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lululemon R&D

Lululemon R&D Party

July 18, 2011 by Kristy 17 Comments

7/18/11
7 miles
*2 x (6x400m in 1:42).  This is a tough workout.  Avg pace for the first set was 1:36, and second set, 1:37.  I was happy to be able to consistently beat a 1:42 on each lap.  

Last night I attended the Lululemon R&D Party at the new King of Prussia store.  The KOP store just opened and the party celebrated its opening and also honored their R&D members.  They really went all out — food, candy, beer, wine, and lots of interesting people to meet.

The KOP store front.  Taken from both angles because it’s awesome.

The food spread.

The even better candy spread.  Practically all of my favorites lined up in a row!

I got the opportunity to meet the rest of the KOP staff and some amazing R&D members.  I love talking with people who turned their passion into their career (something I will do some day…soon!).  Since I started my running coach business just a few months ago, I’m still very much a newbie with the whole starting-your-own-business thing.  I got the opportunity to talk with some knowledgeable people and got some great advice.  Oh, and lots of running talk too!

The best part of the night?  My photo shoot!  Yes, photo shoot.  Lululemon had a photographer set up outside the store to take action shots of the R&D members.

I got to run (more like skip) across the white background and tried my best to exude care-free running.  At first, I felt like a complete dork.  The other R&D members were doing cool yoga poses and here I was skipping and trying to look normal.  But if you know me, you know I love a good photo shoot so I eventually warmed up and found my groove.  I promise to post the pictures as soon as I have them.  I cannot wait to see how they turned out.

Thank you Lululemon KOP for a fabulous night!

Lululemon Sunday

June 20, 2011 by Kristy 11 Comments

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?

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