Zehner boys...

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Love

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I love this crazy dog.... #dogsofInstagram

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Too much? Nah. #starbucks

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Let the battle begin.... #damnyoucold

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We had a little challenge at work for my boss and I decided to join in. #getitdone #Fitfluential #sweatpink #girlsgonesporty

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I purchased this on my own but excited to try it this weekend with my pup Castle. #runwithk

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Gratitude: Louie Schwartzberg at TEDxSF

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Color Run-Ventura 10/19/13-Race Recap (Sponsored)

A few weeks ago I went to California to hang out with my cousins from my husband's side of our family. I was given the opportunity to try out the Color Run and also was able to get away two free entries for the race coming up on February 22nd in Las Vegas. As a result I was very anxious to see how this run was going to go. It was only the second time I've made a long drive out to California by myself I'm starting to find that I'm loving the time that I have in the car to just listen to some music, taking in the scenery.

Once I got to California I met up with my cousin to pick up our race packets. I have to say the packet pickup was very well organized and we we're in and out rather quickly.

On race day we actually found a place to park that wasn't too far away from the finish line. My cousin and I wore tutus in white that I made from tulle and ribbon just a few days before. I was just a little concerned about the tutus because I never ran in one before, but I was surprised that they didn't bother me at all to move in.

This race was just a week before my triathlon so I knew going into this race that I wasn't going to be doing a lot of running. The night before I drove out to California I actually did a training bike ride with my friend Angela so I was still pretty sore. That being said it was still really looking forward to it, knowing that I was just going to havee a fun day with family.

I know some runners don't like the idea of a novelty race like mud runs and color runs. I get it. However there must be something said for any event that gets people outside, especially those that allow them to spend time with friends and family.

The course itself I must admit it was pretty tough. I was surprised by that actually. There's lots of hills, some that were very steep. I was kind of of glad that this rate was not timed, because I'm sure if I ran it I would have struggled with the hills.

The color stations were in a word -awesome. It was fun to run up to them get hit by little pops of color. Of course my favorite was blue, and okay, I liked the pink too.

Sadly the race was over before I knew it. I have to tell you I was covered in a rainbow of colors. More importantly though I had a great day with friends and family. For me, that was the best part.

Many thanks again to the folks at the Color Run for allowing me the opportunity to check out this race and again to offer you my readers the chance to experience it yourself. I have one more free entry to give away so be on the lookout for that sometime in December.

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Had a great time with friends at the forever home 4k run this morning. Castle did great! #dogsofinstagram

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