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Lindsey Hein joins me for the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Finish Lines & Milestones. She is the reason this podcast exists. I've been inspired by Lindsey since she started her running podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, nearly nine years ago. During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talked about:The god wink of her speaking at Linking Indy Women exactly 7 years before this episode aired Our Indy Mini event coming up on 5/2 at The Bottleworks HotelHow she's from Indianapolis (well, Bloomington) and has been a runner since she was 15 Celebrating milestones in her podcast Her husband, Glenn, and the story of how they met How she started running Choosing San Diego as her first marathon and running a BQ Her first Boston Marathon and why it was such a tough race The journey to becoming a mom of four boys and running three marathons within a year after having her first sonThe secret to running her fastest marathon in the midst of chaos (spoiler: letting the pressure go)Starting the I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein podcast nearly NINE years agoThe two times she's run the New York City Marathon   Why she's not interested in going after the 50 statesHer health anxieties and preventative surgeries related to breast and ovarian cancersThe work she does for the Donna Foundation and their February race each yearNEVER HAVE I EVER RUNNING EDITION!Get tickets to our live show before the Indy Mini on 5/2 before they'e gone!

Lace up and tune in as Fitz Koehler, your noisy race announcer, takes you inside the unforgettable Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Weekend! Joined by Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, they share their favorite moments—from the buzzing Expo to the inspiring fundraising dinner. This episode is packed with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of pink! Hear incredible stories from cancer survivors and passionate runners, all coming together for a cause that truly matters. Whether you ran, cheered, or just love a good dose of inspiration, this recap is pure motivation. Let's go! Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review.  Order signed copies of the Cancer Comeback Series books at Fitzness.com - on sale now! Join the Hottie Body Fitzness Challenge group on Facebook! Visit Fitzness.com for referenced content like the Exact Formula for Weight Loss, free workout videos, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness, books, and more.

Send us a textRED Episode 299 Run, Eat, and Drink for Moffitt Cancer Center at Miles for Moffitt SHOUT OUTSIf you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 and leave a message.Shout out to Janine, Big Ed, and Joe in New York, who gave us stellar recommendations for this episode.Thank you to everyone who donated items and bid on auction items to support The DONNA Foundation.  In this episode, we shout out the donations and winning bids!Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you!  Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  RUNMiles for Moffitt Benefitting Moffitt Cancer Centerhttps://runsignup.com/2024runcationnation  EATGarvies Point Restaurant and Brewery https://garviespointbreweryandrestaurant.com/lunch-menu/DRINKGarvies Point Restaurant and Brewery Flight of Brewshttps://garviespointbreweryandrestaurant.com/on-tap/  Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! 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!

Send us a textSHOUT OUTSCongratulations to Erin from the Pace Yourself… It's Just Cancer and Will Run For Podcast on completing the New York City Marathon for Fred's Team and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Shout out to Michael Leslie for getting the Chicago Marathon under his belt and completing the New York City Marathon.  So he has several of his World Marathon Major stars now.  B2B Marathons in October and November, @rundisnerd?  Applause, applause!  Last week, we sent our Nice Guys Pizza shoutout to the Executive Director of the DONNA Foundation, Amanda Napolitano.  She listened and was so touched that she shouted back to Greg and Jovanna back… She says thank you for the beverage called “I Dream of Autumn Barbie” and $2 from each one going to The DONNA Foundation.  She's coming to see you soon to taste one of our favorite beverages!Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement. Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you!  Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  RUN, EAT, AND DRINK for a Great Cause!This week, we will give you all the details of incredible items donated to our silent auction to benefit the Donna Foundation.  Contributors include:Jeff Galloway, Chris Twiggs, and everyone at Galloway ProductionsKathrine SwitzerRoger RobinsonDave McGillivray Fitz KoehlerGrace Young and everyone at Magic MindGreg Gebhard and Jovana Batkovic Gebhard from Nice Guys PizzaAlex Tatko from Coastal Dayz BreweryKeep an eye on our social media for additions to the list of auction items!Head over to our Facebook page and check out the items to bid on at Link to Album to Bid:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1112749864184248&type=3  and bid for an item today!  The auction runs throughout January 2024.  We will celebrate the culmination of the event right before we head to the DONNA Marathon Weekend at the beginning of February.  Here are links to what Coach Twiggs discussed with us:Wicked Bao in Fernandina Beach, Floridahttps://wickedbao.com/ Marlin and Barrel Distilleryhttps://www.facebook.com/MarlinBarrel HardTalk Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardtalk-by-the-hardrock-100-endurance-run/id1706746698 DONNA Daiquiri Recipe1/2 an ounce of fresh pineapple juice1/2 an ounce of fresh lime juice3/4 of an ounce of simple syrup2 ounces of light rum4 raspberries Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! 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!

Send us a textRED Episode 297 Run, Eat, and Drink Like a “New Yawker” SHOUT OUTSIf you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 and leave a message.Shout out to Janine, Big Ed, and Joe in New York, who gave us stellar recommendations for this episode.Congratulations to Andi, our fellow D Squad Ambassador, and Michael Leslie (aka @rundisnerd) for completing the Chicago Marathon while we were dealing with Hurricane Milton, so the shoutouts are a bit delayed!We have to mention it again because we are so grateful… Huge shout out to Greg and Jovanna, owners of Nice Guys Pizza. They have introduced their fall cocktail menu, and a drink is at the top of the list called “I Dream of Autumn Barbie.”  $2 from each drink sold will go to The DONNA Foundation to support their mission to help those battling breast cancer and the support they give to ground-breaking research that will finish breast cancer.We will also have an online auction next month for the DONNA Foundation… stay tuned for some great items for our Runcation Nation Community that are not so close to Cape Coral and Nice Guys Pizza.Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement. Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you!  Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  RED Episode 297 Run, Eat, and Drink Like a “New Yawker” This episode features a 5K, breakfast, and cocktails from one of New York's most famous boroughs, BROOKLYN. (*Accent not included.)RUNClassic Apple Pie Half Marathon and 5K benefitting the Never Stop Running Foundation at the Veterans Pier In Brooklynhttps://events.elitefeats.com/24applepie EATDyker Park Bagels in Brooklyn, New Yorkhttps://www.dykerparkbagels.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dykerparkbagels https://www.instagram.com/dykerparkbagels/ DRINKStandard Wormwood Distillery at Industry City in Brooklynhttp://www.standardwormwood.com/ https://www.facebook.com/standardwormwooddistillery https://www.instagram.com/standardwormwooddistillery/  Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! 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!

Send us a textRED Episode 296 Featuring the Hosts of Pace Yourself... It's Just Cancer SHOUT OUTSIf you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 and leave a message.We have to mention it again because we are so grateful… Huge shout out to Greg and Jovanna, owners of Nice Guys Pizza.  They have introduced their fall cocktail menu, and a drink is at the top of the list called “I Dream of Autumn Barbie.” $2 from each drink sold will go to The DONNA Foundation to support their mission to help those battling breast cancer and the support they give to ground-breaking research that will finish breast cancer.We will also have an online auction next month for the DONNA Foundation… stay tuned for some great items for our Runcation Nation Community that are not so close to Cape Coral and Nice Guys Pizza.Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you!  Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  RED Episode 296 Featuring the Hosts of Pace Yourself... It's Just Cancer This week, as October comes to a close, we want to introduce you to two amazing runners who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have started a new podcast that launched this month called Pace Yourself… It's Just Cancer. Meet Erin and Stephanie, who told us that their podcast will include their journeys battling this disease and host interviews with others fighting all types of cancer.  They will also include other segments, not just limited to breast cancer topics.   Find out what it is all about in this episode.Please give them a listen and connect with them here: https://linktr.ee/paceyourself.itsjustcancer Contact the podcastpaceyourself.itsjustcancer@gmail.comFacebook for Pace Yourself… It's Just Cancerhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566237441720 Instagram for Pace Yourself… It's Just Cancer@paceyourself.itsjustcancerhttps://www.instagram.com/paceyourself.itsjustcancer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Instagram for Erin@erin.just.keeps.runninghttps://www.instagram.com/erin.just.keeps.running/ Instagram for Stephanie@runningthroughbreastcancerhttps://www.instagram.com/runningthroughbreastcancer/  Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! 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!

Send us a Text Message.SHOUT OUTSIf you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 and leave a message.Thanks to all our patrons and everyone in the Runcation Nation for your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have kept the show going over the last two years, so thank you! And a hearty welcome to our newest patron and Susie Beck's return as a Founder!  She is now a Founder of our show and earned a discounted rate by paying for the year upfront!  Susie has her name in lights with all our Founders at https://www.runeatdrink.net/patron-wall.  Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!  If you want a shoutout on the show for you or someone you love, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us at 941-677-2733 andRED Episode 289 BOSTON MARATHON Runcation RecapWhat if running could transform not just your body but your entire life?  Hear from an all-star panel of inspiring women who've done just that.  Andi recently celebrated her accomplishment of ALL the Abbott World Marathon Majors with the final one in Tokyo.  At the same time, Amanda, Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, has her sights set on the London Marathon next year.  Join us as Fitz Kohler recounts her Boston Marathon journey for charity and Babs, who was at the finish of the Boston Marathon to medal each of these fantastic ladies and Boston Marathon finishers.   Get a front-row seat to the emotional rollercoaster of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.  Fitz shares her poignant story of running for a domestic violence charity after surviving cancer, while Babs recounts her unique volunteer experience and the serendipity of awarding Fitz her medal.  Amanda and Andi open up about their own paths to qualifying for Boston, encapsulating the camaraderie and resilience that make this marathon a life-changing event.  Are you planning to tackle the Boston Marathon yourself?  We've got you covered with practical tips on travel, accommodation, and navigating the expo.  Discover strategies for conquering Boston's notorious hills and hear about the unforgettable finish line moments that make all the sweat and tears worth it.  Plus, get excited for the 2025 DONNA Marathon, a Boston Marathon Qualifier, where community support and the joy of running come together for an unforgettable weekend, much like the Boston Marathon experiences recapped in this episode.  The DONNA Marathon Weekend registration opens on July 1, 2025.  Join the Runcation Nation Team!!!Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BostonMarathon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonmarathon/ Links from our conversationBoston Marathon Support the Show.THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! 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 episode of The Fitzness Show is dedicated to the ICE Donna Mother's Day 5K for the Donna Foundation, which supports men and women undergoing breast cancer care. Join Fitz and Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director, as they review this weekend's highlights, featuring Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Caleb Prewitt gaining independence through racing despite Down's Syndrome, pink Elvis, bold breast art post-mastectomy, and more! Please like, subscribe, and review us!  Order signed copies of the Cancer Comeback Series books at Fitzness.com - on sale now! Visit Fitzness.com for referenced content like the Exact Formula for Weight Loss, free workout videos, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness, books, and more.    

