Bring Your Color On at Color Me Rad

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Jul 132012
 

Enter for a chance to win a free race entry to Color Me Rad!

Race is September 29th at Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

 

 

EASY ENTRY

1. Like Catch Carri on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CatchCarri

2. Leave a reply with your favorite color by scrolling down the very bottom of this post.

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It’s an unusual but bright concept. A 5-k run combines with spectacular colors and easily selling out crowds. The Color Me Rad is on a nation-wide tour. Lucky for us in the Mile High City, we don’t have to travel far to become doused in vibrant hues. On September 29th the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is hosting the lively event for thousands of runners.

The race is undoubtedly one of the most popular to take off at such a quick pace.  The inaugural race hit the streets in May with several events selling out. There are already 42 races scheduled for this year and that number is sure to keep growing. It usually takes race series a few years to build up that kind of following but Color Me Rad has the special luster to zoom ahead.

“For years races were all the same. Timed events hitting the asphalt. We wanted to change that.” It will be an unwelcome thought for some runners to go back to standard races after the exhilarating feeling of passing through six color zones. At each half mile marker runners bombed with colored corn starch. By the end you will leave looking like a painted canvas.
Each runner is equipped with a bleach white t-shirt that is anything but at the end. A portion of the race proceeds benefit the YMCA. If you are not a racer still consider coming out. You can even catch a killer view on top of a boom machine that will be lifting people to capture aerial views.

“You come out looking like a pack of skittles,” says race organizer Justin Bankhead. “Just don’t taste the rainbow.”

To Color Yourself Rad visit: http://www.colormerad.com/races/denver.html

Merrell Down and Dirty

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Jun 282012
 
Hanging with some of the Army Volunteers who cheered us racers on at Merrell Down and Dirty

Hanging with some of the Army Volunteers who cheered us racers on at Merrell Down and Dirty

I am up and clean after the Merrell Down & Dirty rocked Aurora Sports Park Sunday. The race is especially unique because of the military personell volunteering at the race. At each obstacle they were there to not only encourage us but push us event if it meant push ups! My running quickly came to a stop as I approached an obstacle that required us to pick up two heavy sand bags and maneuver around cones. “Don’t slow your pace, come on and keep running.” I looked up at a man decked out in his full Army gear and realized he was right. Thinking of everything our military endures, I picked up those sand bags and ran through the next obstacle. At each checkpoint from there I looked forward to the tough encouragement from climbing cargo nets, through tunnels and even sand I gained energy.

And boy was I ready for the after party. This is not event to head into with an agenda to speed out of. The grills are fired up and the speakers are blasting. Obstacle and adventure style races have to compete just as much as the next guy to get racers to this event. This family friendly course has definitely met it’s niche.

I also had the chance to interview Scott Roegner with Merrell Down and Dirty to find out what else makes this race stand out.

A chance to win a free entry to the Merrell Down and Dirty National Mud Run.

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Jun 202012
 

A chance to win a free entry to the Merrell Down and Dirty National Mud Run.

Race is this Sunday at Aurora Sports Park!

EASY ENTRY

1. Like Catch Carri on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CatchCarri and you will be entered to win!

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The Mile High City will soon be able to etch another mud obstacle run into the books. The Merrell Down and Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series presented by Subaru is making a stop at the Aurora Sports Park this coming Sunday. Event organizers expect a turnout of about 1,500 people ready to brave the elements. Those throwing on racing jerseys can expect to run, crawl and climb through military style obstacles. “Adventure style races have become a fitness revolution. People constantly want to change up their workouts and use different muscles,” says Marketing Coordinator, Suzie Davis.

It’s your choice to sign up for either the 5k or 10k.  If you are looking for more obstacles the 10k is your style. Make like an inchworm through the low crawl and tunnels. Hold on tight as you cargo climb to the top of an inflatable slide. Navigate through obstacles after throwing a weighted sandbag over your shoulder.

No matter how challenging the obstacles sound they are meant to be fun over intimidating. “It’s great especially if you are trying to break into adventure racing. We aren’t trying to scare anyone away. We are an event that anyone can do.” says Administrator of Athlete Services, Erica Taylor.

It’s also a family friendly event! Kiddo’s ages 4-6 can race in a 100 yard dash and soak through a murky put after.  Kids ages 7-13 can come out for the 1 mile race filled with mini obstacles.

Tips

*Also come prepared for the pre race pulled up contest! The winner receives $110 dollars to merrell.com

*Don’t leave in a rush! After the race is a post race celebration filled with BBQ and music. (Included in registration)

*Bring a change of clothes and shoes for after the race


Check out: http://www.downanddirtymudrun.com to register!

You will also find

  • A description of the courses
  • A breakdown of what each obstacle entails.
  • A rundown of the events from packet pick up to when the burger bash and expo close.

Photos from Denver Color Run!

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Jun 062012
 

10,000 anxious runners lined up across a start line in Denver’s City Park all wearing similar attire on May 26th. White shirts are must if you are participating in the Color Run. Speakers jammed with upbeat music on a beautiful Colorado day to welcome runners to the happiest 5k on the planet. The event was not timed- fun overrides score keeping.

At each 1k mark runners roll through a color zone and are drenched with a powdery substance. By the end of the race runners were splashed with turquoise, purple, yellow, pink and green. After crossing the finish line runners celebrated thier new vibrant style in front of a jam packed stage. Runners danced to music and reached high to grab individual bags packed with more powdered color. On cue, those with bags in hand sprayed the color into the air sprinkling the crowd with more shades.
Proceeds of Denver’s Run will help color the world of patients at Children’s Hospital.

To check out 13 dates colored in through July check out thecolorrun.com

Photos taken by Nicole Marcelli nicolemarcelli.com

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Tough Mudder Tests Grit & Determination

 Health & Fitness, Races  5 Responses »
May 212012
 

Rule number one of the Tough Mudder- it’s a challenge not a race. This challenge has made a bold name for itself as one of the biggest and baddest. In fact, only 80% of participants finish. The course tests teamwork, toughness, fitness, strength and mental grit. Time is not of the essence- there is not even a clock to time participants. The point is to promote teamwork and camaraderie.  Finishing is a victory in it’s own right.

About the course: Distances range between 10 and 12 miles and are spiced up with challenges and obstacles. Although the exact challenges for each event are different- expect hills, mud, water, ropes, walls and a dance over fire. You will also come face to face with fears- whether it’s heights, claustrophobia or running through electrical wires. Yes, electrical wires. ZZZAAAP!
How did the Tough Mudder get so tough? The CEO of the company, Will Dean, was in Harvard Business School when he started visioning the race. A college professor snuffed his idea, telling people would shy away from participating if the race wasn’t timed. With fire still burning, he decided to keep on keeping on and put on a race in Allentown, PA in 2010. He didn’t quite meet his goal of 400 participants. Turns out, he far exceed it when over 5,000 people showed up to claim Tough Mudder status.
Since the inaugural race, the numbers of participants continues to grow so quickly it’s hard to keep up. This year, there are 35 scheduled events. With an ambitious team behind Tough Mudder, they thought why not double it? That’s right, next years slate includes 70 events including every state and several other countries.
Oldies but Goodies: 
If you are 80 years or older you race for free! Tough Mudder was so inspired after an 81-year-old man rocked the course and will be back out again this year. [Gallery not found]

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