Run Eat Drink Podcast Aimee Coston

As dawn broke over the iconic New York City skyline,  she couldn't help but feel a mix of nerves and excitement—the cocktail of emotions that Ana from @Ana_Runs_on_Coffee described as she boarded the bus to the marathon starting line. Clad in mylar blankets and loaded with carb-rich strategies, she joins us for a second episode to continue recounting the pre-marathon rituals that set the stage for 26.2 miles of urban adventure. Hear how her preparation unfolded into an orchestra of precision, emotion, and community spirit found only in the crowds of runners poised at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, ready to conquer the concrete jungle.

The crowd's energy is an intangible yet potent force, and this episode captures the essence of that support alongside the critical topic of marathon fueling. With anecdotes of energy gels and the sweet taste of success (or sometimes, just too much sugar), Ana dissects the tightrope walk of maintaining energy levels without stomach upsets. Glimpse into the heartwarming tales of spectator ingenuity and discover how the cheers of strangers can propel you through the physical challenge and emotional highs of passing each mile marker.

Post-race, the euphoria is palpable as we share the tales of her New York City Marathon experience, from the tear-streaked joy of crossing the finish line to the gastronomic bliss of a well-earned burger. Our journey concludes with brunch at Tiffany's Blue Box Cafe, a treasured photo by the mile 26 marker, and the comical mishaps of a much-needed coffee fix. Join us on this exhilarating tour of perseverance and celebration that encapsulates the marathon spirit, and perhaps you'll be inspired to lace up your running shoes for your next big race.

Find out more about the New York City Marathon here:
https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon

Get the Goodr glasses she wore at the 5K the day before her NYC Marathon Debut:
https://goodr.com/products/breakfast-run-to-tiffanys

Connect with Ana here:
https://www.instagram.com/ana.runs.on.coffee  (@ana.runs.on.coffee)
https://linktr.ee/Ana.Runs.On.Coffee

Check out Ana’s food and beverage recommendations here:

Tiffany’s Blue Box Cafe
https://blueboxcafenyc.com

PHD Terrace:
https://taogroup.com/venues/phd-terrace-new-york/menu/ 



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RED Episode 280 Runcation Recap with Ana:  NYC Marathon Part 1
SHOUT OUTS
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!  If you want a shoutout for you or someone you love on the show,  email us at info@runeatdrink.net or give us a call and leave a message at 941-677-2733.
Thank you to James Gray 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.
RED Episode 281 Runcation Recap with Ana Payne:  NYC Marathon Part 1
Thanks to Ana Payne of @ana.runs.on.coffee for a great episode featuring Part 1 of her Runcation Recap of her dream race, the New York City Marathon, this week!  It was her first time running it, so her perspective will prepare many of you who may get the call that you made it into this sought-after World Marathon Major!  
Find out more about the New York City Marathon here:
https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon 
Connect with Ana here:
https://www.instagram.com/ana.runs.on.coffee  (@ana.runs.on.coffee)
https://linktr.ee/Ana.Runs.On.Coffee
Get the Goodr glasses she wore at the 5K the day before her NYC Marathon Debut:
https://goodr.com/products/breakfast-run-to-tiffanys
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!  You know we still have to talk to her about so much more of her first NYC Marathon Experience, including the marathon itself, plus celebratory food and beverage options!  
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Thank you for listening!  Because of your support, we are in our seventh 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!
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Hey, Runcation Nation!  Just a word or two and some updates for you!
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RED REPLAY:  EPISODE 245 Run with MEB!  and Wood Fired in Tampa 
 
We are not going to lie—we’ve been ill, injured, and down for the count, but we will be back soon with regular episodes.  This week, we’d like to replay a great episode highlighting an upcoming race for you.  We appreciate your patience and are forever grateful for your support.
 
In honor of the upcoming 2nd Annual Run with Meb on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, we are replaying the conversation we had with Boston and New York City Marathon Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Meb Keflezighi about the inaugural race in Tampa, Florida. 
 
