the beach, like this geometric halter top in pink, brown and white, for $48. Three different matching bottoms are each $44.

Caveats: does not apply to LZR RACER and Fastskin FS-PRO swimwear styles, shipping and handling or taxes, cannot be combined with any other offer, not valid on previous purchases.

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UPDATE: I'm told this coupon has so many restrictions it's not really good for anything. Sucks!

PREVIOUSLY: Get 20% off one item at the Sports Authority now until Saturday, Feb 24, 2008. Good on sale and regular priced merchandise. Use coupon code TSAWIN when checking out.

From their 50% off shop, NBA jerseys are $20 to $35 (orig $45 to $75 ), including a NY Knicks jersey for $20 (orig $45). A blue yoga mat with carrying strap is $13 (orig $15). Browse their deals of the week.

Caveats: not good on gift cards, gift wrapping, or the following brands: Atec, Bauer, Bladez...

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UPDATE: Link below fixed.

Have you ever done anything that really pushed your limits? Pushed your physical ability, your emotional strength and your mental stamina beyond the brink? Past what you think you could do - past what you convinced yourself you were capable of for a few moments at a time before reality returned.

Well folks, I have signed on for just that sort of challenge. I decided I wanted to reach for the stars, get off my butt, and see what this sack of bones, muscle and water could accomplish. On May 4 I am competing in an Olympic Triathlon, which is a .9 mile swim, unfortunately followed by a 25 mile bike, even more unfortunately followed by a 6.2 mile run.

I signed up for the Wildflower triathlon, renown around the world for being an extremely difficult course. Hey, I figured, I'm semi-athletic and my pain tolerance is decent. It didn't sink in what I had gotten myself into until I told the hardest core runner/triathlete I know about my little 32-mile adventure.

"So I'm doing an olympic triathlon," I told him recently.
"Which one?" he said.
"Wildflower."
"YOU'RE doing Wildflower?"
"Uh, yeah."
"Oh." Then he paused. "Wildflower is challenging."

Not hard. Not difficult. But challenging. Words coming from a guy who does 50 mile races for fun. Who, when his knee starts hurting, turns around and runs home...six miles. Challenging is not a word I like coming from this man. Oh no. It means the course is excruciating, that when I cross the finish line - if I make it - the pain will be so bad I'll be on the verge of tears. That afterwards I'll be sore in places I didn't know I had muscles.

Right then and there I really wished I hadn't signed up for the Wildflower tri. But a promise is a promise, and I promised to raise money for cancer research while benefiting from the free coaching that is part of Team in Training, a fundraising program run by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Who knows, maybe in 11 weeks I'll be able to call myself an olympic triathlete. If not, at least you know why I'm fascinated with sporting gear.

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With many many weeks left in the ski season I thought this sale would interest a few eyeballs. Bargainsla.com reports H&H Jobbers is closing their West LA location with markdowns up to 70% off. "Men’s and women’s outerwear ski jackets (priced) at $39-$45, retail would be $300 plus! $9 gloves are regularly $39, $49 snow board boots would go for $100-$180."

A store employee said they are closing the store because of lack of parking. The store already has low prices because it is a ski and surf outlet, but for the closing sale they have a "below cost" section with men's and women's jackets.

The last day for the West LA store is March 27. Read more about the sale. Directions and a map to the West LA store is listed third here.

Visit them at 10867 Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. Hours are Tue to Sat 11 to 6 and Sun and Mon 11 to 5. (310) 475-5701.

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Finally had time to drop in at Road Runner Sports, a newish store in the Fallbrook Mall in West Hills. Two cool things about the store: the running gear and two treadmills that measure your gait to help you find a suitable pair of running sneaks.

Most of the gear in the store - clothes, sneakers, sports bras, and socks - is full price. But the clearance rack had plenty to offer and they are nice enough to place it at the front of the store instead of burying it in the back. I found a pair of running shorts for $10, a Mizuno long sleeve top in blue/turquoise or plum/pink for $40 (orig $65), each with a zip pocket at the small of the back for your house keys and ID. I couldn't resist the softness of a pair of black fleece pants for $25 (orig $40), so much cozier than my polyester sweats.

On the regular racks a baby blue Illuminate reflective jacket for running in the dark was $60 (orig $81) and also had the back zipper pocket. Grey or black T-shirts that say I (heart) running were $18. Not a great deal, but cute.

