Comments on: marathons build community http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/ Read about yoga and running, inspirational goal setting, meditation, healthy snacks, travel stories, playlists and an overwhelming love of life. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:34:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Noel O'Donnell http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-15388 Noel O'Donnell Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:19:29 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-15388 I think your photos are beautiful and I absolutely love the witty and upbeat signs! Marathons truly do have a way of uniting people, Alana. I'm racing in the NYC Half-Marathon this March. My goal was to create a team of individuals whose goals aligned with mine; instead I was given an opportunity, to bring together a group of individuals from very different lifestyles and levels of fitness--but we all connected on our motivation level. Within 2 hours of planting the idea of the race, I had been contacted by 10 different people who were whole-heartedly dedicated and genuinely ready to commit something bigger than themselves. We have committed to racing for charity, so we are running for more than just our own personal goals, we are raising awareness and funding for the prevention of teen obesity! Marathons seem impossible to many, but I've realized that, for me, the challenge is mental. Once I was able to overcome my own physical limitations (having not raced more than a 10-K in my running career), I realized that I've been training for this race my whole life...through every challenge and obstacle I've ever faced. I'm now at a place where I've already envisioned myself crossing the finish line, breathing deeply, smiling widely and sporting a glorious glow of pure sweat and achievement. I've experienced more enthusiasm, support, and positivity than I anticipated when I signed up for this race, I can't even imagine the outcome on race day! lulemon should definitely come out and support the NYC Half Marathon this March! It is by far one of the most exciting and unifying races that NYC has to offer its community! :) I think your photos are beautiful and I absolutely love the witty and upbeat signs!

Marathons truly do have a way of uniting people, Alana. I’m racing in the NYC Half-Marathon this March. My goal was to create a team of individuals whose goals aligned with mine; instead I was given an opportunity, to bring together a group of individuals from very different lifestyles and levels of fitness–but we all connected on our motivation level. Within 2 hours of planting the idea of the race, I had been contacted by 10 different people who were whole-heartedly dedicated and genuinely ready to commit something bigger than themselves. We have committed to racing for charity, so we are running for more than just our own personal goals, we are raising awareness and funding for the prevention of teen obesity!

Marathons seem impossible to many, but I’ve realized that, for me, the challenge is mental. Once I was able to overcome my own physical limitations (having not raced more than a 10-K in my running career), I realized that I’ve been training for this race my whole life…through every challenge and obstacle I’ve ever faced. I’m now at a place where I’ve already envisioned myself crossing the finish line, breathing deeply, smiling widely and sporting a glorious glow of pure sweat and achievement.

I’ve experienced more enthusiasm, support, and positivity than I anticipated when I signed up for this race, I can’t even imagine the outcome on race day!

lulemon should definitely come out and support the NYC Half Marathon this March! It is by far one of the most exciting and unifying races that NYC has to offer its community! :)

]]> By: sara http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14659 sara Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:58:41 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14659 This marathon is on my list! I would love to see you all at a Minnesota marathon cheering us on as well! This marathon is on my list! I would love to see you all at a Minnesota marathon cheering us on as well!

]]> By: Ciara http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14649 Ciara Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:01:32 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14649 Great post Alana! The pictures are amazing and so inspiring! The run community and supporters are the best :) Great post Alana! The pictures are amazing and so inspiring! The run community and supporters are the best :)

]]> By: lululemon athletica GEC http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14488 lululemon athletica GEC Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:33:09 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14488 Hi rabidrunner! Congrats on running the marathon! Glad we could bring the pep to keep you going. Hope the Push Ur Limits Tank kept you running strong! Cheers, Laura GEC Online Community Hi rabidrunner!
Congrats on running the marathon! Glad we could bring the pep to keep you going. Hope the Push Ur Limits Tank kept you running strong!

Cheers,
Laura
GEC Online Community

]]> By: rabidrunner http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14485 rabidrunner Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:25:37 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14485 I was there and I saw you all! During a "quieter" section of the course, you were a welcomed round of inspiration. P.S. I was wearing my "push ur limits tank" in lilac. Love lulu. Love, love, lulu. I was there and I saw you all! During a “quieter” section of the course, you were a welcomed round of inspiration. P.S. I was wearing my “push ur limits tank” in lilac.

Love lulu. Love, love, lulu.

]]> By: Alicia at Poise in Parma http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14373 Alicia at Poise in Parma Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:27:46 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14373 I recently asked my husband if we could plan a future vacation to Boston to watch the Boston Marathon. He looked at me and said, "it's official: you're definitely a runner." I recently asked my husband if we could plan a future vacation to Boston to watch the Boston Marathon. He looked at me and said, “it’s official: you’re definitely a runner.”

]]> By: Carlson http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14360 Carlson Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:45:23 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14360 Cheering at marathons is my favourite!! Triple cow bell all the way :) The energy is so infectious that i find I'm likely to put some new fitness goals down! Great job to all the marathoners! Cheering at marathons is my favourite!! Triple cow bell all the way :) The energy is so infectious that i find I’m likely to put some new fitness goals down! Great job to all the marathoners!

]]> By: Brian http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/marathons-build-community/comment-page-1/#comment-14264 Brian Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:30:56 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=18826#comment-14264 The Lincoln Square store threw an awesome party for us after the marathon. It added that extra bit to my experience in NYC, as if the marathon itself wasn't enough. It was a blast and I'm glad I got to hang out with our friends in the US. I even got to meet a couple other Ambassadors. Awesome job guys!!!!! The Lincoln Square store threw an awesome party for us after the marathon. It added that extra bit to my experience in NYC, as if the marathon itself wasn’t enough. It was a blast and I’m glad I got to hang out with our friends in the US. I even got to meet a couple other Ambassadors. Awesome job guys!!!!!

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