RED Episode 275 The Return of Disneyland Races:  RunDisney 10K and A Celebration at Golden Road Brewing  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! So many in the Runcation Nation ran at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.  Congratulations to all of you who pushed through, gave it your best no matter the outcome, set shiny new PRs,  earned challenge and coast to coast medals!   Thanks to everyone who donated to our online auction, benefitting The DONNA Foundation.  Be sure to place your bids now!  We will announce winning bids right before The DONNA Marathon Weekend.   View and bid on items here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.881195827339654&type=3  If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Thank you to James Gray, 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 recap the 10K from our return to Disneyland races.  We let you know about the expo, the course, the swag, the medal, and our thoughts on the first race back. Find out more about all RunDisney races at www.rundisney.com. EAT AND DRINK:  Exploring and Indulging in Anaheim We've had Golden Road beer on our show before, so when we saw a location close to us, we knew we had to stop by for a meal and a flight.  Golden Road Brewing did not disappoint.  Shout out to Jeff and Nicole, our knowledgeable bartenders, who gave us outstanding service.  We also got to go backstage with Andrew and see the original bar transformed into an event space! The brunch did not disappoint.  We break down our meals and flights on this episode to celebrate the accomplishment of the 10K.   https://www.goldenroad.la/anaheim  THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation, we hope you will give MagicMind a try.   Go to  https://www.magicmind.com/runeatdrink to try it out today.   Remember, you can get 20% off your one-time purchase or up to 56% off your subscription with our code RUNEATDRINK20. Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 274 Dave McGillivray:  The Original Charity Runner 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! So many in the Runcation Nation ran at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Congratulations to all of you who pushed through, gave it your best no matter the outcome, set new PRs,  earned challenges, and coast-to-coast medals! Thanks to everyone who donated to our online auction, benefitting The DONNA Foundation. Be sure to place your bids now! We will announce winning bids right before The DONNA Marathon Weekend. View and bid on items here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.881195827339654&type=3 If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733. Thank you to James Gray, 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, EAT, DRINK and In this special edition of our show, we talk with a legend in the running community, Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray. It was an honor and privilege to have him back on the show.    When you go to davemcgillivray.com, you are greeted with a YouTube video that only scratches the surface of the hard work and dedication of the first-ever charity runner. From his storied run across the US in 1978 to benefit the Jimmy Fund to his time as Boston Marathon Race Director since the 1980s, he has found a way to marry running with supporting those in need. We loved his book, The Last Pick: The Boston Marathon Race Director's Road to Success, and now he has donated that and a few others to our auction, benefitting The Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer. This week, he discusses what inspires him to give back through running. We can't thank him enough for his inspirational stories and words of encouragement. We are grateful for the donations of his autographed books to our online auction for The Donna Foundation. Thank you, Dave McGillivray! Bid on his books and other incredible auction items here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.881195827339654&type=3  THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation, we hope you will give MagicMind a try. Go to  https://www.magicmind.com/JANruneatdrink to try it out today. Remember, you can get 20% off your one-time purchase or up to 56% off your subscription with our code RUNEATDRINK20. Thank you for listening! We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 273  The 2024 Online Auction for The DONNA Foundation 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 941-677-2733. Thank you to Judy Gerber for donating an original work of art to our auction.  It is beautiful! Happy birthday to noisy race announcer Rudy Novotny, 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Thank you to James Gray, 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, EAT, AND DRINK FOR A Great Cause! This week, we give all the details on incredible items donated to our Silent Auction to benefit the Donna Foundation. Contributors include: Jeff Galloway Kathrine Switzer Bart Yasso Fitz Koehler Roger Robinson Dave McGillivray Grace Young and everyone at Magic Mind Greg Gebhard and Jovana Batkovic Gebhard from Nice Guys Pizza Alex Tatko from Coastal Dayz Brewery Judy Gerber Head to our Facebook page and check out the items to bid on at https://www.facebook.com/share/5aJjiLsRMQB9qtZq/.And bid for an item today!  The auction runs throughout January 2024.  We will celebrate the event's culmination right before we head to the DONNA Marathon Weekend at the beginning of February. For more information about The DONNA Foundation and to donate directly to our fundraising page, go to: https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation, we hope you will give MagicMind a try.  It will be available in Sprouts starting in January, but of course, we hope you will order through our unique link and support the show. Go to  https://www.magicmind.com/JANruneatdrink to try it out today. Remember, you can get 20% off your one-time purchase or up to 56% off your subscription with our code RUNEATDRINK20.  During January, you get one month free with the purchase of a 3-month subscription AND support The DONNA Foundation, too. Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 272 The Boston Run Show with Mike Seaman,  CEO of Raccoon Media Group 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Thank you to James Gray, 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, EAT, AND DRINK at The Boston Run Show Today, Aimee flies solo and talks with Mike Seaman,  CEO of Raccoon Media Group.  He is an avid runner who has done seven marathons in seven days and many ultra marathons.  His passion for running is evident; he has turned it into his profession. Today, he discusses The Boston Run Show with us, which is coming up on January 27-28, 2024, at Hynes Convention Center.  It is an event for all runners, including inspirational speakers, gait analysis, nutritional tips for runners, running gear, and so much more!  Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson will be the keynote speaker this year. So many others will take the stage to offer advice, experience, and inspiration to take your training to the next level.   Find out more, reserve your spot today at thebostonrunshow.com and use code PODCAST to get your ticket free! Usually, there is a charge to get into this fantastic event, but for the Runcation Nation, you can do so at no charge with the code PODCAST.   Thank you, Mike and everyone at Raccoon Media group! Connect to The Boston Run Show on social media;  Instagram @runshowusa  Facebook facebook.com/RunShowUSA  X (aka Twitter) @runshowusa  YouTube @THERUNSHOW  Mike also let us know about where to explore and indulge in food and beverage when at the show: Legal Sea Foods:  https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/menus/boston-copley-place-menus/  (Check out the Lobster Mac and Cheese!) Harpoon Brewery:  https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/boston-brewery/ (American Flyer Lager looks tasty to us, and Mike recommended them for their IPA offerings like the Juicier Hazy IPA, too!) THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation, we hope you will give MagicMind a try.  It will be available in Sprouts starting in January, but of course, we hope you will order through our unique link and support the show. Go to  https://www.magicmind.com/JANruneatdrink to try it out today.   Remember, you can get 20% off your one-time purchase or up to 56% off your subscription with our code RUNEATDRINK20.  During January, you get one month free with the purchase of a 3-month subscription AND support The DONNA Foundation, too. Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring the show! Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 271 Please Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves... the 2024 Edition (*We apologize for the audio quality of the episode.  We had some technical issues during the recording.  It is still a great episode, but you may hear some less-than-optimal audio.) 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Thank you to James Gray, 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 EAT DRINK PODCAST:  Please allow us to introduce ourselves in 2024 This week, we are taking time to re-introduce ourselves.  A lot has happened in the seven years since our show began.  This week, we look back at why we started running, where the idea for the show came from, what we do, and some of our favorite content over the years.  Then we talk about what's ahead.   If you are new to the show, this is an excellent guide to our favorite episodes and why this show is for all runners, no matter your pace, who love to accomplish, explore, and indulge. Find all our episodes and search the archive on this page of our website at www.runeatdrink.net/shows-1. Find out more about the DONNA Marathon Weekend at www.breastcancermarathon.com and register at www.runsignup.com/runcationnation2024!  Use RCNATION5 for a discount on in-person or virtual registrations. Find out about Jeff Galloway's Half Marathon Weekend at http://www.jeffgalloway131.com/   If you are a long-time fan, some episodes may be highlighted to go back and add to your long-run queue for added inspiration to push through or some fun stories you may not have known about us. THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation, we hope you will give MagicMind a try.   Go to  https://www.magicmind.com/JANruneatdrink  to try it out today.   Remember, you can get 20% off your one-time purchase or up to 56% off your subscription with our code RUNEATDRINK20.  (And this month, you can get one month free with a three-month subscription plus support from The DONNA Foundation!) Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 264 Talking About Breast Cancer Awareness Month & The DONNA Marathon Weekend with Babs DiGirolamo 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Thank you to James Gray, 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! Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The DONNA Foundation: A Chat with Fellow Runner and Fundraiser from the D-Squad, Babs DiGirolamo This week, we chatted with fellow D-Squad member and runner Babs DiGirolamo.  As the D-Squad, we volunteer at events that support the Donna Foundation, including DONNA Marathon Weekend.  We help promote the events and fundraise for the foundation.  Babs is a fantastic example of runners as passionate as we are about finishing breast cancer and supporting The DONNA Foundation.  She has excellent tips about the race weekend, too! Some places she mentioned that you need to check out whenever you are in Jacksonville for the race weekend or on any occasion: The Local https://www.thelocaljax.com/  Coop 303 https://coop303.com/  Taco Lu https://www.tacolu.com/menu  The Bearded Pig https://www.thebeardedpigbbq.com/  Surfer the Bar https://surferthebar.com/jacksonville-beach-florida/menu2/  O-Ku https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-jacksonville-beach/  Brix https://jacksonvillebeachbar.com/contact-us  And here is the information for the host hotels Babs highlighted for race weekend:  https://breastcancermarathon.com/travel/  Runcation Nation, we hope you will join us virtually or, even better, in person at the Donna Marathon Weekend, February 2-4, 2024.  Go to https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024, where you can donate, register, and join the Runcation Nation Team!  Don't forget to use our discount code RCNATION5 to register, too! Find out more about Donna Marathon Weekend at https://breastcancermarathon.com/  Take a virtual visit or plan your Donna Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville at https://www.visitjacksonville.com/  THAT'S A WRAP!  Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 263 Talking About Breast Cancer Awareness Month And the Donna Marathon Weekend with Executive Director Amanda Napolitano 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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! Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The DONNA Foundation:  A Chat with Executive Director of The DONNA FOUNDATION, Amanda Napolitano  This week, we chatted with the Executive Director of The DONNA Foundation, Amanda Napolitano.  She helps us kick off our special series, highlighting why we work to raise funds for the foundation and run The DONNA Marathon Weekend every year. Runcation Nation, we hope you will join us virtually or, even better, in person at the Donna Marathon Weekend, February 2-4, 2024.  Go to https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024, where you can donate or register and join the Runcation Nation Team!  Don't forget to use our discount code RCNATION5 to register, too! Find out more about Donna Marathon Weekend at https://breastcancermarathon.com/  Take a virtual visit or plan your Donna Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville at https://www.visitjacksonville.com/  THAT'S A WRAP!  Thank you for listening!  We are in our 7th 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!

RED Episode 258: A Runcation Recap with RunDisney Legend Alan Young 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 info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 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, EAT, and DRINK with RunDisney Legend Alan Young In this episode, we talk with a member of the “Runcation Nation” and pillar of the RunDisney community, Alan Young.    He talks about his storied journey and fantastic history with RunDisney.  He took this journey with his beautiful wife, Grace, who you see in some of the episode artwork pictures this week. He is what's known as “perfect” in the RunDisney realm. What does it mean…  to be “perfect,” you ask? It is a title given to all those who have completed all Walt Disney World Marathons in history.    He goes further than all those who have done that, though. He is the only one left who can say he has completed the Disneyland Marathon when it was held once upon a time. With his passion for Disneyland and Walt Disney World evident, Alan talked with us about his favorites across the parks when it came to eating and drinking in the Disney bubble after the running. We loved it because he confirmed much of what we have had at the parks and at Disney Springs, too!   Find out more about the Disney dining options that  Alan talked about at https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/.    You can find out more about RunDisney races at www.rundisney.com. You can connect with Alan on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100018197733813. DON'T FORGET OUR DISCOUNT CODE! Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount! Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here: https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024 THAT'S A WRAP! Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS! If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening! We are in our SEVENTH 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!

RED Episode 257 An International Runcation Recap with Rhonda Lee Kirk-MacDonald  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! Babs DiGirolamo was on the race course again!  Congrats to her for completing her next half marathon, although a hilly one, in Salt Lake City. Jessica Lynn O'Keefe did a triathlon this past weekend!  Shout out to crushing your goals, too!  We are so proud of you! Cheryl Goodwin did the Yeti Twenty-Four Hour Challenge of 5.2 miles for every hour over that period!  She says it had its challenges and unforgettable moments, too!  Congratulations, Cheryl! If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 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, EAT, and DRINK Internationally with Rhonda Lee Kirk-MacDonald In this episode, we talk with a member of the “Runcation Nation who makes our show international.  It is our pink-haired princess, Rhonda Lee!  She recaps the Cape Breton Marathon Weekend for us, so if anyone wants to get to Canada, she has recommendations for you!  It is a smaller race weekend, with a distance for everyone, fabulous bling, and more! Find out more about the race weekend itself here:  https://www.capebretonfiddlersrun.com/  Did she talk about post-race exploring and indulging?  Of course.  She had to give Aimee the skinny on where to get the most excellent coffee, and you must tell them that Rhonda Lee sent you!   Check out the Ugly Mug on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/UglyMugCafeEmporium  Want tasty diner food and all-day breakfast options post-race?  Try Selkie's Neighborhood Diner!  Eggs Benedict and Wild Blueberry French Toast?  Yes, to all of it after the running is done!   Check out Selkie's here: https://www.facebook.com/mermaidfoodcb/about.   Did she have an excellent recommendation for dinner and drinks?  Of course!  Our mouths were watering when she talked about Mushroom Risotto and the incredible drinks available at 7 By 7.  You must check out the drink Rhonda Lee enjoyed called the Empress Sunrise Fishbowl in our episode artwork.  It looks refreshing and fun!  We want to check out the Lemon Chicken Arancini, too! Find out more about Seven by Seven here on their Instagram  page: https://www.instagram.com/7by7restaurant/   Rhonda Lee, it is always great to chat with you, and thank you for being a part of the Runcation Nation and a long-time listener … since we were a VIDEO podcast!  We love you and can't wait to see you again. Connect with Rhonda Lee here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronalee07/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronalee04  DON'T FORGET OUR DISCOUNT CODE! Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount!  Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here:   https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP!  Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS!  If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening!  We are in our SEVENTH 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!

Amanda Napolitano is the executive director of the Donna Foundation. She won her first 5K this summer, won a Running for Coverage giveaway and, oh yeah, her boss was elected Mayor of Jacksonville. Not bad.

RED Episode 255 The RunDisney Dopey Challenge Runcation Recap with Dawn Broussard 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! Congrats to everyone who ran the Beach 2 Beacn 10K, Joan Benoit Samuelson's race this past weekend!  It looked like a great time.  We saw familiar faces from the Runcation Nation posting pictures like Dr. AndI Sharp, Amanda Napolitano, and Babs DiGirolamo, too! If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 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, EAT, and DRINK on a Dopey Challenge Runcation at Walt Disney World with Dawn Broussard!  It's an episode perfect for your long run! In this episode, we talk with a member of the “Runcation Nation” and patron of our show, Dawn Broussard. She talks about completing the Dopey Challenge with her daughter this past year.   Of course after completing a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and her first-ever marathon in the SAME weekend, she had to explore, indulge, and celebrate this big accomplishment.  She selected Artist Point, a character dining experience at Wilderness Lodge.  Which characters, you ask?  Snow White, Grumpy, and of course, Dopey!  Photo opp is included!   This meal features tasty shared appetizers, individual entrees, and shared desserts along with a non-alcoholic beverage included in the price of the dinner. The biggest stars of the meal had to be the slow-braised pork shank and the Enchanted Apple martini that Dawn talked about with us.  Yummy!  We want to check out the Miner's Treasure cookies and cream dessert, too!  It all sounds very tempting, very much like the poison apple that Snow White was tempted with in the fairytale.   There are food options for the kids and themed drinks without alcohol, too, if you are still hydrating after your race, like the Transformation Potion and Wishing Apple Punch.  It sounds like this meal has something for everyone!  Check out the menu here:  https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/wilderness-lodge-resort/artist-point/menus/dinner  Find out more about RunDisney race weekends at www.RunDisney.com  Catch up with Dawn on Instagram at @dawnbjoyful or at this link https://instagram.com/dawnbjoyful?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Thank you, Dawn, for a great conversation about this challenge, running, podcasting, and more! DON'T FORGET OUR DISCOUNT CODE! Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount!  Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here:   https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP!  Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS!  If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening!  We are in our SEVENTH 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!

 RED Episode 255:  Vacation Races Runcation Recap with Joanne Blatchley 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! Shout out again this week to our Therabeast Kristin, who is leaving this area and relocating on Friday.  We will miss you.  You are brilliant, and we can't thank you enough for all your guidance, support, and PT.  Good luck in all your future endeavors!! If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call us and leave a message at 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, EAT, and DRINK on a Runcation at the Vacation Races Grand Tetons Race Weekend with Joanne Blatchley! In this episode, we talk with a member of the “Runcation Nation” and patron of our show, Joanne Blatchley. She talks about her first experience with Vacation Races, running the Grand Teton Half Marathon in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.   Find out more about Vacation Races here: https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/grand-teton/  JoJo told us about two different places to explore and indulge after her accomplishment, Cafe Genevieve and The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.   Check out the menu at Cafe Genevieve here: https://genevievejh.com/food  (Biscuits with Cajun Gravy?  Sign us up!) Saddle up and check out the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar here:  https://www.milliondollarcowboybar.com/drink  (Did we mention a Dr. Pepper Old Fashioned?  Yes, please!)  Thank you, JoJo, for a great conversation about life, running, podcasting, and more!  Congratulations on a year of podcasting and on being a St. Jude Hero! Find JoJo, listen to her podcast, and donate to St. Jude here: https://linktr.ee/positivelypoli  DON'T FORGET OUR DISCOUNT CODE! Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount!  Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here:   https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP!  Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS!  If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening!  We are in our SEVENTH 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 Ana (@anarunsoncoffee) for her Christmas in July Half! Shout out to our Therabeast Kristin, who is leaving this area and relocating this week.  We will miss you.  You are brilliant, and we can't thank you enough for all your guidance, support, and PT.  Good luck in all your future endeavors!! If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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, EAT, and DRINK on a Runcation at the OC Marathon Weekend with Jennifer Hall In this episode, we talk with a member of the “Runcation Nation” and patron of our show, Jennifer Hall.  This week she takes on a virtual runcation to the OC Marathon Weekend.  She discusses registration, the expo, travel tips, bling, and more!  She also offers advice on where to celebrate after the running. You can learn more about this race weekend at https://ocmarathon.com/races/   Rumor has it that registration will open again in August. Of course, a reason to get to this race, aside from the recommendation of a trusted community member, is TEAM NOISY!  Find out more about Fitz and Rudy's noisy race-announcing schedule at https://www.fitzness.com/blog/fitz-race-announcing-schedule/!   Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount!  Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here:   https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP!  Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS!  If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening!  We are in our SEVENTH 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! In this episode, we want to shout out Josh Ozbirn.  He's a long-time patron, an inspiration for overcoming medical obstacles, and a friend of ours and the show.  Thanks for sharing your story with us on this episode. Thanks to Susie, JoJo, Rashel, and my sister, Angela, who donated to our team fundraiser for The Donna Foundation.  Together we are helping them finish breast cancer. If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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, EAT, and DRINK with the Executive Producer of our show, Josh Ozbirn In this episode, we capture another inspiring runcation recap.  Member of the “Runcation Nation” and patron of our show, Josh Ozbirn, joins us.  He talks a bit about his background.  Josh was also generous enough to share his recent journey through a severe health scare and recovery.  Finally, it is a recap of his favorite race, Donna Marathon Weekend. Special thanks to Josh for his time and for sharing a favorite from his home state of Alabama, Ruby Sunshine.  We can't wait to try brunch there; rumor has it there are locations across the United States.  Checkout the menu and search for a location near you here:  https://www.rubybrunch.com/menu/  It is no accident that we held this episode until the 2024 Donna Marathon Weekend registration opened.  Join us in 2024.  It will be a comeback for Josh and Aimee, but let's face it, it is a great weekend to be together as a community and run for such a meaningful cause.  Join the Runcation Nation team and use our discount code RCNATION5 for a 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend Events discount!  Register or donate to the Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer here:   https://runsignup.com/runcationnation2024  THAT'S A WRAP!  Get RUNCATION NATION FAMOUS!  If you have a race weekend the Runcation Nation needs to know about, email us at info@runeatdrink.net, and you could be featured on your own Runcation Recap! Thank you for listening!  We are in our SEVENTH 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!

