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RED Episode 294 Disneyland Inaugural Half Marathon Weekend Races with Emily O’Keefe

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Thank you to Dean Gerber, Associate Producer of our show, and Josh Ozbirn, Executive Producer of the podcast, too!

RED Episode 294 Disneyland Inaugural Half Marathon Weekend Races with Emily O’Keefe

This week, we welcome back a member of the Runcation Nation, Emily O’Keefe, to recap the Inaugural Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. From the best airports and places to stay to can’t-miss options for great food and beverages to celebrate in Disneyland, Emily has us covered! Thanks, Emily!

Patrons, we will have a bonus episode over on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee as Emily stayed to chat with us after we wrapped up our recap!

https://www.patreon.com/Runeatdrinkpodcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/runeatdrinkpod

Connect with Emily

Emily’s Instagram as a Travel Agent @emilyo_kttwtravel

https://www.instagram.com/emilyo_kttwtravel?igsh=czd1d3h0YXY4cTFu

Emily’s Personal Instagram @ecofit13

https://www.instagram.com/ecofit13?igsh=cG9tZHM5Z2tqZ2Vu

Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend

https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyland/disneyland-halloween-half-marathon-weekend/

Travel Options

John Wayne Airport

https://www.ocair.com/

LAX Airport

https://www.flylax.com/ Disney’ss Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/grand-californian-hotel/ Emily’ss Food and Beverage Recommendations Goofy’ss Kitchen

(Mickey Waffles and Mimosa Flights, Oh my!)

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland-hotel/goofys-kitchen/menus

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RED Episode 293 Featuring A Runcation Destination The Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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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!

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 and

RED Episode 293 Featuring A Runcation Destination The Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama

This week, we are joined by Marketing and Sponsorship Director Nikki Popovich from Junction 311 Endurance Sports. She is here to entice us with The Big Beach Marathon and Safari 7K in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on January 25-26. 2025. This will be the site of our next Runcation Nation Meetup. Hear all about it this week!

RUN, EAT, and DRINK at the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with us in 2025!

The Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and Safari 7K

bigbeachmarathon.com

Our Team Name is Runcation Nation.

Junction 311 Endurance Sports

junction311.com/

The Hangout

https://www.thehangout.com/hangout-gulf-shores/

The Bushwackers Trail in Gulf Shores
https://www.gulfshores.com/food-trails/the-bushwacker-trail/

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

https://chandeleurbrew.com/

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RED Episode 292 Ask Us Anything Part 2 and Bonus Boston Bites and Brews

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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 and

RED Episode 292 Ask Us Anything Part 2 and Bonus Boston Bites and Brews

RUN

This week, we talk about training and race calendar updates for us as we recover from injury.

EAT and DRINK

These are more of your listener questions for our show’s “Eat” and “Drink” porti,ons plus bonus bites and brews from Dana’s trip to Boston this summer.

While Dana was on a work trip to Boston, he explored and indulged at many places… this week, we bring Gordon Ramsey Burger and Sam Adams Boston Brewery to you as can’t-miss locations!

Bonus Boston Bites and Brews

Gordon Ramsey Burger

https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/en/us/gordon-ramsay-burger/menus/boston

Sam Adams Boston Brewery

https://www.samadamsbostonbrewery.com

Workout Planner Muscle Booster App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/workout-planner-muscle-booster/id1446447749

Support the show

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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!

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SHOUT OUTS

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 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 she 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 and

RED Episode 291 Questions and Bonus Boston Bites and Brews

Run

Ask us anything! We put out a post on social media channels soliciting your questions for us because we realized that we have never done that kind of episode. So here are the answers to questions from you, Runcation Nation!

EAT and DRINK

We will be back with more of your listener questions in Part 2 of our “Ask Us Anything” episode focused on the eating and drinking questions from the Runcation Nation.

Support the show

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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!

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SHOUT OUTS

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 and leave a message.