Having an employee check your gait and recommend shoes is free, though I imagine they expect you will buy one of the pairs they recommend. The selection of sneaks was decent and prices ranged from $85 to $115. Visit them at 6745 Fallbrook Ave in the northwest corner of the mall by Trader Joe's.

I also like buying running shoes at Phidippides in Encino. All the employees are runners and they have great selection. You can run in the shoes before you buy them. They also accept returns of clean shoes if you decide after running in them *once* that they are not for you.

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Find great markdowns on sporty gear and clothes at the EMS Outlet blowout sale. Or get 20% off one full priced item with coupon code PRESDAY20. Both good until Tue Feb 19.

A cute white puffy jacket with faux fur trim, above, is $140 (orig $200). A super lightweight tank with a Y-back keeps you extra cool, for $20 (orig $34). Stretchy corduroy cotton pants with a drawstring waist are $30 (orig $58). They look perfect for those days when you don't really want to wear anything but decide against going to the farmer's market in your underpants. A pair of cute blue retro running shorts, below, are $20 (orig $32) but come in extra large only.

Browse all women's footwear on sale. Search women's outerwear or apparel. Search men's outerwear, apparel, footwear, . Gear for all mankind here.

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This Eastbay sale is not quite as good as it sounds - you can't name a price for your favorite pair of snazzy sneaks. But you can search by price for tons of shoes, gear, and clothes at Eastbay.com. All these cleats and tennis shoes are $30. A selection of T-shirts, caps, and shorts are $10. These sneaks are $70 with many original prices of $100+. In most categories it seems the women's selection is noticeably smaller than the men's. Humph.

I like this white and fuscia women's track jacket for $30 (orig $59). Once you choose the price you can narrow the search by gender, sport or brand using tabs on the left.

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Buy a Fit 'n Fruitful smoothie at Jamba Juice and get a free 24-hour pass to 24 Hour Fitness. The Fit ' Fruitful smoothie has passionfruit-mango juice, stawberries, mangoes, lemonade, peaches and the "Weight Burner" boost. I have not had this smoothie. My favorite is Coldbuster. I used to like the Protein Berry Pizazz but they changed it and now it's gross.

Unclear how long the deal lasts. Find a Jamba near you.

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Get 20% off one item at the REI Outlet online only between Feb 1 and Feb 7. The discount will be applied to the highest priced item in your cart. No code is needed. Check out their new arrivals and stuff under $20, like this High Sierra hydration pack for $20 (orig $40).

Caveats: not good at REI.com, REI stores, REI Adventures or REI Outdoor School, on special orders, package discounts, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals, bicycles, boats, GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, personal locator beacons. Limited to stock on hand. Purchases not eligible for the REI member refund.

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The Sports Chalet Outlet in Montclair is closing by March and has some great deals, reports BargainsLA. "All merchandise that is already discounted is now drastically reduced even more!" Look for sales on sleeping bags, tents, sportswear and gear of all kinds. The store carries irregular items, factory overruns, and discontinued stuff.

It's not a bad idea to stock up on gear for summer adventures. Visit them at 5057 S. Plaza Lane in Montclair. (909) 624-1372. Hours are Mon to Fri 10 to 7, Sat 9 to 6 and Sun from 10 to 6.

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I'm already craving pizza in preparation for the Superbowl this Sunday, Feb 3. Here's a rundown of pizza deals at local restaurants and major chains. Stay tuned for beer deals!

Domino's has an $11 BFD (Big Fantastic Deal) pizza that includes unlimited toppings on a large pie. You can order online now for Sunday. Menu here. Pizza Hut has 1-topping medium pizzas for $5 each when you order at least 3 pies. They also have online ordering. Menu here.

In Woodland Hills Zanos Pizza, which used to have one of my favorite Lincoln Lunches (it's now $6), has a large 16" cheese pizza for $9. Don't forget to order garlic knots. They are killer. Menu here.

The $14 large Meat Pizza at Papa Johns has bacon, pepporoni, ham, and sausage. Online ordering, check. Menu here. Pies at California Pizza Kitchen...

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Actually, what I did last weekend: played in LeiOut 2008, the three-day Santa Monica beach Ultimate Frisbee tournament (hence my absense Monday). Here are action shots of me laying out for the disc. It's definitely as fun as it looks!

Awesome pics, Dan!

