Crazylegs Classic 2012

After a break of several years I was excited to run the Crazylegs Classic again this year! It's an awesome 8K in Madison that finishes in Camp Randall Stadium. They also offer a two mile walk. All proceeds support Badger Athletics. As a Badger graduate and athlete (rowing) I love this chance to run on campus and support my school.

This year was super fun as I ran with my friend Sara! Race day weather is usually tough. This year was cold and a little wet, but we planned/layered well. We got a lot of comments on our awesome striped socks! :-)

We ran the race in 49:55, reaching our goal of 10-minute/mile splits or less. This was huge for me as I'd been taken off running for the prior year. But, with persistent PT, rest and prayer I was able to rebuild some issues with my body, allowing me to find my feet again.

Question for You:
- How have you successfully come back to sport after an injury or life issue forced you to take a break?

ActiveX ♥

In 2010 I flew to San Diego and met up with triathlon-related friends from Active.com & GOTRIbal.com.

I loved meeting ActiveX founder Arch Fuston & participating in that morning's workout! Even during my short visit I could tell how much active.com's employees love ActiveX and the many ways Active.com supports its employees health & well-being! ♥ ♥ ♥ What a cool company!

You can learn more in this short news clip from Fox 5 San Diego.

Congratulations Active.com & cheers to the continued awesomeness of ActiveX!
http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videogallery/69200679/News/company-turns-employees-into-
Read More
My blog post about my active.com visit http://ironmakeover.blogspot.com/2010/11/san-diego-activecom.html
My GOTRIbal blog http://www.gotribalnow.com/users/ironmakeover?page=blog

The Color Run - Brilliant!

The Color Run looks awesome!

As runners pass through each segment of the 5K run they are "blitzed with color -- a special 'elf made' recipe of magical color dust" that is natural and safe. Unlike paintball it doesn't hurt, the web site describes it as "getting into a powdered sugar food fight."

Runners chose to run in various zones depending on how much color they'd like. And the crowd of finishers does a color throw every 15 minutes welcoming in new runners.

Its mission--to bring Color Running mania to the world!
Company overview--"ummmm we like color. ummmmm we like running."
FAQ--http://thecolorrun.com/faqs/
Check it out--The Happiest 5k on the Planet - Las Vegas http://youtu.be/rWjdrHCeG8U

QUESTION FOR YOU
I love how simple The Color Run's mission and overview is. What's one thing you would add to running to make it an incredible experience or to encourage first time runners?

Finding that One Thing reminds me of this moment in City Slickers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml-xI1jbu_U&feature=share

And the splashes of color remind me of this scene in 10 Things I Hate About You!
http://youtu.be/3AIKVRNtJSM