<p>I just did a quick web search and see that there are two Lulu stores close to us. One’s an outlet and it gets mixed reviews because of its limited stock and hit-and-miss sizing. The other is in our “pricey” mall. I’ve never paid attention before, but maybe I need to make a trip to check these clothes out.</p>
<p>I had a look at the LULU chart and it loos like a broad head and shoulders pattern. They were pretty hot the last few years but I don’t think that there’s an infinite number of shoppers that can afford their products.</p>
<p>The other companies sell their discounted stuff to TJX for various reasons. Nike is so huge that they’re going to have overstock. I think that Adidas has the same issue though they are not as big. The lower tier players like Reebok, Head, Avia have to discount. LULU seems to be able to control their pricing and distribution, kind of like Apple. I’ve never been to one nor seen their products in-person (that I know of, I assume that I’ve seen it on people but didn’t know that it was LULU).</p>
<p>"The biggest problem to living to 150 is that your ears and nose never stop growing. Imagine how big they will be when you are that old. "
-Well, I must be an exception to this, both are not so large, but I would not care one way or another. My problem are teeth. They seem to grow out. The ones that have no opposite tooth are taller than others. Also, when they grow out, they are getting more sensitive. However, at 150, I do not expect having any teeth and that is a huge concern that I have overlooked. Living without teeth…not a good option for those who love to eat all the time and chewing on hard fruits / vegies and even junk food is a great treat.</p>
<p>I was at the supermarket yesterday and saw an older gentleman walking on two prosthetic legs (below the knee). He seemed to be doing fine with it. These weren’t the lifelike type - they were thin rods that went down to shoes. I fully expect to see more in the way of spare parts in the future. Dental implants are an example. Printable bones are another.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you’ve had so much trouble with the dental stuff, Miami. That doesn’t sound like any fun at all (understatement).</p>
<p>I’m glad you’ve been able to get in plenty of good swimming, though. My husband has been doing same.</p>
<p>PlantMom, their stuff is yummy. Happy shopping! Or, if you’re like me, mostly looky-lu(haha)ing. Now that pun I caught. Wasn’t trying to make one before.</p>
<p>Interesting - they opened one at the Burlington Mall. Might have to take my daughter there.</p>
<p>Deborah- The main difference is that some of the yoga tights flare out on the bottom, which most people don’t like as much for running. Also, many of the running tights have zippered pockets on the back waistband or legs, which can be nice. Otherwise, I wear some of the non-running tights for running, especially under the dresses. The LuLu tags tell you what they recommend the product for, but it certainly isn’t mandatory, in my opinion. The yoga bras are NOT as supportive as the ones designed for running.</p>
<p>I forget if I mentioned this. In the race Sat there was a man quite a bit older than me who ran the whole thing BAREFOOT! I’ve seen it before, but it never ceases to amaze! 13.1 miles! He stayed off to the side of the trail on the grass/dirt as much as he could (which is still pretty nasty), and some of the course was on a NOT particularly nice stretch of road between the football stadium (pro) and the park where the trail/path picked up. I don’t like even having my SHOES on parts of that road! Yuck.</p>
<p>I saw the same thing yesterday when the 1/2 marathoners were lining up - a women, probably in her 50’s - was fully barefoot going to the starting line! I pointed it out to my son who said, “What is she thinking? What if there is a piece of glass on the road?!” - thought that was funny - he sounded just like a parent!!!</p>
<p>Thanks, MOWC. I don’t think I’ve seen anybody running barefoot at a race yet. I probably would have noticed that. I did see a young man on the local trail (paved) running barefoot one day, carrying his shoes. It would be a relatively good spot for this, I suppose, if one were so inclined. I’ll stick with my cushy running shoes, thank you. :)</p>
<p>Deborah…D2 has been a LULU addict for several years but she and her college running friends have been shifting to some new GAP running leggings…hmmm…maybe called GAPfit line??? I guess the girls are having some issues with their LULU leggings pilling.</p>
<p>Thanks, NMinn. It wouldn’t have occurred to me that might be an issue with leggings. For running I’ve been very happy with Nike filament capris and tights, but for a pair that would also be good for casual wear, less specifically athleticy looking, I’m interested in seeing what else will work.</p>
<p>“Dental implants are an example”
