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This blog post was written by lululemon, posted on February 9, 2010 at 9:20 am, and filed under community, events, our people, what we do for fun. Comments (0)


Above: four of the five Cool Global Sporting Event (CGSE) blog artists on the Vancouver Art Gallery steps last week.

Hello, world! Are you ready for 17 days of once-in-a-lifetime experiences?

For the month of February, our five lululemon blog artists will be experiencing Vancouver and documenting their adventures as the madness unfolds. They’ll be yoga-ing, participating in daily challenges, and fill-in-the-blanking. It’s impossible to predict exactly what’s going to go down this month, but if there’s a CGSE blogger nearby you can be assured it’ll be twitpic’ed, recorded for our Vimeo channel, and/or written about on the CGSE blog.

Without further ado, meet the blog artists!

Jenna

five facts about jenna

1. I will forever be a kid at heart

2. I <3 impromptu dancing and/or skipping

3. Food is a big force in my life

4. I like to think of myself as a “mixed bag of nuts”

5. Creating is in my soul

Twitter: @jennacgse
Facebook: Jenna Germany
Foursquare: jennacgse

Elim

five facts about elim

1. I have goals in fashion and styling. My dream job: freelance stylist and professional blogger coming to you live from the front rows of the most venerable names in fashion.

2. I have a life long love affair with books. When I was in grade 3, I read 100 books during summer break. Send me your suggestions, I’m always looking for something to read. Literally.

3. The people at lululemon changed my life. This saying “Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.- W.Clement Stone” is how I would describe where I work and the people I work with. I am extremely fortunate to have co-workers who are now my greatest friends.

4. I love to dance and will find ways to dance even in the most awkward of moments (Ex. in the SSC parking lot in front of the whole office).

5. I have completed the Vancouver Sun Run 3 years in a row now and am aiming for a finish time of 1 HR this year.

Twitter: @elimcgse
Facebook: Elim Canada
Foursquare: elimcgse

Whitney

five facts about whitney

1. I am a vegetarian, but my favorite snacks are cheddar bunnies and animal crackers. Weird I know.

2. Writing is my first passion.

3. I have worn the same color hot pink nail polish on my fingers and toes for 4 years now, even on my wedding day with hot pink shoes to match.

4. I once moved to Italy to play softball in their pro circuit, it changed my life and inspired me to apply at lululemon instead of law school. Ciao bella.

5. I believe that food is both the cause and the cure of all of our ailments, and a glass of lambrusco is the secret of a life.

Twitter: @whitneycgse
Facebook: Whitney Sweden
Foursquare: whitneysweden

Tiffany

five facts about tiffany

1. my favourite colour is black (and yes! it is a colour…)

2. my BHAG is to be the CEO of lululemon athletica by february 9, 2024

3. the best way to sweat, in my opinion, is a super hot yoga class, or sitting in the hot sun!

4. i LOVE cupcakes… and pizza.

5. travelling is my passion – my next stop will be the summit of mount kilimanjaro in the summer of 2011!

Twitter: @tiffanycgse
Facebook: Tiffany Britain
Foursquare: tiffanycgse

Liz

five facts about liz

1. I’m an East coast girl – BIG time. We’re talkin’ sailing, walks on the beach, yoga classes in a boathouse, Sloan, donairs and all. BUT I’m super excited to be taking it from the best coast to the West coast in February… I mean, it IS going to be the centre of the universe. BUT I’ve got a few travel goals: I will visit (and blog) every National Park in Canada with my friend Kim by October, 2012. I will participate in the Bali Spirit Festival by May, 2013. I will do a vineyard tour of Cape Town, South Africa by September, 2015…

2. I have a bit of a Cool Racerback “problem” – I’m currently eyeing Bold Blue as the 13th addition to my collection. I mean, they’re just SO versatile! Why fight it?

3. I will be a 500-hour certified yoga teacher by July 1st, 2010 – I’ll be heading to Byron Bay, Australia in May to complete my training! I’m definitely a yogi, and as the Community Leader at lululemon athletica Halifax, I get to attend at least 4 classes per week. Talk about sweating once a day!

4. I spent 3 months last year volunteering in Madagascar doing forest management and conservation. It’s the most incredibly beautiful place with the most wonderful people – I really can’t say enough about it, so ASK me! I’ve got stories for days, and it really helped me to shape my goals for the future.

