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A selection of my favorite Lululemon silhouettes
Tracksmith ditched my favorite shorts
$59-68, available now
MEAGHAN: Ever since Tracksmith discontinued — or rather, completely reimagined — my beloved Session Speed short, I’ve been on a mission to find a replacement. The criteria are specific: the shorts have to be comfortable, somewhat relaxed, lined, high-waisted, and have a 3-inch inseam. I know, I know. But when it comes to running shorts, I am unapologetically particular. We like what we like, and life is too short for shorts that don’t feel right. After testing what felt like half of Lululemon’s catalog, I landed on a few favorites, so here’s what you’ll find me wearing.
A quick note on sizing: Lululemon always runs a little strange for me. I’m typically a small or x-small — a 0-2 in most brands — but consistently find myself reaching for a 4 or 6 at Lululemon. For all the shorts featured here, I went with a size 4 (small).
Price: $68
These shorts check every box. They fit snug through the waist with just enough room through the thighs – no bunching, no riding up. The lightweight Swift fabric offers four-way stretch, sweat-wicking, and quick-dry technology, making it a go-to for sweaty summer runs. The high-rise waistband lies flat with zero chafing, and the continuous drawcord means you can get the fit exactly right. The built-in liner is a non-negotiable for me, and the side zip pocket is a great bonus for stashing keys or energy gels on the go. At 3 inches, the length hits the sweet spot. Easily one of my favorites.
Price: On sale for $59
I picked up a pair of these before the Boston Marathon and ended up wearing them on race day — safe to say they earned my trust. They appear to be Final Sale and on their way out, but from what I can tell, they’ve essentially been replaced by the Track That High-Rise Short listed above. So, everything I loved about these? You’ll find it there.
Price: $68
The Pace Rival High-Rise Short is a similar build to the Track That, with a few key differences. Also made from Lululemon’s lightweight Swift fabric, you still get four-way stretch, sweat-wicking, and quick-dry performance. The relaxed fit through the glutes and thighs gives you full freedom of movement, while angled split hems keep things from feeling restrictive mid-stride. The high-rise waistband is slightly slimmer but still comes with a drawcord to dial in your fit, plus a built-in brief liner for coverage. What sets these apart is how easily they transition off the run — they’re flattering, versatile, and just as at home grabbing coffee as they are logging miles. The perfect run-to-errand short.
Price: $68
If the Track That and Pace Rival are your classic running shorts, the Shake It Out is the fun one. Still built on Lululemon’s lightweight Swift fabric with four-way stretch, sweat-wicking, and quick-dry performance, but the 2.5-inch length and layered hem give it a fun, more fashion-forward look. The relaxed fit through the glutes and thighs mirrors the Pace Rival, and a high-rise waistband adds to the comfort. If I’m being honest, these shorts are usually kept for hanging out or walking the dog, but they’re cute and fun, so I kept them in this list.
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Meaghan signed up for her first marathon three weeks before the race, because it was $10 more than the half she planned to run. She learned everything in running the hard way. Now a USATF & UESCA certified run coach, she loves encouraging friends to go for big goals as she continues to chase faster times. She enjoys a hot cup of coffee, a cold martini, and making bagels for friends and family.
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