There's no stopping Dr. Dawn Mussallem. Mussallem — a lifestyle medicine and integrative breast cancer specialist at the Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida — is a cancer survivor, a recipient of both bone marrow and heart transplants, a mother and a marathon runner. Mussallem explained to CURE® how her own life experiences have helped her connect with patients on health journeys of their own. “Going through what you go through, it really gives you the ability to connect with people,” she said. “It's such a gift, that ability to connect, and really kind of be able to have a good sense or intuition, if you may, of where they're at in their cancer journey, and just to be able to be there with them, and that time of vulnerability. And so, it's given me the ability to have a good pulse on exactly where I need to be with a patient.” When she was 26 and in the early months of medical school, Mussallem began experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue. One doctor told her she had asthma, another concurred and a third said it was all in her head. A few days later, she collapsed on her way home from class — she was in cardiogenic shock, and her heart wasn't pumping. Doctors found a 16-centimeter mass in her chest wrapped around her heart that had collapsed her left lung. She was diagnosed with stage 4, large diffuse B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and was told she had three months to live if she didn't start treatment immediately, she recounted. Surgery, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant followed. And life continued for her. She began her career in medicine, gave birth to a daughter who's now 19 and, three weeks later, began experiencing heart failure. Mussallem spent 18 years in heart failure. During that time, she stayed as active as possible, worked with her patients and volunteered at the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer operated by the DONNA Foundation, an organization which financially assists and supports patients with breast cancer and funds breast cancer research. “I remember working here in the Breast Center with my breast cancer patients and volunteering at the DONNA Marathon because I couldn't run — I couldn't walk it with the heart failure,” Mussallem said. “And I remember just thinking, ‘Oh, my gosh, I would give anything one day to be able to run this. If or when I get a transplant, I'll be good enough to do that.'” The transplant happened in February of 2021, and exactly one year to the day later, Mussallem crossed the marathon's finish line. In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, Mussallem talks with CURE® about her DONNA Marathon training experience her connection with her patients and the importance of physical activity for patients during their cancer journey. “For 18 years, I wanted to do what I did … but I had to hold back because I knew I only had so much to give,” she said. “And now I can just give and give and give because I feel great. I gotta get rid of my energy.” For more news on cancer updates, research and education, don't forget to subscribe to CURE®'s newsletters here.

The city asks the Donna Foundation to postpone its annual Mother's Day 5K; Plant Vogtle is on the verge of providing nuclear power to Jacksonville; Jaguars owner Shad Khan becomes one of the richest owners in the NFL; the Jacksonville Music Experience brings four local artists to the Blue Jay Listening Room.

The city of Jacksonville is asking the Donna Foundation to postpone its annual Mother's Day 5K until after the election to avoid the “appearance of improper election influence”; a look at the new poetry book “Buffalo Girl”; Florida Times-Union NewsGuild members continue their fight for local journalism; and the Sleeping Giant festival returns to Sun-Ray Cinema.

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! We want to shout out everyone in the Runcation Nation who ran for The Donna Foundation.  This was our first year on the D Squad, led by Babs.  She earned a shiny new PR on Sunday in the half marathon!  Congrats, Babs, and thanks for all the guidance this year. Emily O'Keefe, congrats on finishing two challenges in a month, including MARATHONS.  Dopey and the Booby Trap Marathon Edition!  Congrats to your friend who ran with you postpartum, too! Wesley Twiggs, related to one Chris Twiggs, earned 5th place this year in his DONNA race during the weekend!  Congrats, Wesley! We got an email this week from Alan Young, too, with a recommendation: Subject: Thank you from Alan Young Message: Hi!  Thanks again for the help.  I am now following you on Facebook and YouTube.  When visiting Anaheim, suggest “Cafe Hiro,” a Japanese fusion restaurant with a non-sushi omakase menu.  About $45 per person with a four-diner minimum. Thanks for coming out to cheer during the January WDW events.  Not good on voice recordings.  Do have a shoutout when we finished the full.  Let me know if you want to hear it.  (Tech challenged) Also, if you're going to see any of the older Disney marathon stuff, let me know.  We got a lot of items this year. Enjoy your runcation philosophy.  Great to run to. Alan If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 get to the big races of 2023 Destination DONNA Marathon Weekend.  Dana flew solo in Jacksonville, so he discusses the experience of the Sunday races, including the half, full, and finish of the ultramarathon.     EAT & DRINK Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine has two locations in the Jacksonville area, and Dana visited one on Friday night.  It Is not often that we highlight Thai food, but we LOVE it.  This was a recommendation from Donna Foundation board member Amy Mergen, and she was spot-on with it.  Dana describes every course and every sip.  Thanks, Amy! I can't wait to return to Jacksonville to go to Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine  together. 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! We want to shout out everyone in the Runcation Nation who ran for The Donna Foundation.  Whether you ran virtually in Jacksonville with Dana or offered crowd and online support during our live chats, you all made it a wonderful weekend.  Dana celebrated love over fear and had an incredible weekend because of all of you. While many of you ran DONNA, Darlene put another state on the map, and she is so close she can taste the finish line!  Congrats on your Mississippi River Half, Darlene!  If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 highlight the start of the 2023 Destination DONNA Marathon Weekend.  Dana flew solo in Jacksonville, so he discusses the experience of the 5K because it had a completely different venue and feel this year.  Did he love it?  Would he want the course to be the same in 2024?  Find out. EAT We featured Wicked Barley back on Episode 51 for food and beverage.  Dana wanted to kick off the weekend right, and since he was staying mere moments away from this favorite of ours, he returned to have some tasty food at Wicked Barley Brewing in Jacksonville.  Is it still the same menu?  Is the quality still next-level?  He gives his honest review here on the show. DRINK Dana was also right around the corner from Veterans United Craft Brewery and took the opportunity to revisit various favorite styles from the menu.  He also checked out the space and some live music there, too.   Has it changed?  Is it still a favorite?  These are questions he answered this week.  THAT'S A WRAP! Of course, there is more to explore, and we can't wait to bring you this year's finds from the weekend!  Stay tuned for a recap after this emotional and incredible race weekend.   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! We want to shout out everyone in the Runcation Nation who helped us exceed our fundraising goal for The Donna Foundation.  We raised over $2300.  If you would still like to help, it is not too late.  Just go to https://runsignup.com/redrunstofinishbreastcancer  and donate or sign up to run virtually. Special thanks to JoJo for recording and sharing the video she did of Josh.    We got to see him unbox his get-well basket and saw JoJo sporting her RED gear, too.  Josh, you look great!  Keep the recovery going!  We will see you at Donna Marathon Weekend in 2024.   If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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, Aimee flies solo as Dana heads to Jacksonville for one of our favorite race weekends, The Donna Marathon Weekend 2023.  We preview what is ahead this weekend that celebrates survivorship, determination, love, and light.  This weekend helps raise funds for The DONNA Foundation to support its mission to finish breast cancer and support those who are fighting it.  From the special guests to the partnership with Destination Marathons, it promises an unforgettable experience.     EAT This week, I asked Dana what his top three destinations for delicious food are in Jacksonville, based on our experience at this race weekend and the Gate River Run 15K.  We both ended up highlighting the following: Black Sheep.  https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2018/2/20/red-episode-20-donna-half-marathon-black-sheep-and-intuition-ale-works-in-jacksonville?rq=intuition  Burrito Gallery https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2022/2/17/red-episode-red-episode-201-our-half-marathon-at-the-donna-marathon-weekend-and-burrito-gallery-in-jax-beach?rq=burrito  Poe's Tavern:   https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2019/2/22/red-episode-52-half-marathon-at-donna-and-engine-15?rq=donna  The Bearded Pig https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2020/2/18/red-episode-100-video-an-interview-with-co-owner-chad-munsey-at-the-bearded-pig-in-jacksonville?rq=pig  DRINK Flask and Cannon at V Pizza:  https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2022/2/12/red-episode-200-donna-marathon-weekend-5k-and-v-pizzanbsp?rq=donna  Wicked Barley Brewing https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2019/2/19/red-episode-51-the-5k-at-the-donna-marathon-weekend-and-wicked-barley-brewing-company?rq=donna  Intuition Ale Works.  https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2018/2/20/red-episode-20-donna-half-marathon-black-sheep-and-intuition-ale-works-in-jacksonville?rq=intuition  THAT'S A WRAP! Of course, there is more to explore, and we can't wait to bring you this year's finds from the weekend!  Stay tuned for a recap after this emotional and incredible race weekend.   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 Best of luck to everyone who is running races this weekend! Happy birthday to Meg and Anne Brower!    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! Special thanks to everyone who helped with our Silent Auction to benefit The DONNA Foundation.  Everyone who donated items, bid on items, and shared our auction, we can't thank you enough for helping us reach our fundraising goal! 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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, EAT and DRINK IN 2023 This week, we want to take the opportunity to introduce ourselves to anyone who has joined us in 2023.  This week, we talk about the following: Who we are, what this show is about, and we look forward to what we have planned for this year. 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! Special thanks to everyone who helped out with our Silent Auction to benefit The DONNA Foundation.  Everyone who donated items, bid on items, and shared our auction, we can't thank you enough for helping us reach our fundraising goal! 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more.  ACCOMPLISHING, EXPLORING, and INDULGING in 2022 RUN We had some great times in 2022.  We share some of our running highlights this episode including:  2022 Donna Marathon Weekend Shamrock Marathon Weekend Gate River Run We talked with running legends and inspirations including: Dave McGillivray Adrianne Haslet Part 1 and Part 2 Fitz Koehler Team Noisy  EAT It is no secret that we love a great post-race meal!  Some 2022 favorites include: Bull and Bear in Orlando Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa Egg Bistro in Virginia Beach Chix on the Beach in Virginia Beach  DRINK We had tasty beverages to toast accomplishments during this past year, too.  Some we talked about in this episode are: Bull and Bear in Orlando Smartmouth Brewing in Virginia Beach Calusa Brewing in Sarasota  THANK YOU Before we end the year, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported the show and the ways we've had to adapt in 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 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  Congratulations to Dawn on her daughter's beautiful wedding!   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! 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more. AN AWESOME AND NOISY CHAT Team Noisy comprises two of our favorite people, Fitz Koehler and Rudy Novotny.  Just recently, Rudy and Fitz sat down to discuss how they ended up as a dynamic race-announcing duo.   You have got to get to a race weekend where they are on the mic! Check out the race announcing schedule Fitz has on her website to see where you will find them at: https://www.fitzness.com/blog/fitz-race-announcing-schedule/  Fitz and Rudy - Thank you for sharing your story with the Runcation Nation! You can find Team Noisy on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TeamNoisy          Don't forget to RUN, EAT, AND DRINK for a Great Cause! This week, we give all the details on incredible items donated to our Silent Auction to benefit the Donna Foundation.   Contributors include: Jeff Galloway Kathrine Switzer Bart Yasso Meg Brower Greg Gebhard and Jovana Batkovic Gebhard from Nice Guys Pizza Alex Tatko from Coastal Dayz Brewery  All the hosts with the most from Rise and Run Podcast Head over to www.facebook.com/runeatdrinkpodcast and bid for an item today!  The auction runs from December 12-23, 2022.  We will celebrate the culmination of the event on December 24th.   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  “To my brother and sister-in-law Dean and Judy Gerber for supporting me before and during the WND 10K and to all the phenomenal people I had the pleasure of meeting while I was there, including Dana and Aimee!  What an awesome group of people.  I feel truly blessed!” - Linda Myers Congratulations to all those who ran Rocket City this weekend!  We saw Babs and JoJo take to the course while Team Noisy, Rudy, and Fitz announced this fun weekend in Huntsville, Alabama.  Congratulations to our fellow coffee lover, Kristin Cenevivia-Iovine, on becoming an EMT!  You worked so hard!  Well done!  We raise our coffee cup to you! James Miller ran the San Joaquin Trail 50K, too.  It looked beautiful in the reel you put out there on Instagram.  Congrats, James! Susie Beck also ran this weekend in Dallas, Texas!  Is everything bigger in Texas?  Including the BMW Dallas Half Marathon… and she was in Corral A… Congratulations to Chris Twiggs, too!  He ran last weekend and then explored and indulged in tasty local food and beverage after completing the Jacksonville Marathon.  We may need to check out The Loop! Jessica O'Keefe and Kelly Anderson were at it again this weekend, too!!  They did The Kiawah Island Half Marathon! Fantastic job, ladies! 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! 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more. RUN, EAT, AND DRINK for a Great Cause! This week, we give all the details on incredible items donated to our Silent Auction to benefit the Donna Foundation.   Contributors include: Jeff Galloway Kathrine Switzer Bart Yasso Meg Brower Greg Gebhard and Jovana Batkovic Gebhard from Nice Guys Pizza Alex Tatko from Coastal Dayz Brewery  All the hosts with the most from Rise and Run Podcast Head over to www.facebook.com/runeatdrinkpodcast and bid for an item today!  The auction runs from December 12-23, 2022.  We will celebrate the culmination of the event on December 24th.   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! We wish Josh a very happy birthday coming up this week to our executive producer in charge of hashtags, Josh Ozbirn.  We can't tell you how much your support means to us.  We hope you can take some time to celebrate! Jennifer Hall got a 10K PR this past weekend!  Congratulations on your Bay Bridge Run, Jennifer Hall!  That medal looks fantastic, too! Congratulations to everyone who ran or cheered on runners at the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend at the beginning of November.   Shout out to Darlene, who ran the Madison Half Marathon in Wisconsin, and Chris Twiggs' son, who also completed the race. Congratulations to Chris Twiggs for his completion of the Athens Marathon in 3:58:16.   Congratulations to Kelly, who ran the Fort Worth Half Marathon this past weekend. Special thank you and congratulations to Meg Brower.  We know how hard it is to come back after injury and surgery.  We want to celebrate Meg's accomplishment of running for the first time since her surgery this past week.  Our special thanks come from making a donation to our fundraiser for The Donna Foundation.   “I want to shout out the members of the Runcation Nation. I continue to battle through surgery recovery and am finally seeing some positive results. I can't thank this online community enough. Collectively you supported me. Individually so many of you regularly checked in on me. The gratitude I have for all of you is indescribable really. Today is World Kindness day. The kindness shown to me through runcation nation is something I will never forget.  Special shout-outs to JoJo Susie Josh Jennifer fink Jennifer Hall Dawn B Joyful  And…  Rhonda Lee Additionally, I want to shout out you both Aimee & Dana in the midst of your own struggles Brian & I always knew you had our backs & were supportive of my healing & comeback.” If you want to donate and help us support those fighting breast cancer, go to https://runsignup.com/redrunstofinishbreastcancer.    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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more. RUN The Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is in the books.  This week we recap what the weekend was like for us and where we are going from here.  We have some pixie dust moments to share, and we discuss how this weekend is motivation to dedicate ourselves to training for the next race. EAT AND DRINK Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is an opportunity to sample food from around the world or taste one of our favorites in new and creative ways.  We did the latter this time at the Brew-Wing Booth.  This is a return to this booth.  Last year, we tried their vegan option of brussel sprouts.  They are back, but this time, we tasted two different samplings of chicken wings - a sweet one and a spicy dish, too!  Plus a cider and a beer from this booth, too!  We captured our first impressions to play for you in this episode while we sampled the food and beverages in the air conditioning of this enormous building right around the corner from Test Track at Epcot.   THAT'S A WRAP! Before we go…. We want to welcome a brand new sponsor to 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, who has been 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 in every way.  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 10% 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.  And 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!

