Full transparency: April Fools’ Day is not my favorite. I think pranks are a touch subject. Sure, they’re hilarious to the prankster, but the prank-ee might not always find them funny, and I hate when people are taken off guard, and potentially embarrassed, disappointed, or hurt. But we are going to embrace the day and talk about some fitness pranks that might bring a smile to your face.
Run In Mismatched Shoes Or Socks
If you’re like me, you probably have multiple pairs of the same model shoe. It would be so silly to go out in shoes and/or socks of two different colors.
Wear Your Workout Clothes Inside Out
Why not? It would definitely get people’s attention and it would be a subtle reminder of the day. People will probably stop and stare, but realization will quickly dawn and they’ll get it.
Announce A Really Outlandish Fitness Goal
Head to your social media and share with the world that you plan to run the Sahara Desert on foot or do triathlon training in the Amazon. People will either tell you you’ve lost your mind, or they’ll say “That sounds terrible! Can I join you?”
Hype A Crazy New Fueling Method
Keep people on their toes when you say that you’ve been following the research and decided that you’re going to fuel your next race entirely with spicy chicken wings or Hot Pockets, or some other wild and unreasonable food item. Bonus points if you snap a photo of yourself “midrun” with a wing and bleu cheese dipping sauce in hand. Do it for the bit.
What are some fitness April Fools’ pranks you might like to try?
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Oh, these are good! It’s already midday here in Cape Town and so far, I have not seen, read or experienced an April Fool’s joke! Time to change that – I just might try that chicken wings idea!
These are great, Jenn! Could you imagine being part of a group run and mid-run pulling out a chicken wing to refuel? LOL
The only time I’ve worn two different sneakers was to work one day when I was pregnant with our youngest son. To my defense, both shoes were white (one Nike, one Reebok) and I was opening the gym that morning so it was dark in our bedroom when I got dressed at 5 AM.
I guess my comment disappeared.
I think I said that I’ve accidentally done some of these – wear my shirt inside out and wear unmatched shoes.
Fun ideas! I did accidentally wear two different shoes one time. Both were dark blue (very dark, LOL) and I was getting dressed in the dark.’nuff said.