The Color Run!

On Saturday a group of us ran in the Color Run.  I heard so many wonderful things about it so I couldn't wait to do it.  It was only a 5K so it would be a pretty easy run through Downtown Denver.  I was actually a tad disappointed in the run.  The start line was a blast with a DJ and people throwing swag.  The race course itself was pretty easy, but there was nobody really watching and nothing exciting happening on the course.  It was really a group of people, all in white, with colors on them, running through downtown.  They had a few stations where you would get color thrown on you, but other than that it was pretty boring.

I did see Gwen along the way and gave her a huge hug where she got her first taste of color.  I then met her at the finish line where they had this "happy mosh pit" type area set up.  There was music blaring and every 5 minutes you would throw color up in the air.  It was pretty awesome.  I brought Gwen in, but forgot to prep her, so she got a little scared...............and a lot colored!!!  I think she loved being with the girls doing something crazy.

Let's just say the "color" was cornstarch and "color".  That "color" didn't come off so well.  Gwen had green roots for a few days and my skin was raw from scrubbing.  I am glad I got to do this with the girls (including Gwen).  I know Gwen wants to start doing races with me, so I'll buy her some sneakers and find some kid "fun runs".  I also love that when Leo sees me putting on my sneakers he says "going for a run?".  I do these things so my children see that being active is a way of life.  I'm glad they are noticing!!