What on a regular basis rituals do you stay up for? Early in 2021 — throughout quarantine — my pals and I challenged ourselves to stroll 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day. I shortly fell in love with strolling — folks watching, recognizing cute canine, clearing my thoughts, and feeling recent air on my face. As they are saying, you’re solely a stroll away from temper. Listed here are a number of photographs of my day by day stroll, in partnership with Lululemon, should you’d wish to see…
Sweatshirt: Softstreme Completely Outsized Cropped Crew in Blue Willow. Shorts: Softstreme Excessive-Rise Quick 4″ in Oasis Blue.
Typically I’ll take walks whereas carrying much less comfortable garments (stiff denims, clothes) however ideally earlier than heading out the door, I’ll pull on straightforward, smooth items. Currently, I’ve been gravitating towards matching units, like this cropped sweatshirt and shorts. How fairly is the pale blue shade?
Sweatshirt: Softstreme Completely Outsized Cropped Crew in Blue Willow. Shorts: Softstreme Excessive-Rise Quick 4″ in Oasis Blue.
As a result of I’ve lived in New York for 23 years, strolling and biking have all the time been part of day by day life. However a part of me dreaded the thought of assembly such a big step depend — 12,000 is loads of steps! But, after the primary week, I discovered myself craving lengthy walks. As my good friend Gisela, additionally a loyal walker, as soon as stated when she wakes up, “It’s like I’ve a stroll inside me.” I beloved that phrasing.
Jacket: Rain Insurgent Jacket in Filbert Tan. Sweatshirt: Brushed Softstreme Half Zip in Bone.
I attempt to really feel comfortable however nonetheless pulled collectively. This light-weight trench is ideal for spring and fall days. (It may be dressed up with a mini skirt or relaxed trousers.) One route I actually like goes to the Brooklyn Promenade. The view of the Manhattan skyline takes your breath away, particularly at sundown, and also you generally see folks getting engaged. Alongside the way in which, I additionally go stunning brownstones — folks typically go away their curtains open, and it’s so enjoyable to peek in on the paintings.
Sweatshirt: Brushed Softstreme Half Zip in Bone.
Everybody appears good in a half zip — one in every of my most firmly held beliefs! I’ve worn this white one to the park with the boys and through night stoop hangs with pals. It appears nice with denims and leggings and is a perfect journey piece for lengthy journeys.
Jacket: Rain Insurgent Jacket in Filbert Tan. Sweatshirt: Brushed Softstreme Half Zip in Bone.
What does your train routine appear to be? Lululemon makes such smooth, long-lasting items for figuring out, spending time with pals, or simply knocking round. Our staff likes their cozy hoodies, which are available in a bunch of colours, and these leggings are silky smooth. See their full lounge assortment right here, should you’d like.
Thanks a lot, Lululemon!
(Pictures by Julia Robbs for Cup of Jo. This submit is sponsored by Lululemon. Thanks for supporting the manufacturers that help Cup of Jo.)
