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RED Episode 173: RunDisney July Virtual 5K and Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jul 13, 2021

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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 18 months, and now that the races are returning, we look forward to meeting up with you, too!

Special thank you to our patrons, too! We have expanded our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half. We can’t express how much it means to us. Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

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This week, we turn our attention to the RunDisney summer virtual series celebrating the Lion King. This month’s virtual celebrates the Broadway version of the story. We talk about meeting up with our patron, Jenn, running this second 5K not only to complete the second 5K in the RunDisney series but to celebrate our coach, Jeff Galloway, and his birthday! It was beautiful scenery, great company, and a terrific feeling to accomplish the goal.

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We bring you plant-based offerings from Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. We took a tour of their appetizer menu, and it is was rich with flavorful offerings that kept us on our plan. Yes, a salad might have been a favorite, but you have to hear the discussion about it! Sanaa has a plant-based entree that we did not get to but want to try on a return visit, but we had an amazing dessert. Bottom line: You could have a complete three-course meal that is plant-based here and walk away so satisfied!

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Sanaa also had a drink option for us to celebrate National Mojito Day and stay on our plan, too! They have an entire “mocktail” menu, but we had to go with the Sparkling No-jito in honor of the day! It was tart with a hint of mint and a slight sweetness. It is a perfect alternative for a designated driver or those who do not want to drink but still want to feel like they are on vacation or celebrating a special occasion!

NEXT WEEK: We recap our first virtual in the Anti-Hero series from Medal Chasers and a great spot for plant-based options at the Magic Kingdom!

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RED Episode 172-Richard’s Father’s Day Family Walk / Jog and Taco Dirty in Tampa Jul 06, 2021

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Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for all your support and encouragement over the last month. We could not have made it through without you.

Thank you to all of you who sent us the amazing gift basket to celebrate our podcast anniversary and to help us through a tough time with the loss of two family members! It was so thoughtful! Thank you for the messages and calls celebrating our anniversary and supporting us through this difficult time, too!

Thanks to Nice Guys Pizza - Greg, and Jovanna for becoming our newest Insiders and patrons! Can’t thank you enough for your support and love over the years. It means so much to us!

Special thank you to our patrons, too! We have been able to expand our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half. We can’t express how much it means to us. Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

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Richard’s Father’s Day Family Walk / Jog was along the Tampa Riverwalk on Father’s Day in June. Many of you came along as it was the culmination of Dana’s Couch to 5K program. This race benefits the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and according to www.richardsrunforlife.org, “The money is earmarked for Moffitt. According to the American Cancer Society, one man out of six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and one of 35 will die every year. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in American men, second only to lung cancer.”. The money raised this year is totaled at $110,000. We can’t thank Michael Kilgore from the Columbia Restaurant Group for helping us register and participate in this fantastic event. While the weather was humid, the course was beautiful, people were so friendly, and the post-race celebration outside Ulele was great. There is another race hosted by this fabulous restaurant group called Richard’s Run. It is a nighttime race returning in the first week of November 2021. Go for the awesome food from this restaurant group, too!

EAT

We bring you vegan offerings from Taco Dirty. Dana had nachos and Aimee had a bowl. There are so many eclectic and tasty choices! We break them down on the episode from protein options, bases, sauces, and more!

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Taco Dirty also has a variety of unique non-alcoholic beverages. Peach Bellini Tea unsweetened and one we’ve never heard of before, Pineapple Celery Mint beverage. Aimee liked the combination of the Pineapple and Celery surprisingly! It was not too sweet and it had just a hint of celery seed.

NEXT WEEK: We recap our first virtual in the Anti-Hero series from Medal Chasers and a great brunch spot at Walt Disney World!

Special thank you to all of you who celebrated #runcationnationday and for all the special gifts you sent to us. Our hearts are so full and we have no idea how to express our sincere gratitude for all you do to inspire and support us and our little podcast. Here’s to meeting up with you all very soon!

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RED Episode 171-RunDisney Timeless Classic June Virtual 5K and Taste of Flower and Garden Festival Favorites & Black Rifle Galactic Gunner Coffee Jun 29, 2021

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Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement over the last month. We could not have made it through without you.

Thank you to all of you who sent us gifts to celebrate our podcast anniversary and to help us through a tough time with the loss of two family members! It was so thoughtful! We will be showing off your gifts on the show and the live chats this week! Thank you for the messages and calls celebrating our anniversary and supporting us through this difficult time, too!

Thanks to Nice Guys Pizza - Greg, and Jovanna for becoming our newest Insiders and patrons! I can’t thank you enough for your support and love over the years. It means so much to us!

