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*Image courtesy of Malibu International Marathon

I am hereby retiring my official slogan... "I hate running."  

I'm turning 35 on November 11, and on that day, I'm registered to run the Malibu Half Marathon.  Yikes!  What am I thinking?!  I hate running.  (Whoops.  Old habits die hard.) 

Well, at least I have a valid excuse to shop for cute new running outfits.

*Image courtesy of lululemon.com

[Featured Guest: Abby] Haus.

Cool Racerback tank, Lululemon
Astro Wunder Under crops, Lululemon
Nike LunarGlide run shoes
Original Wayferer sunnies, Ray Bans

Silver Bullet Sleeveless Tech tank, Lululemon
Tempo Track run shorts, Nike
Reebok RealFlex Transition training shoes

Like any good little cult member, I have recruited my sister, Abby for CrossFit.  Now, I know she is an athlete.  She practices hot yoga regularly and has run the Malibu Half Marathon.  But I discovered something more to her this week.  My baby sister is a freaking haus.

She had never touched a barbell in her life, yet totally schooled me maxing out at 93 pounds for her push press on day three.  Meanwhile, I have been weightlifting since high school, yet maxed out at only 83 pounds.  Like I said, she's a haus!

Abb and Mom made a haul to our itty bitty Lululemon Showroom (*We need a proper store here, Lulu!) and picked up these cute tanks for us.  The way I see it, if we are going to get ridiculously sweaty, we might as well look hot.

Vinyasa

Lululemon Vinyasa scarf

My favorite winter accessory:  the Vinyasa scarf from Lululemon.  So cozy and relaxed.  And because there are are snaps at either end of the scarf, there are so many different ways to wear it.  Loop it, let it hang, or snuggle up.    

*Namaste, Abb!

Sporty Spice

Find these sassy "Mom Uniform" pieces at Nike, Lucy, Lululemon & Athleta.

Running shoes.

Yoga pants.

Tee shirt.

Ball cap. 

The essential pieces to the "Mom Uniform."  But you don't have to feel schlubby.  I like to perk up my uniform with pops of color and unexpected details.  The goal is to make it look effortless.  Like you are totally energized and balanced from that yoga class you just left.  When really you didn't have time to shower to get those pesky Cheerios out of your hair, the dog ate the baby's favorite blankie and your son just missed the bus to school.  Namaste.   

So as you put on your uniform this morning, take that minute for yourself and change it up.  Add a pop of color instead of head to toe black.  Or go bold and pair a color combo (my new fave, orange and green).   Or swap out your college hoodie for a tailored zip-up.  Choose a feminine cut rather than that old boxy tee.  Try a tennis dress or running skirt instead of shorts (your legs will look awesome!).  Braid your hair or put on a cute headband instead of a hat.  Dab some clear lip gloss on your cheeks and lips, and you are ready to take on the world... or at least library storytime.  

*My friend Jen, confessed to wearing running shoes to her playgroup this week.  It's ok, Jen.  I just hope you didn't wear them with bootcut jeans like Mrs. Ben Affleck.