Run Eat Drink Podcast

RED Episode 250 Runcation Recap of the 2023 Keys 100

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

Dean Gerber wanted to thank his wife and sister, Judy Gerber and Linda Meyers, for supporting him during the Keys 100.  

Judy sent in an email shoutout for Dean as well.  Her email read, “I want to shout out my husband, Dean, who ran the Keys 100 ultramarathon this past weekend.  Not only doing it for himself but is partnering with a friend who is injured to help him finish as well.”  Way to go, Dean!  

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect weekly shoutouts, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN

This is a landmark episode number, and we are nearing our sixth anniversary of the show.  So, we wanted to introduce a new kind of episode in our feed, starting with episode 250 this week.  We are introducing Runcation Recaps.  These are episodes featuring members of the Runcation Nation telling us about a fantastic race weekend.  This allows everyone in our community to learn about amazing race weekends nationwide.

This week we welcome long-time patrons of our show, Dean and Judy Gerber.  They are joined by another patron of ours over on Buy Me A Coffee, who happens to be Dean’s sister, Linda Meyers.  Together they recap the 2023 Keys 100.  All of them were so gracious with their time.  It was so important to have them all here because, unlike a race with water stops, you have to provide your crew at this one.  There are laughs, inspirational moments, and all kinds of tips for this epic race weekend.

You can find Dean, Judy, and Linda here:

Dean:  @dwgerb 

Linda:  @lindygmyers 

Judy:  @sleepgal67 

More information about Dean’s new running project that he talked about in this episode is available at @florida_scrub_runner 

The nutrition and hydration options Dean used can be found here: hammernutrition.com 

EAT 

No recap would be complete for the Runcation Nation without discussing exploring and indulging in local food and beverage.  Dean, Judy, and Linda talk about the fuel, food, and drinks Dean used along the course and the options he brought from hammernutrition.com.   

Before the race is the time to carb-load, right?  Dean, Judy, and Linda talk about their pre-race meal at Cafe DiGiorgio’s in Key Largo near the start of the race.  For the garlic knots alone, I want to go.  Dean and the crew highly recommend the staff and meals here if you consider this race weekend or a vacation to the Florida Keys.  Find out more about this cafe at https://www.keylargo-cafelargo.com/.  

After the running and crewing the Keys 100, it was time to explore and indulge at Blue Heaven in Key West.  Based on their review, I can’t wait to get there and try the dishes they describe in this episode.  Check out the menu here:  https://blueheavenkw.com/ 

DRINK

The 2023 Keys 100 has to be celebrated… all that running must make you thirsty, right?  Dean said burgers and beer were at the post-race site, where they cheered other runners in after finishing.  Dean, Judy, and Linda talk about both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options that are refreshing ways to celebrate at Blue Heaven.  

THAT’S A WRAP! 

 Thanks to Dean, Judy, and Linda for sharing our FIRST-EVER Runcation Recap.  Congratulations on your accomplishment, too!!

If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at [email protected] and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap!

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com  for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Congratulations to James Gray, who completed the Mega Mini Challenge of 16.2 miles at the Indy Mini race weekend!

Congrats to Cheryl Goodwin on her straight  As this semester at school.

Happy birthday to Pam Gonzalez, our long-time friend and creator of Pure Creative Apparel magic!  We love you!  

Happy 10th Anniversary this weekend to Nice Guys Pizza!  We are so excited for you and feel lucky to have been a part of it all this time.  We love you, Greg and Jovanna!

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect weekly shoutouts, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN

On Saturday, We participated in the Inaugural Run with Meb!  It was a race at Al Lopez Park to benefit the MEB Foundation.  According to its website, “The MEB Foundation mission is to be a collaborator and leader in the areas of youth health, education, and fitness.”  Aimee’s father was a football coach for many years as an educator, so this purpose speaks to us as we have seen first-hand the positive impact sports can have as children and teenagers grow.  Sports can help them mature into productive, healthy young adults and teach many positive values.  We thank Meb for a great race weekend and talk about our strategies, the race, and the swag from the weekend.

EAT 

Speaking of things we featured in our first episode, Coppertail Brewing Company in Tampa, Florida, was also on that list.  As we approach our 6th Anniversary, we thought visiting their taproom and seeing where all their tasty brews are made would be great.  Little did we know, there would be delicious bites, too!  We present our hot takes as we enjoyed some menu offerings you’ve gotta try.