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Next week, we will recap Richard’s Run For Life and our Tampa adventures. This week, we turn our attention to the RunDisney summer virtual series celebrating the Lion King. We talk about meeting up with our patron, Meg, to run this first 5K and wrap up Dana’s Couch to 5K series. It was beautiful scenery, great company, and a terrific feeling to accomplish the goal.

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We bring you vegan offerings from Epcot’s Taste of the Flower and Garden Festival 2021. We did the Garden Graze, which featured five vegan options at the festival. We break down these options as we give our “hot takes” that we recorded at the park, and then we finish with the special flavor of Dole Whip in a souvenir cup that we earned for getting all five dishes! There are some really great options that have amazing flavor, even if you are not eating vegan. We break them down, and even though the festival is ending in about a week, we know that some of these are returning favorites that will be back in 2022!

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We enjoy coffee provided by a patron in this episode! We have been long-time fans of Black Rifle, and on this episode, we feature a medium roast from them called Galactic Gunner. It is smooth and focuses on the great flavor of the coffee itself. It is unique because it is honey-processed Catimor coffee. Josh, thank you so much for delivering the gift of a coffee company we love and teaching us about another type of coffee we did not know about before!

NEXT WEEK: We recap Richard’s Run For Life that took place on Father’s Day. We will also discuss a great vegan option we found in Tampa after the race!

Special thank you to all of you who celebrated #runcationnationday, and for all the special gifts you sent to us. Our hearts are so full, and we have no idea how to express our sincere gratitude for all you do to inspire and support us and our little podcast. Here’s to meeting up with you all very soon!

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RED Episode 170: It’s Our Podcast Anniversary! Jun 22, 2021

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Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement last week. We could not have made it through without you.

Thank you to all of you who sent us gifts to celebrate our podcast anniversary! It was so thoughtful! We will be showing off your gifts on the show and the live chats this week! Thank you for the messages and calls celebrating our anniversary, too!

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It’s the long-awaited preview of our race calendar for the second half of 2021. These races are only a starting point, but they include:

RunDisney Virtual Series

Tampa Beer Run

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon and 5K

Run Conch Republic 10K

Flanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run 10K

Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Weekend

And of course, we couldn’t help but go just a bit into 2022 because this race is a must-do, we want it to be a “Runcation Nation” meetup, and they have announced that it will be an in-person event… The Donna Marathon Weekend 2022!

We also talk about some of our favorite moments from our show’s history on the racecourse. Dana and Aimee share favorite and funny moments from the show.

EAT

We run so that we can explore great food, of course. So what have been the best meals we’ve had on the show? Aimee and Dana choose their favorites from the 4-year run of the show!

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And… last, but certainly not least, we run to indulge in great beverages. Which ones do we crave and want to have again and again? Which ones do we long to get back to as soon as possible? We chat about that, too!

Thanks to everyone who called in and sent messages wishing us a Happy Anniversary! It did our hearts so much good! We love you all and can’t wait for an awesome 5th year with you all!

NEXT WEEK: We recap Richard’s Run For Life that took place on Father’s Day. We will also discuss a great vegan option we found in Tampa after the race!

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RED Episode 169: Training Updates and UhmazeBowls Jun 15, 2021

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Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement last week. We could not have made it through without you.

Congratulations to everyone who ran live and virtual races this week. Darlene ran the Yellowstone Half. Jojo ran the Hatfield and McCoy Half. Dawn did the Insta Run club 5K. Ana ran the Naperville Women’s Half. It’s great to see all of you running live races again. We can’t wait to do that! We will share a preview of our live race calendar in the coming weeks.

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75 Hard Challenge is still going strong! We report on our challenge and how it has impacted our running and training. We are resuming our Couch to 5K program this week, and guess what? It is race day this week. We give you updates on our training and how we will run that 5K we’ve been training for over these past 6 weeks! Plus, what’s next? Faster 5K? 10K?

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75 Hard Challenge requires us to choose a diet and stick to it. No cheat meals. We talked about that in our previous episode. We have chosen, of course, whole-food plant-based. We are featuring a local favorite this week that allows us to have a nice “lunch date” or stay on track when out and about. UhmazeBowls is right here in Cape Coral. Their website says it best, “UhmazeBowls proudly serves Acai Bowls, Poke Bowls, Superfood Smoothies, Pitaya Bowls, Green Bowls, Toasts, Snacks, Coffee, & Kombucha to the wonderful people of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, & Naples, FL. This week, we talk about the Avocado Alfalfa Toast that we both had. Very tasty! Plus, we talk about a bowl we both had called the Garden of Eden. We had this meal before our challenge so that they may have been more Vegetarian than Vegan, but this week, we returned to UhmazeBowls and asked specifically for Vegan meals, and they were happy to oblige! So happy to have tasty and easy options. Have some with us sometime if you are in town!