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Get a free two-week pass to Bally Total Fitness, which includes access to their classes, online weight loss program and a one-on-one session with a personal trainer. Requires you to give them your name, address, email and phone number. Not sure when offer ends. Find a Bally's near you.

Caveats: must be 18 years old. Only one free pass per year.

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I'm taking Monday off - Martin Luther King Day - to play the greatest sport on earth. Not baseball, not football, not foosball. Ultimate Frisbee. It's the last day of a three-day tournament where dozens of teams from around the country play Ultimate in the sand just north of the Santa Monica pier. I'm going to swallow a few Ibuprohen horse pills for my ailing hip and cross my fingers.

The beach version of Ultimate Frisbee is simple (and does not involve dogs): co-ed teams play five on five on a field that resembles a football field with an endzone at either end. A team gets one point when one of their players catches the disc in the endzone. Games are usually played to 15, but that can vary. Players can throw the disc anywhere within bounds but have to stop moving when they catch the disc. It's a fast, non-contact sport that is great fun on the beach because laying out (when you dive in the air to catch the Frisbee) does not hurt much in the sand. At least, not nearly as much as it does on grass, like in the picture.

I'll try to post Monday morning, but no daily digest that day. Be back bright and early Tuesday.

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Get 25% off at Footlocker, Lady Footlocker or Kids Footlocker online with no minimum purchase. Use coupon code EMCP8F3L when checking out. Expires Jan 21, 2008. Check out their shoes, clothing, and accessories.

Find a store near you. Thanks Nolemon!

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Get 20% off your tab of $100 or more at the online dance supply store Danskin. Their clothes have appeal for the yoga, gym, and sporty set. They have a small selection of triathlon gear. Danskin also sells leggings, which seem to be making a comeback. Use code NEWYEAR8 when checking out. Not sure if code is case sensitive and it's unclear how long it is good.

A "backless" bra with light support and clear plastic straps goes for $26. I like this wicking skort for $46, in pink, black and white that would be good for lots of sports. A wrap mesh skirt to slip on over a swim suit is $40 and comes in hot pink, aqua blue, and black.

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UPDATE: The REI clearance sale has some decent deals. Look hard for bargains because some of the stuff is not marked down all that much.

A pair of women's Merrell cross training shoes that look good for light hikes are $70 (orig $100). A sharp sporty jacket with a high-collar from Clive is $160 (orig $225). Also a lot of camping gear on sale, cycling gear, and snow stuff. Browse all their sale categories here.

REI's January clearance begins Friday with prices 25 to 50% off on winter footwear and slippers, outerwear, cycling and fitness clothes and blankets. Scant details on the Web site but I will keep you posted. Sale is in stores and online. Find a store near you.

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Seems there's no shortage of outerwear sales going on. EMS has a winter sale going on now thru Jan 22, 2008. EMS brand fleece jackets are 50% off, sweaters, insulated footwear and EMS glov es and hats are 30% off, and there are also discounts on cold weather sleeping bags and snowshoes, goggles, and helmets. This women's sleeveless hoodie fleece is $30 (orig $60). Tempting, very very tempting.

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UPDATE: Don't forget about the REI used gear sale this Saturday. The sale at the REI Northridge starts at 10am. The one in Santa Monica starts at 7 am Saturday and ends at 9:30 a.m. The Manhattan Beach store sale starts at 9 a.m.

PREVIOUSLY: Can your loved one take a rain check? The REI in Northridge is having a members-only used gear sale Dec 29 with prices on gear, apparel and equipment 50% to 90% off. I have not been to one of these sales but have heard from sporty friends that there are amazing deals on stuff used once or twice then returned under REI's generous return policy. The store can't resell the gear even though it is practically new. Remember, you have to be a member to get into the sale (lifetime membership costs $15). I may go look for a sleeping bag. Items won't last so do your homework ahead of time to narrow down exactly what you are looking for.

Sales at other REI locations are around the same day and time, but check with your location store to confirm. Find a store near you.

Visit REI in Northridge at 18605 Devonshire St. (818) 831-5555.

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Get up to 40% off at Addidas stores and online. Check out the men's sale, the women's sale, and kids sale stuff. These iconic slide sandals are $14 (orig $20). I'm thinking selection is much better online than in stores, but check here for stores near you.

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Teresa at Total Woman Spa is having another gym membership sale. It's $39 a month and you pay first and last month's upfront (so $78 to start). Payments from then on are automatically withdrawal. There's no enrollment fee if you sign up in the month of December, which I'm guessing is a really slow month for them. The membership lets you go to all their clubs but you must sign up with Teresa in Warner Center to get the deal. Call her at (818) 710-7606. Caveats: ladies only!