5. Words that I live by (and the reason why I love my job!): “A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both.” – L.P. Jacks

Twitter: @lizcgse
Facebook: Liz Australia
Foursquare: lizcgse

now what?

Fan, friend, and follow our CGSE blog team. And if you spot them out and about in Vancouver this February, be sure to say hello. In fact, if you see them and mention the special passphrase “weinerdog”, they just may hand you a special surprise!

the main cgse blog is at: lululemon.com/cgse
our vimeo channel: vimeo.com/lululemontv
our flickr photos: flickr.com/photos/lululemonathletica/cgse

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trail blazing
This blog post was written by Whitney, posted on February 7, 2010 at 12:44 pm, and filed under community, design, education & care, fit & function, fitness trends, run, why we love this. Comments (2)

Hitting the trails running is easy to do in Run:Speed Shorts.  On the treadmill, under the sun, and in the rain, anytime is a good time for a hike.

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Location? Check! Torrey Pines State Park in California.

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Stretch before the hike?  Check!  Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) is perfect for loosening up your legs, hips and torso.

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Natarajasana (Dancer’s Pose) opens up your back and quads, and feels so good in the sunlight.

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Sunshine and breath?  Check!

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Soft waistband and open venting for added breathability?  Check!

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Secure pocket for your keys, cash or snacks?  Check!

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Drawstring and elastic for support?  Check!

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Hills?  Check!

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Hit the ground running?  Check!

Too cold this time of year to get outside?

Step 1. Print out a picture of Torrey Pines, lay it over the front of your treadmill!

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Step 2. Crank that incline up on your treadmill to 8 or a daring 12, set your speed between a 2.0 and 4.0 and get hiking!

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Happy trails to you my friend.  Namaste.

Heather is an educator at our Downtown San Diego Showroom, she is 5′6″ and is wearing a size 6 in the bold blue Cool Racerback, senorita pink Run:Swiftly Tech SS, and the black/senorita pink and the january checkmate Run:Speed Shorts.

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boys will be boys
This blog post was written by Whitney, posted on February 5, 2010 at 2:22 pm, and filed under community, fitness trends, our people, run, what we do for fun, why we love this. Comments (9)

A few things I have learned from my husband Alex…

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and our good friend Jacob.

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Football is sacred.

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Playing catch is therapeutic.

Alex throwing to Jacob

Any time is good time to talk and argue about it.

Chargers over Dallas every time

They always have to prove who is better on the field…

Jacob out in front

and off the field…

Madden 10, who will win?

They always want to be comfortable (the RUN Cross Check Tech LS, the RUN Goal Pullover and Sporto Wideleg pants are crowd favorites)

RUN Cross Check Tech LS

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They don’t sweat the details, but they enjoy them.

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Secure Zippers and Pockets for Goodies

They understand moderation is important, and enjoy a healthy balance of exercise and food.

food is good, always

At the end of the day, give them a beer…

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and they might just love you forever.

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Special thanks to Alex and Jacob for letting me tag along in their day.

Alex is 6′5″ and is wearing his favorite lululemon pieces Metal Vent Tech LS, RUN Cross Check Tech LS, Court Shorts and Sporto Wideleg pants in Tall.  All are a size XL.

Jacob is 6′4″/6′5″ and is wearing his favorite lululemon pieces RUN Goal Pullover and RUN Response Shorts and Sporto Wideleg pants in Tall. Jacob wears is a size L in all of his tops, and an XL in pants.

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i’ve got the gift…
This blog post was written by Elim, posted on February 5, 2010 at 8:55 am, and filed under events, yoga. Comments (3)

…the Gift Of Yoga.

I just received the most amazing present. It’s small enough to fit on my key chain and the benefits will follow me everywhere. Intrigued?

The Gift Of Yoga is from lululemon athletica in partnership with YYoga and will be offered from February 12-28, 2010. This gift of unlimited yoga is being shared with the residents and visitors of our beautiful city. If you have ever been curious to try yoga, learn about the benefits of yoga, or check out a new studio, please visit your nearest lululemon store location and pick up your Gift Of Yoga fob. The fobs are available as of today, Feb. 5.

Welcome to Vancouver!

