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Anyone else feel this way about the color vibe 5k?

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I was going to sign up for the color vibe in July as my first 5k but It's really popular and I'm terrified. People are crazy as hell. Yes, I know I can't live in fear but this one is pretty popular and it's two days after independance day. Am I being nuts? I think I'm the only one who gets anxious over big events now.
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Re: Anyone else feel this way about the color vibe 5k?

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    I would run it if you want.

    Everyone is different- but personally, I won't ever let "the bad people" run MY life or run me away from things I want or enjoy to do, I won't live in a bubble. My life would be a dull one if I ever let that happen.

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    I would run it if you want.

    Everyone is different- but personally, I won't ever let "the bad people" run MY life or run me away from things I want or enjoy to do, I won't live in a bubble. My life would be a dull one if I ever let that happen.

    This is true. I didn't used to be anxious like this until I had kids.  

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  • bumpuser8448316bumpuser8448316 member

    Are you afraid of something like the Boston marathon bombing?

    I  wouldn't call you nuts but at the same time I don't think you should live your life in fear. Something could happen anywhere at any time. 


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    Are you afraid of something like the Boston marathon bombing?

    I  wouldn't call you nuts but at the same time I don't think you should live your life in fear. Something could happen anywhere at any time. 

    Yea, pretty much that's what it is.  

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    I would run it if you want.

    Everyone is different- but personally, I won't ever let "the bad people" run MY life or run me away from things I want or enjoy to do, I won't live in a bubble. My life would be a dull one if I ever let that happen.

    This is true. I didn't used to be anxious like this until I had kids.  

    Totally understand.  I just think things can happen anywhere and anytime. I was at a concert Friday night, and before we were let in we had to spread legs/hold out arms and they used a wand on us to make sure we had nothing on us. Eye opening!   But seriously, you can walk down a street and someone can open fire a gun.  You can be in a library and someone can set off a bomb.  You know?  If that's the case, and people were afraid of that stuff happening... everyone would be in their house (in which case someone can enter with a gun, so....lol).    Go run that race :)

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  • ASullivan1231ASullivan1231 member
    I understand why you feel this way. Not to make this about me but my family and I were at the bombings. My sister just ran a half marathon this morning. I know it could have happened again today it crossed my mind. However, my attitude is a big FU to those asholes. I'll be damned if they are gonna let me stop living my life. I totally get it but go run it as a show that we won't let them stop us!

    Ok I'll get off my high horse now!
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  • ArnegardArnegard member

    Color runs are usually untimed.  It is a good fun event to get started, especially if you plan to run with a friend or family member.

    I do worry about the # of people attending.  I am doing one in a week with my 7 yo.  Registration closed at 1000 people.

    I did a 5k last week that had 7200 participants.  It was literally a human dodging event and too much for me.

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  • vlagrl29vlagrl29 member
    I did a rave run last weekend.  It wasn't as popular as the glow run.  There were cops there.  It was fun!  If you have doubts don't do it.
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