This episode is going to be a little different! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I will be speaking to two women who have different experiences with breast cancer. You may recognize one of my guests, Lorraine Galvis, who was featured in episode 21: Achieving the American Dream Through Relationships. Today, she will be speaking about her experience as a surivivor of breast cancer. I also welcome, Noora Aburaad BSN, RN. Noora is an Oncology nurse navigator for breast cancer patients at Texas Medical Center in Houston.  Join me and my guests in conversation as we discuss: Diagnosis Menstruation Heritage Community Research Emotional Response Coping Mechanism Hope Financial Plan Financial Peace University Life Insurance Planning ahead Fertility Honorable Mentions Chick Mission: https://www.thechickmission.org/ 5 Under 40: https://5under40.org/ The Donna Foundation  https://thedonnafoundation.org/programs/   Susan G. Komen https://www.komen.org/treatment-assistance-program/   The Pink Fund   https://pinkfund.org/get-help/   Wishing for Mommy http://wishingformommy.org/make-your-wish/   Provision Project https://provisionproject.org/application/   Remember Betty https://www.rememberbetty.com/   Team Maggie  https://www.teammaggiesdream.org/   Find Help  https://www.findhelp.org/ Where can you follow Lorraine: Website: galvisandcompany.com Instagram: galvisandcompany Email: info@galvisandcompany.com Where can you find Noora: Website: https://www.tmc.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetexasmedicalcenter/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-medical-center/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasmedcenter ☕

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! Happy birthday to Darlene, who celebrated the day this past week. Congratulations to Jessica, who completed the Everglades Half Marathon.  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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more. RUN While we had to defer Rock ‘n' Roll Clearwater to 2023 due to the hurricane, we were still on track as far as our training goes.  We talk about how we are coming back from the hurricane and preparing for our next scheduled race, the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend in November.  In addition, back before the hurricane, we wanted to discuss this… news from D23 that the Disneyland races will return in 2024! What do we expect the experience to be like in terms of the registration process, the weekend itself, and the medals?  We are hoping it will be epic, but most of all… that we can get into the race weekend. EAT The end of September brings National Lobster Day each year.  We love lobster, so we thought we'd take a look back at some great lobster dishes we've had in the history of our show, plus a return to a favorite place to celebrate.   Quick Bite #80:  Listener Recommendation at DJ's Clam Shack (Famous Lobster Roll)    Episode #87:  2019 Wine and Dine Half Marathon & Dana's Picks from Epcot Food & Wine Festiva (Lobster Roll at Hops & Barley Booth)   Episode #105:  Keep Accomplishing, Exploring, and Indulging with Us Virtually (Our favorite lobster roll from a local food truck Mobstah Lobstah)   Episode #125:   A Training Run At Walt Disney World and a Peek at Some 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Offerings (Citrus Blossom Booth Half Lobster Tail... Yum!)   Episode #138:  We had a great dinner at the Fish Tale Grill We split a Captain's platter with shrimp cocktail, snow crab, stone crab, king crab, lobster tail,  and clams plus so much more!  It came with cocktail sauce, drawn butter, and a creamy mustard dip.  The meat was briny and juicy.  The sauces complemented the seafood so well.    We took a trip to Mobstah Lobstah  while they were staged in Sarasota at Calusa Brewing celebrate this non-holiday holiday.  This food truck never disappoints.  Their lobster rolls are restaurant-quality dishes that all should try, as we have said before each time we have talked about their food on the show.  This was the way to celebrate.  But they also have other delicious seafood dishes, too, proving that they are, as Dana would say, not just a “one-trick pony.”  If you come down to Florida for races and see this truck, don't think, just walk up, wait in the line they usually have, and order.  You will not be sorry!    DRINK Calusa Brewing is located in Sarasota, a little over an hour from us.  This is where Mobstah Lobstah was over the weekend prior to Hurricane Ian, and we hadn't checked this place out.  So, we took a day trip up to Sarasota, and we were so pleased with the variety of brews, the space, the staff, and the experience.  Calusa Brewing  gives back to the community, and we always love to see that.  The brewery was hosting a fundraiser for the Apple A Day Foundation, an organization that helps improve quality of life for children as they battle cancer.  In lieu of flights, they offer short pours and pints.  We loved the strategy because we could sample responsibly.   THAT'S A WRAP! Don't forget to sign up for the DONNA 110 Mile-A-Day Challenge at https://breastcancermarathon.com/races-challenges/donna-110-mile-a-day-challenge/.  Move a little each day, support The Donna Foundation in their mission to finish breast cancer, and get great swag as you finish the challenge in February 2023, right as the Donna Marathon Weekend begins.  Join us! Thank you for listening!  We look forward to YEAR NUMBER 6 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 month it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ,for this episode, we were joined by Amanda Napolitano ,Executive Director of the DONNA Foundation and Dr. Andi Sharp ,a Physician and Cancer Survivor. We learned about the importance of self breast exams and Christine had her list of questions she wanted to ask do to the history of breast cancer in her family.Why does it seem inevitable that at some point a woman will get some type of breast cancer in her lifetime?We learned a new word: Scanxiety   Eden wanted to know how to best be there for the people in your life that have been touched by Breast Cancer.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DONNA FOUNDATION REGISTER FOR THE MARATHON TO FINISH BREAST CANCERJOIN THE BOUNCY HUNTERS/GR8TFUL 8 ON FACEBOOKWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL WHILE YOU ARE THERE!VISIT US ONLINE AND SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATIONSFOLLOW UNCLUTTERED AND UNFILTERED ON INSTAGRAMJOIN UNCLUTTERED AND UNFILTERED ON FACEBOOKCHECK OUT CHRISTINE'S NEATLY DESIGNED INSTAGRAM HERECHECK OUT EDEN'S INSTAGRAM HEREVISIT CHRISTINE'S AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS YOU MAY HEAR US DISCUSSVISIT CHRISTINE'S "LIKE TO KNOW" PAGE FOR PRODUCTS YOU MAY HEAR US DISCUSS

RED Episode 226 The Cone of Absolute Certainty   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! JoJo, Darlene, and Fitz are at the Detroit Free Press Race Weekend.  Congratulations to JoJo for all the hard work she put forward and the money she raised for St. Jude.  She is a SuperGirl, Superwoman, and more! Congratulations to Darlene for continuing her 50 States quest.  Fitz, we are so excited for them to experience this race with you on the mic and your fantastic playlist.  We know there have been so many others completing milestones and races in the past couple of weeks and we've missed helping you celebrate because of the hurricane, but we are cheering for you from here and know that we want to celebrate with you. 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more.   RUN We are so sad that the Rock and Roll Clearwater Half was canceled.  We were looking forward to seeing Jennifer Hall and other members of the Runcation Nation at that race.  We will have to look forward to that in 2023!  In the meantime, we are using the cleanup from Hurricane Ian as cross-training as we look forward to better days during Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Donna Marathon Weekend, and the Gasparilla Distance Classic in the coming months.   EAT We have seen so many local restaurants and food trucks that have been feeding our community as we recover from Hurricane Ian.  We have to shout out Nice Guys Pizza, Fort Myers Brewing, and Viet Yum just to name a few.  We saw a Publix parking lot filled with local food trucks supporting our city and the barrier islands that suffered the greatest amount of damage and devastation.  We appreciate everyone who was able to do this for all of the people who needed support and help through this traumatic event.   DRINK Lexington Brewing Company has always been a favorite of ours.  This week, we try Lexington Brewing Company Pumpkin Barrel Ale live on the show.  This one packs a punch at 10% ABV, and it has all the flavors of the fall season.  With lower carbonation, a heavier body, and the orange hue of fall leaves, this beer has subtle flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg.  We enjoyed it.   THAT'S A WRAP! Don't forget to sign up for the DONNA 110 Mile-A-Day Challenge at https://breastcancermarathon.com/races-challenges/donna-110-mile-a-day-challenge/.  Move a little each day, support The Donna Foundation in their mission to finish breast cancer, and get great swag as you finish the challenge in February 2023, right as the Donna Marathon Weekend begins.  Join us! Thank you for listening!  We look forward to YEAR NUMBER 6 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! This weekend we remembered a loyal fan of the show who was gone too soon.  Happy birthday to Rob Nadeau.  We miss your phone calls, photos, and advice.  We are so grateful for the time we had you here.  Happy birthday in heaven to this member of the Runcation Nation.  Thanks to Cheryl Goodwin for keeping fellow runners going.  She volunteered at a race this weekend.   Congratulations to Jojo, who ran a Minion-Themed 5K in an adorable costume this past weekend!  Adorable! Thank you to patron Dean Gerber who upgraded to the Accomplish level of support this past week.  We appreciate it, Dean!  It means so much to have many in the Runcation Nation, like you supporting us as patrons.  Your name is in lights on our website under the Accomplish level on our patron wall.  We can't wait to see you and Judy at a race soon!   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 info@runeatdrink.net 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 to find out more. RUN We are two weeks away from the LIVE Inaugural Rock N Roll Clearwater Half Marathon!  This week we talk about the taper, the last long training run, strength training, hydration, and a tough thing for most of us to do at the end of the training cycle and that 4-letter word, REST.   EAT Viet Yum is a local food truck here in Southwest Florida.  We checked out some of their new dishes while they were out at Fort Myers Brewing Company.  Their Vietnamese and Cajun heritage is evident in every tasty bite!  Get the Saigon Wings when they are on special.  You won't be sorry.   DRINK Fort Myers Brewing Company was recently voted 2022 Best Brewery in Southwest Florida this past summer.  We decided to go out and celebrate with them and sample their new offering, Lime to Me.  It was refreshing and delicious in this hot Florida weather.  All of their tasty brews are great to toast their accomplishment!   THAT'S A WRAP! Don't forget to sign up for the DONNA 110 Mile-A-Day Challenge at https://breastcancermarathon.com/races-challenges/donna-110-mile-a-day-challenge/.  Move a little each day, support The Donna Foundation in their mission to finish breast cancer, and get great swag as you finish the challenge in February 2023, right as the Donna Marathon Weekend begins.  Join us! Thank you for listening!  We look forward to YEAR NUMBER 6 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!

President Biden forgives student debt; Jacksonville riverfront; India Independence Day; The Donna Foundation