DRINK  

Coppertail Brewing Company has core beers we tried on our first few episodes about the Tampa Beer Run.  In this episode, we review flights of their featured beers.  What is the verdict?  Coppertail Brewing Company has some fantastic featured beer in their taproom.  So, if you come for Gasparilla Distance Classic or a vacation to the Tampa Bay Area, stop by and have a flight!

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

WARNING: THERE MAY BE SOME CHOICE LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Congratulations to JoJo, who ran as The Flash at the Rock’n’Roll Nashville Half as a St. Jude Hero.  She crushed her fundraising goal, too!  Great job!  

Emily accomplished the Conquer the Valley Challenge in West Virginia in her 50-state quest!  A 5K and a half in a mountainous state!  Congrats! 

Dean won his age group at a 5K Run for the Pancakes!  Congratulations, Dean!  How were the pancakes?

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect weekly shoutouts, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN

This week, we thank everyone who submitted tips for first-time runners to us for this week’s episode.  Many will start training for their first races as we turn to the summer months, so we thought we would share these and discuss them in this particular episode.

EAT 

Hot Ones is a great show we found on YouTube.  Our executive producer, Josh Ozbirn, sent us this series of hot sauces to try on our annual Runcation Nation LIVE.  Thanks, Josh!  

DRINK  

What will relieve the heat from this challenge best?  Coffee?  Milk? Soda?  Ice Cream?  Sour Cream?  Beer? We put these to the test during this episode as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo and May the Fourth Be With You.  

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

As we prepare for the Run with Meb!, which is just two short weeks away, we thought we would flashback to Meb’s conversation about his book, 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career. 

Run with Meb!  is coming up on May 6, 2023, in Tampa, Florida.  To find out more and register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/MEBFoundationRun. 

Enjoy this flashback, and let us know if you have read his book. 

At the 2019 Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend, yes, we ran a half marathon, but we also got to catch up with an exceptional guest...Meb Keflezighi!

He is the only man to win the New York City Marathon (2009), an Olympic Silver Medal (Athens 2004), and the Boston Marathon (2014).  We were so lucky to interview him before our race back in 2018 at Gasparilla. Liam, from Hawi Management,  arranged for us to have a few minutes with a very busy Meb Keflezighi to talk about his new book, 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career.  Thank you, Liam!  

Meb is such a humble and genuine man.  He has gone through so much adversity and turned it into success.  He knows so much more than how to win, train for, and complete distance races.  He knows the importance of family and community.  He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge, and this latest book is one way he does that.  He supports other runners, no matter their level, and gives back to the sport endlessly.  He even told us about a couple of races he is involved in California that offer anyone a chance to accomplish, explore, and indulge.  I hope we get to do them soon!

We thank Meb for the precious time discussing these life lessons from the book and what he has on the horizon this year.  We know from our talk that this book is not just for runners but for anyone looking to be successful in the marathon of life.

THAT’S A WRAP

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Congratulations to everyone in the Runcation Nation who completed Springtime Surprise races along with us!

Congratulations to all who cheered, ran, or volunteered at the 2023 Boston Marathon!

Very special shoutout to Darlene in the Runcation Nation who met a goal that means so much to her, achieving a half marathon in each of the 50 states, culminating in Hawaii this past weekend!  Congratulations and we love you!  Can’t wait to celebrate with you in person!  

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect shoutouts throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN

We have just returned from the 2023 Springtime Surprise Toy Story Ten-Miler in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World Resort.  Even though we did not participate in the challenge, these miles were challenging.  We discuss our experience at the Expo, pre-race rituals, pre-race party, the race itself, and the post-race celebration.  

EAT and DRINK:  The 2023 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival  

The Citrus Blossom is one of our favorites so far as we work our way around the 2023 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.  We visited it on opening weekend of the festival, which runs through July this year!  We give you our hot takes as we sampled some Orange Bird-Inspired food and beer at this air-conditioned booth. 

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

This week, we flashback to an episode that would not have been possible without all of you!  As we head to the 2023 Springtime Surprise RunDisney Race Weekend, we thought it would be great to remind the Runcation Nation and us about all the useful knowledge out there in our community to get everyone ready for a race weekend.  We hope you enjoy it!  

