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Send us Fan Mail WE RUN, EAT, and DRINK DISNEY on THIS WEEK’S SHOW! This week we share your listener feedback about keeping training enjoyable when it gets tough.  Thank you to everyone who sent in a tip, trick, or suggestion!   On this episode, we got to test out our really great audio equipment and talk to a special guest.  When things get tough in your training season, it is important to be par...

Send us Fan Mail RUN We were on a podcast called Experiences You Should Have with Gail Lovelace Menasco this week!  We loved meeting her at Podcast Movement . She gave us a chance to talk about one of our favorite race experiences, the Donna Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville that supports the Donna Foundation in the mission of helping fight the battle to end breast cancer.   We talk about Dana’s pr...

Send us Fan Mail It’s time for another Quick Bite!  This is the last bite-sized bonus from our trip to the Anchorage RunFest .  We had a late flight on Monday following our completion of the Half Marathon, so we decided to explore Midnight Sun Brewing Company’s loft and highly recommended beer and food. It was a short 20-minute Lyft from our hotel in downtown Anchorage to Midnight Sun Brewing Comp...

Send us Fan Mail It’s time for another Quick Bite!  A bite-sized bonus from our trip to the Anchorage RunFest .  We talked about the upscale celebratory meal we had at Glacier Brewhouse in Episode 77 when we recapped the Anchorage RunFest Half Marathon.  Check that out if you haven’t because that is the way to celebrate!   Not only was the food great, but the original beers they have on tap are qu...

Send us Fan Mail RUN Welcome back to Anchorage RunFest !  This week we recap our half marathon experience.  This race includes beautiful weather with the exception of a really strong head or tail wind from time to time and beautiful mostly off-road course.  It is mainly flat and scenery is simply amazing. Beautiful trails with picturesque water views, beautiful trees, and a paved course.  The time...

Send us Fan Mail The Matanuska Brewpub Downtown location was just steps away from our hotel in Anchorage when we were there for the Anchorage RunFest .  We recapped their awesome beer selection on RED Episode 76 .  But they have an awesome menu of delicious food, too. So, we ordered two items from their menu.  We are going to break them down for you on this quick bite. The first:  The Shrimp and A...

Send us Fan Mail RUN Welcome to Anchorage RunFest ! This week, we recap Saturday’s events on our trip, including the Expo and the Anchorage Mile.  The Anchorage Mile events included a Women’s, Men’s, Military, and Community Mile that went off throughout the morning.  We had a great time running the flat course that looped 1.5 times around a great park where an outdoor post-race event was held with...

Send us Fan Mail RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel. While we were up at Disney completing the August 5K in the series, we got some great food at Splitsville in Disney Springs.     Mike Crave, General Manager, sat down with us and took us through some of his favorites from the menu. The Grilled Avocado and Ahi Tuna is a unique dish that Mike shared with us.  A halved avo...

Send us Fan Mail RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel. While we were up at Disney completing the August 5K in the series, we got some great food at Splitsville in Disney Springs.     Mike Crave, General Manager, sat down with us and took us through some of his favorites from the menu.  One of them is the Grilled Salmon with Mango Chutney.  The salmon is grilled and tastes...

Send us Fan Mail RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel. This month’s medals include the Black Panther medal for the August 5K and the bonus medal for running all three virtual races this summer, the 80 Years of Marvel.  While we were up at Disney completing the August 5K, we got some great food at Splitsville in Disney Springs.     Mike Crave, General Manager, sat down with...

Send us Fan Mail RUN These are our final training updates before next weekend’s Anchorage RunFest !  Aimee had one last round of trying to find a run-walk-run interval that she feels comfortable with for the Half Marathon on Sunday.  Yes, the goal is to PR, if possible, but you can never tell on a brand new race course what the unknown factors will be, so she is following the advice of Meb Keflezi...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show we get an inside look at what makes Splitsville in Disney Springs such a unique dining and bowling experience.  Here's a sneak peek at Mike Crave, General Manager at Splitsville , talking about what makes it a must-do while at Disney Springs.   Join us all this week as we show you tasty offerings from their menu! THAT’S A WRAP Stay tuned for more from...

