![]() I am already looking into running another “themed” race, as “Color Me Rad” was very enjoyable. I guess it protected my skin from the sun but I am hoping that the tan line soon fades. ![]() Similarly, I got a mild sunburn on my arms and back so there is an outline from my black “rad” tattoo. Today I am still living a “rad” life as some of the colours have yet to come off of my stomach. I can’t wait to see how those pictures turned out. My friend captured most of our memories, as I was too scared to ruin my phone! The organization also had photographers situated throughout the course and there was a photo booth at the end of it all. We got our cameras ready and popped the bag for an ultimate explosion. This was similar to a ziploc baggy filled with a coloured cornstarch. At the end of the race I got my own “Colour Bomb”. I was sprayed by wet coloured cornstarch at kilometers 2 and 4 which definitely helped to cool me down. Throughout the run (in my situation it was each kilometer) you are coated with non-toxic, dry, coloured cornstarch. Many sported high socks, side pony-tails and white shorts as well. I went as far as making white tutus for my friend and I to wear (they absorbed the cornstarch too) as the idea was to be “rad”. We were provided with sunglasses that are designed to protect your eyes from sun and colour. The idea is that you start out very clean, wearing mostly white (for effect). For some reason those beverages never really appeal to me, especially pre or post-workout!įor those of you still wondering what a “colour run” is, let me explain. There was also the opportunity to participate in a “Pepsi Taste Challenge” or get free Red bull. Unfortunately I am allergic to nuts, but I did manage to score a Vitamin Water that they were handing out. Our location was sponsored by Larabar so they were handing our “Cashew Cookies” following the race. In compensation I stayed extra hydrated even though I am not a fan of having much liquid (heavy) in my stomach when I run. The event was very hot as the trail was not shaded and the sun beamed at 40 degrees. It was a fairly flat course (Hooray!) and was mostly paved. Sometimes I forget how much energy I had when I was younger!Ĭolor Me Rad is an organization that hosts races throughout Canada and the United States and the moment I heard they were coming to Toronto, Ontario, I signed up (It sold out so fast)! Downsview Park was an ideal location, as it is accessible by foot, car, bus and subway. I was impressed at how many little kids were successfully running the full 5km. In fact, a lot of parents brought their children as those under 7 ran for free. The race was definitely less about speed than it was about colour and amusement. The layout was designed to challenge beginners, but for the more advanced you had the flexibility of setting your own pace. While it was 5km (A decent length for “newbies”), it wasn’t a race to set a PR at. I also ran into some unexpected acquaintances which was coincidental and neat. This past Sunday I participated in my first ever colour run! Words cannot even begin to describe how much fun I had! I was reunited with a friend that I hadn’t seen in over a year which made this “first” experience even more memorable.
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