SHOUT OUTS 

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for all your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect weekly shoutouts, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley, Associate Producer of our show.   Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more.

RUN

RunDisney races can be overwhelming for a first-time participant.  Today, we share tips for a magical race experience from our Runcation Nation!  

Here’s a link to a product Kristin mentioned in her tip.  (It is an Amazon Affiliate link for the show.  It costs nothing extra to order through it.  Still the same Amazon site and cost.  You help support the show, too.)

HOPESHINE Arm Cooling Sleeves:  https://amzn.to/3qE1wuW 

EAT

Time for soup, salad, and sides at  Hollywood Brown Derby!   Hollywood Brown Derby is famous for its Cobb Salad.  Yes, we had that, but we also had incredible soup and sides.  We talked about them while we enjoyed them in the restaurant.  We share our reactions on the show this week with you.  (It makes us want to go back as soon as possible!)

DRINK

 Hollywood Brown Derby has an extensive cocktail list.  We had the Derby cocktail and shared our thoughts as we sampled it for the first time during our meal.  You know how we love bourbon.  We also wanted to try the Grapefruit Cake Martini, too.  We had it from the drink stand outside later, and it was so good!! 

THAT’S A WRAP!

Thank you for listening!  We look forward to YEAR NUMBER 5 of the podcast because of your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect shoutouts throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Congratulations to all the Extra Milers and everyone in the Runcation Nation who ran the Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Weekend 2023.  We wish we could have been there!

Congratulations to Emily O’Keefe who completed the Essex Steam Train Half Marathon!

We have an audio shout out from JoJo, too!  Thank you for submitting it, JoJo!  

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

CONGRATS TO ALL WHO RAN THE 2023 JEFF GALLOWAY HALF MARATHON WEEKEND SPRING EDITION

This past weekend, our coach held a brand new edition of a favorite:  The Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.  This is a spring edition that brought some of the same things we love along with a new theme for the 5K.  We wish we could have been there, but we became ill on the night before we were supposed to leave for the race.  We want to wish everyone a hearty congratulations who completed a race or challenge during this awesome weekend.  Shout out to Kevin Gwin who always puts together a great celebration for his Extra Mile Podcast crew, too!  2024, here we come!  We have to make up for lost time on that course and with our coach! 

EAT and DRINK:  ATLANTA FAVORITES 

Atlanta, like Jacksonville and Tampa in Florida, Atlanta is absolutely full of tasty food and beverage options for celebrating your accomplishments at Jeff Galloway’s race weekend.  We look back at a few of our favorites from previous episodes since we were unable to go this year.  There are some tasty options including:

Wrecking Bar BrewPub (Episode 17)

Trader Vic’s and Orpheus Brewing (Episode 46)

Highlander and Scofflaw Brewing (Episode 92)

The Flying Biscuit (Episode 195)

No. 246 (Episode 196)

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too! 

Congratulations to all the Extra Milers and everyone in the Runcation Nation who ran the Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Weekend 2023.  We wish we could have been there!

Congratulations to Jennifer Hall on the DC Rock n Roll!

Congratulations to Kelly Anderson on her Best Damn Race in Orlando, too!

Jennifer Fink, congratulations on your second marathon in Little Rock, too!  

Maria Miller completed the Little Rock Half Marathon.  Congratulations, Maria!

Congratulations to Christy Van Allen and Greg Elsberry on a very hot and humid NAMI 5K, too!

If you want a shout-out for you or someone else you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect weekly shoutouts, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN WITH MEB!  Benefiting the MEB Foundation

It is true, we just completed a fun race weekend with the Runcation Nation at the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, but we have to talk about Dana’s hometown for one more week on the show because this week, we are lucky enough to chat with Meb Keflezighi about his inaugural race coming up in May, the Run with Meb!  Benefiting the MEB Foundation.  This event features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K offering, both in-person in Tampa and Virtual.  Meb told us all about it.  Thank you, Meb, for putting it together and taking the time to talk with us about this first annual event.  We can’t wait to run it with you. Or, more accurately, at the back of your pack in Al Lopez Park in May!  Save us a high five at the finish!