At the store

Pick up your Gift Of Yoga fob at a lululemon athletica store location: Kitsilano, Oakridge, Park Royal, Robson, Metrotown, Coquitlam, lululemon lab, Whistler
 
Checking out the map

Save the information package. It has a handy map of lululemon and YYoga locations as well as YYoga schedules.

Filling out the waiver

Fill in the attached waiver, detach and submit it to YYoga at your first class

Your fob gets you in

Attach the handy fob to your keychain . It is your pass to unlimited yoga at YYoga from Feb 12-28, 2010. Guard it with your life.

Reverse warrior at Flow YYoga

Take off your shoes, roll out your mat, and stay a while.

P.S. mat and towel rentals are available at YYoga studios.

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ask a fit guru
This blog post was written by Whitney, posted on February 3, 2010 at 5:35 pm, and filed under community, design, education & care, fit & function, fitness trends, our people, products, run, what we do for fun, why we love this, yoga. Comments (8)

Meet Elim

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Specialties include: Styling, passion and knowledge for lululemon product, photo taking, splashing in puddles, keeping secrets, learning all the ins and outs on new product, creating wicked fantastic Fit & Function albums, listening, wunder under wearing, responding to pressure, and in general just being awesome.

Stats: 5′2″, Size 2-4

Sweaty Time Activities: Hatha and Hot yoga, running (look for her at the next Vancouver Sun Run!)

Meet Whitters

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Specialties include: Giving honest fashion and life advice, new lululemon everything, skating in puddles, sharing, cappuccino tasting, creating wicked product posts, dressing women for their shape, celebrating curves and in general just being pleasantly sarcastic.

Stats: 5’6”, Size ranges between 6-10.  Yup, sometimes have to account for her bubbly bum, and yes she got it from her mama!

Sweaty Time Activities: Slo-pitch, OTL, indoor soccer,  yoga, Bootcamp and ½ marathon soon to be full marathon running.

So g’head ask us anything you want to know and try to stump us!

What pants will fit my size 8 badonk, and size 6 torso? What should I wear to hot yoga? What do I wear for my first half marathon? What should I get my boyfriend for his birthday? What should I eat before yoga?

We will collect and read all comments and requests each week, and respond the next week with the most relevant post.

We will continue to always use real athletes, not paid models and answer honestly.  Bring it.

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the gift of yoga in our stores
This blog post was written by lululemon, posted on February 3, 2010 at 12:39 pm, and filed under community, events, yoga. Comments (20)

lululemon yoga in the park
An outdoor yoga class at Bryant Park in New York last July.

how we began

lululemon began in 1998, after our founder Chip Wilson took a yoga class and recognized the need for clothes that move and breathe with you as you move through all kinds of yoga poses.

More than 10 years later, lululemon has grown into an international retailer with locations across Canada, the U.S., Australia and Hong Kong, and yoga continues to be at the heart of everything we do.

the gift of yoga

Did you know that every lululemon store and showroom offers weekly, complimentary yoga classes? We provide the space, the mats, and amazing instruction from teachers in your community.

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Sometimes the classes are outside! This one’s from Kits Beach near Vancouver last summer.

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An in-store yoga class is from lululemon Galleria in Dallas, Tx.

how to find a class near you

To find out when your local lululemon’s weekly yoga class is taking place, navigate to the store’s section online here: http://www.lululemon.com/stores/. It will be listed on their event calendar, along with other fun classes or events that the store is offering.

Hope to see you at a class soon!

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sweat once a day: recap
This blog post was written by Shawna, posted on February 1, 2010 at 7:42 pm, and filed under goal setting, monthly challenge, our people, run, what we do for fun, yoga. Comments (4)

The online community team started 2010 off the right way by challenging ourselves, the company and the world to truly live up to our manifesto’s quote of sweat once a day. We announced the challenge at the beginning of the month and were excited to see who would come along for the ride. The results: everyone sweating up a storm! We tried new activities, pushed our bodies, met new friends, met deadlines and created some new healthy habits that will carry us throughout the year.

Below are some of the photos that capture what happened in January from our team and photos that were sent in from guests:

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Mark and Matt at the Store Support Centre doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

 afternoon yoga
A lovely afternoon yoga class.

tree pose in the snow
Whitney embracing the cold weather.

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Upward dog in the snow!

shredding
Embracing the mountain snowboarding.