-You will not see many of these. They cost whole ton of money and they are not covered by any private ins. and definitely not medicare, as medicare covers only removables.</p>
<p>^^Our insurance covers implants. Yes, they’re pricey, but worth it, because in the long run they can prevent the massive bone loss that occurs when a tooth with its long root is extracted.</p>
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<p>MRIs used to cost a ton of money too.</p>
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<p>Definitely! You don’t want to be buying most of this stuff twice.</p>
<p>You can pick up bargains on water repellent DWR wind breaker jackets at TJ MAXX and Marshalls. Once you got the terminology they use on the hang tags, you can pretty much figure out what is what. I picked up a Columbia ultra light windbreaker hoody (with their cycling team logos all over it) for $15 at Marshalls. Same exact thing as the $80+ Brooks and Marmot stuff. Did’t really care for the big logos, but – for keeping a little shower or wind off out walking in the woods, who really cares?</p>
<p>One thing to look for is a completely waterproof hat. Everyone makes a version of these. Columbia, Bean, and on and on and on. They are the same material as the rain jackets. </p>
<p>They are available in baseball caps:</p>
<p>[PreCip</a> Baseball Cap | Marmot Clothing and Equipment](<a href=“http://marmot.com/products/precip_baseball_cap]PreCip”>http://marmot.com/products/precip_baseball_cap)
[Marmot</a> Precip Baseball Cap](<a href=“http://www.sunnysports.com/Catalog.aspx?op=ItemDisplay&ProductID=MRMPBC&Page=1&Term=marmot%20precip%20cap&Hit=1]Marmot”>http://www.sunnysports.com/Catalog.aspx?op=ItemDisplay&ProductID=MRMPBC&Page=1&Term=marmot%20precip%20cap&Hit=1)</p>
<p>And the very popular “Seattle Sombrero” style:</p>
<p>[PreCip</a> Safari Hat | Marmot Clothing and Equipment](<a href=“http://marmot.com/products/precip_safari_hat?p=217,171]PreCip”>http://marmot.com/products/precip_safari_hat?p=217,171)
[Amazon.com:</a> Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero Hat: Clothing](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Seattle-Sombrero-Hat/dp/B003P8QOV8]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Seattle-Sombrero-Hat/dp/B003P8QOV8)</p>
<p>I wear glasses outside, so a waterproof hat is the first thing on when it starts raining. Even with a hoody, I like to keep the water from dripping down my face. And, a soaked cotton baseball cap isn’t that great.</p>
<p>So of all things, snow shoeing on gentle terrain seems to have injured me. I’ve got a gimpy calf muscle. High up in the muscle below the knee on the backside – not low where the Achilles attaches. A little in both legs, but more on the left. Time to break out the foam roller. Definitely muscle soreness.</p>
<p>I’m guessing the soft snow may have been the culprit, or maybe that I went further than I had gone before on snow shoes.</p>
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<p>On barefoot. I occasionally see somebody hiking the rocky NH mountain trails barefoot. I don’t know what they are thinking. I suspect this will be a short lived fad. After a couple dozen major cuts and few infections, I suspect that many of these folk will have a “duh” moment and figure out why people started protecting their feet in the first place.</p>
<p>iDad- hope your calf is OK! Look for deals on compression socks or Zensah sleeves. That might feel good.</p>
<p>I’m through the first hundred pages or so of *Younger Next Year * and it inspired me to seek out another gym I can use at H’s work while my favorite is undergoing its renovation. I tried out a brand new, smallish facility today–empty except for one other person. I used an elliptical machine for a 15 minute warmup, and then did the following series, two sets:</p>
<p>On the cable machine,
Cable standing chess press
Diverging row
Standing shoulder press
Biceps curl
Triceps extension
Lunges Torso rotation
Cable ab crunch</p>
<p>I also used the individual machines on a circuit to do
Chest press
Shoulder press
Leg curl
Leg press
Leg extension
Rear/front pec fly
Tricep extension
Biceps curl
Lat pull down</p>
<p>It was a beautiful morning and I had a brisk 2.75 mile walk. Noticed the Bald Cypress flushing out, and a pair of red shouldered hawks. </p>
<p>I like the book’s message of exercise every day to prevent decay. I’m going to pick up the women’s version at our library today. I also just ordered (from the library) two books on running for beginners. </p>
<p>Hope the leg soreness goes away, idad! I have an achy middle toe–one that I broke a while ago. I don’t think there’s any cure for that except using the right shoe, which I’m trying to do.</p>
<p>Idad - I think the compression sleeves have helped my issues with calf strains. The brand I’ve used from my local running store is CEP.</p>