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Get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more at REI and the REI Outlet until Dec 24, 2007. Very few exclusions! Use code HOLIDAY7 online, print the above link to get the discount in stores, or mention HOLIDAY 7 when ordering over the phone (1-800-426-4840). Search their gadgets, green gifts, gifts over $100, stocking stuffers, or their top sellers. Search all items here. I like this twill weekend bag for $50 (orig $70), a good-looking replacement for my rapidly aging gym/weekend bag.

Caveats: excludes special orders, prior purchases, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, and rentals.

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Now to Dec 11, Eastern Mountain Sports is discounting its EMS-brand outerwear by 20 to 30% off. So tempting to get that new winter jacket. One online only special is a Glacier Down Jacket for $50 (orig $99). Search all the women's outerwear on sale and all the men's outerwear on sale. The sale is also in stores, but like the name implies, they are all on the East Coast.

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Get 20% off your highest price item at REI Outlet when you buy more than one thing thru Fri Dec 7, 2007. Only good at their outlet online or over the phone (800-426-4840 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. PST). Discount is taken automatically when you add a second item to your cart. There is one of those soft folding chairs you always wish you had for $11 (orig $18), a child carrier for $88 (orig $180), an LED Lantern for $10 (orig $20). Prices are before the 20% coupon. Check out their gift ideas here.

Caveats: not good on special orders, package discounts, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals, bicycles, boats, GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, and personal locator beacons. Purchases not eligible for the REI member refund.

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Footlocker has a printable family and friends coupon for 30% off in stores, including Lady Footlocker and Kids Footlocker. Expires Dec 2, 2007. Get an extra 10% off if your tab is above $100 *after* the 30% off discount. Find a store
near you.

Online get 25% off with coupon code EM357CLC, but it's unclear when the online code expires. Get free shipping on orders over $75 with code IPFL7V75, good thru Dec 31, 2007. The Web site does not let you use both codes, so in most cases the 25% code will save you more moolah.

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Total Woman Gym and Atmosphere Day Spa is having a membership sale at their Woodland Hills location that ends tomorrow! There are three deals for the women-only gym, which also include access to classes, a dry sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Here is a flyer about it.

1. Basic Gym Membership: $29 monthly/No Enrollment fee.
2. Express Spa Membership:$89 monthly/No Enrollment fee, plus 1 full session swedish massage or european facial a month.
3. Spa Membership: $129 monthly/No Enrollment fee, plus 2 full sessions of a swedish massage &/or european facial a month.

Here's the tricky part. To get the deal you must stop by the Woodland Hills location in the Promenade mall between 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday OR leave a voicemail for Teresa by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 28. Her phone number is (818) 251-0719 or (818) 710-7606--at this number you MUST ask for Teresa. Leave your name, two phone numbers where she can reach you, and which membership deal you are interested in. She has to process all the paperwork by Wed so if you do not hear from her by Wed you should call her back. You can also email her at tfasano@totalwomanspa.com. All memberships are month to month with 30-days notice to cancel. You pay first and last month upfront and automatic payment by debit/credit card is required.

To get to the gym: (6100 Topanga Canyon, enter off Owensmouth by the men's Macys or Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, no entrance from inside mall)

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Until Dec 24, 2007 you can get 20% off regular priced items at the women's sportswear store See Jane Run. They don't have shops in LA, but they do have a good Web site. Use code HL07. Free shipping on orders $100 plus. I like these gray walkers by Privo for $80, also in brown or black. They look easy to get into and have laces you don't have to tie! Too bad I just bought a pair of walking shoes at the REI sale. This emerald-colored down vest by Patagonia is $145. Prices before discount.

Caveats: discount not good on sale merchandise.

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The sporting goods store REI is having their fall sale with lots of markdowns until Nov 25. Get up to 30% off on skis, snowboards, accessories, clothing, camping gear and cycling stuff. Search all the 2,510 items on sale here. Sale is online and in stores. Find one near you. May be time for me to get a pair of walking shoes (other than my running shoes, which are so expensive I feel bad wearing them when I'm not running), like these J-14 Sidelines shoes, above, for $55 (orig $79). These Dansko Lolita sandals are also on sale for $80 (orig $110). The ever popular Crocs Cayman are $20 to $30 depending on color.