If you would like to join the Runcation Nation team, sign up here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1259049?raceId=131812  

EAT & DRINK

Wood Fired is a pizza and wine bar near the University of South Florida in Tampa.  It is a small and quaint place that is huge in flavor!  We had salads, appetizers, and pizza that were so flavorful!  We recommend this place if you are scouting colleges or heading to Busch Gardens in Tampa.   In addition, there are local craft beers on tap and a wide range of wines on the menu, from less expensive to higher-end choices.  We went with a glass of house wine, and it was delicious. 

THAT’S A WRAP!

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com  for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Congratulations to Marathoner Nicole Kay from the Cape Coral Running Group on completing her first-ever MARATHON!  

Congratulations to all who ran the 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic this past weekend!  It meant so much to run with Jessica, JoJo, Darlene, Susie, Christy, Greg, Dawn, and so many others that we did not get a chance to run into, like Laurie.  Patron of the show, Dean Gerber, got a PR in the half marathon distance, as did his wife Judy in the 8K.  To have Fitz announce this race and be a part of the weekend with us made it an incredible start and finish line feeling, too!

Congratulations to all who ran the 2023 Princess Half Marathon Weekend.  We saw so many on social media who posted medal pictures and footage from the Runcation Nation, so to everyone there, congratulations on running and cheering.  

Patron Meg Brower crossed that post-surgery finish line at the Princess 10K in Orlando.

Congratulations to one of our favorite local breweries, Fort Myers Brewing Company, who started the craft beer movement here in Lee County, Florida.  Happy ten years, @fmbrew!  Here’s to many more!  Cheers!  

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect shoutouts throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN THE 2023 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC

The 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic Runcation Nation Meetup was a great weekend.  In this episode, we recap Aimee’s experience with the 15K and 5K and Dana’s experience with the Half Marathon.  We discuss the races, the medals, and more on this week’s episode.  We want to thank everyone in the Runcation Nation for the special gifts you brought to our meetup, too!  We gotta do this more often!

EAT and DRINK:  NEW TAMPA FOOD and BEVERAGE!

Thanks to Darlene for setting up the post-half celebration for the “Runcation Nation.” Jotoro is in the Channelside location of Tampa, and it did not disappoint.  We talk about what Dana had for his post-race meal and beverage.  YUM YUM!  Gotta get some margaritas and Mexican food from this place really soon!

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Before we go…. We want to say thank you again to our sponsor of the show, Fitz Koehler!  

We want to tell you about Fitz Koehler’s new course, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness.  

We know Fitz as one half of Team Noisy as she has been at the start and finish lines of some of the most fun races we’ve ever run, like the Donna Marathon Weekend and Gasparilla Distance Classic.  She’s also a cancer survivor and author of My Noisy Cancer Comeback. 

But did you know she is also a fitness expert with a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida, teaching fitness around the globe for decades?

Fixing Your Life with Fitzness is an in-depth course with over five hours of content that will improve your life. 

The course includes eight powerful modules that Fitz teaches herself, including:

Why Fitness Impacts Every Aspect of Your Life

Exact Formula for Weight Loss

Four Pillars of Fitness

How to Design Your Own Workout

In-depth modules on how each muscle works and how to train them. 

Strength Training

Stretching

Cardio

Balance Training

Staying Fit While Traveling

Eating Healthy While Eating Out

How Fitness Affects Your Career

Stop Using Your Kids as an excuse to remain unfit.  Learn how to utilize your family!

How to avoid diseases 

How fitness can improve your relationships.  ALL OF THEM. 

Live better, live longer.

Get started today at fitzness.com and use our discount code, exclusively for the Runcation Nation.  When you sign up, enter RED22 in the discount code box at checkout for 20% off the entire course.   

Thank you to Fitz for sponsoring this week’s show.  Check out her course, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness, at fitzness.com.  Please, let us know if you do!!

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

SHOUT OUTS

Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last two years, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Congratulations to Fitz Koehler on the launch of her new book, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong.

Wishing our executive producer Josh Ozbirn a safe and healthy recovery as he is back in the hospital this week.  A set back just makes way for an even greater comeback.  We are wishing you a safe and healthy recovery.  

Good luck to our Runcation Nation Princesses running at Disney this weekend! 

