Hallelujah! For ages, workout bottoms have been basic black — boring! But finally, brands are coming out with bright colours and fun patterns. Here are five of my top picks that’ll make you feel revved up and motivated to get fitter than ever.
GapFit gFAST contrast back capris.
Lole run capri.
Reebok ONE legging.
Daub and Design Adriana legging.
Nike Pro Hyperwarm Tights II Print women’s tights.
2 Comments January 22, 2014
Holy moly — have I even posted that I’m running the Nike San Francisco Marathon (my fourth full marathon)? And it’s in FIVE days. It’s possible that I haven’t yet posted it on the blog (and just on Twitter and Instagram) because between marathon training and traveling and working, half the time I don’t even know what city I’m in, it’s just run, eat, work, run, get on a flight, repeat.
I ran the Nike Women’s San Fran half in 2011. Training for this marathon has gone pretty well, no pinkeye or long-lasting colds derailed my training too much as it has for other marathons I’ve trained for, so I am so READY.
To help me get prepped for the race, Josh, a Nike product expert, assessed my gait several weeks ago, and as I’m fairly neutral in my foot strike and I prefer more support in my shoes (I like my Nike Free, but for my shorter runs of 10k or so mostly), he recommended the Nike Vomero 8 (above). I’ve been training in them for weeks and they’re super comfortable on me, and there’s the added bonus of the fantastic colourway 
Next, a full wardrobe of running gear — I might not win the race (well, not “might not”, I definitely will not win the race!) but I’ll surely be a top contender for best dressed.
Check out that wicked down-filled vest — what looks like stylish eyelet-like detailing is actually the Nike Aeroloft baffle and ventilation system — the laser perforations combined with the welded baffle construction makes the vest lightweight while also allowing your body to disperse excess heat. Plus, it packs neatly into itself in a pouch in the back of it. It’ll be perfect to put on after I cross the finish line so I don’t shiver once I stop running. Oh, and my two tops (the pink tank and the teal half-zip) are both Dryknit; totally in love with how lightweight and soft Dryknit is.
Oh, and while certainly not what I’ll be running in, but just right for a bit of sightseeing in San Francisco are these fly Nike Dunk Sky Hi Premium. Love.
Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@healthswellness) to stay up to date on my race progress and adventures in San Fran!
3 Comments October 15, 2013
Be sure to pick up the July 2013 issue of Canadian Living because:
That’s reason ’nuff, no?
6 Comments June 10, 2013