"Disclaimer: I received a complimentary entry to the Route 66 Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

Year after year, I see so many in my online running community run this race and post pictures of the incredible meet ups that take place.  Specifically, the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics throw a heck of a party at what is known as Maniac Corner. Cool! As a Half Fanatic member, I am looking forward that!

The Route 66 Marathon event takes place November 17-18 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  There is a 5k, half marathon, marathon and marathon relay. I’m taking on the “double” which is the 5k on Saturday and the half on Sunday.  I hear it is hilly. Yikes!  My former running partner who moved to Hilton Head a few years ago is meeting me there for a girls weekend.  She has been dealing with some injuries this year, so she is going to run the 5k only.

Some things that make the Route 66 Marathon unique:

• The marathon course starts in downtown Tulsa, home of the largest concentration of Art Deco architecture outside of Miami. Who knew??!!
• As you make your way to the finish line, you’ll have the option of adding the Center of the Universe Detour to your race! The Center of the Universe detour offers runners a unique opportunity to run an extra .3 miles (and complete the World’s Shortest Ultramarathon) to visit Tulsa’s historic Center of the Universe.
• At the Center of the Universe, Stand on the designated spot and speak or shout! Participants who stand at the center of the brick circle and talk will hear themselves echo, but others outside the circle will not hear the echo. you’ll earn a beer as your reward and receive a special commemorative coin!
• You get to run on historic Route 66! you’ll run along this piece of American history and see the Route 66 Bridge and one of the largest Bronze Sculptures in North America titled “The East meets the West”
  

Just look at this fun medal! Join the massive party and Save $10 with 2018RT66BIBRAVE at http://rt66.run/2018RT66Run !

"Disclaimer: I received a complimentary virtual race entry to the DC Wonder Woman Run Series as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

Who doesn’t love Wonder Woman? I grew up watching her on Saturday morning cartoons and always thought she was pretty cool. So much so, that I bought a wonder woman Halloween costume a few years back and have wore it in several races!

BRAND NEW RACE SERIES!
This all new race series launched this summer with 5 locations in California.  It has a 5k and 10k option.

• September 22 – Sacramento, CA
• October 13 – Oakland, CA
• October 21 – San Jose, CA
• November 4 – Los Angeles, CA
• November 18 – San Diego, CA

Don’t live in California? There is a virtual option!

UNBELIEVABLE SWAG!
Holy cow, as a Wonder Woman fan, I am so excited about the swag for this race. Even as a virtual participant, I get all this swag that I can add to my Halloween costume!

And if this isn’t enough swag for you as a superfan, just look at this shop.!!!

DISCOUNT
Right now you can save 10% with code “WWBIBRAVE”, even on the virtual option! What are you waiting for?? Lasso this good deal right now!

Disclaimer: I received an Eat Smart Precision Luggage Scale to review in exchange for an honest review.

As a former airline employee, it was ingrained in me not to check a bag, unless absolutely necessary. I thrive on traveling light and not dealing with baggage claim.  However, there are a few times a year when it becomes necessary – like my annual family vacation.

 I am giving the Precision VOYAGER Digital Luggage Scale from Eat Smart a try.  I have reviewed some of their other scales and have been so impressed with the precision of the readings.  I knew I would be getting a quality product.

I really wish I had a luggage scale on my trip to Scotland & Ireland earlier this spring. I was so worried that I would be over the limit that I drastically overloaded my carry on bags to the point of being miserable trudging through the airports, only to find when I checked in that I had a good 8-10 more pounds to spare! I could have bought more souvenirs! LOL

Here are the features of this scale:

• EASY LIFTING – EatSmart’s proprietary two-handed SmartGrip handle design lifts even the heaviest luggage, providing reliably accurate weight readings up to 110 lbs/50 kg in increments of 0.1 lb/0.1 kg.
• AVOID OVERWEIGHT BAG FEES – Most major airlines charge $100+ for overweight checked baggage. This lightweigh digital hand scale weighs luggage before you even leave for the airport and stores easily in a suitcase or bag for the trip home. It only weighs 7 ounces on its own!
• INSTANT & ACCURATE READINGS – Once luggage weight has been determined, the scale will beep to instantly reveal precise, easy-to-read measurements on the large backlit LCD display.
• ADVANCED FEATURES – Checking more than one bag? Press the scale’s ON/OFF button to reset and continue weighing.  The 20-second Auto Off feature conserves battery life.
  

• 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE –  A 2-year warranty and 1 CR2032 battery are included with purchase.

Ok, now it was time to put it to the test.  I added a 20 pound dumbbell to my suitcase. First I weighed my bag on my regular eat smart bathroom scale for accuracy. Them I secured the SmartGrip handle on it and lifted. Within seconds, the weight popped up on the screen. The two weights were in a few ounces of each other.

This scale can currently be found on Amazon for $14.95. Makes for a great holiday gift for the traveler in your life.
 

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