Just like all that candy in the grocery store checkout lane, that Shaun always seems to sneak into the basket, the temptation hit me the second I saw it. Running through downtown Austin solely clad in our skivvies in the middle of February for a good cause? Within 10 impulsive seconds we were signed up for the Cupid’s Undie Run benefitting the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
I’m not sure what I was expecting but after a few unsuccessful calls to our friends here in Austin, the Over Yonderlust team ended up being only Shaun and I. Sure, I may be pleasantly plump in one of the most fit cities in the US of A but that wasn’t about to stop me (besides, isn’t that what booze is for?). If there is anything that travel has taught me, it’s to check your self image at the door for things like these. Acting like fools is our forte. It really has helped with my personal development and almost guarantees a good time.
The place was packed. Like, shoulder to shoulder PACKED in people in nothing but their bare essentials. Tutus, a plethora of capes, and painted chests peppered the dance floor with mimosas held high in the air as we did the Wobble Dance. Everyone was in good spirits, regardless of the fact a cold front had come through the night before and it was drizzling non-stop.
The buzz of energy followed as we all headed out into the street. The media presence was plentiful, no doubt as excited to be filming us as we were to be taking part in the charitable spectacle. I’m sure we looked quite interesting to all the people inside their cars who were stopped by our police escort so a couple hundred people in almost nothing could run outside into the cold, light rain.
And we were OFF!
I was pacing myself due to my recent knee injury. I was going to finish this marathon if it killed me… and by marathon I mean a ½ mile run uphill, turning around, and heading back.
Bouncing fro wigs, pasty bodies, and jiggly parts were everywhere. I couldn’t help but giggle that we were actually participating in something like this.
And just like that it ended as everyone packed back into the bar, shivering, sweating, and full of smiles. I attacked the bar – with what else? A mimosa of course!
Would I do it again? Oh hell yes! In a heartbeat. Shaun and I successfully raised $125 and from what I heard, this year was the highest grossing run at $1million from the various runs across the country. It was 3.5 times higher than any previous run – and we were there to set a new record.
Next time I’m dragging more people with us.
Interested?
I wholeheartedly DISagree with your ‘pleasantly plump’ comment. On the contrary, I was thinking you looked thin and fit! I, on the other hand, would never have the balls to dress so scantily; I am quite conservative when it comes to showing skin!
Angles K. I play angles.
But really – what are people going to say. I considered just going in my bikini and thought better of it.
This looks like SO MUCH FUN! If I lived in Austin, I’d totally do it with you guys.
Also, Erica you look HAWT in that corset!
Thank you! I feel hot in the corset. AND I don’t get to wear it that often so I had to pull it out. I wish you did live here – I need more like minded people in my life!
nothin’ like havin’ fun in your skivvies!! lol!
you rock to post it too!
Thank you Karin! It helps me accept how I look in pictures – I mean – what is the worst that can happen?
lol! you could be 25 years older like me ;D
And you look FAB!
thanks Honeybunchs!!
If we’re ever together at the same time and one of these is going on, you totally know I’d do it with you. Love the photos! What a fun day!
YES. I will hold you to that.
I’d do this if I had a few friends to talk me into it!
And I agree with the other comments…plump?! You look GREAT!
I’ll take it because I just capped out at my heaviest.
Sexy times
HELL YEAH. WE HAVE NOTHING BUT SEXY TIME!
I would have joined in were I there! It’s all for a good cause!
Hey you kids are AWESOME – this is almost as sexy as Erica in the kitchen gloves.
I was gonna join this run but they had some crazy rule about smoking. Ha!
Just when I was looking for a kick in the butt to lose a few pounds, and here it is! Only in Austin lol… You look AMAZING!!!
Thank you lady!
You can do it! I’m still determined to run a damn 5k even if I’m behind in my training.
You guys find the MOST fun fun runs out there! You should look for a Color Run in your area… they are amazing!
The color run was in November or we totally would have!
I love that stretching pose!
Looks like you had a blast. Plus there were mimosas!
Anything is better with mimosas.
Looks like fun! And yes, you look hot in the corset!
(Everyone looks hot in a corset.)
How fun! Let me know next time.
I will broadcast it a bit better next time!
Looks like a tonne o’ fun. And no better way to top it off than with a Mamosa
Congrats!!
This looks fun! At UCLA every finals week there was an undie run, which was always crazy. At least you guys have the excuse of doing it for a good cause, we were just ridiculous college students
HAHA! There were a whole bunch of college student doing this one as well. I’m not sure I would strip down and run through downtown for any other reason lol.
Looks like a LOT of fun. Not sure though I would have the guts to run in my undies
It was a blast – even though it was a wee bit chilly. When everyone else is stripped down, no one is looking at me in particular. That and I had more guts than the fittest looking girls there who covered themselves up!
Looks like sooooooo much fun!
Have to admit I’d prefer doing that run in summer, though:D
Then it would be EASY! We had such nice weather until that weekend.
True. I just sooo dislike the cold:)
Sunshine could convince me to run around in my undies:)
…but would raising money for kids with cancer convince you?!
Oh that’s just playing on my feelings!