Becoming an Ambassador for one of the best races I've been in is super exciting for me. It's given me the motivation to get back to blogging, focus on training and clean eating and it's a great way for me to give back to the race I love.
I was reflecting back on the past Route 66 marathons and realized that I always get so excited about the training for it because we start training in the hottest months and then we run the race on (what it seems to be) the coldest day of the year! Every single time!! Cold weather to me just means I'll run faster because I want to get out of the cold.
I also remember the year, we helped with set up (which makes for an even earlier wake up than if you are running).
That was also a year we were running it as well. We thought it would be fun to just jump in at the start line (since we were there helping set it up) at the beginning of the race. Look closely in the picture below - front row - the tall one and short one in blue.
By the way, that was a bad ideal. Don't start with the elites if you can't hang with the elites.
That year was one of the warmer Route 66 race days.
Unlike previous years when we would run with wool socks on our hands and double thermal layers.
One of my favorite stops on Route 66 is Mile 9 (it's on Cincinnati). It's quite the party - complete with jello shots, snacks and a great cheering squad which helps motivate you to get up that long uphill mile!
If you are running Route 66, you have got to stop and appreciate all the stops along the way! The People of Tulsa really go out of their way to cheer on all the runners and walkers! It definitely makes it worthwhile to make this a destination run if you are not from Tulsa.
Don't forget you want to sign up now for the Route 66 Marathon & Half here. By signing up early, you get to personalize your bib! Plus there is another rate increase on August 31st!
Not ready for a Half or a full but want to run long? Grab some of your friends and sign up for the relay!!
Look for my training plans to be posted later this week! Gotta go get my run in...
“Disclosure: I am participating in the Route 66 Marathon Ambassadors program and have been provided with a Free Entry and VIP in exchange for my honest opinions about the race.”
