Exhibit A: My brother Dustin, 27 years old, nicest guy on the planet (literally).

• Stats: 6'3", between a size L and XL
• Recently dropped 60 pounds from eating healthier, running and swimming regularly.
• Current goal: Looking to tone up, and considering a summer stroll with a lady hooked on his (growing) biceps.

choose your gear and pay attention to details

A lot of guys don't realize how important their gear is to their training. You want gear that is seamless, moisture wicking, and basically won't get in the way of your workout. Being the good sister that I am, I traded Dustin his ratty gym clothes for the Run: Cross Country Tech and the Wave Shorts and here's why:

Dustin likes to run in board shorts because they are comfortable, and he can go for a swim after he sweats. (i.e. he does not need to take a shower in his eyes). Fair enough. Enter the Wave Shorts.

• Made from quick wicking stretch surf fabric = more range of movement, shorts will dry quick enough to run home without irritation
• No sew technology = no chafing
• Secure side zippers with drainage = no water weight, just a house key, so swim fast!

Dustin prefers running on cool mornings, but hates the process of over heating once his body is moving. Solution: Dustin swapped his baggy cotton t-shirt for the Run: Cross Country Tech.

• Made from luxtreme fabric = quick wicking, helps regulate body temperature
• Flat seams = no chaffng
• Thumbholes = Keeps your sleeves in place, and keeps your hands warmer on chilly days.

choose your tunes and stretch

Now that you have your gear, take care of your body with a stretch. It will help your muscles reach peak performance, and it will also help with injury prevention. (Just a tip brother, girls will want to be active this summer, and not wheel you around if it can be avoided, so take care of yourself).

Get some beats that kick your butt. Dustin prefers a mix of Guns N Roses, and Jay-Z ("99 Problems" is his personal favourite for running). Just make it loud, so you’re not tempted to slow down. Three months until shirtless BBQs and beach combing, so tuck your iPod into the side pocket and get moving.

choose your workout

With a loaded iPod and summer dreams in your side pocket, hit the pavement and make the beach your gym today.

Park benches are not for interval bursts and not breaks. Adding some push-ups into your run adds a burst of energy, and hits all major muscle groups. (Great plank-like form Dust).

After you make it to the beach (running 2.5 miles with random push-ups), it’s time for a nice dip.

Kick off your shoes, stretch out your run, and brave the thought of taking your shirt off for the first time this season in public…

Move over Hasselhoff, Dustin's on your beat now.

The Wave Shorts will probably dry before you can put on your shoes. So there’s no excuse not to shake out your hair, put your shirt back on and run another 2.5 miles home.

Way to go dude, you're one step closer to your summer goal.

What are your goals for summer?

When I started wearing lululemon clothes, I thought of them as mostly running and yoga apparel. Since beginning working here last year - low and behold - I have discovered some gems for cycling wear.

The run line is an ideal match for spinners and cyclers. The moisture-wicking, flat-seemed garments often include either Silverescent (anti-stink/anti-static) or quick dry and zip or back pockets.

I put our clothes to the test.

The Carlsbad store hosted a private yoga and shopping event with the San Diego Velo Bellas cycling group.

I rode with them before yoga and showed off the Run: Activa Vest and Flow Y Bra, explaining that I was testing the garments for cycling efficiency. While not wind resistant, the back zipper pocket fits my camera and cell phone, and the back pocket of the Spin Babe shorts fits chapstick and my lens cloth. I could have fit Gu, gum and my car key if I wanted to, but it fit in my bike's seat bag.

Jackie, my riding buddy, exclaimed that of course the vest worked - she didn't realize it wasn't a "real" cycling vest.

After the ride, we hosted yoga for the Bellas and invited them to a private shopping event in exchange for design feedback.

After a few months of testing our products in various saddles, here are the winners (please note, not all are currently available in stores):

- Spin Babe Short - have worn spinning and cycling. Lightly padded in the bum.
- Tri Babe Short - see above, plus more moisture wicking
- Run: Sprint Singlet - wore this in a triathlon
- Run: Activa Vest - wore this on a 2 hr ride
- Run: Power Crop - spin class
- Persist Jacket - to/fro bike rides and races
- Hot Yoga Bra - triathlon
- Flow Y Bra - spinning and cycling
- Brisk Run Arm Warmers - made for cold-weather running - and ideal as cycling sleeves.

