The Color run

280tofit2014
280tofit2014 Posts: 52
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone,

So the color run is coming to my city in September and I've seen so much hype over it and thought about signing up. Has anyone done it? Did you enjoy the experience? Also, do you have any "getting 5k ready" tips? It would be my first.

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I did Color Me Rad a few years ago - it was a ton of fun. :smile:

    As far as get ready tips - are you running now, or starting from scratch? If just starting or if you haven't been running for awhile, a c25k program works great for easing you into it, and will have you running the distance in about 8 weeks.

    In my experience, the color runs are pretty non-competitive, and mine had tons of walkers as well as runners. People run, strolled, or spun through the color stations, sometimes doubling back for extra color, so it's pretty laid back.

    Tips - wear white (of course), and things you don't mind being stained with color. Bring a change of clothes, a towel or something to wipe down with and something to protect your seats in your car on the way home. Some people parked near me had a gas leaf blower and were taking turns blowing the color dust off of each other - seemed to work well! :tongue:

    Have a great time - it really is fun.

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