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WEEKEND
Daily fitness key to health
Steady routine can lead to better life
REBEKKA SCHLICHTING
rschlichting@kansan.com
Two years ago, Aley Brown avoided walking up hills and steps because it was horrifying. Today, she's 90 pounds thinner and proudly strides up stairs, loving the dose of cardio exercise.
At the age of 18, Brown was 5-foot-6 and 215 pounds. Bad news from the doctor changed her life that year. She was diagnosed a pre-diabetic with high blood pressure, and she was at risk for glaucoma.
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According to Center for Disease Control (CDC), 35.7 percent of Americans are obese. CDC defines "overweight" as having a body mass index between 25 and 29.9, and obese is a BMI of 30 or greater. Brown had a BMI more than 30.
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AWESOME ACTIVITY
Local 5k Color Run to be a 'chalk' full of fun
The Color Run is a 5k marathon traveling around the country and is finally coming to Lawrence on Oct. 6. Finishers will get covered in colored plaster and will also receive Willy Wonka candy.
HANNAH PIERANGELO
hpierangelo@kansan.com
Looking to color outside the lines? Look no further. The Color Run, an exhilarating explosion of color cleverly disguised as a 5k race, is coming to Lawrence.
The Color Run, a race in which white-clad runners are thoroughly covered in bursts of colored chalk along the course, will take over Lawrence on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event provides a fun, colorful, one-of-a-kind experience for both runners and teams. Whether looking to improve a personal 5k time or simply wanting to have a good time on a Saturday afternoon, the 'Happiest 5k on the Planet' should not be missed.
Travis Snyder, creator and now executive director of The Color Run, is a die-hard runner who was looking to add a little fun to the average 5k all while giving back to the community.
"He was inspired by a few different things, but the idea has been in the works for a few years," said
Jackson Cozzens, The Color Run's media coordinator. "Travis was a triathlete and avid runner. He began creating his own running events 10 years ago. In an effort to create a non-threatening running environment where professional and novice runners could come together and enjoy the purity of the sport, The Color Run was born."
The Color Run not only promotes a healthy and fun way to be active but also benefits a local charity or organization in each city.
"We love integrating ourselves into each community," Snyder said. "Finding a great local charity that is highly involved in benefiting their community is very important. Rather than pick a national charity, which would be much easier, we chose a diverse group of charities. We have worked with everything from food banks to youth groups to children's hospitals."
with access to better lives. The Color Run only boasts two rules: runners must wear white and must be plastered with color at the finish. The "color" is made of colored foodgrade cornstarch and is completely safe, biodegradable and washes out
Lawrence's Color Run will benefit Bill Self's charity, the Assists Foundation. The foundation works with other community organizations to provide Lawrence's youth
Macy Amsted, a sophomore from Wichita, plans to participate in The Color Run with her roommate.
of clothing easily.
"The idea of dressing in all white and having color thrown at you
sounds like a fun activity," Amsden said. "It's a fun way to color something up that would otherwise be boring."
Participants do not need to be top athletes or dedicated marathoners to take part in The Color Run. The event is open to both serious runners and beginners alike, and there is no age requirement or limit for participation.
"Fun events are for everyone. For more serious runners, a fun run can be more of a break It's a way they can share their passion with friends and family," Snyder said. "Doing the Color Run is more about being social, a little more about the experience and mostly just about being. It's a lot less about expectation and just about fun."
Jackie Ross, a sophomore from Wichita and a frequent 5k participant, is looking forward to this race more than she usually does for other runs. "I love the fact that the run isn't timed. Everyone should be able to participate at their own pace and be able to enjoy the event itself," Ross said. "I think The Color
Run will be much more exciting."
And the fun continues beyond the finish line.
"It's what happens after the finish line that people really love. Color runners exit the finish line and enter what we call the 'Finish Festival,' Cozzens said. "There is a big stage with music, dancing and huge color throws where runners throw bags of powdered paint into the air. The Color Run is worthy of anyone's bucket list."
Floods of people are taking advantage of the traveling event. According to Cozzens, each run averages nearly 15,000 participants. In the next year, The Color Run is touring more than 50 cities in the United States, eight in Australia and two in Brazil.
"The Color Run is the Happiest 5k on the Planet," Cozzens said. "The reason The Color Run has grown so fast is because being healthy and happy is something everyone can relate to."
Edited by Laken Rapier
CULTURE
Art Walk showcases student creations
HANNAH BARLING
hbarling@kansan.com
KU Campus Art Walk gives students something new to spice up a typical Friday afternoon.
Students are invited to stroll along the mapped out path while enjoying free food and drinks. Twelve different locations will feature creative works by KU students, local and international artists.
KU Art Walk gives student artists a chance to showcase their own work.
"It's helpful to keep in mind venues on campus that are willing to show artwork. Don't be afraid to ask." Forrest said. "Anywhere with an empty wall might be willing to show a piece of art."
The kickoff event will be at Dyche Hall's front lawn with a discussion led by Professor Ted Johnson at 1:30 p.m. Once students have completed the Art Walk, they will reach the culminating event by 5 p.m. at the Union. "Cover
Rachel Forrest, a junior from Edmond,
Okla., has a 3-by-6 foot wood cut hanging
in Watson Library.
the Jayhawk" encourages students to add their own piece of string in part of the ceremonial "yarn wrapping" KU's African Drum Ensemble will be performing during the wrapping, and there will be a photo booth inside.
After the final event on campus, students are encouraged to wander downtown to Final Fridays. Maps, informations and gallery previews will be available at the culminating event on campus.
Edited by Sarah McCabe
CLASSIFIEDS 2B
CROSSWORD 8A
Index
CRYPTOQUIPS 6A
OPINION 5A
SPORTS 1B
SUDOKU 6A
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Don't forget
Learn an Indian dance at Dandiya Night in the Kansas Union on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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