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This challenge also requires us to drink a gallon of water a day. And… no alcohol! So, we will be featuring healthy beverages during the challenge. UhmazeBowls has them, too! We had the PB Crunch and Basic Bee back before 75 Hard began. So tasty. This week, when we returned, we were so glad to hear that we could have the PB&YAY on our Vegan plan. There is so much on their menu, no matter your nutritional preferences, fresh and made with expertise and passion. We are so happy to know that this is a local place with three locations around our area, so no matter where we are in Southwest Florida, we can get a fresh and healthy meal that tastes uhmazing!

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RED Episode 168 LIVE: Challenge Accepted! Jun 01, 2021

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Thanks to all our patrons, we have expanded our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half. We can’t express how much it means to us. Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

Congratulations to Andi on her 5K and Greg on his 50-MILE race! Big shoutouts to you both as well as everyone in the “Runcation Nation” who ran some miles over the holiday weekend.

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75 Hard Challenge is a challenge we discuss in this episode. We started it on June 1st. We talk about it as a challenge that builds mental toughness, and it will impact what we do as far as running, eating, and drinking for the next 75 days. Running will be a part of the challenge for us as it requires two workouts each day of 45 minutes. These workouts cannot be consecutive, and one must be outdoors, so our Couch to 5K and weekly running will be a perfect way to get workouts in during the challenge.

EAT

75 Hard Challenge also requires us to choose a diet and stick to it. No cheat meals. We have chosen, of course, whole-food plant-based. We will be featuring favorite recipes and featuring those kinds of meals when we travel, too.

DRINK

This challenge also requires us to drink a gallon of water a day. And… no alcohol! So, we will be featuring healthy beverages during the challenge.

There are other components of this challenge we talk about during the show as well. Here’s a link to the podcast episode that outlines the challenge:

Episode 14 of the Real AF Podcast

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RED Episode 167: A Big Serving of Nostalgia May 25, 2021

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This past week, we got two new patrons: Medal Chasers (Bill & Kristina Craig) and Andrea Davison. Thank you for becoming Founders at the $5 level of support. Your names are in lights on our website at https://www.runeatdrink.net/patron-wall!

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This week we talk training updates now that we are at the halfway point in the 5K Program that Dana is running. We talk about the ratios we selected, how the weather has and will impact us (ring that bell!), and how we plan to celebrate the culmination of that program.

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Kojak’s House of Ribs is a piece of Tampa history. This week, when we heard that it would be closing its doors after 43 years, we had to reclaim it. We talk about the first time we went there after the Gasparilla Half Marathon in Episode 22 of our show, the nostalgia, the place, and the food as Tampa says goodbye to a staple that will be gone but not forgotten. Pro tip: Get the Ribs! I mean, it’s what’s in the name, right?

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Ulele Spring Brewery is attached to the Ulele Restaurant we have had on the show in the past. This week, we stopped by, and we had to get one of our favorites that had been barrel-aged! The Wedding Beer has been highlighted in the past when we chatted with Brewmaster Tim Shackton. That was back on Episode 32. This time around, we have the classic and the Barely Tanked, which is a Bowman Barrel-Aged version of the Wedding Beer at Ulele, and talk about the subtle differences the aging process brings to the beer. What a great stop along the Tampa Riverwalk!

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Don’t forget about the discount code from Medal Chasers for the Runcation Nation. Our friends at Medal Chasers, Bill and Kristina Craig, are giving the Runcation Nation an exclusive discount code. It is good through May 31st for anything on https://www.medalchasersvrc.com. The code is runcation15 for 15% off your purchase. Their virtual races, medals, and bibs are phenomenal. Their races often support organizations doing outstanding work for those in need as well. Thank you, Kristina and Bill! Check out Medal Chasers!

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RED Episode 166: The 1-Mile Dash, Wandering Roots, and Ankrolab Brewing Company May 18, 2021

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The 1-Mile Downtown Dash was a live nighttime race in Fort Myers. This race benefits the local YMCA. There was physical distancing at the start, a warm-up with local fitness instructors, and a scenic 1-mile route that passes some popular local restaurants and historic landmarks. It was a beautiful and fun race. While there was not a medal, there were cheering crowds of people dining outdoors and beautiful scenery by the water against the backdrop of a great Friday night Florida sunset.

