After our last 5K (their first), they said they never wanted to do another one. But I think they'll make an exception for this. (All photos courtesy of the Birmingham Color Run site.)
You start the run (which occurs in many cities, not just here) in a plain white T-shirt. At each kilometer marker, observers throw handfuls of non-toxic, 100 percent natural color dust at the runners. (They say you can eat it, but they don't recommend it.)
This might be the first thing other than snorkeling I've ever done that will require goggles.
I can't imagine letting this stuff get lodged in my contacts.
But honestly. Doesn't this just look like a really fantastic way to run a race?
I really hope the boys enjoy it, and I hope there's a place safe enough for Grayson, Amelia and Jake to enjoy it, too -- on the sidelines.
I have no idea how I'll get good pictures of it, but I'm sure going to try! Can't wait.
