Katie (Key Leader at Vancouver’s West 4th store) is almost as crazy about running as she is about making delicious, healthy food. She’s finally been persuaded to share her favourite smoothie recipe. She recommends it as a powerful way to start the day or an amazing post-run energizer.
That’s right, marathon-training season is upon us. While the right shoes, fancy pants, a committed running partner and clinic or training plan are key to a successful run we don’t often hear people ask ‘So, what are you eating?” Being a self-professed ‘Nutrition Nerd’, Jacqueline asked Georgia Morley (lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s chef and holistic nutrition super star) for some expert advice.
You’re well aware that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 8th. We’ve been excited to share this essay for weeks. Try not to tearing up after reading about Kathy’s achievement as a first-time mom and newbie runner. It was nearly impossible, like training for your first marathon in 100 degree weather.
The 2011 Boston Marathon is days away. Jayna Henstorf is another ambassador who is packing her bags to take part in the fun. She’s excited to go to Boston for a few reasons. It’s where she spent her newlywed days and it’s the home of one of her favourite brunch spots. (And who doesn’t love a good brunch spot after a marathon? We do.)
In the third interview of our Road to Boston series, we caught up with Kathleen Pugh in her lead up to the big day. We chatted about preparation, motivation and running marathons at an 8-minute-mile pace. Kathleen’s story of how she came to run the Boston Marathon is as inspirational as it is touching. We got goosebumps.
As a child, the dark was something to be feared, held at bay by the magic of nightlights and parents’ stories. As a teenager ‘after dark’ represented party time and freedom from those prying parental eyes. The black is back! Are you going to run and hide or just keep on running? (We suggest the latter.)
If you’re planning on running a marathon, you’re busy focusing on training. We’d like to take something off your plate so you can keep up the good work. Don’t worry about the details before the race - our panel of ambassadors and other seasoned runners have you covered. Here’s the plan. two weeks out Begin the hydrating marathon. Be very intentional. Nearly everyone [...]
Our PR Manager Jen is back from New York to share her experience at the NY Marathon. Grab your weekend coffee and read about her adventure. If you missed her first entry, read this first! In my pre-race blog last week, I said that you learn a lot about yourself when you train for a [...]
Our Public Relations Manager, Jenn, is achieving a goal on Sunday, Nov. 7: the NY Marathon. What’s her goal time? She doesn’t have one. Read on to find out why: Looks like 2010 is my year of fours. I turned forty, and I’ve headed to the Big Apple to run my fourth marathon. Oh – [...]