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Snow angels afte a good run.

rock climbing
Just hanging around.

sweating in toronto
Tree pose in Toronto.

working out
Janice at her gym working out. She actually documented the entire through her own flickr album.

bootcamp at the ssc
Jackie about to go to circuit training after a hard day at work.

jenna on the treadmill
Jenna sweating it out on the treadmill.

roller skaters
The coolest ladies around.

beach yoga
Summer can’t come soon enough. The best way to do yoga is on the beach.

run club
The Run club is ready to brave the cold!

loving luon
Ready to sweat in her new gear!

What was your favourite way to sweat this month?

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wunder under challenge: day 31
This blog post was written by Elim, posted on January 31, 2010 at 9:01 pm, and filed under monthly challenge, our people, products, what we do for fun, wunder under challenge. Comments (22)

day-31

Day 31 learnings:

1. lululemon makes amazing black stretchy pants.

Both pairs of my Wunder Unders have stood up to this challenge beautifully. They weren’t brand new to begin with but they haven’t “aged” either. The color did not fade, the fabric did not stretch out and there has been minimal pilling from abrasion.

2. It IS possible to re-purpose.

Prior to this challenge, much of my closet was “categorized”. I would only wear certain pieces for work, play, dressy events, and to work out in. I’ve started to look at all my clothes differently. Something that I would only have pulled out for “dressy” occasions are starting to see the light of day (Examples: Day 1, Day 15, Day 25) and lululemon pieces that only saw the inside of my gym bag are going with me to work and play (Day 12, Day 14, Day 19).

3. I’m already wearing my yoga/run/work out clothes. I have NO excuse not to get my yoga/run/sweat on

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The response I received from this challenge has been overwhelming. To every friend, co-worker, and guest who took the time to have a conversation with me, provide encouragement and support, comment on a post, share their day with me by checking into the blog or ask me how I was doing (I loved the concern fellow co-workers expressed over my hygiene), you are WUNDERful. Your words have added more fuel to my fire at reaching my personal goals in fashion and styling.

Look for me and my Wunder Unders (in moderation) during the Cool Global Sporting Event next month!!

Meet my CGSE teammates at http://www.lululemon.com/cgse/

For my CGSE updates, photos and blog posts
Facebook: Elim Canada
Twitter: @elimcgse
Foursquare: elimcgse

I would like to personally thank Alana, Shawna, and Ron for making this all happen EVERY DAY.

Thank you to lululemon Briar Hill ( @lululemonbhill) for sharing your tweets with me.

Note: Do try this at home. No Wunder Unders were hurt during the course of this challenge.

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wunder under challenge: day 30
This blog post was written by Elim, posted on January 31, 2010 at 6:36 pm, and filed under why we love this, wunder under challenge, yoga. Comments (0)

wunder under challenge: day 30

I was really excited for the Hope for Haiti Yogathon that was organised by two of my key leaders at the GEC, Frances and Liz. When I completed my class at 3:00pm, they were close to their goal for the cause.

Did you know that many of our community events are organised by our stores and are complimentary? Check out the community calendar at a store near you to see what they have planned each month. It’s a great way to meet people in your community, reach your health goals or even try yoga for the first time.

Click here to find a store near you.

Much thanks to Alex from YYoga Richmond for teaching me how to do my very first headstand. It was AWESOME.

My lululemon pieces today:
-Cool Racerback
-Bella Tank (if you’d like an organic material for your practice, try our 5 Tee Pima)
-Wunder Under Pant
-Stretch N’go Strap
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wunder under challenge: day 29
This blog post was written by Elim, posted on January 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm, and filed under community, monthly challenge, our people, products, what we do for fun, wunder under challenge. Comments (4)

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Today I was challenged by my co-workers Jennie and Whitney to try and “dress up” my Wunder Under look. Whitney even suggested that I plan a date around it, which I did because I always love to get my handsome boyfriend out of the house. So after work, I’m taking my Wunder Under’s out for dinner and movie with my most favorite man friend.

I’m looking forward to a very relaxing evening because Saturday I’ve got big yoga plans: Happy Hips dvd before breakfast with boyfriend and then zoom zooming to Richmond to attend a class at the Hope for Haiti Yogathon happening at Richmond Centre. If you live in the Vancouver region, I hope to see you there!

For more information, please click on this link.

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