6/20/11
8 miles easy / 1:16 / 9:30 avg pace
Yesterday my sister and I hit up Lululemon (Walnut Street) in Philly. I had gotten her a gift card for her birthday (she did the same for my birthday) so I was ready to spend and get some items off my wish list! I really wanted to try their running shorts since I heard great reviews about them (hello back pocket). I also needed to stock up on more tanks. Their stuff is pricey but you can’t beat the quality, especially when you spend many hours a week running.
I immediately eliminated the Run: Speed Short since it was a tad too revealing. Next up was the Run: Willpower Short. Ahh, love. Perfect length and not too tight or too loose. I’m wearing it with the Power Y Tank (which I also loved).
Next was the Turbo Run Short. The length was great but I didn’t like the way it pulled across the front of my thighs. Also, the little undies underneath gave me a bit of a wedgie (sorry but I’m doing full disclosure here). I’m wearing the Cool Racerback tank in this picture.
Last was Run: The Fastest Short. I didn’t like these just because of the length – too long.
So I left the store with the Willpower shorts, a Power Y tank, and a Cool Racerback tank. Lulu love 🙂
The best thing though happened at the register! I asked the cashier if they were still looking for ambassadors for the Philly store (I have been meaning to submit an ambassador application for awhile now). She asked if I was a group fitness instructor and I said “no, I’m a runner and running coach”. She then enters me in their system so I can get a 15% R&D discount!!!!!!! This discount is for instructors and, as she put it, “you’re out doing what you love while wearing Lululemon clothes”. I can get this discount every time too (which may be bad for my wallet). What a company! Just one more reason to love them!
Are you a Lululemon fan? If so, what are your favorite items?
I don’t have any of their stuff, mostly because I’m cheap and the nearest store is 2 hours away. I do love to hit up the Target workout clothes clearance racks. 🙂
love, love, love lululemon! yay for the instructor discount. the power y is my all time favorite tank!
No pics of Karyn modeling the TaTa Tamer? Hahaha.
Ha ha! She was bouncing around the back of the store amazed that her ta tas were tamed!!!
To the larger breasted runners: the TaTa Tamer definitely reduces bounce without giving you a uniboob. I thought it surprisingly comfortable but the real test, of course, is a road test. Will report back later.
I am thinking of doing a post on “real sports bras” and will need input from both you and Amanda!
You look so great in all of the clothes!! I really want to check out a store and try things on sometime! I think there is a new store at King of Prussia that I might check out eventually!
Love the Lululemon Groove Pant!
Run Willpower are the BESTTTT! And so is the 15% off 🙂
Way to go! I wonder if I could get a discount by saying I’m instructor… even tho I’m a kindergarten teacher and not a running coach. Lol.
Love the shorts, I totally want a pair but I’m worried about bunching. Dang thighs.
I agree. You look fabulous in workout clothes. I love lulu workout clothes. My brother works at this high end gym (seriously, I feel so out of place when I don’t walk in with a Chanel workout bag) and since he works there, I get 10% discount, EXCEPT on LULU workout gear. Son of a *itch.