If you must run, do so in a tutu.

Part of my plans while in Indiana, did NOT include running. Yeah, I don't do that. But the thing about me? If an opportunity arises to go have fun, I am in. 

My general thoughts about running to do not equal fun. However, running in a tutu? Now, THAT is my idea of fun. 

Jami had mentioned to me months back something about The Color Run, that would be in Louisville, while I was in town. At the time she mentioned it, I didn't really think I would be interested so I didn't sign up. Fast forward, a few months, and Jami was all trained up, and ready to run. When she came to visit me last week, she mentioned that one of the girls that signed up, couldn't run after all, so there was an open spot. And well, just like that I was in. No training, no running shoes, no athletic ability. 

But there were tutu's, and that's all I needed.

We met up bright and early, and were all clean and cute!

We had quite the group!

And guess who our fearless leader was? Miss carrots herself! (Sorry Alicia about the closed eyes)

For something that I had no preparation for, I sure was giddy.

The energy was palpable. People as far as the eye could see, and LOTS of excitement!

And just like that, we were off!

Needless to say, WE WERE EXCITED. 

And all we could really think about was, WHEN WILL WE BE ATTACKED BY COLORS? And then in the distance you see the smoke wafting through the air, and suddenly you pick up speed out of excitement.

You don't dare take pictures while they are squirting you with that stuff, unless of course you are smart and bring a waterproof camera. But here I was after the first surge.

And after that first attack, you are ready for more! Because, seeing as how I DON'T RUN, I need something to entice me. Apparently I would run for colors? Or cookies, hoop earrings and Bon Jovi tickets.

I have done several 5k's before, but this one was different, it was basically a big giant party.

The whole tutu idea? Yeah, lots of other people had that idea too, along with fairies, and super hero's and the occasional afro..... YOU NAME IT.

Here's the thing you must know about a tutu though. You simply cannot wear one and be in a bad mood. IMPOSSIBLE.

And that was my primary feeling throughout the run....

FUN.

And I think the others would agree with me.

By the end of the race, we were covered pretty good, but we were still in for more.

Each runner gets a packet of color to hang onto until the end of the race. 

All the runners are gathered in a large area and then we each throw our colors into the air, and holy cow, you think you might possibly suffocate.

But the end result is worth it. 

I told Jami we looked like coal miners.

So that my friends is my thoughts on running. If you must run, do so in a tutu.....

And by all means go with a crazy fun group like I did, because it was a BLAST.