Caliente Resort Hosts Inaugural Clothing-Optional 5K Run
Caliente Resort, the upscale clothing-optional destination just north of Tampa, will host its inaugural Bare Dare 5K on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 (10-10-10). The 3.1-mile course will go through Caliente's beautiful 125-acre grounds before finishing at Caliente's clubhouse and pool, site of the post-race pool party and awards ceremony.
Land O'Lakes, FL, September 11, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Why nude running? Some just like the feel of running nude. Others do it as a bucket-list item, only to enjoy it so much they return annually. Many are surprised to find the winning times are comparable to those of non-nude events.
Though other nudist clubs have hosted clothing-optional races for years, the Bare Dare 5K will be a first for Caliente, which opened its 30,000 square-foot clubhouse and sprawling lagoon-style pool in 2004, redefining luxury nude recreation in North America.
With 125 acres, including a 2-mile walking trail that goes around two small lakes, along with the clothing-optional designation, Caliente will have perhaps the most “natural” race setting in America.
“We’re very excited about this inaugural event,” said Caliente marketing director Deb Bowen. “It’s a great way for first-timers to dip their toe in the water of nude recreation.”
Most athletes will run nude, though it’s not required, and are encouraged to make a day of it at Caliente. In recent months, the resort has partnered with a South Tampa club promoter and attracted more 21-to-35 year-olds on Sundays for “Skinny Dip Sundae” parties. Caliente is waiving its customary daily grounds fees for registered runners.
North America is in the midst of a third running boom, which some attribute to the recession that began in 2008. As Americans have been forced to take greater responsibility for their finances and health care, they’ve naturally gravitated to an inexpensive sport that welcomes newcomers of all abilities.
Nude running also has benefited from the barefoot running trend popularized by the best-selling book Born to Run, which showed how many athletes run improperly because of thick-soled running shoes.
Barefoot runners, as well as those who train with barefoot-like shoes such as the popular Five Fingers, strike the ground with the balls of their feet, which causes the ground forces to dissipate through the body. Many runners tend to strike with their heels, causing the joints to absorb the force.
Most barefoot runners train on grass and wear some sort of footwear on concrete and asphalt. Footwear – and sunscreen – is recommended for the Bare Dare 5K.
Many runners are attracted to a nude 5K for the novelty only to become regulars. Competitor magazine recently listed running a nude 5K among its “bucket list” for endurance athletes.
Some runners have been attracted to the Caliente race because of its unique date: 10/10/10.
“That only comes around once a century,” Bowen said. “It makes sense that you’d want to do something memorable.”
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Though other nudist clubs have hosted clothing-optional races for years, the Bare Dare 5K will be a first for Caliente, which opened its 30,000 square-foot clubhouse and sprawling lagoon-style pool in 2004, redefining luxury nude recreation in North America.
With 125 acres, including a 2-mile walking trail that goes around two small lakes, along with the clothing-optional designation, Caliente will have perhaps the most “natural” race setting in America.
“We’re very excited about this inaugural event,” said Caliente marketing director Deb Bowen. “It’s a great way for first-timers to dip their toe in the water of nude recreation.”
Most athletes will run nude, though it’s not required, and are encouraged to make a day of it at Caliente. In recent months, the resort has partnered with a South Tampa club promoter and attracted more 21-to-35 year-olds on Sundays for “Skinny Dip Sundae” parties. Caliente is waiving its customary daily grounds fees for registered runners.
North America is in the midst of a third running boom, which some attribute to the recession that began in 2008. As Americans have been forced to take greater responsibility for their finances and health care, they’ve naturally gravitated to an inexpensive sport that welcomes newcomers of all abilities.
Nude running also has benefited from the barefoot running trend popularized by the best-selling book Born to Run, which showed how many athletes run improperly because of thick-soled running shoes.
Barefoot runners, as well as those who train with barefoot-like shoes such as the popular Five Fingers, strike the ground with the balls of their feet, which causes the ground forces to dissipate through the body. Many runners tend to strike with their heels, causing the joints to absorb the force.
Most barefoot runners train on grass and wear some sort of footwear on concrete and asphalt. Footwear – and sunscreen – is recommended for the Bare Dare 5K.
Many runners are attracted to a nude 5K for the novelty only to become regulars. Competitor magazine recently listed running a nude 5K among its “bucket list” for endurance athletes.
Some runners have been attracted to the Caliente race because of its unique date: 10/10/10.
“That only comes around once a century,” Bowen said. “It makes sense that you’d want to do something memorable.”
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