Congratulations to Dawn, of @dawnbjoyful in on Instagram, and everyone else who finished the Sparkle Athletic #streakingwiththecoolkids challenge of a mile a day throughout the month of June.

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 she 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 and

RED Episode 290 Training Updates and Boston Bites and Brews

Run

We’re back with our training updates. While we have both been battling injuries and recovering, we talk about what we are hoping for in the fall and how we are trying to stay focused on goals.

EAT and DRINK

While Dana was on a work trip to Boston, he went to the place where “everybody knows your name.”

I chat with him about the bites and brews he had while in Boston at Cheers!

Cheers Boston

https://www.cheersboston.com

The DONNA Foundation

https://thedonnafoundation.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TheDONNAFoundation

DONNA Marathon Weekend

https://breastcancermarathon.com/

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 swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel. Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

Send us a text

SHOUT OUTS

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 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 and

RED Episode 289 BOSTON MARATHON Runcation Recap

What 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!!!

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/BostonMarathon

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/bostonmarathon/

Links from our conversation

Boston Marathon

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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!

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RED Episode 288 Runcation Recap with Michael: The London Marathon Part 2, Race Day!

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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 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 she 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! We couldn’t do it without you.

RED Episode 287 Runcation Recap with Michael: The London Marathon

Patrons, we will have a bonus episode on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee as Michael chatted with us after we wrapped up our recap!

https://www.patreon.com/Runeatdrinkpodcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/runeatdrinkpod

Connect with Michael

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001164287701

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rundisnerd/

Links from our conversation

Notch Brewing

(Michael was drinking Notch Pils during the episode)

https://www.notchbrewing.com/year-round-beers

London Marathon

https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/

Fitness International Travel

https://www.fitnessinternationaltravel.com/run-the-world

Virgin Atlantic

https://www.virginatlantic.com/us/en

Great Scotland Yard Hotel (Hyatt)

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/england-united-kingdom/great-scotland-yard/lhrub

Spring Energy

https://myspringenergy.com/

LMNT

https://drinklmnt.com/

Maurten

https://www.maurten.com

Kofuzi Shoe Reviews

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe43pe3w4L6w3tNMRkWiJBA

Support the show

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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

SHOUT OUTS

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 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, Michael Leslie! He is now a Founder of our show, and has his 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! We couldn’t do it without you.

RED Episode 287 Runcation Recap with Michael: The London Marathon

Patrons, we will have a bonus episode on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee as Michael chatted with us after we wrapped up our recap!

https://www.patreon.com/Runeatdrinkpodcast

https://buymeacoffee.com/runeatdrinkpod

What happens when passion for running transforms lives? Join us as we sit down with Mike, also known as @rundisnerd, to uncover his journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to Orlando, Florida. Discover how Mike's love for running began with the Walt Disney World 5K back in 2016 and helped him quit smoking. Now, he's embracing a new role in guest services with the Walt Disney Company and aiming to complete all the world majors. His story is a testament to the transformative power of running and the motivation it brings.

Ever wondered what it takes to secure a spot in the London Marathon? We dive into the lottery system, charity entries, and international tour packages that can make this dream a reality. Mike shares his insights on the perks of using travel agencies for a hassle-free experience. Learn about the intricate planning and the thrill of participating in one of the world's most prestigious races.

Experience the charm of a boutique hotel in London with unique amenities like a hidden speakeasy and a Michelin-star chef restaurant. Mike recounts his stay and the convenience of the location near Old Scotland Yard. We explore the efficient bib pickup process at the London ExCel Center, the camaraderie of group travel, and the inspiration before and during the pre-race carb-loading dinner. Tune in next week when Mike returns to share his race day at the London Marathon including where he explored and indulged to celebrate his accomplishment.

Connect with Michael

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001164287701

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rundisnerd/

Links from our conversation

Notch Brewing

(Michael was drinking Notch Pils during the episo

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 swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel. Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!