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! Happy Mother's Day to all!   Congratulations to Jessica and Kelly on their Cocoa Beach 10-Miler.   Susie and JoJo were at it again as they traveled to the Indy Mini Marathon, where they got to “kiss the bricks” and hear half of Team Noisy, Rudy, announce their race.   Dean and Judy were with us as we all completed the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K with the other half of Team Noisy on the mic, Fitz Koehler!   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 info@runeatdrink.net 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. If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes, become a patron!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more. RUN This week, we recap our experience at the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K from expo to after-party celebration!  We talk about the brand-new DONNA 5K route through Jacksonville's beautiful Riverside neighborhood, starting and ending at the historic Friday Musicale.   In addition to a beautiful race day, we heard one of our favorite race announcers on the mic, Fitz Koehler, one half of Team Noisy!  We got our hands on the medal and shirt design we talked about in Episode 207 with Amanda Napolitano a few weeks ago, too. It was such a great race, where we met so many that The DONNA Foundation has helped and supported.  We would do it again and recommend it highly!    Find out more about what The DONNA Foundation does at https://thedonnafoundation.org/.   EAT Vale Food Co in Jacksonville was a great option after completing our race on Saturday.  This is a build-your-own bowl (or choose from their menu options if you can't decide) style meal with plant-based options and meat, dairy, acai bowls, and toast creations, too!  It felt like a very "brunchy" and quick option for us.  While they don't have mimosas, they have flavored healthy water, cold-pressed juice shots, coffee, handmade lemonade, and more to quench your thirst.  We built our bowls, and they were delicious!  Vale Food Co is a great little place in Jacksonville, and they have locations throughout Florida, too!  (Tip:  Get the Sweet Potato Noodles. They don't taste like sweet potato, and they are excellent with anything they offer!)  Find out more at www.valefoodco.com.   DRINK We went to Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar near the Five Points area of Jacksonville, and boy, are we happy we did! Live music, a relaxing vibe, and the owner and bartender were terrific to everyone during our visit.  The drinks we had were fun spins on coffee drinks and non-alcoholic cocktail creations that were quite tasty!  We were so happy with the experience and can't wait to go back and try more of the menu at Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar.  We got to have a great experience celebrating our race while being alcohol-free, too! Wildcrafters on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wildcraftersjax/  Wildcrafters on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wildcraftersjax/  THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening!  We are looking 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! Shout out to JoJo for winning her age group in her weekend Chic-Fil-A 5K. Bill and Kristina Craig are running the Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Half Marathon! Finally, thank you to JD, host of JD's Big Fat Running Journey for having us on his show!  You can find all your favorite ways to listen to our chat with JD here: https://anchor.fm/james-daly6/episodes/Episode-4-Walking-On-Sunshine-e1hjnkg Thanks, JD!  It was a great conversation!  Can't wait to see you at an upcoming race weekend soon! 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 info@runeatdrink.net 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. If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes, become a patron!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more. RUN This week, Dana is traveling to a work conference, so we take a break from racing and interviews to talk about training.  But don't worry, we have more great interviews coming to you in May! It's a training week for us, so we took a Medal Chasers 5K to our neighborhood for our long run this past weekend.  Bill and Kristina are in Nashville running a race, so they are handling the runcationing this week in style!   We talk about the medal and bib and our strategy for the 5K.  Bill and Kristina Craig, founders of Medal Chasers, have been on our show.  We are big fans of running their virtual races as training runs to stay motivated during training season and support a great cause.  The “Punisher” 5K, focused on one of the most tortured anti-heroes, is one from the Medal Chasers Anti-Hero series.  We wanted to have a great-themed short run as a final one ahead of our trip to Jacksonville to run the Mother's Day 5K for the Donna Foundation. We were so excited to do this race to support Shriners Hospital for Children.  As always, the bling did not disappoint.  Right now, there are some fun virtual races offered on their connected to Star Wars, Marvel, and more!       EAT Sometimes when we drive to races throughout Florida, we accidentally find some great food when we make a stop to fuel up on the road—wondering what we eat on the drive back home from Jacksonville?  We hit Saint Augustine and found a food truck park right on the water.  One of the trucks, the Funkadelic Food Shack, had great options to try.  If you are in Jacksonville for any reason, and you have a chance to steal a couple of hours to go to Saint Augustine and see historical sights there,  you can enjoy a great lunch by the water.  We recommend anything with their sweet potato and quinoa fritters, but their burgers and tacos sound great too!!  DRINK We share a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail Aimee loves this week, the Lemon Drop Martini.  We got the recipe from www.frewines.com, and they call it Sugar Kisses.  We are so happy that we can have a great-tasting wine that is nonalcoholic!?  And they make all kinds: red, white, blush, and bubbly, too!  We promised that this year we'd get more into wine.  And, we will get into the alcoholic kind after our challenge is over!  In the meantime, we share this recipe and our review with you.   Of course, you can create a genuine Lemon Drop with a traditional recipe with vodka.  Here's one from Ina Garden on the Food Network Website:  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-drop-cocktail-recipe-1941226       THAT'S A WRAP Runcation Nation,  don't forget you can go to https://www.runeatdrink.net/donna.   You can be a part of it virtually or in person, and there's a discount code exclusively for all of you.  Use RUNEATDRINK for 5% off an entry of either the physical or virtual race options.   Thank you for listening!  We are looking 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! Congratulations to Darlene and Susie, who completed the Savanah Women's Half Marathon in Georgia last weekend.  Congrats to Jessica, who ran the local Challenger 5K and Cape Coral Animal Shelter 5k here in Cape Coral last weekend.  JoJo is starting her birthday month right with another Chick-Fil-A 5K!  Jessica and Kelly flew to Las Vegas for another half marathon this past weekend.  Dawn ran the Fatboy 5K in Louisiana, too!  Congratulations to Dean and Judy Gerber, too!  Dean PR'd his marathon, and Judy finished her half in a PR, 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 shoutouts throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Please send them to info@runeatdrink.net 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. If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content and early access to episodes, become a patron!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more.   RUN This week, we share a conversation with Amanda Napolitano about a brand new race that supports the Donna Foundation, the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K, which you can run in person or virtually.   According to a recent press release, the foundation is celebrating moms in various ways in the month leading up to the race.   The Runcation Nation can support these efforts by:     Registering to run or walk in the Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K.  Participants will take off on a brand-new DONNA 5K route through Jacksonville's beautiful Riverside neighborhood, starting and ending at the historic Friday Musicale.  With its new hybrid format, runners can choose to gather “Together” in person or run virtually throughout the weekend.  Register at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com.   Runcation Nation, you can go to https://mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com.   You  can be a part of it virtually or in person, and there's a discount  code exclusively for all of you.  Use RUNEATDRINK for 5% off an  entry for either physical or virtual race option.     Honoring your mom by posting a photo to the DONNA Tribute Wall presented by Florida Blue.  Follow The DONNA Foundation on social media for stories celebrating moms over the coming weeks.  Share your photo at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com/donna-tribute-wall.   Contributing to the “Every Mom” gift challenge by making a donation to support the critical programs of The DONNA Foundation, starting a fundraiser, or joining an existing fundraising team.  Organizations can go the extra mile by hosting a fundraiser in partnership with their place of business.  Give or fundraise at support.thedonnafoundation.org/goto/celebratemoms.   Talking with the moms in your life about breast health.  According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 5-10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.  Discussing your family's breast cancer history with relatives and medical providers is an essential step toward monitoring, managing, and maintaining your breast health.   Joining the conversation about moms and breast cancer on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m.  The DONNA Foundation will host a webinar panel discussion focusing on the most impactful ways to support moms through their breast cancer journey.  The conversation will feature Kristin Lothman, a mindfulness counselor from Mayo Clinic, and breast cancer survivors Kristie Kirschner, Michelle Mecca, and Leah Strommer.  Our Noisy Cancer Comeback Announcer and breast cancer survivor Fitz Koehler will facilitate it.  It will be streamed live at Facebook.com/26.2withDONNA.   Partnering with The DONNA Foundation to become a sponsor of the 2022 Black Knight DONNA Mother's Day 5K event.  Sponsors and vendors have opportunities to maximize brand exposure locally, regionally, and nationwide to a unique demographic are available.  Companies can also sponsor race registrations for employees.  Learn more at mdyw.breastcancermarathon.com/become-a-sponsor-2022.    Thank you, Amanda, for taking the time to talk with us.  Runcation Nation,  don't forget you can go to www.runeatdrink.net/donna.   You can be a part of it virtually or in person, and there's a discount code exclusively for all of you.  Use RUNEATDRINK for 5% off an entry of physical or virtual race options.     EAT & DRINK We asked Amanda about the best brunch options in Jacksonville for the Mother's Day weekend.  She shared one close to the racecourse, she shared Prospect, and the menu looks AMAZING!  There are menu items and beverages that are tempting parts of their brunch, and the regular menu looks mouth-watering, too!     THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening!  We are looking 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 all your support and encouragement.  Because of you, we have been able to keep the show going over the last 2 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 them throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Send them to info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Special thank you to all our patrons!  We have been able to expand our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half.    Race announcer at the weekend wanted to shout out the more than 250 male and female breast cancer survivors out there on the course, many of whom are still in chemo and other treatments while tackling this weekend's events.   Facebook friend Judy Gerber wanted to shout out her husband Dean.  Her husband wanted to shout out Judy as well.  They both completed the Donna Marathon and Judy is a 15-year survivor as well! This week, as we recap the final race in our challenge during our Donna Marathon Weekend experience, we shout out Jessica, Kelly, Josh, Dawn, Susie, and Joanne.  The experience would not have been the same without you.  They all sent us feedback shouting out our marathoners for completing 26.2 miles in the less than optimal conditions that weekend.  Everyone in the group wanted to shout out Josh for completing his first 5K and Half Marathon this weekend.  JoJo said we all needed a shoutout for coming together and completing our races.  We can't thank everyone enough for their participation, both in-person and virtual.  Our first major Runcation Nation meetup was amazing! To all our patrons, we can't express how much it means to us.  Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.  If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including new levels of patronage and great new benefits like podcast swag and more, become a patron of the show!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more. RUN Our Donna Marathon Weekend coverage continues with the Runcation Nation participating in the Half Marathon and Marathon events on Sunday.  This race weekend supports The DONNA Foundation in its mission to help those fighting breast cancer as well as furthering research to end the disease.  The support throughout Jacksonville was back.  We met new friends all along the course, and despite  the weather we found every reason that we love to return to this weekend back in full force!  We were so happy to do this race with our Runcation Nation crew who came to meet up with us.   It was such a fun experience.  The neighborhoods came out to support in spite of weather.  The after-party was full of volunteers ready to celebrate with food and beverage.  We loved Fitz Koehler, our race announcer and a cancer survivor herself, who made the experience great, too!  EAT This week's food and beverage came from a fantastic recommendation. Our local friends, Mike and Andi Sharp of the Bouncy Hunters (a group that raises money for The DONNA Foundation) recommended Burrito Gallery in the Jax Beach area, and it was SO GOOD!!  Shout out to Claudia, an amazing employee who helped us navigate the menu and end up with a burrito bursting with flavor as well as a tasty trio of tacos, and churros that were filled with caramel goodness and could not be missed. DRINK Burrito Gallery has a full bar and you can sit at the bar for full service or order from the counter and get your food plus tasty original cocktails delivered to your table anywhere in the restaurant.  We had a Mezcal Old Fashioned and a house margarita that did not disappoint.  There are also great local beers on tap to choose from here, too.   All-in-all, Burrito Gallery is top notch.  Get there when you visit the Jax Beach area in Florida. THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to YEAR NUMBER 5 of the podcast because of all your support! Don't forget to follow us and let us know 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 for helping us hit 200 episodes! 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 2 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 them throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Send them to info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Special thank you to all our patrons!  We have been able to expand our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half.    This week, as we recap the first of two races in our Donna Marathon Weekend experience, we shout out Jessica, Josh, Dawn, Susie, Joanne, and Darlene who was there in spirit running the 5K with us. To all our patrons, we can't express how much it means to us.  Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.    If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content, early access to episodes, become a patron of the show!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more. RUN Our Donna Marathon Weekend coverage continues with the 5K on Saturday.  This race weekend supports The DONNA Foundation in its mission to help those fighting breast cancer as well as furthering research to end the disease. The 5K is back after a two-year hiatus and there was a bonus event, the 15K Relay, too, happening on the same course at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.  This race was a great tour of some sights in the downtown Jacksonville area close to one of our favorite breweries, Intuition Ale Works.  The murals in this area are unique, too.  The medal includes the signature running breast cancer ribbon.  We were so happy to do this race with our Runcation Nation crew who came to meet up with us.   It was such a fun experience.  We loved Fitz Koehler, our race announcer and a cancer survivor herself, who made the experience great, too!  EAT V Pizza gave us a fantastic meal while we were in Jacksonville.  They have several locations.  We headed to the one right on Jacksonville Beach and that we would pass during our half marathon race over the weekend.  We had great pasta, wings, and calzone offerings from the menu. The pizzas looked great from that wood fire oven, too! They were slammed on a Saturday night.  It's great thing to see at a local joint, and a good reminder that you want to allot some extra time when exploring new places around town on a race weekend.   DRINK Flask and Cannon provides the libations for this V Pizza location in the Jacksonville Beach area.  If you are feeling a tiki drink vibe, this place has you covered.  There are beverages from groups and individual tiki drinks in fantastic glassware, too!  Can't wait to Uber or Lyft back there after a race to really imbibe.  THAT'S A WRAP! Don't forget to go to www.runeatdrink.net/donna if you want to donate to The DONNA Foundation by ordering one of our limited edition shirts (all proceeds go to the foundation) or donating directly to the foundation through our fundraising page.   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to YEAR NUMBER 5 of the podcast because of all your support! Don't forget to follow us and let us know 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!

On this week's edition of the Rise and Run Podcast, we have a jam packed episode for you to enjoy while you are driving or flying to Walt Disney World for the 2022 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!We first discuss all the registration dates for the 2022-2023 runDisney race season, so be sure to mark your calendars!  We then discuss the new proof of time requirements for Wine and Dine, and give our thoughts on the themes for that race weekend as well.We conclude this week's episode to speaking with our friends Dean and Judy to hear about their journey as cancer survivors and their participation in the 2022 Donna Marathon Weekend!Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743275732534190/Rise and Run Podcast Instagram - Instagram.com/riseandrunpodPassport to Run - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRW_EB4hJGCA2FvRwh8YkXwDonna Marathon Weekend - https://breastcancermarathon.com/Donna Foundation - https://thedonnafoundation.org/Will Run for Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-run-for/id1516529429

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 2 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 them throughout the week, but please send them our way!  Send them to info@runeatdrink.net or call 941-677-2733! Special thank you to all our patrons!  We have been able to expand our studio and keep the show going over the last year and a half.    Congratulations to our very first patron, James Gray and his fiancée, Ginger, who will get married this month, too!  Shout out from us to Dawn (@dawnbdisney) and Josh (@midnightwolf308) who ran the Social Shakeout Run with us on Friday of Donna Marathon Weekend.   To all our patrons, we can't express how much it means to us.  Your support is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.  If you'd like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content, early access to episodes, become a patron of the show!  Go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast to find out more. RUN Donna Marathon Weekend starts off on Friday with the Social Shakeout Run.  It is an opportunity to meet two of the founders of this race, Jeff Galloway and Donna Deegan.  It is a nice and easy 5K through part of the Jacksonville Beach neighborhoods that will host the half marathon, full marathon, and ultra races during the weekend.  There are so many people we met who have supported The DONNA Foundation in their mission to find a cure through breast cancer research and support those fighting the disease and their families.  It is the kind of event that sets the tone for the weekend, as we say every year. It was even better experiencing it with two members of our Runcation Nation, Josh and Dawn. Thank you for making the start to the weekend so much fun. EAT We were with our crew at Reve Brewing.  It is the home of some unique brews and Bones Pizza.  We had appetizers, pizzas, and desserts that were so flavorful.  The House Bread with pesto sauce was a great starter.  The Caesar salad was yummy as well.Their pizzas are so flavorful.  We had one with fig, proscuitto, and balsamic glaze. There were so many with the perfect combination of flavors.  We would come back again to try more of their unique creations. DRINK Reve Brewing has hazy, sour, and imperial beer.  Plus all things slushees with beer.  We had to try a few selections.  Their flavors are true to the styles they are drawn to create.  There are shorter pours to try, rather than flights, so you can have just enough of what you want to try.  Their taproom is unique and inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Stop by if you are in the Jacksonville area.   THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to YEAR NUMBER 5 of the podcast because of all your support! Don't forget to follow us and let us know 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!

This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of the National Marathon to End Breast Cancer and other charitable events to support the Donna Foundation and research to end breast cancer. Lucia Viti has more with event founder and namesake Donna Deegan.

Just in case our travel prep gets in the way of a Wednesday night Live Chat, we wanted to makes sure you had something in your podcast feed from us to get you excited about the coming weekend, whether you are joining us in Jacksonville, running virtually, or you are our cheer squad for the weekend form wherever you are. We will see you soon from Jacksonville! The 2019 Donna Marathon Weekend started with a Social Shakeout Run on Friday. It was a 5k to get us going for the fun weekend of running ahead, but it also gave us the chance to sit down with three incredible people who started this race weekend. It was such an honor to talk with these three and learn how this weekend got its roots. Thank you so much to Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, who arranged this time for us to chat! Donna Deegan is the Chief Eternal Optimist of the Donna Marathon Weekend and the Donna Foundation. Dr. Edith Perez is a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Finally, a fantastic friend of our podcast and America's Coach, Jeff Galloway, is the one who suggested that Donna start it all when they spotted each other at an Expo for the Gate River Run. They talk about the history of the race, the advancements in research and the families it has supported, and the reasons this weekend is a must-do and such a special race weekend.   It is one that we plan to do every year to honor those we have lost to breast cancer, but also to experience one of the best running block parties we have ever been to in our running career! To find out about the race weekend, go to www.breastcancermarathon.com, and to support the foundation go to www.thedonnafoundation.org.  THAT'S A WRAP Thank you for watching! Here's hoping for a great second year of the podcast because of all your support! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes. We would love to hear your feedback and need your help getting discovered as a podcast! Follow us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This week, we return to our chat with the Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, Amanda Napolitano. We spoke with her back in January 202, when the Donna Marathon Weekend went virtual amid the pandemic. We want to revisit it as we head into our return to the weekend live in Jacksonville. Her spirit and passion are contagious! This is the way to kick off the week heading into the 15th anniversary of the race weekend.   The Donna Foundation is focused on a fundraising goal with the Weaver Challenge this year. Amanda says the foundation is pushing toward a $200,000 milestone as we approach the weekend, then ultimately to a $300,000 goal to meet the challenge and receive a $50,000 matching gift. The progress meter is here, and to donate or fundraise, folks should go here. The foundation serves increasingly more families with the pandemic impacts, so these funds are critical. Beyond that, Runcation Nation, those running with us, running virtually, or being members of our cheer squad… let's get ready to make the weekend a big celebration of love and survivorship!!! As Amanda said in her latest message to me, “Let joy lift your feet. That's what it's all about.”   You can also support The Donna Foundation and get podcast swag.  Go to https://www.runeatdrink.net/donna to find out more.

