Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Color Me Gluten Free


Everyone knows all of the benefits of staying fit and active, and there is no doubt it is even more important for those of us with autoimmune issues to challenge our bodies in safe and healthy ways to keep them strong and on-point.  Knowing the benefits of exercise and actually getting exercise are two totally different things, though! Even for those of us who enjoy staying active it’s easy to get stuck in a routine and just get bored with the same gym setting.  If any of what I just said resonates with you, then I suggest you find yourself the closest Color Me Rad run and get yourself signed up ASAP!

What’s great about Color Me Rad is not only does the money you put toward registration go to support charity, you can be a serious runner or someone who just needs a really entertaining reason to get out for a 3-mile walk and still enjoy what this event has to offer. Not to mention, it’s a great gluten free way to get some out-of-the-ordinary exercise, because the color dust is gluten free cornstarch!

Two weekends ago my brother Ricky (who also has Celiac), my friend Jen, and I did the Color Me Rad run in Boston.  We ran as team “Tighty Whities” and had such a great time; you'll see we do not neccessarily belong to the "serious runner" category!  A special thanks to Jen, a very crafty artist and a fashion blogger (Jen Loves Kev), who designed our shirts, which we then hand painted (I’ve already tried wearing mine to work J). 



Warmin' Up

Warm-up Litmus Test - Check

Let the Color Begin






The Lebron James

Totally Rad - Gluten Free Style





The "Tighty Not-So Whities"


Hope you had as much fun looking at the pictures as we did making them happen!


 
Be well,

Lacey

Footnote: Whether it’s a silly run with your friends or a competitive triathlon, get yourself signed-up for something to keep you motivated to stay active!




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