Send us Fan Mail Big Storm Brewing Bonus (VIDEO):  A Chat with Brewer Kevin Long This video originally aired as a Facebook Live on July 27, 2019.   Big Storm Brewing Company released a series of Belgian Beers this summer.  We were there for all five, sometimes doing our beer chat live and describing the refreshing and tasty beers as best we could. But we were lucky to arrange a chat with Kevin Lon...

Send us Fan Mail RUN RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel. This month’s medals include the Black Panther medal for the August 5K and the bonus medal for running all three virtual races this summer, the 80 Years of Marvel.  Just like we did for June and July, we headed to Disney to run our last Virtual that was “not-so-virtual.”  We headed to Coronado Springs Resort because...

Send us Fan Mail RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel this summer, and we decided to make it a “not-so-virtual” 5K for the July Ironman medal! That meant the chance to fuel up for the 5K at a Walt Disney World Resort.  We chose to get breakfast at Port Orleans French Quarter.  Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory has breakfast options that are unique to the Port Orleans...

Send us Fan Mail We had a great breakfast at Cuban Coffee Queen on our first morning in Key West for the 30th Anniversary Hemingway Key West Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race . This place is just off the water and steps away from The Waterfront Brewery that we covered in Episode 72 last week.    It looks like a tiny little shack from the outside, but the line is so long there all the time.  Why? ...

Send us Fan Mail We went to Key West for the 30th Anniversary Hemingway Key West Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race .  We explored fantastic places for food and beverage both on and off Duval Street. On Episode 40, we went to DJ’s Clam Shack after our half marathon.  It was amazing seafood and we only got to try conch fritters and clam strips during that visit, and one of our listeners said that we...

Send us Fan Mail RUN This week, we update you on the progress of our training for upcoming races.  Dana started physical therapy.  He learned that he’s gotta take it easy in a lot of ways post-surgery, even though movement is important to recovery.  Aimee hit all three training runs this week, including a 19-miler!  Mental training was so important to hitting goals this week.  The humidity in Flor...

Send us Fan Mail Off Duval Street in Key West, there are some hidden gems.  We like to bring you some places tucked away from the action that offer amazing food and allow us to meet some great and hard-working people!   Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe is one of those places. All of the food is cooked in a food truck but there is a house with an outdoor garden area and indoor seating as well.  it is deck...

Send us Fan Mail RUN We have come to Key West for the 30th Anniversary Hemingway Key West Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race .  It is true, we have been here for other races in the past, the Southermost Half Marathon on Episode 40 in October 2018 and the Key West Half Marathon on Episode 48 in January 2019 .  But, the beautiful and picturesque setting of Key West called us back when we heard that t...

Send us Fan Mail RUN RunDisney’s Virtual Race Series celebrates 80 years of Marvel.  And we are so excited because... our medals came in the mail!  You might have seen our unboxing live on Facebook.  This month’s medal is one of my favorites... Ironman!  We earned it running the path between Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside resorts.  It was so beautiful and a great change of scenery to ge...

Send us Fan Mail Happy National Mojito Day! We celebrated with Paul Cottrell, Assistant Distiller at Wicked Dolphin and he made us two amazing mojitos with their delicious rum! Let us know how you celebrated! THAT’S A WRAP Want to reach us with a tip, trick, or recommendations?  Our email is info@runeatdrink.net . Or you can call with your “runcation” tips at 941- 677-2733.   Thank you for listeni...

Send us Fan Mail RUN As we said last week, Dana is injured, so Aimee had to run this week’s race on her own!  Aimee chose the Freedom 5K in Cape Coral because it had a bridge on the course and needed to incorporate some bridge work before the Anchorage RunFest!  It was a morning race, so there was a beautiful view over the water as the sun came up.  It was very hot and humid, so hydration was key!...

Send us Fan Mail RED Episode #69 RUN We asked:  What are your running mantras when things get challenging on a run or during a period of injury?  You submitted some great feedback.  We share and discuss what keeps you going when things get tough. EAT It was a training week for us, so we explored and indulged in a local restaurant, Point 57 , right here in Cape Coral.  We were there for brunch, but...

Send us Fan Mail RUN In this episode, we talk about training challenges and how to overcome them.  Then we ask for your feedback and how you overcome training challenges because in this training week, Dana is coming back from injury and starting back to training slowly.  At the same time, Aimee had a long run distance of 14 miles in the heat and humidity of the Florida summer, which presents its o...