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-464 – Coach Chris Twiggs  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4464.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris' other show à Zero Prostate Cancer 2021 Boston - Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4-464 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Let's see if I can get this one out on time! Today we have the legendary coach Chris Twiggs on for a chat.  I met Coach Twiggs down at the Bird in Hand Half Marathon.  He is the head coach for Jeff Galloway's running program.  Chris is a high-level marathoner and ultramarathoner in his own right, and it was interesting to me to compare and contrast the Galloway athletes that he coaches to the traditional training modalities.  The net-net of it is that runners, whether they are the elites, the age groupers, the 100-mile-a-weekers, the casual athletes, the back of the packers – we are all as passionate about our sport and as curious about our training.  And in section one, since we have a lot of new runners in the world these days, with basic questions, … I'm going to give you piece on how to get started from scratch.  But – what you're going to be really excited about is that I'll start you out with a garden update and an Ollie update.  Here's why.  When I meet folks who have listened to my podcast, this podcast, do you know what they ask me?  What they want to know?  Is it about training tips?  Is it about race adventures?  No.  They want to know how my garden is doing.  And they want to know about Ollie my crazy border collie.  So, I'm going to lean in! First the garden.  It was an interesting year.  We had some successes and some not-so-successes.  My tomatoes struggled because there was an epidemic of some sort of tomato disease this year in my area that caused all the leaves to turn brown and wither – they call it “Tomato Blight”.  It's because the weather has been so wet and gloomy this summer.  I feel like I'm living in Seattle. Basically, you have to plan any outdoor activity around the next rains storm.  It's not a 100% bad thing.  Lawns are nice and green.  I never had to water.  As a matter of fact, I mixed up a bucket of fertilizer-water in June and have not had to refill it.  The rain just keeps topping it off as I use it.  I did get some splendid heirloom tomatoes.   These nice golden tomatoes with red veins that were incredibly scrumptious with a little goat cheese.  Yummy.  It wasn't a total loss. Yvonne made me plant onions, even though I told her onions don't grow in my garden, and they didn't.  I also had a fun experiment where I planted a bunch of old, sprouted potatoes in my compost bin.  They grew like gangbusters, until something discovered how yummy they were and ate them all up.  The composting process is amazing with all this rain.  It turned 4 feet of leaves and waste into a foot of soil that I'll get to spread next year.  I had a very robust crop of peas.  So much so that I just gave up on harvesting them after a couple weeks.  They are a pain to shell.  Same with the Beans.  I harvested a couple times but ran out of energy. Same with the red raspberries that are now in their second fruiting, and I can't keep up.    I had a great crop of lettuces early again because of all the rain, which was great, except for having to share them with slugs.  I had a good crop oof kale until the worms got them.  I had an outstanding crop of green squash and zucchini.  Barely kept up for all of June and July.  My herbs were all very stout.  I especially enjoyed the invasive mint plants this year for making tea in my home office.  I got a fair amount of cucumbers.  And a reasonable amount of these yellow semi-hot peppers.  But, my real successes were zinnias and sunflowers.  I had never before been able to grow a single sunflower.  The chipmunks love the seeds and dig them out.  I tried putting chicken wire down and they got through that.  I tried sprouting them first but they just ate the sprouts.  This year I built a little hot-house frame and grew them in peat pots.  I let them get a foot tall before planting the whole pot into the garden.  Sunflowers don't like to be transplanted so you have to plant the whole pot.  These sunflowers were the Russian Giant variety and they got 8 feet tall and had great big happy flowers.  I have now harvested them and will see if I can get some seeds to eat.  The zinnias were a mistake.  My daughter started them and gave them to me thinking they were peppers.  But they were zinnias, they grew to be six feet tall and are covered with flowers.  Orange, pink, red – just wonderful to cut and bring in the house for a little liveliness of décor in the kitchen.  Now, I will present to you my other reasonable success this year.  First I'll tell you a story.  In the book “ he tells the story of the establishment of the modern state of Israel.   When the settlers were establishing the first Kibbutz, they raised pigs.  Since pigs are not kosher, when they talked about the pigs or listed them in inventory they referred to them as “Turkeys”. Which brings me to my last reasonable success on my garden.   My Columbian Tomatoes.  Now I used to grow the old varieties of these Columbian tomatoes, back in the 70's when it was illegal to do so.  Now in Massachusetts the Columbian Tomatoes are legal to grow for personal purposes.  I bought 20 seeds of a variety of these tomatoes, whimsically called “Purple Kush”.   Don't get me wrong, I don't eat these tomatoes anymore, I just like to grow them. About 15 of them sprouted.  I gave 10 away to friends.  I planted 5 in my garden.  2 survived. But, here we are at the end of September and they are quite vigorous.  They are like little Christmas trees.  About 3-4 feet tall and you can smell them 20 feet away.  I'm not going to try to bring them inside the house.  I'll harvest them when the frost is approaching and hang them in my attic to dry.  If any of you out there have a hankering for Columbian Tomato casserole send me a note. I hear they make excellent baked goods. Oh – and apples.  I've got a tree full of apples.  I've made apple sauce.  I'm eating 6 apples a day.  I'm going to turn into an apple.  That's your garden update.  How was it?  Everything you hoped it would be? OK – In section two I'm going to talk about the supply chain because it's on the top of everyone's mind. But – like I said – in section one I'll talk about starting from scratch.  Here's the thing. I told you I'm doing a fitness project at work.  I leaned in.  Because of that I'm getting these types of questions.  And it's fun and rewarding to be able to answer them.  By leaning in I'm getting rewarded.  Find something you can lean in on and see what comes back to you as a result! On with the show!     About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  Section One – Starting from scratch -   … Chris Twiggs Chris Twiggs As Chief Training Officer at Galloway Training, Chris Twiggs has mentored and coached thousands of runners in local Galloway Training Programs, Galloway Customized Training Plans, and Galloway Charity Partners. Chris is an RRCA Certified Coach, Boston Marathon Qualifier, Ironman distance triathlete, and accomplished ultra-runner (15x Hardrock 100 finisher). He serves on the board of The DONNA Foundation, helping to put on the nation's only marathon dedicated to finishing breast cancer. He also works with dozens of races around the country to provide Galloway Pacers, helping to run/walk/run participants to the finish line with smiles on their faces.   Twitter - @Ctwiggs Instagram - @christwiggs Email -  Section Two – Supply Chain - Outro   Ok my friends we have run-walked through the end of episode 4-464 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Quick updates for you.  My Apocalypse podcast is in it's second season and doing well.  I'm having a lot of fun with that. I haven't been running, but I have been volunteering for races. I volunteered for Wapack and last weekend the local 5K.  Funny story.  The race director is a local guy, used to be the track coach and a pretty good IronMan.  When I saw the email I responded that I could help out.  And, of course, since he knows me, he ended up putting me in charge of the course marshals!  Remember what I told you.  Somewhere near you is a local race that needs your help.  So, that was fun.    I promised an Ollie Wollie update.  We've been through 4 session at K9 now.  Both my wife and I are going which is great.  He's doing really well.  One of the best things is that he's learned to wait at the door for me to go through it and give him the release command.  He's a lot better on the lease.  He sits and stays very well. They don't do treat training at K9.  They are all about the Martingale collar, which is a choke collar.  You correct the dog by giving them a pop on the choke collar.  It doesn't hurt the dog, but it gets his attention.  He's doing great and I think it's giving him confidence.  I had him out in some pretty busy places today and he responded well.  Next week We have a conversation with Murray, one of our runner friends, who is a South African, teaching English in Korea and has written a book about meditation.  To take you out I'll give you an opportunity to do some good!  I'm going to run-walk the virtual Boston Marathon this year for Zero the organization to end prostate cancer.  Since I've got so many people in my life that have been impacted by this stupid disease.  I've set up a page you can donate at.  And since they let you set up a vanity URL I created one that I'm quite proud of And I'm going to put it here at the end of the show so you can go there and do it now. Even if you've just come in from your run, and you're all sweaty, and you can't sit donw at the computer without ruining the chair.  Grab a towel.  Think about all the dads and brother and friends.  And click that link. And I'll see you out there. My Apocalypse show ->     MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-464 – Coach Chris Twiggs  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4464.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Chris' other show à Zero Prostate Cancer 2021 Boston - Intro: Hello my friends and welcome to episode 4-464 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Let's see if I can get this one out on time! Today we have the legendary coach Chris Twiggs on for a chat.  I met Coach Twiggs down at the Bird in Hand Half Marathon.  He is the head coach for Jeff Galloway's running program.  Chris is a high-level marathoner and ultramarathoner in his own right, and it was interesting to me to compare and contrast the Galloway athletes that he coaches to the traditional training modalities.  The net-net of it is that runners, whether they are the elites, the age groupers, the 100-mile-a-weekers, the casual athletes, the back of the packers – we are all as passionate about our sport and as curious about our training.  And in section one, since we have a lot of new runners in the world these days, with basic questions, … I'm going to give you piece on how to get started from scratch.  But – what you're going to be really excited about is that I'll start you out with a garden update and an Ollie update.  Here's why.  When I meet folks who have listened to my podcast, this podcast, do you know what they ask me?  What they want to know?  Is it about training tips?  Is it about race adventures?  No.  They want to know how my garden is doing.  And they want to know about Ollie my crazy border collie.  So, I'm going to lean in! First the garden.  It was an interesting year.  We had some successes and some not-so-successes.  My tomatoes struggled because there was an epidemic of some sort of tomato disease this year in my area that caused all the leaves to turn brown and wither – they call it “Tomato Blight”.  It's because the weather has been so wet and gloomy this summer.  I feel like I'm living in Seattle. Basically, you have to plan any outdoor activity around the next rains storm.  It's not a 100% bad thing.  Lawns are nice and green.  I never had to water.  As a matter of fact, I mixed up a bucket of fertilizer-water in June and have not had to refill it.  The rain just keeps topping it off as I use it.  I did get some splendid heirloom tomatoes.   These nice golden tomatoes with red veins that were incredibly scrumptious with a little goat cheese.  Yummy.  It wasn't a total loss. Yvonne made me plant onions, even though I told her onions don't grow in my garden, and they didn't.  I also had a fun experiment where I planted a bunch of old, sprouted potatoes in my compost bin.  They grew like gangbusters, until something discovered how yummy they were and ate them all up.  The composting process is amazing with all this rain.  It turned 4 feet of leaves and waste into a foot of soil that I'll get to spread next year.  I had a very robust crop of peas.  So much so that I just gave up on harvesting them after a couple weeks.  They are a pain to shell.  Same with the Beans.  I harvested a couple times but ran out of energy. Same with the red raspberries that are now in their second fruiting, and I can't keep up.    I had a great crop of lettuces early again because of all the rain, which was great, except for having to share them with slugs.  I had a good crop oof kale until the worms got them.  I had an outstanding crop of green squash and zucchini.  Barely kept up for all of June and July.  My herbs were all very stout.  I especially enjoyed the invasive mint plants this year for making tea in my home office.  I got a fair amount of cucumbers.  And a reasonable amount of these yellow semi-hot peppers.  But, my real successes were zinnias and sunflowers.  I had never before been able to grow a single sunflower.  The chipmunks love the seeds and dig them out.  I tried putting chicken wire down and they got through that.  I tried sprouting them first but they just ate the sprouts.  This year I built a little hot-house frame and grew them in peat pots.  I let them get a foot tall before planting the whole pot into the garden.  Sunflowers don't like to be transplanted so you have to plant the whole pot.  These sunflowers were the Russian Giant variety and they got 8 feet tall and had great big happy flowers.  I have now harvested them and will see if I can get some seeds to eat.  The zinnias were a mistake.  My daughter started them and gave them to me thinking they were peppers.  But they were zinnias, they grew to be six feet tall and are covered with flowers.  Orange, pink, red – just wonderful to cut and bring in the house for a little liveliness of décor in the kitchen.  Now, I will present to you my other reasonable success this year.  First I'll tell you a story.  In the book “ he tells the story of the establishment of the modern state of Israel.   When the settlers were establishing the first Kibbutz, they raised pigs.  Since pigs are not kosher, when they talked about the pigs or listed them in inventory they referred to them as “Turkeys”. Which brings me to my last reasonable success on my garden.   My Columbian Tomatoes.  Now I used to grow the old varieties of these Columbian tomatoes, back in the 70's when it was illegal to do so.  Now in Massachusetts the Columbian Tomatoes are legal to grow for personal purposes.  I bought 20 seeds of a variety of these tomatoes, whimsically called “Purple Kush”.   Don't get me wrong, I don't eat these tomatoes anymore, I just like to grow them. About 15 of them sprouted.  I gave 10 away to friends.  I planted 5 in my garden.  2 survived. But, here we are at the end of September and they are quite vigorous.  They are like little Christmas trees.  About 3-4 feet tall and you can smell them 20 feet away.  I'm not going to try to bring them inside the house.  I'll harvest them when the frost is approaching and hang them in my attic to dry.  If any of you out there have a hankering for Columbian Tomato casserole send me a note. I hear they make excellent baked goods. Oh – and apples.  I've got a tree full of apples.  I've made apple sauce.  I'm eating 6 apples a day.  I'm going to turn into an apple.  That's your garden update.  How was it?  Everything you hoped it would be? OK – In section two I'm going to talk about the supply chain because it's on the top of everyone's mind. But – like I said – in section one I'll talk about starting from scratch.  Here's the thing. I told you I'm doing a fitness project at work.  I leaned in.  Because of that I'm getting these types of questions.  And it's fun and rewarding to be able to answer them.  By leaning in I'm getting rewarded.  Find something you can lean in on and see what comes back to you as a result! On with the show!     About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  Section One – Starting from scratch -   … Chris Twiggs Chris Twiggs As Chief Training Officer at Galloway Training, Chris Twiggs has mentored and coached thousands of runners in local Galloway Training Programs, Galloway Customized Training Plans, and Galloway Charity Partners. Chris is an RRCA Certified Coach, Boston Marathon Qualifier, Ironman distance triathlete, and accomplished ultra-runner (15x Hardrock 100 finisher). He serves on the board of The DONNA Foundation, helping to put on the nation's only marathon dedicated to finishing breast cancer. He also works with dozens of races around the country to provide Galloway Pacers, helping to run/walk/run participants to the finish line with smiles on their faces.   Twitter - @Ctwiggs Instagram - @christwiggs Email -  Section Two – Supply Chain - Outro   Ok my friends we have run-walked through the end of episode 4-464 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Quick updates for you.  My Apocalypse podcast is in it's second season and doing well.  I'm having a lot of fun with that. I haven't been running, but I have been volunteering for races. I volunteered for Wapack and last weekend the local 5K.  Funny story.  The race director is a local guy, used to be the track coach and a pretty good IronMan.  When I saw the email I responded that I could help out.  And, of course, since he knows me, he ended up putting me in charge of the course marshals!  Remember what I told you.  Somewhere near you is a local race that needs your help.  So, that was fun.    I promised an Ollie Wollie update.  We've been through 4 session at K9 now.  Both my wife and I are going which is great.  He's doing really well.  One of the best things is that he's learned to wait at the door for me to go through it and give him the release command.  He's a lot better on the lease.  He sits and stays very well. They don't do treat training at K9.  They are all about the Martingale collar, which is a choke collar.  You correct the dog by giving them a pop on the choke collar.  It doesn't hurt the dog, but it gets his attention.  He's doing great and I think it's giving him confidence.  I had him out in some pretty busy places today and he responded well.  Next week We have a conversation with Murray, one of our runner friends, who is a South African, teaching English in Korea and has written a book about meditation.  To take you out I'll give you an opportunity to do some good!  I'm going to run-walk the virtual Boston Marathon this year for Zero the organization to end prostate cancer.  Since I've got so many people in my life that have been impacted by this stupid disease.  I've set up a page you can donate at.  And since they let you set up a vanity URL I created one that I'm quite proud of And I'm going to put it here at the end of the show so you can go there and do it now. Even if you've just come in from your run, and you're all sweaty, and you can't sit donw at the computer without ruining the chair.  Grab a towel.  Think about all the dads and brother and friends.  And click that link. And I'll see you out there. My Apocalypse show ->     MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

SHOUT OUTS  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.  If you’d like more of the Run Eat Drink Podcast, including bonus content, early access to episodes, and more, go to www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast  RUN  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.   EAT 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!! DRINK 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! THAT’S A WRAP! - Here’s hoping you are off to a great year in 2021! 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!   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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!

