{"id":13403,"date":"2023-02-27T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T16:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/?p=13403"},"modified":"2023-02-27T16:14:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T16:14:49","slug":"lululemon-senseknit-running-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/nutrition-and-food-for-healthy-living-in-london\/lululemon-senseknit-running-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Lululemon SenseKnit Running Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After three years as an autumn marathon London Marathon<\/a> is returning to its traditional slot in April, and that means one thing – winter training! Spring marathons are glorious, but winter training can be tough. Between short days, cold winds and the overwhelming urge to hibernate (it can\u2019t just be me!) winter training doesn\u2019t really sell itself as a whole lot of fun, but trust me it is, you just need the right kit.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step up Lululemon SenseKnit Composite Running gear! Combining the breathability, targeted support, and movement of SenseKit technology with elements like water-repellant panels and lots (and lots) of pockets, this is kit that is designed to endure. Which is exactly what you need when you\u2019re clocking up the miles through the winter months ready for a spring marathon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now SenseKnit Composite Running gear promises a lot and I wouldn\u2019t be doing my job properly if I didn\u2019t really put it through its paces on a nice long run, so here are my thoughts after 18 miles on a pretty dank day in London.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Impressions of the Lululemon SenseKnit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Well these are different\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Lululemon SenseKnit Composite HR Run Tight<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Honest first impression of the SenseKnit Composite HR Run Tight<\/a> (28\u201d, we like to hit at the shoe when running through South London\u2019s more illustrious \u2018country parks\u2019\/scrubland) was that they were a bit weird. They reminded me of the hiking trousers my Dad wears to haul himself up Snowdon with all the different panels of water-repellant fabric, and they didn\u2019t feel quite as stretchy and flexible as I was used to (my all-time favorite running tights are Lululemon\u2019s Fast and Free Tight for comparison), but once they were on I was impressed. I felt so well supported! This is a huge thing for me, not just because a bit of compression is nice when you have tired legs, but because I have a pretty massive c-section scar that can be very sensitive and I find running without adequate support across my stomach really uncomfortable. While some areas of the tight felt stiffer, key areas like the knees were super stretchy allowing for great movement, and although I\u2019d worried that the tights might be a bit thick and hot, well-placed ventilation kept me comfortable for my whole run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I am a sucker for a pop-over running jacket. I don\u2019t know why, but I just think they look really cool. Plus, a big pocket is very handy. So I was thrilled when I unpacked the SenseKnit Composite Running Jacket<\/a> in a rather lovely shade of pomegranate. One million points already. Then I put the jacket on\u2026and at first I thought it was a bit short. Remember that c-section incision? Well, it\u2019s sister is a little poochy overhang that I feel self-conscious about, so I usually avoid anything cropped, but in the name of research I was willing to give it a go and I was actually pleasantly surprised. I run wearing a hydration vest and often my clothes will end up rucked up around it, which isn\u2019t very comfortable, but with this jacket that didn\u2019t happen. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Lululemon SenseKnit Composite Running Jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It was the perfect length and it didn\u2019t ride up once (that would be the grippers in the hem doing their job!) and what\u2019s more it has SO MANY GENUINELY USEFUL FEATURES! Seriously, I\u2019m not sure I\u2019ve discovered them all, and they are all useful. Think built in mittens so you\u2019re not faffing about with gloves (or finding gloves in the first place), strategically placed stretch and ventilation, hood sinches front and back so your hood stays up perfectly, thumbholes (all activewear needs thumbholes), pockets in the hem for gels and snacks and a zip pocket on the back for your random gubbins. All small things that make a big difference when it comes to comfort on a long run.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Drawbacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest drawback when it comes to this kit is its price\u2026it is not cheap. The SenseKnit Composite Running Jacket retails at \u00a3198 and the Tights at \u00a3168, they are investment pieces. Saying that, if you can afford it I think they are worth it. I\u2019ve worn Lululemon kit for years and it lasts. There were the tights that I had for about 4 years that didn\u2019t even rip when I fell on a giant bolt, even though my leg underneath was shredded, the tops I\u2019ve had for donkeys that still smell fresh and my backpack that should be knackered given everything I put it through, but it\u2019s not. I know that I\u2019ll be throwing on the SenseKnit Composite Running Jacket and Tights for years to come, putting it through miles of training and hundreds of washes and that it\u2019ll still look great and perform brilliantly, which for me means it\u2019s a great investment. Plus, from a sustainability point of view I reckon it\u2019s always better to buy well once and then wear the item to death than to have to replace things often, and with SenseKnit Composite you really will be buying well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spendy but well worth the investment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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