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		<title>9 most-read lululemon blog posts 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy belated birthday to the lululemon blog, which turned one in April! Over the past year our blog has published content on everything from how to build a showroom to exercise breakthrough moments and getting started with yoga -- all of it lovingly crafted by lululemon educators, managers, and employees worldwide. In celebration of our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy belated birthday to the lululemon blog, which turned one in April! Over the past year our blog has published content on everything from <a href="/community/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-a-showroom/">how to build a showroom</a> to <a href="/community/blog/exercise-breakthrough-moment/">exercise breakthrough moments</a> and <a href="/community/blog/ask-a-yogi-how-to-begin/">getting started with yoga</a> -- all of it lovingly crafted by lululemon educators, managers, and employees worldwide.</p>
<p>In celebration of our first year, here is a list of some of our most read and commented-on blog posts in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!</p>
<h1>1. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/how-do-i-wash-my-lululemon/">how do i wash my lululemon?</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/how-do-i-wash-my-lululemon/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1651" style="border: 0pt none;" title="How the heck do I was this stuff?" src="http://lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blog_washinglulu1.jpg" alt="How the heck do I was this stuff?" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>In case you're not a laundry-symbol whiz (I personally always have to Google to decode them), this post has tips on how to care for your lululemon.</p>
<h1>2. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/how-to-know-youve-found-your-groove-pant/">how to know you’ve found your groove (pant)</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/how-to-know-youve-found-your-groove-pant/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-330" style="border: 0pt none;" title="groovepant_blog500x3331" src="http://lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/groovepant_blog500x3331.jpg" alt="groovepant_blog500x3331" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>How to find your perfect fit in our Groove Pants.</p>
<h1>3. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/5-things-to-know-about-the-mat/">5 things to know about the mat</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/5-things-to-know-about-the-mat/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7375" style="border: 0pt none;" title="brittany &amp; the mat" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog_britt.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>This past spring we welcomed a new mat to our family: the Mat. Our product trainer, Brittany, takes us through what you should know about it.</p>
<h1>4. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wunder-under-challenge/">wunder under challenge</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wunder-under-challenge/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5152" style="border: 0pt none;" title="wunder under challenge" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/day1.jpg" alt="wunder under challenge" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>Elim wore Wunder Unders every single day in January and blogged about it! Read this series to see how she took her WUs from street to sweat.</p>
<h1>5. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/why-we-love-the-gusset/">why we love the gusset</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/why-we-love-the-gusset/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-12328" style="border: 0pt none;" title="lululemon gusset" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gusset.jpg" alt="lululemon gusset" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />
Say no to toe.</p>
<h1>6. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/we-heart-feedback/">we heart feedback</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/we-heart-feedback/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4930" style="border: 0pt none;" title="feedback" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/feedback_blog500-x333.jpg" alt="feedback" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>When we introduced We Heart Product Reviews to our product detail pages, this blog post introducing the ability to leave product feedback also received a ton of feedback! Thank you to everyone who left a comment and shared their thoughts with us.</p>
<h1>7. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/the-gift-of-yoga-in-our-stores/">the gift of yoga in our stores</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/the-gift-of-yoga-in-our-stores/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5961" style="border: 0pt none;" title="lululemon yoga in the park" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3679037420_6308ef8cc5.jpg" alt="lululemon yoga in the park" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>All lululemon stores have weekly complimentary yoga classes. But you already knew that, right? Read this post anyway and invite a friend to join you next time.</p>
<h1>8. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/put-your-goals-out-there-this-is-why/">put your goals out there… this is why</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/put-your-goals-out-there-this-is-why/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1834" style="border: 0pt none;" title="The perfect fit" src="http://lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/change.jpg" alt="The perfect fit" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>A guest experience in Ottawa last year became a blog post which turned into one of our most commented-on posts from the last year.</p>
<h1>9. <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/love-your-body/">love your body</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/love-your-body/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1122" style="border: 0pt none;" title="love your body" src="http://lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/half-naked.jpg" alt="love your body" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />
This post inspired me to run around more with my shirt off. A must-read if you're ever feeling doubtful about your radness.</p>
<p>I'd like to give a big shout out to all of you who have contributed in some way over the past year to the lululemon blog community - whether it was through sharing your story, leaving a comment, or "liking" a blog note on Facebook. We are continuing to grow and evolve the blog and it's because of your feedback and contributions. Here's to a great year of blogging and many more to come!</p>
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		<title>fit guru follow up: running gear</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post is in response to Elle, who responded to our "ask a fit guru post", on her quest to find a great tank and sports bra that she can wear for her first half marathon. Alright Elle, I heard you loud and clear and have called in my friend Hollis, the Assistant Manager in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This post is in response to Elle, who responded to our <a href="/community/blog/ask-a-fit-guru/" target="_blank"><em>"ask a fit guru post"</em></a>, on her quest to find a great tank and sports bra that she can wear for her first half marathon.</strong></p>