That being said, lululemon is not best in the world at making cycling gear - yet. The more feedback you give us via our blog, Facebook, twitter, online, and at the store level, the more the designers will hear it and implement changes.

What else have you worn spinning or cycling and loved?

You asked for it, and here it is a side-by-side comparison of our run shorts.

No matter which shorts you choose, each of the Run:Speed Short, Groovy Run Short and Run:Punya Short are set up with the following features:

• Flat seaming for a chafeless run
• Inner liner for a line-free bum
• Zippered pocket so you stride hands free
• Quick dry shell so your sweat wicks and doesn't look like you…had an accident

The Differences:

The Run:Speed Short is one of our top selling run shorts because of its technical functions and universal fit. The venting along the lower back/bum seams keeps you cooled off, and the curved hem along the thigh shows off the biggest muscle in your body. It's a favorite of many of our Carlsbad triathlete ambassadors.

If you're a little more humble about your gams – there are options, still! A few educators and guests have been going a size up in the shorts, since there is an inner drawstring (which won't get lost in the wash!). Just pull that sucker tight and blaze the trails! A higher rise and a mid-thigh length make the Groovy Run Short ideal for those craving a few extra inches top and bottom. Since the inseam is longer, those who are concerned about the shorts "riding up" can quell their fears.

If coverage in the waist-zone is what you're after, the extra fabric in the mid-section of the Run:Punya Short will do wonders (it's moisture wicking, too). The left leg houses the zippered pocket on this short, so the contents won't get in your way during an ab-workout or car ride. The bottom hem is cut straight across on this four-way stretch short, which is again ideal for those more modest about showing off all of their legs.

Now lace up your runners and get your own, by checking out your local lululemon store or our online store.

Run:Speed Short

Meredith from the Carlsbad store wears the Run:Speed Short.

Why We Made This:

• Ultra light short for running, tri & gym
• Wicking & quick dry shell fabric with 4-way stretch
• Open venting for added breathability
• Coolmax liner with mesh for airflow
• Secure pocket for $/keys & sport snacks
• Soft wicking waistband with drawstring & elastic for support
• Chafe resistant - flat seamed

**Shell fabric made from recycled polyester!!

Colours: Snorkel Blue, Black/Neon Purple, Black/Alfalfa, Coal/Electric Orange, White/Silver Dream/Stripe/Fatbird, Turf/Caribe , Black/Frisby Sunset Floral, Bon Bon, Black or Coal

Groovy Run Short

The Groovy Run Short covers all bums.

With a longer inseam and higher rise than the Run:Speed Short, the Groovy Run Short is a tad longer than the Run:Punya Short.

Why We Made This:

• Ultra light mid-length run short
• Wicking shell fabric with 4 way stretch
• Soft coolmax liner for increased air flow
• Overlapped hem for maximum range of motion during running
• Secure pocket for $/keys & sport snacks
• Chafe resistant - flat seamed

Colours: Black /Royale Manifesto Swirl, Deep Navy / White/ Deep Navy Dream Stripe, Greys Checkmate, Black or Black/ Caribe/ Aruba,  Black/ Kiss/ Multi Up or Down or Black/ Aruba/ Fatbird Dot,  Crystal Pink Fatbird Floral/ Bon or Coal/ Bon Bon/ Paradise

Run:Punya Short

The rise of the Run:Punya is high like the Groovy Run. It's in-between short and mid-length, and cut straight across the thigh.

Ooh! A side zipper pocket for your keys or GU!

Why We Made This:

• 7 minute mile?? -- no problem!!!
• Wicking & quick dry shell fabric with 4-way stretch
• Coolmax liner with mesh for airflow
• Secure pocket for $/keys & sport snacks
• Soft wicking waistband with drawstring & elastic for support
• Chafe resistant - flat seamed

Colours: Grey Checkmate,  Black or Deep Navy,  Aruba, Kiss/Multi Up and Down