New subscribers to their email newsletter get a coupon for 15% off one item. Sign up at the very bottom right corner of their homepage.

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Footlocker has a few coupons for discounts tied to how much you spend. Get $5 off a $50 purchase with code EM217NT2, get $10 off a $75 purchase with code EM217NT3, or get $15 off a $100 purchase with code EM217NT5. Good online, by phone or by mail. The coupons expire Nov 11, 2007. Thanks, Kap!

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Get $15 off an online purchase of $90 or more at Footlocker until Nov 30, 2007. When checking out use coupon code LKS17CN5 (there are a lot of options for codes but look for promotional codes, then footlocker promo code). If you've been thinking of getting gear in support of your favorite football team, there's a San Diego Chargers fleeze zip up for $75 or a Charger's knit cap for $18.

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In case you missed the Eastbay 20% to 30% off sale that ends today, there's a coupon to get 20% off of purchases of $99 or more. Use coupon code LKS17N99, good until Nov 30, 2007. Coupon is good on clothing, footwear and more. Shop their site here.

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The sports store Eastbay is having a quickie sale on all its sporting gear. Get 20% on purchases of $100 or more using coupon code IPEB7NJM or 30% off purchases of $200 and more using code IPEB7NW5. Both totals don't include taxes and shipping. Also good by mail and over the phone. No time to find specific items, but I trust you guys will hunt down a good deal. Thanks, Dave!

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Road Runner Sports is having a big sale on running shoes and apparrel. These men's Addidas Supernova Control 9 sneaks are $70 (orig $90). Don't fall for the VIP prices, though. You have to pay $40 to join the VIP club, so unless you buy an awful lot of tennies it probably does not make sense. Plenty of women's apparel and running shoes on sale too. Sale ends Oct 29, 2007.

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Starting today thru the weekend all Lady Footlocker stores are having a big 2 for $79 shoe sale. Many of the fashion tennies, converse hi and lowtops and a few running shoes (orig $50 to $80) are part of the sale. Others are 2 for $89. Zip up hoodie sweatshirts are 2 for $30 (orig $30 to $40). If you are shopping online use code IP2374X8 for free shippping (no minumum). No end date for the free shipping code given. Shop their online outlet for already discounted prices.

Find a store near you.

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Addidas is having a 10% off sale on their training apparrel only. This adi Jacket, perfect for warming up, cooling down, or staying toasty in cooler temps, is $65 (orig $58). Search all their women's training gear and the men's training apparel. Not sure if the sale is happening in stores. Discount should automatically be taken during online checkout, or you can use coupon code AFFTR8N.

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A new study says high-priced running shoes aren't really worth it because they don't protect your feet more than less-expensive pairs, according to story in HealthDay. The best way to get a top notch shoe it focus on what fits your foot best. The story goes: "Using high-tech methods, a team of Scottish scientists found no differences in either comfort or shock absorption between $80 pairs of running shoes and pairs made by the same companies costing more than $150.

"My advice to runners is to make sure that, first, the footwear fits your feet, and that if you are paying more, that doesn't mean that you're getting something better," said lead researcher Rami Abboud, director of the Institute of Motion Analysis and Research at the University of Dundee.

Of course, shock absorption and comfort are not the only factors. You've got to consider arch support, size of the toe box, and for super focused runners, weight. When I need a good shoe I go to Phidippidies in Encino, which is about $10 more a pair than most other stores. But you get a trained salesperson who looks at your foot, asks you how much you run, and then recommends a few pairs. You can run on them in the parking lot to test them out and they have a decent return policy.

Visit them at 16545 Ventura Blvd in Encino. (818) 986-8686.

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Eastern Mountain Sports has no stores within a thousand miles of Southern California, but their sale is still accessible because it is also on their Web site. Gear is up to 20% off now thru Oct. 21. If you spend $100, get a $25 gift card good in their store. I like this 3-season sleeping bag that keeps you toasty to 25-degrees for $87 (orig $109). Long size is a few bucks more. These Keen boatshoes also caught my eye (not like you have to be on a boat to wear them). They look super comfy, are made of stretchy neoprene, and are $20 (orig $35)! Ah, herein lies the rub: size 5 only, in green. Doh!

Also check out their pedometers and running watches, their Keen footware, North Face men's gear and women's gear.