<p>Alright Elle, I heard you loud and clear and have called in my friend Hollis, the Assistant Manager in <a href="/lajolla/lajolla" target="_blank">La Jolla</a>, a serious runner with countless half marathons under her belt and a full marathon on deck in June.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hollis-is-ready-for-the-challenge.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7031" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Hollis has lost count of her half marathon races, and is ready for the challenge of a full marathon" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hollis-is-ready-for-the-challenge.jpg" alt="running gear from lululemon" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>She is built very similarly to how you described yourself.  She is 5'5, a size 4, and a C cup.  She too wants things to be supportive and flattering, so I asked her to show me her favourite run outfit, particularly for a half marathon.  These are a few of her favorite things and her biggest piece of advice for you <em>Don't wear anything on the day of your race you have not already ran in and are comfortable with!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hamstring-sea-stretch.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6855" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Don't neglect your hamstrings, they need a good stretch before long runs and after. Try yoga!" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hamstring-sea-stretch.jpg" alt="running apparel from lululemon" width="500" height="414" /></a></p>
<p>On brisk days Hollis prefers wearing an extremely lightweight long sleeve tank so that her body stays warm, but will not over heat.  She currently loves the <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/women_tops/pl/c/540.html">Run:Team Spirit Long Sleeve</a>, but covets her closet full of <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Tech_SS/pd/c/540/np/540/p/1822.html" target="_blank">Run:Swiftly Techs </a>(short and long sleeve).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Racerback/pd/c/530/np/530/p/1758.html?icid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6896" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Run:Swiftly Racerback and sunshine.  Can your day get better?" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/the-tank.jpg" alt="running tank top from lululemon" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
<p>It is no surprise that her favourite run tank is the <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Racerback/pd/c/530/np/530/p/1758.html" target="_blank">Run:Swiftly Racerback</a>. This running tank is all things you asked for; long in length, lightweight, wicks your sweat really quickly, and is very flattering.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Racerback/pd/c/530/np/530/p/1758.html?icid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6866" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Run:Swiftly Racerback and the All Sport Bra. Back, bossom and sweat support in one package." src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/the-back-supported-and-cool.jpg" alt="sports bra and running tank from lululemon" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
<p>Having a full bust, Hollis' favourite bra to run in is the <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=1813&amp;colorid=3115&amp;sli=1" target="_blank">All Sport Bra</a>, a cross training bra with thick straps, and tremendous support.  Although <em>Hollis typically wears a 4 in all of our tops and bras, she prefers a 6 in this bra because the straps are wide and strong</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=1813&amp;colorid=3115&amp;sli=1?icid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6867" style="border: 0pt none;" title="The All Sport Bra is literally amazing.  Great support, great for yoga, crossfit and running half marathons!" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/the-bra.jpg" alt="sports bras for running from lululemon" width="500" height="615" /></a></p>
<p>Although you had mentioned you would be wearing shorts, Hollis prefers wearing crops, as she likes the supports they give her legs, and also for chafe prevention.  She has literally been living in the <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunTeam_Spirit_Crop/pd/c/570/np/570/p/1762.html" target="_blank">Run:Team Spirit Crops</a>, and brags about their super quick wicking abilities.  This is a personal choice, so Hollis instructs to run a few long runs in shorts, as well as crops and see how you feel.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunTeam_Spirit_Crop/pd/c/570/np/570/p/1762.html?icid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7154" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Love the ruching on the Run:Team Spirit Crops. " src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/strong-legs1.jpg" alt="running pants for women from lululemon" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
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<p>Last but not least don't forget about your feet!  I myself made the mistake of running my first half marathon in big thick socks, with big thick seams, and by mile 10 and had big thick blisters!  Seamless, moisture wicking socks are to die for when running long distance.  Hollis and I both love the <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/W_Ultimate_Running_Sock/pd/c/590/np/590/p/1800.html" target="_blank">Ultimate Run Sock</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/W_Ultimate_Running_Sock/pd/c/590/np/590/p/1800.html?icid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6860" style="border: 0pt none;" title="W Ultimate Run Socks are moisture wicking and seamless. No blisters! No fuss! " src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/right-foot-left-foot.jpg" alt="ultimate running socks from lululemon" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
<p>These socks are fitted, but not too tight, so they won't move around on you in full stride on mile 9.  They also are built with compression around your arch for more support, so pay attention to the Left and Right markings.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/W_Ultimate_Running_Sock/pd/c/590/np/590/p/1800.html?cid=blogWH"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6865" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Enjoy arch support, fun colours, and no blisters in the Ultimate Running Sock!" src="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/supported-arches.jpg" alt="compression socks for running from lululemon" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Hollis and I wish you all the best with your race!  Thank you for your questions Elle, we hope this helps!</p>
<p>Namaste, Whitney</p>
<p><strong>Do you have any burning questions about the fit &amp; function of our products?  Any questions about activity specific gear?  Shout em out and we'll give you the scoop!</strong></p>
<p><em>Hollis' Favourite Run Gear</em>:</p>
<p><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Racerback/pd/c/530/np/530/p/1758.html">Run: Swiftly Racerback</a> (available in store and online)</p>
<p><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=1813&amp;colorid=3115&amp;sli=1">All Sport Bra</a> (available in store and online)</p>
<p><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunSwiftly_Tech_SS/pd/c/540/np/540/p/1822.html">Run:Swiftly Tech SS</a> (available in store and online)</p>
<p><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/RunTeam_Spirit_Crop/pd/c/570/np/570/p/1762.html">Run:Team Spirit Crops</a> (available in store and online)</p>
<p><a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/W_Ultimate_Running_Sock/pd/c/590/np/590/p/1800.html">W Ultimate Run Sock</a> (available in store and online)</p>
<p>Run:Team Spirit Long Sleeve (available in store or through the Guest Education Centre 1.877.263.9300)</p>
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