Steph Bruce, Alysia Montaño and Sara Vaughn joined me for the fearless mother runner panel to support the Donna Foundation last month and I’m airing it on I’ll Have Another... The post Episode 302: Steph Bruce, Alysia Montaño, Sara Vaughn – Motherhood and Running Panel for the Donna Foundation appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

RUN  We need to celebrate Donna Marathon Weekend and recapping Dana’s virtual running of the Booby Trap Challenge.  We talk about his 5K and Half Marathon experiences, plus lessons learned about training for a challenge like this.  We also celebrate the team of you in the Runcation Nation running to support The Donna Foundation through the Donna Marathon Weekend virtual events.  Thank you to so many of you - almost 30 of you- who have answered the call and chosen to register to run anywhere from 0.0 to 110 miles, “everywhere, together.”  Last week many of you ran the distance and submitted official finish times and others will begin to complete their own race at their “own pace” through the end of March. Thank you all for supporting this amazing organization!   Check out the Run Eat Drink Podcast Donna Marathon Weekend Playlist our team created on AppleMusic and Spotify: AppleMusic Spotify EAT We celebrated Valentine’s Day and the completion of Dana’s virtual races at Blue Dog Bar & Grill with a great local brunch!  Fresh local seafood was featured in dishes like Conch Patties, Smoked Fish Dip, and Shrimp and Grits.  Plus, it is Stone Crab season   The homemade mustard sauce with the fresh claws was so tasty!  It is a great local place that made us feel like we were on vacation only 15 minutes away from home. DRINK  This week, we talk to Collin and Annie Dawkins, Founders of Sunday’s Best LLC and Sunday’s Bloody Mary Mix. We loved the Bloody Mary we had at Southern Grounds in Jacksonville and wanted to celebrate with a great Bloody Mary at home.  Collin and Annie ship the nonalcoholic mix, including a spicy mix and a vegan mix, to your home.  Just add your favorite vodka and you have a great brunch beverage celebrating your virtual accomplishment!   Follow Sunday’s Bloody Mary Mix on Social Media here: https://www.facebook.com/sundaysbloodies/ https://www.instagram.com/sundaysbloodies/ https://www.instagram.com/sundaysbloodies/ Collin and Annie are offering a special discount code to our Runcation Nation!  RED20 will get you 20% off your order on sundaysbloodymary.com.    Try it spicy or try the Vegan mix and let us know how you like it!  Thank you to Collin and Annie for their time and discount.   THAT’S A WRAP! - Here’s hoping you are off to a great year in 2021! Check out patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast and become a patron of the show today for exclusive content and more!   Special thank you to James Gray, who has been an Insider and patron of our show for a year and to John Schroeder who has been a long-time Founder of our show and just upgraded his pledge to become an Insider!   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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!

RUN  Dana did an Iron Man this week!  Really, Dana ran a 10K this week.  He earned a medal from the Medal Chasers Assemble Series, “Part of the Journey is the End.” The medal features Iron Man and lights up! It is so cool.  And as fans of Tony Stark, the title of the virtual…so appropriate.  Even better, the featured charity is one we have talked about before, the Pinky Swear Foundation. According to their website,  "Pinky Swear Foundation eases the financial and emotional impacts experienced by children with cancer and their families by providing basic needs support during a very challenging time.”  It is an amazing mission and we are so happy to feature this foundation through this virtual event provided by Medal Chasers. We thought highlighting this race was also very timely, as we also have an entire team of the Runcation Nation running to support The Donna Foundation through the Donna Marathon Weekend virtual events.  Thank you to so many of you - almost 30 of you- who have answered the call and chosen to register to run anywhere from 0.0 to 110 miles, “everywhere, together.”  This week is the week many of you will run the distance and submit an official time and others will begin to complete their own race at their “own pace” while supporting this amazing organization.  Thank you all!   EAT This week, we feature another recipe from our kitchen.  Actually, it is one we found on Blissful Basil.  The images there just made our mouths water and we had to try it!  Ashley, who creates these recipes, features plant-based recipes here.  We thought a brunch recipe would be perfect for post-virtual race refueling.  The Southwest Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash has so many levels of heat and layers of flavor, while being vegan!  Sweet potato, guacamole, and chipotle cream come together for a hearty and satisfying dish! DRINK  This week we are joined by one of the owners and the Director of Operations from Barrel of Monks Brewing, Kevin Abbott.  Barrel of Monks brews Witty in Pink every October and donates to a local organization supporting those who battle cancer.  Kevin sat down with us to talk about the inspiration behind this tasty brew.  We found it at Total Wine at this time of year, luckily. Perfect finish line beverage!   You can find Barrel of Monks on Twitter, FaceBook, and Instagram as well as at www.barrelofmonks.com  THAT’S A WRAP! - Here’s hoping you are off to a great year in 2021! Again, Kevin Abbott, we can’t thank you enough for being so generous with your time! We hope to see you again over in Boca Raton soon!   Special thanks to our newest patrons, Roxanne Baggott and Jenn Reichle!  Both of these wonderful women became Founders of our show at the $5 level, and you can see their names in lights along with the rest of our patrons at  Don’t forget to visit www.runeatdrink.net/donna  and register to be a part of the Run Eat Drink Podcast Team for Donna Marathon Weekend by February 14, 2021. Please help us raise money for the Donna Foundation.   Let us know which events you decide to do for the Donna Marathon Weekend!  Our email is info@runeatdrink.net. Or you can call 941- 677-2733. Please leave us a 1-minute message so that we can shout you out on the show!   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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!

RUN  We have a great interview to share with you this week. We are faithful followers of the run-walk-run method founded by America’s Coach and Olympian, Jeff Galloway. But we have never talked about all the resources available to implement this training strategy.   We talk with Chris Twiggs, National Program Director of Galloway Training, on this episode. He shared his journey to becoming Program Director with us. Chris also highlights Galloway Training Groups worldwide that you can find and join to get in-person support. When that is not an option, there is an excellent value in Galloway Customized Training with Chris. He creates a 6-month training plan for you and hosts online conversations weekly. Customized Training provides an online platform called Final Surge to see your training, message Chris, and document your progress. Finally, if you want to, you can get coaching from Jeff Galloway himself through E-Coaching. You have direct email access to Jeff in this type of training. Jeff creates your plan and continues to modify it throughout the six months of working with him.   You can find out more about all these training tools and more on www.jeffgalloway.com.   Coach Twiggs, we can’t thank you enough for spending time with the Runcation Nation! Best of luck to you in your Ultra during The Donna Marathon Weekend in February!   EAT Chris talks about his own choices for nutrition before a run and during a run. He has toast before a race. Coach Twiggs is a lucky one who can rely on gels during a race. We also asked him what he likes to celebrate after crossing the finish line, too! For example, a place we have wanted to try at Disney Springs in Orlando called B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Company. In Jacksonville, he talked about a place that so many have recommended to us on more than one occasion, V Pizza. We could destroy some pizza after a race in Jacksonville! DRINK  Coach Twiggs shares his favorite beverage options. Before a race, he is a man after our hearts because he drinks coffee and has a Nespresso just like we do! During a race, he relies on Tailwind. We’ve always wanted to try it. After a race, where does he go to celebrate? It’s a place that we want to get to, Oga’s Cantina. Who could resist a drink called the Fuzzy Tauntaun? In Jacksonville, he says check out Flask and Cannon. THAT’S A WRAP! - Here’s hoping you are off to a great year in 2021! Again, Coach Twiggs, we can’t thank you enough for being so generous with your time! We hope to see you again at a race soon!   Special thanks to our newest patrons, Cheryl Goodwin and Jennifer Hall!  Cheryl is our newest Fan and Jennifer is our newest Founder.  Your support means so much!  Don’t forget to visit www.runeatdrink.net/donna  and register to be a part of the Run Eat Drink Podcast Team for Donna Marathon Weekend by February 14, 2021. Please help us raise money for the Donna Foundation.   Let us know which events you decide to do for the Donna Marathon Weekend!  Our email is info@runeatdrink.net. Or you can call 941- 677-2733. Please leave us a 1-minute message so that we can shout you out on the show!   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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!

RUN  The Donna Marathon Weekend is one we have often talked about and recommended highly as a bucket-list runcation. Months ago, amid the pandemic and so many unknowns, one of our most-loved race weekends went virtual. We registered, created a team, and now we want you to be a part of the fun! The virtual events can be completed in a variety of ways. We are lucky enough to be joined this week by Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director for The Donna Foundation, who talks about the changes to the race weekend and how the races can be completed.   Become a part of the Run Eat Drink Podcast team! Run the distance of your own choosing and at your own pace. Support a fantastic organization that helps those fighting breast cancer, their families, and continued research to end the disease. Register here: www.runeatdrink.net/donna  You can also find more information at the event website: https://www.active.com/running/distance-running-virtual-events/the-14th-annual-donna-marathon-weekend-2021 Register and let us know when you join the team! info@runeatdrink.net  EAT We asked Amanda to share some of her favorite bites, and now we are here to talk about places we all need to go when the race returns to Jacksonville, and we can run together!   Dana shares his favorites. Aimee shares hers. Check out these episodes to find out more about these delights in Jacksonville: Episode 20 Black Sheep   Episode 98 Southern Grounds Episode 52 Poe’s Tavern   Episode 100 (Video) The Bearded Pig  DRINK  Of course, we have to flashback to some favorite Jacksonville beverages, too! Here are just some that we loved, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Including one that expanded our knowledge of brews: Episode 20  Intuition Ale Works Episode 50 Southern Swells Brewing  Episode 50 Mini Bar Donuts Cereal Lattes Episode 51 Wicked Barley Brewing  Quick Bite 29 The Dusty Boot at the Black Sheep  THAT’S A WRAP! - Here’s hoping you are off to a great year in 2021! Don’t forget to visit www.runeatdrink.net/donna and register to be a part of the Run Eat Drink Podcast Team for Donna Marathon Weekend by February 14, 2021.  Help us raise money for the Donna Foundation.   Let us know which events you decide to do for the Donna Marathon Weekend!   Our email is info@runeatdrink.net. Or you can call 941- 677-2733. Leave us a 1-minute message, so we can shout you out on the show!   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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!

RUN We will feature Juliana Hever and Ray Cronise on a later episode after we have finished editing the interview together to share with you.  We are still getting over the excitement and realization that we actually talked with them. This week we chat with fellow podcaster Kevin Gwin of the Extra Mile Podcast and Extra Mile Podcast Galloway Edition.  In this episode he talks about the inception of the podcasts he hosts and what inspired his Extra Mile Virtual to support The Donna Foundation.  If you need support, the Facebook group he started and all the “loveable extra milers” who follow Jeff Galloway’s run-walk-run method to complete runs and races is great.  All of the people in the group are so positive and share their running journeys as well. EAT Fat Point Brewing is a great place in Punta Gorda we featured on Episode 93 of our show.  It was their 5th anniversary this weekend, and we love their brewery, taproom, and people.  So we celebrated with them.  We had some amazing food items that we had at the party.  We both had brat sandwiches, one with sauerkraut and one with grilled peppers and onions.  They were amazing with the Bru Man Chu Mustard.  Because of the special occasion, they had a crawfish and seafood boil that was very tasty! DRINK We also got to sample some more of Fat Point’s amazing beer menu at the taproom.  There was a special version of the Bru Man Chu that had been aged in tequila barrels and some charity beers that were tasty as well.  Of course, we still enjoy Big Boca as a great California Common and Cape Haze as a tasty fruity wheat beer. BREWS ON THE RIVER IN CAPE CORAL We are so excited to be a sponsor of the first-ever Brews on the River on April 18th at Tarpon Point Marina!  This is a craft beer festival in Cape Coral.  We are the official podcast of the event, and we can’t wait to share 20+ breweries plus food trucks and great entertainment with you!  If you are coming to the area or you are local and want to attend the event, we have a $5 off promo code.  Use RUNEATDRINK5 at checkout when purchasing event tickets to get $5 off a general admission ticket or beer enthusiast ticket.  That’s RUNEATDRINK5!  Get your tickets and come toast with us and some great breweries we have featured on the show in the past! THAT’S A WRAP! Got a race to share?  A great place to eat in your hometown?  Know of a great bar or brewery we should feature on the show?  Want to tell part of your running story?  Share it with us and the runcation nation!  Our email is info@runeatdrink.net. Or you can call 941- 677-2733.  Leave us a 1-minute message letting us know who you are, where you are from, and the places we should accomplish, explore, and indulge! Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know 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! 

Welcome to episode 188 of The Extra Mile Podcast!Welcome to 2020 and our first episode of a new decade! This one is more “size appropriate” but still GREAT company for your runs! So lac'em up and let's do this!And don't forget!! On February 29, 2020 we are holding our first ever Extra Mile Podcast Virtual! It's our way of showing how giving this community really is as you pick whatever distance you want and then DO THE EXTRA MILE ON THE EXTRA DAY! ALL proceeds will be donated to The Donna Foundation to help put an end to breast cancer!CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!!Check out some very cool stuff mentioned in this episode:●     The RUN/TALK/RUN PODCAST●     The Run Run Live Podcast●     Support John Henry and his GREAT Charity HERE●     Just Plain Dave's Podcast     If you are interested, you're welcome to subscribe to my new (and maybe ONLY episode of The Extra Pounds Podcast by clicking HERE!Please don't forget to support our amazing sponsor●     sQoosh Bands.. MORE than a sweatband!Check out the Extra Mile SWAG PAGE HERE TOO!Thanks again for downloading the show and giving us an hour or so of your time. We invite your comments, questions, and training updates either in a 1-2 minute audio submission to theextramilepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to add your voice to the next episode!Please subscribe in iTunes using the link to the right or download the show by clicking HERE.Until our next episode, you all enjoy your Extra Mile.

Welcome to episode 187 of The Extra Mile Podcast!As another trip around the sun with my favorite Lovable Extra Milers comes to a close, it's time for one last episode for the year! Let's catch up with of friends and what's been going on in their lives. Race results, training updates, and some JG 13.1 chat!Thanks for everything you have each done for me this past year. YOU re the reason we all do this!And don't forget!! On February 29, 2020 we are holding our first ever Extra Mile Podcast Virtual! It's our way of showing how giving this community really is as you pick whatever distance you want and then DO THE EXTRA MILE ON THE EXTRA DAY! ALL proceeds will be donated to The Donna Foundation to help put an end to breast cancer!CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!!Check out some very cool stuff mentioned in this episode:●     The RUN/TALK/RUN PODCAST●     Just Plain Dave's PodcastPlease don't forget to support our amazing sponsor●     sQoosh Bands.. MORE than a sweatband!Check out the Extra Mile SWAG PAGE HERE TOO!Thanks again for downloading the show and giving us an hour or so of your time. We invite your comments, questions, and training updates either in a 1-2 minute audio submission to theextramilepodcast@gmail.com. We would love to add your voice to the next episode!Please subscribe in iTunes using the link to the right or download the show by clicking HERE.Until our next episode, you all enjoy your Extra Mile.

