Sport is about overcoming yourself. Sport is a steely character that overcomes fatigue and pain. Sports are sweat and tears. Do you really want to do this?
Of course, I'm exaggerating, but that's what running for hours or going to the gym looks like for many. Maybe that's why it's so hard for them to start. Meanwhile, in fact, not everything is so gloomy. Sports can be fun, can be fun, fashionable and unusual. Today we want to introduce you to the most extraordinary competitions that are held not for medals and records, but exclusively «just for fun».
This marathon takes place in the Medoc region near Bordeaux, France. This area is famous for its wine, as well as culinary traditions. The route passes among ancient castles and vineyards, and most importantly contains 23 food outlets for athletes, where they can taste the best local wines (Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Latour — what names!). You can also eat fruits, cheese, oysters and other delicacies. This year's competition will take place on September 8.
These competitions consist of running 2.5 miles, eating a dozen donuts, and then back the same distance. At the same time, it is necessary to meet 60 minutes. What kind of nonsense is this? — you ask. Nevertheless, seven and a half thousand runners who participated in these competitions last year do not think so. Moreover, all proceeds from the event are transferred to charity. www.krispykremechallenge.com
Running with obstacles in the form of dirt, blood and scary zombies. At the beginning of this 5-kilometer race, each participant receives a belt with three flags. His task is to get to the finish line, avoiding ambushes of zombies who seek to steal your flags and eat your brain. Those who reach the finish line are called «survivors » and are awarded medals.
This is a whole series of sports competitions at Disneyland Park, including a marathon, a half marathon and a 5 km race. A route through theme parks, meetings with popular cartoon characters, prizes and awards are waiting for you in January 2013. www.espnwwos.disney.go.com
You've probably already seen similar competitions — this is a hot topic for news releases. Specifically, this ten-kilometer race runs through the virgin forests of Finland. Participants can only have shoes, socks and hats with them (?). At the finish they will have a sauna, swimming and relaxing in a forest camping.
This race is pure fun. Rather, clean only at first, and the participants finish painted in all colors. Runners go to the start in white T-shirts, and when they reach each kilometer, they are painted in a new color by the organizers of the competition. It looks simply enchanting, and most importantly, it's a lot of fun, as you can see for yourself:
http://thecolorrun.com/
As you can see, dozens of competitions are held in the world, in which people of all ages and social status participate just for fun. It's a pity that most of this happens abroad, and such traditions have not yet taken root in our country. Although it's probably only a matter of time. Would you like to participate in such an event?