Meg Brower will be crossing the finish line for the first time since her surgery at the Princess 10K in Orlando

Kristin Ceneviva-Iovine is also at Princess Weekend running - go get ‘em, caffeinated friend!

Jenn Reichle is running Princess weekend as well!  Have a great weekend, Jenn!

Good luck to our entire 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic Runcation Nation Team:

Aimee and Dana (15K and Half), 

Susie Beck (Half), 

Dawn Broussard (15k and Half), 

Joanne Blatchley (Half), 

Darlene Kaminsky (Half & 15k)

Dean Gerber Half Marathon

Judy Gerber 8K

Kimara Inniss 8K (New to runcation nation - never met her, never seen her during a live chat, but hope to meet her

Greg Elsberry (5K)

Christy VanAllen (5K)

Dana Coston Half

Aimee Coston 15K

If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at [email protected] or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733.

For anyone who would like a shoutout on the show, please don’t forget to send them to us.  We do our best to collect shoutouts throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Please send them to [email protected] or call 941-677-2733!

Thank you to Joanne Blatchley and Dean Gerber, Associate Producers of our show.  Thank you to Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  We couldn’t do it without you.

Become a patron if you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast.  We want to thank everyone who has supported the show and the ways we’ve had to adapt this past year.  We can’t tell you how much it means to us to have this community.  We love you, Runcation Nation.  We can’t wait to runcation with you soon!

RUN THE 2023 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC

 Next weekend, we run Tampa!  It’s the 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic.  This race event touts something for everyone.  We are so excited to be ambassadors for this awesome race weekend.  This week, we preview weekend events.  

Looking for things to do in Tampa before or after crossing the finish line?  Check out this cute little video that our friend, Fitz Koehler did for the 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic.  She calls it a “racecation” but we call it a “runcation”… either way, she highlights some fun things to give you ideas for your weekend in Tampa, Florida.

EAT & DRINK DURING 2023 GASPARILLA WEEKEND IN TAMPA

We can’t help but look back at some favorites from Tampa over the years on the show.  From our list of Tampa classics to new new hotspots, you will be able to find something fantastic for your pre and post-race celebration, including:

Episode 1:   The Columbia Restaurant 

Episode 22:  Tampa Bay Brewing Company 

Episode 23:  Datz

Episode 32:  Ulele Spring Brewery 

Episode 53:  Asian Kitchen

Episode 141:  Goody Goody

Episode 142:  Casa Santo Stefano

Episode 172:  Taco Dirty 

Episode 192:  Charley’s Steakhouse

Episode 205:  Bulla Gastrobar 

Episode 223:  Pint and Brew 

THAT’S A WRAP! 

Before we go…. We want to say thank you again to our sponsor of the show, Fitz Koehler!  

We want to tell you about Fitz Koehler’s new course, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness.  

We know Fitz as one half of Team Noisy as she has been at the start and finish lines of some of the most fun races we’ve ever run, like the Donna Marathon Weekend and Gasparilla Distance Classic.  She’s also a cancer survivor and author of My Noisy Cancer Comeback. 

But did you know she is also a fitness expert with a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida, teaching fitness around the globe for decades?

Fixing Your Life with Fitzness is an in-depth course with over five hours of content that will improve your life. 

The course includes eight powerful modules that Fitz teaches herself, including:

Why Fitness Impacts Every Aspect of Your Life

Exact Formula for Weight Loss

Four Pillars of Fitness

How to Design Your Own Workout

In-depth modules on how each muscle works and how to train them. 

Strength Training

Stretching

Cardio

Balance Training

Staying Fit While Traveling

Eating Healthy While Eating Out

How Fitness Affects Your Career

Stop Using Your Kids as an excuse to remain unfit.  Learn how to utilize your family!

How to avoid diseases 

How fitness can improve your relationships.  ALL OF THEM. 

Live better, live longer.

Get started today at fitzness.com and use our discount code, exclusively for the Runcation Nation.  When you sign up, enter RED22 in the discount code box at checkout for 20% off the entire course.   

Thank you to Fitz for sponsoring this week’s show.  Check out her course, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness, at fitzness.com.  Please, let us know if you do!!

Thank you for listening!  We are in our 6th year of the podcast because of all your support!  Don’t forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some NEW swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!