Shanna Greer's Staging Area

This is my 7th year participating in this fun and crazy race. I found that if you get there early and park near the finish it makes it easier to get out of the city. Purchase the muni bus ticket and bus over to the start line. I must say I like the idea of being on a bus with people before the race vs after with the sweaty and drunk people. If you’re a serious runner you want to get in coral A or B so you can actual run it. It is beyond crowded to get into your designated coral so make sure to get there early. I personally enjoy taking my time on this race and taking in the day. Where else can you see 10 Elvis’s, Wonder Woman, naked people, Mario Brothers all on the same course. They do have water and sports drinks on course. Bring money they do have venders on course with drinks, hotdogs, big pretzels. End of course the have lots of vendors giving away food. Looking forward to my year 8 next year.

This year my best friend and my run buddy decided we would try something new on New Years Eve. We signed up to do a 6 hr endurance run. There are several options you can run 24hr, 12hr or 6hr. All starting at different times of the day. We picked 6:00pm to midnight thinking it was nice to run into the New Year and we could see some fireworks. We had a little trouble finding the event at first but circled around and found the driveway that took us to Crissy fields. This is a very low key event. We walked up and got our laminated bib and tracker. Slapped that thing right on our ankle. That was a first for me. Real bathrooms are close to the event and a few porta potties. The SF bridge looked spectacular at night. When it was time for us to run we made our way to the start. All of a sudden we noticed a small cluster of people starting to run. We asked the director “is it time “. Yep was his answer. LOWKEY!!!!! Off we went for our little over a mile loop. They had some pylons with a few fluorescent lights to show the way. We did bring headlamps and I felt they were needed throughout the race. You could change your direction and go clockwise or counterclockwise depending on what you feel like doing. So at times others would come with their bright bright headlamps at your eyes. Think of a car with highbeams. My eyes!!!!!!! They had one aid station that had plenty of fluids and eats. Loved our pull over Jacket that we revived. I think this race would be more fun if you had a big group of people go with you. At midnight they had a count down and served sparkling cider. You could see the fireworks off in the distance. Happy New Year !!

This is my first race in Tulsa. The expo for this race was great. Thank goodness because I forgot to pack socks. I am a California girl so be warned bring gloves, long sleeves and hat. It was 38 at the start and didn’t warm up much throughout the race. The course had plenty of water and Gatorade stations that I didn’t even use my own water that I brought. There were beautiful neighborhoods with gorgeous houses. Lots of people on the side cheering with music and free cocktails. There are some little hills which means a little downhill to make up some time. I was a little sad that you weren’t on Route 66 for very long. Live bands were throughout the course some better than others 🙂 The race medal was solid and reminded me of an Oscar award. Spaghetti and other goodies at the end.

This was my first trail run 4 years ago and my introduction to Brazen Racing. This year they changed the course because work was being done on the damn. I like the old course better. This may be because I knew what was coming. This year we started out the same but instead of going up a big climb between 4-6 it was more of a gradual up up up. It seemed to be a constant up. I felt this way was harder because you never really had recoup time. Every time we passed a familiar runner they would say the same thing. Important if the course stays this way to have your own water source. Several people did not have water with them. The aid stations were pretty spread out 1.74, 5.43, 10.7, 12.3. I still find this one of my favorite races and one of the easier ones in the Ultra Series. Theme inspired so wear your Kilt and get ready to hear some bagpipes.

This race is great for first time half marathoners. It usually starts off cool in the morning and can get hot. I would wear layers for this race for sure. Brazen is well known for their awesome fully stocked aid stations and there will be plenty on course. They know how to take care of their runners. If you worry about bathrooms they have portables as well a the park having several along the course. There are a few little hills on this course but all in all pretty flat. Usually you will find lots of the Brazen regulars at this race as it is their anniversary run so crazy shenanigans are happening before the race. Don’t let that scare you, lol. It will be a great time.

This was my second time doing this 50k. The first time I got lost a extra few miles and ended up on the 100k course for a bit. I was not the only one it happened to a few other this year as well. Be sure to look at signs. It was kinda folded over and it said 100k but I thought was for the 50k. I think this is a beautiful course and to me the last 6 miles are the hardest. Bring a flashlight in case it takes you longer than you might think. Aid stations are fully stocked with great snacks and drinks. In the end you get a great shirt, pint glass and a little medal. I will be doing it again 2017 🙂

If you haven’t tried one of the Disney Runs I say do this one. You get to run inside Disney park and then out to Angel Stadium. The shirts are usually long sleeve. The BLING is awesome. I went by myself but everyone was very friendly.

This was my 3rd 50k and I highly recommend it. The course is beautiful with lots of water crossings. It is very runnable except maybe goat hill. The aid stations had plenty of food and two of them had chicken soup which I say EAT IT UP. It gave me a spring in my step for the last 5 miles. The medal is a little small but still very cute with a little frog on it. The frog is a big theme at this race. You will end with a special frog cupcake. Lots of great vendors at the end of the race. So have money hidden away in your running gear. See you there in 2017!!!

For a Brazen race this is one of their more crowded as it is a flat course. You will see people of all shapes, ability and family friendly. The theme of the day is all about LOVE as its close to Valentine’s Day. Great race to do your first half marathon.