About this episode
On April 17, 2021, Nathan crossed the finish line of the Golden Driller Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and finally believed he could qualify for the Bosto. Two years later, on April 17, 2023, exactly to the day, he crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon.The Golden Driller Marathon is one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets. A flat, fast, Boston qualifying course along the beautiful Riverparks trail system on the Arkansas River, a small and friendly race with a big community feel, and a city that will genuinely surprise you. Married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple Nathan and Alicia spent less than 48 hours in Tulsa in April 2021 and still managed to explore the powerful history of Black Wall Street, visit the iconic Golden Driller statue, discover great local food and coffee, and fall a little bit in love with a city they never expected to.If you are running the Golden Driller this year, thinking about it, looking for a Boston qualifier, love a great race story, or just want to discover a genuinely underrated city that will surprise you, this episode is for you!RESOURCES:RACE: Golden Driller MarathonFleet Feet TulsaHOTEL: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66RESTAURANTS:Ti Amo Ristorante ItalianoCOFFEE: Black Wall Street Liquid LoungeATTRACTIONS: Greenwood District / Black Wall StreetVernon A.M.E. ChurchThe Golden Driller StatueThe Gathering PlaceONEOK Field / Tulsa Drillers
