I've written a few times about my growing love for short sleeve running shirts. I've also written about my growing love of merino technical gear. Tracksmith's short sleeve harrier tee brings this all together in what is basically the perfect summer running tee. A big bonus is that it looks like a regular tee, so if you're a wardrobe minimalist, you can pretty much just stock up on these and have ...
6 Athleisure Belt Bags Like Lululemon
Hip packs, belt bags, fanny packs... No matter what you like to call them, they're the bag of the moment. Lululemon's everywhere belt bag sells out every time and can be tough to score. Whether you're frustrated trying to score during lulu's restocks, or just want something different and less hyped, here are 6 belt bags with a similar sporty vibe like lululemon's that you might like instead. 1 ...
Lululemon Speed Up High-Rise 2.5″ Shorts Review
I've been a die-hard wearer of lululemon's 2.5" running shorts for what feels like forever. This hot pink pair of high-rise 2.5" speed ups is one of my favorites in a while. I previously wrote a comparison of lulu's original speeds vs speed ups here, which features the low-rise 2.5" version. Today's post focuses on the high-rise speed ups. Speed Up Shorts Pockets, Features, and Fabric The ...
Lululemon Groove Pant versus Athleta Elation Flare Pant
In this post, I'll show a direct side-by-side comparison of lululemon's groove super-high-rise flared pants versus Athleta's elation flare pants. I'll also highlight the key differences between them. If you prefer, I wrote fully detailed review of each previously: you can read about the groove pants here and the elation flares here. This post is more abbreviated and focuses on the differences ...
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon in Early May
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon is one of those dazzling trips worthy of bucket lists the world over. Over the course of about 45 miles, you'll travel through some of the most mind-blowing scenery the American Southwest has to offer. Permits and suitable conditions for this hike are hard to come by, and I feel extremely lucky I was able to get in on a trip. If you ever have the ...
Athleta Ultimate Stash Tight II Review
As a distance runner, tights that really feel good and go the distance are harder to find than they should be. As I've worn through some of my older pairs, I've especially been looking for running tights with good pocket options. When I tried Athleta's original ultimate stash tight, I was not impressed at all. The pockets were very awkward and it didn't fit me well. I was bummed because most of ...
