The 24Th Freeze Your Fanny run and ride will be held Feb.4 in Longview, TX. OK, so it’s the 24Th year while we all know that the 23rd year was canceled. Hopefully, all will go well and the icy roads will be left until after the event. This once a year fundraiser benefits East Texas Lightnin, a not for profit organization, that provides recreation and athletic training for individuals with mental disabilities. The organization services 200 athletes that participate in seven Special Olympics events in the East Texas area, as well as, state competitions.
FYF offers a 5k/10 run option and a bike tour boasting a metric century, 50,40,30 and 10 mile routes. Another boast is that you will never be hungry when you participate in this event, the early morning continental breakfast, homemade cookies at all rest stops and Wendy’s chili at the finish line. No, you don’t go to eat but it never hurts to cover your bases. The scenic routes are worthy of a camera if you take the time, and you have the opportunity to stop and pet the cows as long as you remember that the course closes at 2:00p.m.
Registration for the event can be done electronically at www.active.com or you can go to the website www.freezeyourfanny.com for a hard copy of the registration form. While your on the web check out the event on facebook.
Top 10 questions for Freeze your Fanny, David Letterman style
10. Are there any hills?
9. It doesn’t get that cold it East Texas. Does it?
8. Is that a motorcycle cop behind us?
7. What does the long sleeve tshirt look like this year?
6. Was that a cow on the road?
5. Will there be oatmeal raisin cookies at the last rest stop?
4. Are they really homemade?
3. Did I intentionally sign up for the 62?
2. Will there be hot chocolate this year?
1. (drum roll) Are frozen bananas healthy?
For more information on the event go to the website or contact pmjc@sbcglobal.net.