This past weekend my friends and I ran what is referred to "the happiest 5k on the planet". I'd definitely have to agree! The Color Run is an un-timed race for all ages (babies included) and fitness levels (I'm sure I saw someone on crutches) and is basically is just a 3.1 mile party!
The Attire
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| Team "Color Me Winded" Before the Race |
Everyone is encouraged a wear a shirt that is mostly white (a white t-shirt and headband with the color run logo is provided in the race packet). The rest is up to you. There were tu-tus and colorful knee socks, personalized team tees and even costumes.
The Color Stations
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| After the race and before the color throws |
At each of the 5 kilometers there is a different color station: blue, yellow, green, pink, purple. There are volunteers there waiting to spray you with colored spray or dash you with colored powder. (Don't worry, it's all non toxic. Just food coloring and corn starch.) Seeing the stations up ahead is so encouraging. It makes the race go by faster (in your mind) and makes you want to run to the next station.
The Color Throw
Now THIS is a party. At the finish line is a stage with music and an emcee. He keeps the party hype by throwing packets of color into the crowd for the next color throw. Everyone is dancing and having a great time. Then every 15 minutes, there is a countdown and everyone takes their different color packets and throws them up in the air! What a beautiful sight to see from a distance! It just looks so cool. Then you make your way to the middle of the crowd for the next throw (or two or five). From the inside of the throw, everything literally goes pitch black for a second and when it's all done you are COVERED in colors! (And ready for more!)
The Aftermath
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| My Team after the Race (and Several Color Throws) |
On the way out of the venue there are people waiting with leaf blowers to blow most of the powdered color off of you (it will stick to you in sweaty spots or if you have on sunscreen or makeup). All you need for your car is a sheet or towel for your seat (just to be extra safe, but think of it more like coming home from the pool or beach.) And bring hand sanitizer wipes for your hands and body (like Wet Ones) and makeup remover wipes for your face. Or... You can be like me and go out to eat with your friends with a purple face! (Click here to watch
a video I posted with my purple face about
my current food and fitness challenge!)
I definitely will be doing this again. It was a blast. For more information and upcoming Color Runs near you, go to
theColorRun.com.
Don't get burned out on your health and fitness journey. For your happiness and health, do what you can to keep it fresh!
Xo,
The Fresh Foodie
