The Color Run

Several months ago a classmate of Spencer's posted information on "The Color Run" that was coming to Tulsa.  It looked intriguing and I asked Spencer if he wanted to sign up with me.  He wasn't all that interested.  It's not really his thing to run and get splashed with colored powder every kilometer for five kilometers and be a complete mess.  It definitely wasn't something I was going to do on my own, so I asked a friend.  Being on a budget, it wasn't really time for her to do it, either.  Maybe about a month later Spencer heard from his youngest brother, Garrett, that the company he works for was organizing a 5k in Tulsa.  He happens to work for The Color Run.  What a coincidence, we thought.  We asked if Garrett would be able to hitch a ride (or flight) and come out for the time they were here so we could see him (it had been over a year since we visited family in Utah).

The long and the short of it is that Garrett was able to come and he got us two spots for the run!  Spencer was willing to do it with me, but a babysitter for the kids became the pressing issue.  We decided Spencer would stay with the kids and my friend Spring could run with me like we had originally planned.  It worked out really well.  Spencer and the kids got to the park after Spring and I had started running (with a lot of walking - there were 10,000 runners there!) and they got to participate in one of the big "color splashes" where everyone throws their packet of color into the air.  The kids each had their own packet and had a great time.  And I can't believe how fun it was to be a total mess of color.

It was really fun to see Garrett in the middle of everything busy with something he's really enjoying.  Thanks, again, Garrett, for a fantastic time!!

Pre-race.

Part of the mob.  And there were a lot behind us as well.

Waiting for the start.

At home and ready to go!

 The kids were given some packets by some passers-by and participated in one of the "color splashes."  We still have the packets that Garrett gave us and will have to find a time to use those.  I know the kids would love to do this again!!

The aftermath.

After the run.

The whole "color-splashed" family!

 Just a fun shot to see how the color fell in clumps.

I tried getting a picture after taking the braid out to see how the color was, but most of it just shook out because it was powder.

My first jumping shot of my life.

took us a few tries...

And this is after we tried brushing off as much of the color as possible before getting in the van.

 I love how zombie-like this face is!

Even Anne had a great time!

Another zombie!!

Benny did not want to have a lot of color on him and he was very happy with how things turned out. 

And on the drive home.  It really was a lot of fun and I'm so glad we were able to do that!

It was amazing to see so many people there who were just ready to have fun.  Pure, simple, unadulterated fun.  There were people rolling around at the color stations and just having the time of their lives.  It was great.  I know Garrett's having a great time with his job and we were so glad to be able to see him for a little bit.  I'm just really sorry we didn't get any pictures with him!  The kids really enjoyed having him around as well.  It was fun for everyone!  If they run it again in Tulsa before we move, we'd love to have you back, Garrett!