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Wandering Roots is a Vegan Food Stand that has been popping up at local breweries and farmers’ markets. We decided to check them out when they posted about a Philly made completely Vegan with local mushrooms from Stropharia Mushroom Farm. They also had a tasty Vegan gyro. Their offerings are flavorful and robust. We definitely want to check out more of their menu!

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Ankrolab Brewing Company is a place in Naples that we have been meaning to check out for quite some time. We finally made it down. Their indoor and outdoor seating is plentiful and comfortable. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. They have a taco place right next door and food trucks on-site most nights. We each had a flight to check out the variety on their menu at Ankrolab Brewing Company. There were several styles full of flavor. We took a growler of one of our favorites home. Can’t wait to get back and have more of their menu.

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Don’t forget about the discount code from Medal Chasers for the Runcation Nation. Our friends at Medal Chasers, Bill and Kristina Craig are giving the Runcation Nation an exclusive discount code. It is good through May 31st for anything on https://www.medalchasersvrc.com. The code is runcation15 for 15% off your purchase. Their virtual races, medals, and bibs are phenomenal. Their races often support organizations doing outstanding work for those in need as well. Thank you, Kristina and Bill! Check out Medal Chasers!

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RED Episode 165: Mother’s Day & Tiki Your Way May 11, 2021

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We were tagged in a group on Facebook. The Bouncy Hunters raise funds for The Donna Foundation. The Mother’s Day Your Way is a virtual event requiring only 30 minutes of some kind of physical activity. The bling and the cause motivated us. We break down our run, the cause, and the bling.

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Jungle Bird Tiki is here in Cape Coral. We explore two different dishes from the small plates menu. Think of this as a Tiki Surf and Turf, Part 2. These two dishes were amazing. We had the Jungle Mussels and Seared Steak Tacos. All we can say is these dishes are mouthwatering and full of layers of flavor. Get them!!

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Jungle Bird Tiki is here in Cape Coral. We explore three tiki cocktails in this round. One is a classic, the Mai Tai. We discuss how it measures up to the original we have had at Trader Vic’s in the past. We also break down the Fighter Pilot and Rafiki Tiki. Jungle Bird Tiki is a great local place where there are tasty cocktails!

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RED Episode164: Kathrine Switzer Fearless May 04, 2021

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Congratulations to all the members of the Runcation Nation who completed training runs, live, and virtual races this week! Best of luck to those who are getting ready to race this weekend! Want to be included in the shout-outs or an upcoming or completed race? Email us at info@runeatdrink.net!

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our virtual get well card for Jeff Galloway. To see it, go to www.runeatdrink.net/jeff. Contribute by emailing a photo and message to info@runeatdrink.net, and we will post it to the page.

Last but not least, thanks to all our patrons, we have been able to expand our studio and keep the show going over the last year. We can’t express how much it means to us. Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

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Today, we share with you the second part of our interview with running icon Kathrine Switzer. She is the first woman to officially register for and complete the Boston Marathon. Her book, Marathon Woman, chronicles her life but is also full of laughter and lessons to be applied in all walks of life. She is an inspiration and an activist for women in sports. In this part of our interview, Kathrine answers patron questions, talks about 261 Fearless, and we talk about her favorite food and beverage, too!

Find out more and connect with Kathrine here:

Website: kathrineswitzer.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarathonWomanNews

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kathrineswitzer/

Twitter: twitter.com/KVSwitzer

Find out more about her organization, which we will dive into next week during the second part of our talk with her, 261 Fearless here:

Website: www.261fearless.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/261FearlessKVSwitzer

Instagram: www.instagram.com/261fearless/

Twitter: twitter.com/261Fearless

YouTube: youtube.com/c/261Fearless

We can’t thank her enough for her time, contributing a special message to Jeff, and for paving the way in women’s running.

EAT

It’s Cinco De Mayo and we hit one of our favorite local restaurants for some incredible Mexican food. Mexico Lindo is here in Cape Coral. We had table-side guacamole, a Ribeye Ala Mexicana, and Beef Tamales. They were delicious! This little place has great service and tasty entrees to celebrate this festive holiday. Do you have a favorite place to go celebrate Cinco De Mayo? Let us know!

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Mexico Lindo has an extensive cocktail menu and beer list. We got a super-sized beer from their menu. We had Negra Modelo. It is widely available and a malty and refreshing beer. Served with a wedge of lime, and had no hoppy or bitter finish. It came in two different sizes. You know what they say.. go big or go home!

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