Buy online or over the phone at 888-463-6367. Hours are extended during the sale, from 7 am to 12 midnight Oct 18 to 20, and from 7 am to 3 am Oct 21. Read their generous return policy here (basically you can return anything you are "unsatisfied" with.)

Sales caveats: Excludes Merrell, Patagonia, UGG footwear, ski boots or Icelantic® skis, repurchase of returned merchandise, product rentals, or gift cards. Caveats on the $25 gift card: gotta use it Oct. 22 thru Nov 8, 2007 and spend $50 or more.

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Having a hard time finding UCLA gear on sale? Tell me about it. Crazy fans buy so much of this stuff the prices are up there! But you don't have to pay full price. After a web search I found at least one place that has gear at relatively reasonable prices.

At the UCLA store prices were top notch, but that's not a good thing when you want a deal. T-shirts were $16 to $22, sweatshirts were $41 to $61, sweats were $32 to $45, and hats were $15 to $22.

At ColleageGear.com, the apparel selection was basically limited to 2007 Final Four stuff. A sweatshirt was $46, a T-shirt was $26, and a hat was $27. Not exactly jaw-dropping prices. A tease for a $36 sweatshirt turned out to be just that.
They do have a basic UCLA sweatshirt in baby blue for $30 (gray is currently sold out). Two UCLA T-s, one blue and the other gray, for $15 each.

eBruin has the best prices I've seen so far. Their sweatshirts are $25 to $45 with a good variety of colors and styles. Most are hooded, though. This dark navy non-hood sweatshirt is $35 and comes in L, XL, or XXL. See all their Bruin sale gear here.

Hometeams has a sale on stuff like license plate borders, mugs, and wastebaskets, all marked with UCLA. Let me know if I've overlooked your fave place to get cheap UCLA gear. And thanks!

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More bike sales! This time at Nashbar, an online store that has a 10% off coupon on orders of $50 or more. The catalogue shows a huge selection of fitted spoty tops and jackets (including many by Pearl Izumi), tights, caps, gloves, shoes, helmets, various computers, lights, gears, wheels, tires, and seats. Use code 23610 online or over the phone (800-627-4227). Good thru Oct 22, 2007.

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The PetSmart in Valencia is clearing out all its equine gear, a reader tells me. The sale goes until Oct 15 but most of the stuff is already gone, an employee said when I called. They still have a few reins left, pants, T-shirts, a cap, and "maybe one pair of shoes." Everything is 50% off. No wonder everything is galloping out of the store! If you are looking for something specific best to call ahead and see if they have it.

Visit them at 24965 Pico Canyon Rd., Stevenson's Ranch. (661) 260-3990.

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The bike store Wheel World is offering free shipping for the next three days, thru Oct 11, 2007. No minimum purchase, but the deal excludes frames, forks, wheel sets, and built kits. The free shipping makes the sales on full face helmets, regular helmets (like the Giro '07 Havoc for $40, orig $70), an even better deal. Check out their discounts on bike shoes. See all their specials here.

Locations in Woodland Hills and Culver City.

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Slice a few dollars off your race fees with these discounts, good until Oct 10 at midnight:
Save $15 off the Las Vegas Marathon Dec 2 with code VIVA VEGAS (orig $95).
Save $7 off the Vegas half Marathon, also Dec 2?, with code VEGAS HALF (orig $85).
Save $10 on the LA Marathon Mar 2 with code LA STAR (orig $95).

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See Jane Run, an athletic store for those of us with two chromosones (I'm done with the "fairer sex" moniker, I sweated buckets last night in yoga) has a coupon for $20 off a purchase of $50 or more (can't be sale items). Their clothes, shoes, and gear are full-priced, but high quality and this is a good coupon. I don't go far without my Chacos sandals so I recommend this pair in fiery orange and red for $50. Also in black, sizes 6 to 11 but not half sizes, it appears. What's up with that? Print this coupon for in-store shopping, or use code 20bucks during the online checkout. I also like this nylon cargo tote that is useful for beach trips, the farmer's market, everyday lugging, and more. Five different colors, in small or medium.

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Take advantage of Footlocker's hefty family and friends discount by printing a coupon here. Online use code FF79L924. Get an extra 10% off in-store only when you spend $100 or more. Good Thursday Sept 27 thru Sunday Sept 30 only. Thanks Wow Coupons! Locations here.

