Sweating up some moola on some new workout clothes

So earlier this week I went for a run around Memorial -- first time in about two weeks. It was an oven outside. I was dying. And I had no motivation. Why? Because 1) it was an oven outside (did I say that already?) and 2) I looked like crap.

See, some of y'all know that I usually workout looking like this:



Yeah, sorta scary. (LOVE the rolled up pants, right?) You see, it's hard to get motivated to work out (or be seen in public) when you're working up a sweat in old college tee shirts and shorts that you think once belonged to your brothers (but in all honesty, you really have no idea how they ended up in your dresser). So, since spending moola on new clothes always makes me motivated to go out, I started wondering if new workout stuff would make me more motivated to exercise. In all honesty, this may just be an excuse for me to blow some dough, but I'm gonna test out my new theory: new workout clothes = more motivation = better work out. So in honor of the fashion side of my lovely blog, I'm going to write about my pursuit for workout clothes that actually fit. (And don't have holes!)

From the Gap's new workout line, Athleta:


Cute tanktop. I love racerbacks, too!

Short shorts -- but not too tight. I like the side detailing.


Fun biking jersey! I'm not into the jerseys that are crazy bright, so this one is a good compromise.


And from another cool company, Marika.


These shorts look SOOO comfy. I don't know if I would ever take them off.



Love this tank -- I'd even wear it out!


And from another brand - Lucy Activewear.


Admittedly, these are a bit, er, inappropriate, but I still think they are cute! You have to have amazing legs to pull these suckers off. (And side note -- I would never wear these. Ever.)

So, what do you think....should I expand my workout wardrobe with some of the options above?