I'm not sure why Pokemon Blue was chosen over Red on the Pokemon Speedrunning message board, and as it's quiet over there. I thought if there was still the same level of interest it might generate a few response over here.

It's not the most optimized route, but I'm hoping if more people take a look at it, we can get something cool going for the category, as I love the idea.

http://pastebin.com/n7gjeMeG - This is what I have worked out up until the end of Route 11 before SS Anne, with Squirtle being the starter. this does miss out the Lass outside Mt. Moon but as you need Surf to get her, I'm not sure whether it would be quicker late game to get her and beat the Jr. Trainer in the grass at the same time later in the game.