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REI stores have free classes on outdoorsy topics likes camping and bike maintence. At the Northridge store there is one Wed Sept 26 on desert camping. Their pitch: "Do you think the desert is just a wasteland? Think again! Southern California is filled with desert destinations that have amazing vistas, unique ecologies and native wildlife viewing opportunities..." Never occured to me that I needed to take a class for desert camping but this doesn't sound so bad. There are also intro classes on rock climbing and GPS, a Stoney Point clean-up day, and bike matintenence. For all the details go here. To find an REI class near you look for a local store here.

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Now that football season is here, many bars and restaurants are enticing customers to watch the games with food and drink specials. Here are a few good ones:

Safari Room, 15426 Devonshire, Mission Hills. (818) 893-9768, Free hotdogs Sunday only. Draft beer is $2.50, domestic bottles $3.50, imported bottles $4.50. Well drinks $3.75.

Pickwick's Pub, 21010 Ventura Blvd, a block west of De Soto in Woodland Hills. (818) 340-9673. Both nights $5 burgers, french dip sandwiches, tacos, pork sliders (all usually $8 to $9). Buckets of 4 to 5 beers (Coors Lite and Pacifico) are $10.

Primetime Sports Bar, 9755 Mason, Chatsworth. (818) 576-3578. Free BBQ every Sunday starting at 11 a.m. Domestic bottles are $3, imported bottles are $4. Pitchers of Coors light are $9.

Casey's Tavern, 22029 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818) 992-9362. Both nights $2 beers and $2 hotdogs. No other food is served. Cocktails are $2.50. Casey's is known as a jazz club with three shows a week but serves dogs for the football fans.

Yankee Doodles, 2830 Tapo St, Simi Valley. (805) 526-1130. Both nights $2 Michelob Ultra pints, $3 margaritas, $2 kamikazee shots, $5 Long Island ice teas, $5 34-ounce mugs of Mich Ultra. Monday's there is a $5 all you can eat buffet. It changes every week but last time they had ribs, pasta, and burgers, a server said.

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Nashbar is having a sale on everything from helmets to gear shifters. Bike seats are$30 to $60 (orig $60 to $110), tires are $8 to $30 (orig $15 to $50), helmets are $25 to $140 (orig $35 to $175), gloves are $5 to $18 (orig $13 to $35). Selection of men and women's jerseys are 50% off. Free shipping with code STBRFS. No minimum purchase. Expires Sept 28. Online only.

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Get a quick 15% off coupon at REI by signing up for their GearMail list. It's good for one full price item. Scroll down all the way to the bottom and the box is on the right. Locations here.

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See Jane Run, a you-go-girl retailer based in San Francisco, is having a sale on sporty clothes, shoes, bras, and gear. Current sandals, above, by Mion are $60 (orig $100), Verticle Capris by Carve are $40 (orig $58), a Damsel Jacket by Asics is $25 (orig $50), and a pink and grey Timbuk2 Messenger bag, below, is $50 (orig $120). Unclear how long the sale lasts.

Locations in San Fran, Oakland, and Boise so shop online.

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Tons of sales this weekend. Big 5 Sporting Goods has great prices thru Tue with the caveat that supplies may run out. Hana River sandals are $10 (orig $25), hydroseal goggles are $6 (orig $13), a Kodiak tent is $40 (orig $70). Plus tons of shoes are marked down. A $15 Ziongo Biogo pogo stick (orig $25) looks super fun. Locations in Canoga Park, Reseda, Northridge, Encino, Granada Hills, Van Nuys, Simi Valley, Studio City, Thousand Oaks, Valencia, Burbank, Glendale.

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Another great lead from CityMommy: private pilates classes for $25 an hour, and the first session is free! Includes work on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair machines with a teacher named Jennifer Miller. Contact her at jmiller@fitbypilates.com or call 818-999-3065.

Classes are taught in Woodland Hills off Victory and Winnetka.

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Got my yoga fix at Inner Power Yoga in Calabasas yesterday and found a great coupon there. A buy one get one free at Smoothie King at the other end of the strip mall. Also a $1 off any smoothie. Now it's kind of tacky to just walk in and grab a coupon and go, but it's up to you. (They are on a bench to your right when you walk in.) In the back of the studio I found a $15 off a purchase of $75 or more at Baby Style, which has locations in Sherman Oaks, Glendale, and Santa Monica. Expires 8/31. Need actual coupon for discount.

Visit Inner Power Yoga at 22281 Mulholland Hwy in Gelson's Shopping Center.