If you’d like to register for the 2024 edition of this race, go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/MEBFoundationRun   
 
This episode was originally published on March 26, 2023
SHOUT OUTS
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RUN WITH MEB!  Benefiting the MEB Foundation
It is true; we just completed a fun race weekend with the Runcation Nation at the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, but we have to talk about Dana’s hometown for one more week on the show because this week, we are lucky enough to chat with Meb Keflezighi about his inaugural race coming up in May, the Run with Meb!  Benefiting the MEB Foundation.  This event features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K offering, both in-person in Tampa and Virtual.  Meb told us all about it.  Thank you, Meb, for putting it together and taking the time to talk with us about this first annual event.  We can’t wait to run it with you.  Or, more accurately, at the back of your pack in Al Lopez Park in May!  Save us a high five at the finish!
Sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/MEBFoundationRun   
 
EAT & DRINK
Wood Fired is a pizza and wine bar near the University of South Florida in Tampa.  It is a small and quaint place that is huge in flavor!  We had salads, appetizers, and pizza that were so flavorful!  We recommend this place if you are scouting colleges or heading to Busch Gardens in Tampa.   In addition, there are local craft beers on tap and a wide range of wines on the menu, from less expensive to higher-end choices.  We went with a glass of house wine, and it was delicious. 
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Support the Show.

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Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our seventh 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!

RED Episode 279: A Preview of the 2024 Jeff Galloway Weekend in Atlanta
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 give us a call 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!
RED Episode 279: A Preview of the 2024 Jeff Galloway Weekend in Atlanta with Jeff Galloway Himself!
The 2024 Jeff Galloway Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, is on Saint Patrick’s Day weekend.  This race weekend is one of our favorites.   Yes, he is our coach and a personal friend.  This event has been transformed in 2024, so we sat down with the man himself to discuss these changes and what everyone can look forward to if they attend.
Find out more and register here:
www.jeffgalloway.com 
Jeff also stayed for some bonus questions, patrons!  For anyone who is a patron of the show, we will post this on our patron feeds in Podbean, Patreon, and Buy Me A Coffee.  We will have his bonus interview, a noisy video from Fitz Koehler, and a bonus from Dave McGillivary for you here, patrons:
www.patreon.com/runeatdrinkpodcast
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runeatdrinkpod 
https://patron.podbean.com/runeatdrinkpodcast 
Special thanks to Jeff for being so generous with his time this week.  We look forward to seeing you soon, coach!
EAT and DRINK:  ATLANTA FAVORITES 
Atlanta, like Jacksonville and Tampa in Florida, Atlanta is full of tasty food and beverage options for celebrating your accomplishments at Jeff Galloway’s race weekend.  If you are getting ready to travel to Atlanta, here are some tasty options including:
Wrecking Bar BrewPub (Episode 17)
Trader Vic’s and Orpheus Brewing (Episode 46)

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RED Episode 278  DONNA Marathon Weekend  Half Marathon, Catullo’s and  Green Room Brewing SHOW NOTES
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 thank Mike and Andi Sharp for the fantastic recommendations that made this week’s episode unforgettable. Thank you for being our tour guides and for the delicious meals to celebrate a great weekend!
@greginorl, congratulations on 51.18 miles, even when you felt you were not prepared for it!
Shout out to Intuition Ale Works for launching their Underdark this past weekend!
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 continue our coverage of one of our favorite race weekends, the DONNA Marathon Weekend. It’s big race Sunday! We had a fun recap with special guest FITZ KOEHLER!! Did the weather hold? Did the neighborhoods come out to celebrate? We talk about what happened this year and why this is still a bucket list recommendation for a race weekend.
More information about this fantastic weekend is available here:
www.breastcancermarathon.com
Connect with Fitz here:
www.fitzness.com
Best of luck to Fitz in her fundraising efforts on Dancing with the Stars! Donate here:
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349197&id=46&cfifid=64
EAT
Catullo’s is where we decided to do our carb-loading before the half marathon. Yes, we did it the night before the race, although we heard it should have been earlier on the weekend. However, thank you to Andi and Mike Sharp, who told us you better get there immediately or you will be waiting long. This place is worth the wait. We break down what we had and why you MUST check this place out when coming to the Jacksonville area.
Check out Catullo’s menu here:
https://catullos.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
DRIN
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Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our seventh 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!