My headphones are on, Cool Racerback is ready to wick my sweat, both running shoes are secure, and my eyes are looking at the trail in front of me. After checking all my excuses at the door, I just embarked on my first official run of spring. Yes, one full month after the Mother Earth has declared it spring time, I lace my sneakers and hit the pavement.

I have called myself a ‘funner’, fake runner, for a few years now because my running techniques are unique and it looks like I am running really fast in a stationary position while barely inching forward; envision running a treadmill but on land! But no matter how much I curse before I go or how much I want to take a detour to the ice cream shop, I keep on trucking along.

Yesterday, I decided to fully ditch the ‘funner’ title. Out there running along the seawall, along other runners, joggers and walkers I realized that by giving myself this title I put up a road block on my own running goals. Whether or not I am fast, I am still a runner. I will give you the runners club nod as I pass you on the trail, I will hold my head up and make mini goals to push my body a little further and when someone asks me, ‘why do you run?’ my answer will be the same answer as what I put on my first registered run form, “I run because I can.”

I am a runner. Can’t wait to see you at the finish line.

View running gear:

• Ta Ta Tamer
• Run: Swiftly Racerback
• Run: Speed Short

Is your workout playlist stuck on repeat? Here's a spring workout playlist filled with old and new tracks to get your headphones (and body!) jumping.

11TH DIMENSION – JULIAN CASABLANCAS
Bummed that The Strokes are on hiatus? Me too...until I heard this album. 1/3 prog rock + 1/3 electro + 1/3 indie = a party in your ears...wooOOOoooOOoo!

LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES – WILSON PICKETT
The #1 track that makes your Uncle Barry do the twist at family weddings.

THE SEED 2.0 – THE ROOTS FEATURING CODY CHESNUTT
Hot lyrics, a wicked bass line and Cody ChesnuTT’s soulful voice still make this song a booty shaker five years later.

GOOD VIBRATIONS – MARKY MARK
A definitive 90’s track from Mr. Six Pack himself to remind you that crop tops are back “in.” Now where did I put that ab roller?

I LOVE THE BLOODY BEETROOTS – RADIO EDIT – THE BLOODY BEETROOTS
Stuck in a workout rut? Put this song on and watch your heart raise 10 beats per minute. Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re in a German festival tent – can you say gute zeiten?!?

EMPIRE STATE OF MIND – JAY-Z & ALICIA KEYS
Working towards a big goal? Imagine running the NYC Marathon and hearing this as you cross the Brooklyn Bridge....instant goosebumps.

WOMAN (MSTRKRFT REMIX) – WOLFMOTHER
www.bada$$.com, plain and simple. Take it from someone who knows: guitar slides hurt on pavement.

I WANNA LIFE – GOLDFRAPP
Try to not to overhand clap while you’re running….it’s harder than it sounds.

TENDERNESS – GENERAL PUBLIC
Quite possibly the most fun music from the 80’s never on a John Hughes soundtrack.

I’M NOT GOING TO TEACH YOUR BOYFRIEND HOW TO DANCE WITH YOU (THE TWELVES REMIX) – THE BLACK KIDS
This song will get stuck in your head for days. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

SANS SOLEIL – MIIKE SNOW
This Swedish duo make tunes perfect for cooling down post-workout - put this on & feel some bliss come your way.

GIVE IT TO ME BABY – RICK JAMES
I’m fresh out of excuses for this. Whatever – just give it to me? (Sorry, that was bad even for me).

PARANOID – KANYE WEST FEATURING KID CUDI
Okay, so he storms awards show stages and abuses the CAP lock key on his computer. This song is good. Like really, really, REALLY good.

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (NAIVE MELODY) – TALKING HEADS
Talking Heads make some of the happiest music on the planet. Play on your bike ride home from yoga to extend the serenity all day long.

IF I KNOW YOU – THE PRESETS
A pulsing beat and otherworldly vocals (you may feel like an extra in Blade Runner) will make this a favourite. If you ever get the chance to see The Presets live, make it happen – they’re goooood.

HOT BLOODED – FOREIGNER
If you’ve got a problem with this song, you’ve got a problem with yourself.

EVENFLOW – PEARL JAM
Have you seen how much Eddie Vedder sweats in concert?

BLIND (FRANKIE KNUCKLES REMIX) – HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR

May this song come with a disclaimer: just because you like music from Ibiza doesn’t mean you should wear white linen pants 24/7.

What tunes make you sweat 110%?

View some running gear:

• Run: Swiftly Racerback
• Run: Willpower Pullover
• Run: Ambition Crop

Sneak peek of some of the freshest colours that will be hitting our men's line for Spring/Summer. You can shop by colour.

Hit the gym or the yoga studio with a splash of colour. Here is a sneak peek of what's to come during this season. You can shop by colour.

Take our short and highly scientific quiz to see which colour fits your personality!

Stretch out your winter legs and dress them up with Chirp and March Checkmate!

Could your back and hips use some revolving crescent?

Side stretch and half moon = divine.

Dancer's pose to open your back and hips for a run. Great before and after a good workout.

One OM, and she's ready to run.

This 'barely there' tank is loose and comfortable and will make you sing like Whitney Houston. "Ohh I just wanna run with somebodddyy!!"

The soft waistband and loftiness of the Run:Tracker Shorts makes a girl wanna jump!

See what I mean? Now stash your cash in your hidden pockets and get moving!

Namaste.

The run gear that puts a Spring in Heather's step:
Heather is an educator from the Downtown San Diego Showroom and she is wearing a size 6 in everything.

I Just Wanna Run SL (Available in store and online)

Why We Love This: You can barely feel this tank on your back, almost like running naked as a child. Made with Silverescent™ which has anti-stink and anti-static properties, so sweat it up and you won't stink it up. Last but not least, this lovely is loose fitting, and so comfortable. I personally love it for the winter hibernating pounds I just might be carrying.

Run: Tracker Shorts Available in store and online.

Why We Love This: These shorts are mid-length and made with extra volume for freedom of movement. My badonk is not constricted by fabric, and my legs are free to do what they do.

Flow Y Bra (Available in store and online.)

Why We Love This: Lower support bra that is comfortable, and supportive enough for smaller busts.

Need more support?
All Sport Bra (Available in store and online.)

Why We Love This: This is a great cross training bra for everything from yoga to run, specifically for women who love strong support.

Need even more support?
Ta Ta Tamer for busts sizes 32C-38DD. (Available in store and online)

Why We Love This: Prefer no movement upstairs? This is the bra for you. Jump around in this thing, we've got your back and your front.