The Color Obstacle Rush

I don't often take part in organised runs or races but when I do they are so much fun!

Twice now I have done a color run (It irritates me that it isn't colour - but I digress) and both times have been hilarious.


Last year was just a 5k event which was done in an attempt to get a couple of friends running. This year was done with a group of friends from the gym, so the fitness elite and it was a bit different. This one was an obstacle course, too.

The big, bouncy, inflatable courses just made the running part a doddle while you cried with laughter trying to sabotage your friends (or in my case, become a victim of sabotage) as you all try to dip, duck, dodge and dive though the bounce castle barriers.

Don't get me wrong, for the five of us it wasn't the biggest challenge but it was a great way for us all to get out together and have a laugh. To be able to get out of the house - or the gym - and do something that is in line with all of our favourite pass-time (sport/fitness) was excellent and just what we all needed.

We went in crisp white and fresh and what came out at the other end was a mish mash of colours in a tie dye frenzy.

The feeling of camaraderie at the end of an event like that is something that needs to be experienced first hand and for those of you who want to enter your first run or race, one like this is well worth the cash!

Five victors

The Girls

Feeling successful and ready for food

Matt and I in good spirits