 Welcome to Episode of 186 of The Extra Mile PodcastIt's fall and the BEST time of the year to run, and you can certainly tell from the submissions in this episode! Training updates, life updates, race updates from all over the planet, and a special favor from ME! On February 29, 2020 we are holding our first ever Extra Mile Podcast Virtual! It's our way of showing how giving this community really is as you pick whatever distance you want and then DO THE EXTRA MILE ON THE EXTRA DAY! ALL proceeds will be donated to The Donna Foundation to help put an end to breast cancer!Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor and the best little running item ever:·         PLEASE ENTER THE EXTRA MILE VIRTUAL HERE·         The Donna Foundation ·         sQoosh Bandso   CLICK HERE  to order YOUR sQoosh and get the 20% Extra Mile DISCOUNT!! Use TEMP20 at checkout!·         Check out The Extra Mile Podcast SWAG pageEnjoy!!!Thanks again for downloading the show and giving us an hour or so of your time.We invite your comments, questions, and training updates either in a 1-2 minute audio submission to theextramilepodcast@gmail.com.We would love to add your voice to the next episode!Please subscribe in iTunes using the link to the right or download the show by clicking HERE.Until our next episode, you all enjoy your Extra Mile.

Sarah and special co-host Katie get up close and personal with four people dealing with breast cancer and its aftermath. The intimate conversation covers:-the power of friends (running and otherwise) during treatment;-how lessons learned through sports can carry over to dealing with chemotherapy;-the surprising side effects of chemotherapy and radiation;-what one woman vowed to do during her treatment (spoiler alert: run-streak); and,-the importance of accepting help when it’s offered. In the intro, Katie shares her breast cancer story—as well as deets about the Jonas Brothers concert she just attended with her oldest daughter! The first of the four guests comes onto the scene at 21:00. (And hear producer Alex Ward at 16:20!) Be part of the Motherlode of Miles on October 5 or 6: It’s free, but we’d love if you made a donation to the Donna Foundation. All details here. Discover the immersive total-body training you can get from Peloton Tread. To get $100 off accessories with purchase of a Tread, go to onepeloton.com and use code amr Fresh, easy, and tasty: Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/AMR80 and use code AMR80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 progress on his road to recovery from surgery and Aimee’s training plan to prepare for the fall race season.  In addition, we talk about how we mix up our runs during training by entering races along the way to change up the scenery of longer distances, including Southernmost Half Marathon.  Although a repeat for us, it allows us to have a weekend getaway while staying on track with training and show you more of Key West as a runcation or vacation destination. EAT This week we bring you Wicked Streatery!  After our training run over the weekend, we went out to Fort Myers Brewing Company for their Kegs & Eggs Sunday Brunch.  If you visit the Southwest Florida area, you must have the food from this truck!  Wicked Chicken and Waffles, Southwest Breakfast Bowl, and Chimichurri Steak Hash are all must-haves on the menu!   DRINK Big Storm Brewing had a new release this week: Firestorm Black IPA.  We break it down and try it for the first time as we record the show! At 5.8% ABV and 71 IBU, we did not know if we would like it or what overwhelming flavors we would get from this beer.  It was surprising.  Not an overwhelming pine flavor, but yet another great offering that we’d have another pint of from Big Storm! THAT’S A WRAP Are there races we should try?  How do you mix up your training to stay motivated for the longer runs?  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 listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also checkout our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

Experiences You Should Have Podcast Show Notes: The Donna Marathon – Breast Cancer Marathon   I had the opportunity to interview Dana and Aimee from the Run Eat Drink Podcast at the largest podcast conference in the world, Podcast Movement. They travel to races all over and when I turned to them and asked them that one race that you should experience, they both responded with the same answer: DONNA Marathon.   What is the DONNA Marathon and Why Should You Experience it? It’s a race that happens every year near Jacksonville, Florida to help support breast cancer research, survivors and those affected by breast cancer. This is a race for everyone. You don’t need to be an expert runner to participate. This is a special race that the entire community comes together to support and you don’t have to run a marathon to be a part of it. There are many shorter races and you don’t have to run them either.   This event is a true community. This race is for survivors, someone fighting breast cancer, and for family and friends of a survivor or someone who may have passed from breast cancer, or for anyone who wants to come out and support the cause. It’s a very special event where it’s much more than a race. The Community The neighborhoods decorate their houses with pink and white balloons. People will pass out mimosas, blueberry muffins, coffee, treats, and the entire community comes together. You are adopted by the community while you are there for the event. Many people will stay in front of their houses until the last runner passes by. Honor Your Family and Loved Ones I interviewed Dana and Aimee above (press the play button at the top to hear the full interview) and they did a great job of painting the experience. Partway through the interview, Dana shared that he lost his mom to breast cancer. That moment still tugs on my heart as I imagine them being at the DONNA surrounded by others who may have been in similar situations and coming together as a community and to walk/race in memory and support of their loved ones.   DONNA Marathon History Their coach, Jeff Galloway (former Olympian) helped found this race with Donna Deegan (who this race is named after) because they wanted to help families lower their stress who are dealing with breast cancer. They wanted healing to be the primary focus. It’s an official event of The DONNA Foundation which gives financial assistance and support to those dealing with breast cancer. They also help fund breast cancer research. This was year number 13 for the race, and they do an amazing job of putting it together and building the community. The race is sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, which is located in Jacksonville and is a massive contributor to breast cancer research and treatment. Many employees run in the race, help support it, pass out food, and they truly embrace the DONNA. Also shout out to Andi Sharp who is a doctor for the Mayo Clinic, breast cancer survivor and was the fastest woman at the course in 2019. If you want to help support the DONNA foundation, check out the donate button below where you can give to this incredible giving and caring foundation.   Donate to the Donna Foundation  When and Where is the DONNA Marathon? It starts and finishes at Neptune Beach just 12 miles east of downtown Jacksonville at Beaches Town Center. The next race is February 7-9, 2020. Friday is a Social Shakeout and 5K to get to know the other racers. Saturday is the 5K and they start the Ultra then as well, while Sunday is the half marathon and marathon. It’s always the 2nd weekend in February.   Race Lengths at the DONNA Marathon 5K Half Marathon Marathon Half Marathon Relay Ultramarathon Skills Needed to Participate It doesn’t matter what athletic ability you have, you can participate. But if you are a hardcore racer, this is a Boston qualifying course. But if you’re more like me and you’re not a runner, you can walk it.

Amanda Napolitano, the Executive Director of The Donna Foundation, shares with us the principals she has learned as an avid long-distance runner and how they apply to us in the development of our personal calling and journey. Support the show (https://thetruthrepublic.com/donate/)

Rich Jones talks to Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, about the relationship between TPC and charitable causes, including their recognition of a TPC Charity of the Day.

This week's episode starts a series featuring one of our favorite race weekends, the 2019 Donna Marathon Weekend! RUN The 2019 Donna Marathon Weekend started with a Social Shakeout Run on Friday.   It was a 5k to get us going for the fun weekend of running ahead.  I love that this weekend gets kicked off by an easy run where you can meet some great people you'll be running on the same course with during the races like Donna Deegan, the Chief Eternal Optimist and founder herself, Olympian and America's Coach, Jeff Galloway, Dr. Edith Perez of the Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Andi Sharp of the Bouncy HuntERs, an organization that raises money for The Donna Foundation.  The course for this fun run is also a preview of a latter part of the half marathon as well.  It means so much when we encounter them on the course during the 5k and the half later in the weekend, having heard their stories of strength, survival, and supporting others. EAT The Mini Bar... when you hear that you might think of a hotel mini bar, but in this case, it is made from scratch donuts and creative coffee.  It is right next door to Southern Swells Brewing and the perfect breakfast food to refuel after a run.  The place has a fun takeout counter that is designed to look like a Volkswagen van. And did I mention the mini doughnuts that take you back to childhood?  Tasty flavors based on favorite childhood cereals and desserts make up their menu and cereal lattes to comfort you like staying in and watching Saturday morning cartoons on a chilly day.  (It was a little cold on race morning!) DRINK We had to celebrate the start of our great weekend of running to support a great cause with a tasty beverage, of course!  So we headed to Southern Swells Brewing.  We had a chance to chat with owner Corey Adams about a flight of their original beers.  They are focused on citrusy New England IPAs, stouts, and sours.  Normally, we don't select these types of beers from a menu, but Corey really set us up with selections that gave us the inspiration to give those types of beer a first glance the next time we look at a beer menu.  He gave us a nice education about the different kinds of hops that can used to create IPAs and thus create different flavors than you would typically expect.  Thank you, Corey! THAT'S A WRAP Thank you for watching! Here's hoping for a great second year of the podcast because of all your support!  Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes. We would love to hear your feedback and need your help getting discovered as a podcast! Follow us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This week's episode starts a series featuring one of our favorite race weekends, the 2019 Donna Marathon Weekend!   RUN The 2019 Donna Marathon Weekend started with a Social Shakeout Run on Friday.   It was a 5k to get us going for the fun weekend of running ahead, but it also gave us the chance to sit down with three very important people who started this race weekend.  It was such an honor to talk with these three and find out how this weekend got its roots.  Thank you so much to, Amanda Napolitano, Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, who arranged this time for us to chat! Donna Deegan is the Chief Eternal Optimist of the Donna Marathon Weekend and the Donna Foundation.  Dr. Edith Perez is a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic.  Finally, an amazing friend of our podcast and America's Coach, Jeff Galloway, is the one who suggested that Donna start it all when they spotted each other at an Expo for the Gate River Run.  They talk about the history of the race, the amazing advancements in research and the families it has supported, and the reasons this weekend is a must-do and such a special race weekend.   It is one that we plan to do every year to honor those we have lost to breast cancer, but also to experience one of the best running block parties we have ever been to in our running career! To find out about the race weekend go to www.breastcancermarathon.com and to support the foundation go to www.thedonnafoundation.org.  THAT'S A WRAP Thank you for watching! Here's hoping for a great second year of the podcast because of all your support!  Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes. We would love to hear your feedback and need your help getting discovered as a podcast! Follow us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The DONNA Foundation hosted its 11th annual DONNA Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville, Florida this past February – all with one specific mantra in mind: Choose love over fear. In this episode, we’ll talk with founder Donna Deegan herself about the foundation and its efforts, as well as the foundation’s executive director Amanda Napolitano on how much they have raised so far, and we’ll hear from one very inspiring participant Hollis Youngner. Read more at: http://www.curetoday.com/link/94

The Bouncy HuntERs are a group we met on the Social Shakeout Run at Southern Grounds Coffee on Friday of our Donna 26.2 Marathon Weekend two weeks ago.  Andi Sharp, who started the group to benefit the Donna Foundation, took time to talk with us about the group that raises money for the Donna Foundation to help finish breast cancer, her personal endeavor with Gr8ful G8als, and what it is like to experience the Donna Marathon Weekend for the first time.  She will also be running the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic this weekend as part of the Treasure Chest Challenge we will both be completing.  We have linked to her Facebook group here so you can find and support their endeavors.  

Special thanks to our sponsor, Health I.Q.!  Health I.Q. celebrates the healthy choices people make by helping them find lower rates on life insurance.  If you are a weightlifter, swimmer, yogi, runner, or cyclist, you could get rewarded for the healthy lifestyle you are living.  For more information and to see if you qualify, go to www.healthiq.com/red or mention the promo code RED when you talk to a Health I.Q. agent at Jeff Galloway 13.1 is a race that is near and dear to my heart because Jeff Galloway has been my run-walk-run coach for so many years.  He and his wife Barbara are such genuine and supportive people who are passionate about running.  Their beautiful half marathon and 5K courses support great causes like the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and the Piedmont Dog Park as well as the Donna Foundation and Team 413.  The half marathon course takes you through some of the best sights you can see in Atlanta.  This year, the race was a challenge for me because I rolled my ankle before mile 1 and had to fight to finish.  Next year, I will come back stronger and more careful than ever to highlight that beautiful course.  It was a race that tested endurance, mental toughness, and dedication.  The people on the course, especially the 4:30 pacers and that great group of ladies who finished just ahead of us and stayed to cheer us on, as well as Jeff at the finish, were wonderful to us and we can't thank them enough!  Next year will be great!   EAT The Wrecking Bar Brewpub is located in a renovated and historic space in Atlanta.  The food we had - the corn pups - were incredible!  Wrecking Bar cheddarwurst, cornbread battered and fried, then served with curry ketchup & yellow mustard.  Melt in your mouth tender meat and the sweetness of the cornbread along with the tart and tang of the dipping sauces... just incredible.   DRINK The Wrecking Bar Brewpub has homemade ginger beer, lime, and bourbon in their Kentucky mule.  It was perfect for bourbon lovers or anyone who likes a Moscow mule but is looking for a twist. Their drink menu is eclectic and beer selection is vast and has something for everyone, too.   THAT'S A WRAP! Thanks for watching!  Please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. We would love to hear your feedback or about places we should feature in upcoming episodes.  You can follow us as we accomplish, explore, and indulge on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.    

Justin Timberlake performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show is super exciting (cause helloooo new music) but it also has us wondering about Janet Jackson. Is Justin secretly planning a redemption moment after 2004's Nipplegate? Could it happen? Should it happen? We also sat down with THE Donna Deegan. Legendary local news anchor, three-time breast cancer survivor, creator of the Donna Foundation and 26.2 Donna the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, and the honorary queen of Jacksonville. To us, anyway.

The Chief Eternal Optimist of Donna Foundation and 26.2 With Donna, former First Coast News anchor, author, journalist, business owner and cancer survivor joins the podcast to talk about serious subjects like emigration and travel bands, as well as more light-hearted subjects including stalking Bono, embarrassing moments on live TV and "Donna Duck."

Join Eden Kendall and Christine Stone from the 'Uncluttered and Unfiltered' podcast as they moderate the panel at "UMI presents HOPE Learning Lounge" in Jacksonville, FL . The discussion shares personal insights, survivor stories, and the incredible work of organizations like Hope Floats, he Donna Foundation, Apryl Showers Foundation, The Male Breast Cancer Coalition. Bosom Buddies, and Pink Ribbons and Blue Skies, . Learn about the importance of self-advocacy, understanding breast density, and the power of positivity. This episode highlights community efforts, mental health support, and practical ways to help those affected by breast cancer. Tune in to hear heartwarming stories, professional advice, and essential resources aimed at empowering those on their breast cancer journey.WATCH THE VIDEO!HOPE FLOATSAPRYLE SHOWERS FOUNDATIONMALE BREAST CANCER GLOBAL ALLIANCETHE DONNA FOUNDATIONBOSOM BUDDIES OF JACKSONVILLEPINK RIBBON AND BLUE SKIESOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UUPODCAST for a great deal: happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy