Send us a text 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 the Hemingway 5k was at night! We miss nighttime races, so whenever we can take part in one, we do! This ...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Send us a text 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 get in our training runs! Dana was still taking it very easy post-surgery, while Aimee was doing her assigned...
Jul 19, 2019•50 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Send us a text 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 [email protected] . Or you can call with your “runcation” tips at 941- 677-2733. Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget...
Jul 12, 2019•12 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Send us a text 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! They had one water stop setup and it was available twice on this out and back course, so that was great....
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Send us a text 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 they also have the regular menu available all day. Aimee had the Cast Iron Ribeye with a blue cheese fond...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 149
Send us a text 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 own challenges that we all encounter and need to overcome at some point in a training cycle. EAT My camer...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Send us a text **GIVEAWAY** It is our 2nd Anniversary Episode! Enter to win a podcast swag bag: ON FACEBOOK: Like our Run Eat Drink Podcast Facebook Page Like this post of our 2nd anniversary episode Tag a friend in the comments Share this post ON INSTAGRAM: Follow @runeatdrinkpodcast Like this post commemorating our 2nd anniversary episode Tag a friend in the comments below that might like to accomplish, explore and indulge along with us! A winner on Facebook and a winner on Instagram will be r...
Jun 19, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Send us a text QUICK BITE: INNER SPACE BREWING COMPANY My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville a couple of weeks ago. We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center . We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park , which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel. Huntsville has their own Craft Beer Trail that incorporates the fantastic breweries and tap houses we had the opportunity to visit. So many that we could not cover t...
Jun 13, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Send us a text QUICK BITE: GREEN BUS BREWING My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville a couple of weeks ago. We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center . We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park , which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel. Huntsville has their own Craft Beer Trail that incorporates the fantastic breweries and tap houses we had the opportunity to visit. So many that we could not cover them all on...
Jun 11, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Send us a text RUN As we have said before, we are following Jeff Galloway’s training plan to prepare for our half marathon at the Anchorage RunFest in August. We are e-coaching clients of his and this week, instead of a long run, we were working on half miles and trying to hit a target in a certain time. We did 6 half miles, but the heat and humidity in Florida is really a challenge at this time of year and we made the mistake of starting a bit too late in the morning. We did pour ice water over...
Jun 04, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Send us a text RUN We did the Ice Cream 5K at Al Lopez Park plus mileage to get to 10 total for this week’s long run. It was the same place that our cameraman went to do the Tampa Beer Run last week and the site of our first episode. But we went back because I could not go last week and because that park is incredible in terms of its course and shade to get some high mileage in that we were assigned this week. We got 5 in before the race started and then we were off on the 5K to get an unexpecte...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Send us a text RUN First up, we asked for your travel tips for runners and we are happy to share them here so we can all learn how to get the most out of our luggage space while being prepared for a great runcation. Then we celebrated our second anniversary, although it was a few weeks early, by running the Tampa Beer Run to benefit Humane Society of Tampa and My Hope Chest . It was a 5K inside of Al Lopez Park that offered four beer stops with local brews for us to try. The weather was great. T...
May 22, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Send us a text RUN My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville this week. We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center . We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park , which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel. When we travel for work or during a training week, it is important to take all the necessary running gear. This week we talk about what is essential to take with you when traveling to stay on track when you traini...
May 15, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Send us a text RUN My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville this week. We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center . We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park , which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel. When we travel for work or during a training week, it is important to find a nice and safe place to get training done. I hate the treadmill, but sometimes that is the only option. Not this time. This park was pave...
May 08, 2019•54 min•Ep. 140
Send us a text RUN We were fighting a pretty bad upper respiratory infection last week. That got us thinking about how that impacts training for a race and what you should do once you resume training. Of course, you should always consult your doctor. We did that as well as reaching out to some great Facebook groups we are a part of to see how some veterans handle illness during a training cycle. They had some great advice. If you ever need advice or encouragement, the Be Our Guest Podcast Lizard...
Apr 30, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Send us a text RUN We watched the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday. It brought many amazing stories. We talk about everything from Des Linden returning to Boston a year after her victory in some tough conditions to Joan Benoit Samuelson’s run 40 years after her historic victory on the course in 1979. Runs like this as well as the New York City Marathon inspire us as back-of-the-back runners to work harder towards our own goals. EAT No. 3 Craft Brews plays host to Schnitzel Express food truck ever...
Apr 23, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Send us a text RUN This week we talk about our training plan and upcoming races heading into the hot and humid Florida summer. In May, we will head to the Tampa Beer Run . It is our third time doing this awesome race and it was the very first one we covered on our podcast, so how could we pass it up? It will be a nice flat training run while we get to sample some new local beers. Then we will head into summer, and we have committed to do the RunDisney Virtual Race Series that celebrates 80 years...
Apr 17, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Send us a text RUN Aimee had to work, so Dana went to a favorite race of ours here locally, The Fast and the Furriest 5K at Hammond Stadium. It benefits The Gulf Coast Humane Society . That race has it all. It is a flat course and the race is held early in the morning before the humidity that is slowly ramping up for the summer gets too bad. The real plus? Dogs! On the course, you get to run with so many adorable dogs. there are kiddie pools that double as water stops for the puppies. And he saw...