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Tennis star Venus Williams is getting her own line of clothing, EleVen. The on and off the court styles will be sold through Steve & Barry's which also launched Sarah Jessica Parker's line, Bitten. Williams' line hits the stores in November, but she'll be wearing them at the US Open starting Aug 27. I know Venus is a rock star on the court, but can she make my thighs look like her well-oiled missles?

S&B locations here. Nearest one seems to be downtown.

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I used to belong to a gym when I lived on the East Coast. Made sense cause there's a few months of the year when you just do NOT want to be outside. But here in sunny cali, I don't see the need. I started running to keep in shape so I can play Ultimate Frisbee, but now I'm kinda into running on its own. Problem is, when I'm not running I wish I was, and when I'm pounding the pavement, nothing seems more appealing than walking.

I try, and I try, and I try, and I try.
I can't get no...duh nuh nuh.
I can't get no!

(You can't beat the free workout, though.)

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Got a soccer practice coming up? Need a new sports bra? Get a 30% family and friends discount at Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker or Kids Foot Locker (code LKS1CP87), at Champs Sports (code LKS16FFB), and at FootAction USA (code FF7A34L8). Also get an extra 10% off of purchases of $100 or more with these codes here at slickdeals.

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Nike has free shipping until Aug 23. Use coupon code RBFSAUG7. Their Web site is freaking out at the moment, tho.

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As a back-to-school promotion, Excel Taekwondo Center in Canoga Park is offering 4 weeks of free Taekwondo classes. Classes are twice a week, which days depend on age. First class is private with an instructor so they can size you up. Ages 3.5 to adults. Classes range from $100 to $139 per month for 8 classes. Owner and insturctor Catherine Marcelino says there's no obligation to join.

Caveats: requires purchase of $32 uniform, but you can take the private class without buying the uniform. Until Sept 15. Visit them at 21120 Vanowen at Variel. (818) 347-2721.

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Time to get your sport on. Both EMS and REI are having Labor Day sales with steep discounts on stuff that's already on sale. I think it's time to blow some money on that camping trip we're always talking about taking.

EMS has 50% shorts and cotton tees, 40% off trail running shoes, 30% sleeping bags, 20% off daypacks, shoulder bags and some rainwear, 15% off all racks. REI has 25% of Kelty sleeping bags, 30% off Muir eco-sensitive fleece, a Garmin 60CSx GPS reader for $300 (orig $450), 30% of Gerber knives, tools and lights, 25% Timbuk2 messenger bags, 15-20% discontinued 2007 bikes, 25% On Guard locks, 20% Chariot Cougar Chasis, tent markdowns, and sales on underwear and socks.

Dates: REI Aug 24 to Sept 3. EMS Aug 28 to Sept 11.

REI locations in Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St, Northridge. (818) 831-5555

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Thru Sunday, you can use the friends and family 25% discount for one item at Sports Authority. Buy online and use the coupon code FFTSA25. Caveat: lots of exclusions.

Locations in Northridge, Canoga Park, Burbank, Camarrilo, and Oxnard.

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The gym 24 Hour Fitness is advertising a great monthly gym rate, but unfortunately there are a LOT of caveats that make it only a so-so deal. It's $19/mo is you pre-pay for 36 months! That's $684 bucks! Gotta provide personal info here to get all the details.

Thru end of August. If you can't decide now, they do it every year.

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Eastern Mountain Sports is having a big back-to-school sale. Until Aug. 28, get up to 40% off shorts, 20% off backpacks and totes, and 20% off Smith sunglasses. A pair of men's nylon shorts are $27 (orig $39) and a North Face Amira pack is $63 (orig $79).

Bookworm bonus: Get 15% off full-price items with college id.

As the name implies, they're an east coast retailer, so shop online.

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Chick's Sporting Goods Tent Sale is coming up! Aug 10-19th at the Promenade mall. I stopped by to take advantage of their end-of-the-summer sales already in effect: rash guard shirts (no need for suncreen) for men, women and kids were all $20, women's swim suits were half off at about $21-24 per piece, and I got some marked down cute board shorts for $24. I'm ready for the beach!

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Title Nine, the women's sports clothing catalogue, is having a summer sale. Unfortunately, hardly anything is on sale!! But I did find one cute skirt on the back page of the catalogue--d'oh! It's sold out. I knew it was a good deal. Anyway, you can check out their other sales here. Order online or call then at 800-609-0092.

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