Happy 5k's?

Whoa whoa whoooooaaa....what a weekend!  THE COLOR RUN was by far one of the most fun 'fitness' events you can be a part of.  It made me so happy to see a large group (10,000 people!) gather to not only have a good time but to burn some calories and encourage fitness as well.  I have been gearing up for this event for some time and just after the first of the year Tray and I have started to increase my running.  I learned that I run stiff.  I don't pick up my feet off the ground and - what do you know, you're actually supposed to lean forward while running and there is a correct form!?  In any event, this Color Run was a perfect way to work toward a goal of running a 5K and to keep a slow and steady pace.

The best thing about this event was that my awesome sisters joined in the fun times and came to LA with me to run it!  It made the event one of the best sister bonding times we've had in awhile.  Even my sister Lauren who has had two stomach surgeries (babies) and 3 knee surgeries was able to run the whole time and we were SO PROUD!  Also - my great friend Zoe came to join in the fun too and was an honorary sister for the day!  Whoever does the marketing for the Color Run is awesome because all the swag is retro in style and so awesome.  We got hoodies. hats, socks and a free t-shirt (with the sign up) to commemorate the event.  I love my retro hoodie with the colored hood!

The next local Color Run is in Irvine in May.  I totally recommend this event to anyone (any shape, any size, kids, adults...etc.) as it's an event that you can walk or run.   This event is focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family (and in my case - BOTH!).  You run through zones where each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color (yellow, orange, pink, blue...etc.) 

My next step will be the Disney 1/2 Marathon in September with my sister Tiana.  This event made me realize I can do it and I look forward to it!  I did the Disney 1/2 in 2009 when I was in the best shape of my life (aside from right now which trumps that) but running through Disney in September (13.1 miles) will truly be a sign of my fitness being back on track.