Apr 09, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Send us a text It was National Empanada Day on Monday! So we headed to one of our favorite Cuban Bakeries, Azucar , here in Cape Coral. We had their beef, chicken, and ham and cheese empanadas. They do it right. The crust is tender and flaky and the filling is warm and spiced just right. The sauces are tangy and compliment the empanadas perfectly. The beef empanada was served with a garlic and lime sauce while the other two were accompanied by a smoky mustard sauce. This place is full of flavorf...
Apr 08, 2019•4 min•Season 2Ep. 135
Send us a text Welcome to Quick Bite #73! In this Quick Bite, Aimee gets a few minutes with Marcos Valdes, Chef-Owner of Papi's Mexican Restaurant and Bar. While we ran the Bluegrass , Marcos was busy running around the restaurant, making drinks, checking on food quality, mentoring employees, and spending time with guests! The restaurant, which is located in an upstairs spot just a few blocks off the UK campus has only been open for about 8 months but the food, much of which comes from fami...
Apr 07, 2019•4 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Send us a text Welcome to Quick Bite #72! In this Quick Bite, Aimee sits down with David Carroll, Owner of Red State Barbecue in Lexington, KY. After we accomplished at the Run The Bluegrass, we decided to e xplore the food scene in Lexington and we had a hankering for meat...Lots and lots of meat. Red State Barbecue did not disappoint! We tasted our way around the menu with tender, smoky ribs with a slightly sweet dry rub bark, melt-in-your mouth brisket, juicy chicken, a coarse-ground andouill...
Apr 07, 2019•8 min•Ep. 133
Send us a text Welcome to episode 57! We just got back from an amazing trip to Lexington, Kentucky and we have so much to share with you! RUN This week the Run Eat Drink Podcast is in Lexington, KY to "Run the Bluegrass!" Run the Bluegrass includes a Yearling (3.65 mile), a 7-miler, and a half-marathon course, starting at the Keeneland Race Course, taking participants through picturesque countryside past storied horse farms responsible for many of the celebrated thoroughbreds. The cour...
Apr 07, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 132
Send us a text Welcome to our second official audio episode of the Run Eat Drink Podcast! RUN This week, we are still at home training for our next big race! We are excited to get to Run the Bluegrass at the end of this month in Lexington, Kentucky. Jeff Galloway assigned us cadence drills, acceleration gliders, and quarter miles to hit in a certain target time this week. We also saw some posts on social media this week about DNFs (Did Not Finish) at races. Most of the time, having been one who ...
Apr 07, 2019•28 min•Ep. 131
Send us a text Welcome to our first official audio episode of the Run Eat Drink Podcast! RUN This week, we are off the road and training for our next big race! We are excited to get to Run the Bluegrass at the end of this month in Lexington, Kentucky. Jeff Galloway is our coach and he has assigned us a long run of 15 miles. We talk about why. EAT We had a Saint Patrick’s Day pre-party the night before our run at Nice Guys Pizza with their Ruben Pizza , which was amazing. After completing our 15-...
Mar 19, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 130
Send us a text BONUS QUICK BITE! This is the audio from last night's FB Live beer chat. We are experimenting with some new software and are trying our hand at an enhanced AAC audio podcast format. As the episode plays, you should see the episode artwork change (maybe, fingers crossed). In this Quick Bite, Aimee is hosting a Facebook Live Beer chat live from No. 3 Craft Brews in Cape Coral Florida! It was a great way to kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend and spend some time with you...
Mar 16, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Send us a text At Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend , yes we ran a half marathon, but we also got to catch up with a very special 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 , but 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 ...
Mar 13, 2019•8 min•Season 2Ep. 128
Send us a text In this Quick Bite, Aimee is back to try a Poke Bowl at Asian Kitchen ! This is a continuation of our series recapping our visit to Tampa, Florida for our half marathon at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend ! This restaurant takes a variety of Asian influences and puts a unique, fast, and fresh take on them. The poke bowl is a refreshing and healthy option with your choice of tuna, salmon, krab salad, or a combination. We got it with tuna and salmon. First of all, it l...
Mar 09, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send us a text In this Quick Bite, our cameraman, Dana, tries a Bahn Mi sandwich at Asian Kitchen ! This is a continuation of our series recapping our visit to Tampa, Florida for our half marathon at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend ! This restaurant takes a variety of Asian influences and puts a unique, fast, and fresh take on them. They cleverly titled this sandwich the “Stand Bahn Mi” on their menu. As a child of the 80’s, this made me smile and think of the movie of the same na...
Mar 08, 2019•3 min•Season 2Ep. 125
Send us a text In this Quick Bite, our cameraman, Dana, tries one of his favorite dishes, Ramen Noodles, at Asian Kitchen ! This is a continuation of our series recapping our visit to Tampa, Florida for our half marathon at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend ! This restaurant takes a variety of Asian influences and puts a unique, fast, and fresh take on them. The Ramen Noodles that Dana tried at Asian Kitchen were topped with pork belly, although you can have any protein you want - c...
Mar 07, 2019•4 min•Season 2Ep. 124
Send us a text Welcome to the big episode from Tampa featuring the Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend , more fast and fresh food from Asian Kitchen , and a great cocktail from Sociale Italian Tapas and Pizza Bar ! RUN During Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend in Tampa, Florida, we ran the half marathon. If you are up for a challenge, you can do all the races, which consist of 5K and 15K on Saturday and the Half Marathon as well as the 8K on Sunday. The half marathon is a flat course with plent...
Mar 06, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 127
