Up and Running Podcast Paul Ventura: Running and Really Great Food

In this episode, I share an awesome trail to run in the city of Boulder, CO, Lion's Lair Spur trail. Check out the website all trails at this link to learn more about the trail. http://alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lions-lair-trail

I also share my experience at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic invitational that took place last week at the OC Great Park in Irvine, CA the largest High School Cross Country Invitational in the country! 

In my "That's Crazy Good" food segment I feature the mouth watering Hawaiian French Toast served at the Hyatt Resort and Spa in Maui, Hawaii! This breakfast dish is absolutely amazing. If you are in Maui, stop and have it! 

In this episode I take you along on two great runs I've done recently. The first is Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona and the second is Treasure Island in Laguna Beach, CA.
These are two very different runs but both are outstanding and something you should put on your running bucket list!
In my "That's Crazy Good", food segment I highlight the outstanding food from Bosscat Kitchen and Libations. I went to their location in Orange, CA and it was sooooo good! Click the link below to check out their menu. Their California Onion Dip is outstanding! It's served with pretzel balls cooked in duck fat! https://bosscatkitchen.com/orange/

Hey friends, in this episode I interview Bella Frisone, Emma Hadley and Ethan Flores members of the Canyon High School (Anaheim Hills) Varsity Cross Country and Track teams.
We talk about their recent performances at the Sundown Showdown and Mustang Run Track meets as well as race strategy, running rivals in the past and this season and their college plans. I also let them take over the "That's Crazy", food segment by sharing their favorite places to eat! This is a longer episode perfect for your next long run!
I mention Quick Track Club in this episode and how Emma and Ethan got their start in running with the club. If you're looking for a solid youth Cross Country and Track Club look no further! Visit the Quick Track Club website by clicking the link here. https://www.quicktrackclub.org/home

In this episode I interview Dylan Horon and Jason Gutierrez two members of the Canyon High School (Anaheim Hills, CA) Varsity Cross Country Team. Canyon High School Cross Country competes in the highly competitive Division 2 segment. We talk about their season, winning OC Championships getting psyched up for training and races, running gear and their goals for this coming track season. 
In my, "That's Crazy Good", food segment I share the savory food of El Pollo Inka in Torrance, CA. 
Thanks for listening to this first episode of the new season of the show!

In this episode, I share my running experience at City Park in Denver, CO. This is a truly great place to do a run.  When you're in Denver stop off here and get some miles in.

In my, "That's Crazy Good", food segment, I highight the great food from Porto's Cafe and Bakery. https://www.portosbakery.com/ From the pastries and wonderful cakes to the Plato de Lechon that I absolutely love! You will love their food! Listen in as I share some of my favorite items from this So Cal gem!

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and former teammate, Steve Frisone. Steve Frisone ran XC and Track at CSUF and still holds the school record in the 1500m with a time of 3:48.98! Wow that's fast! We talk about his start in the sport of running and then on to his college and post college running. He currently splits head coaching duties with his wife Heather Frisone (CSUF XC All-American) for the Canyon High School (Anaheim Hills, CA) boys and girls XC and Track teams. 
In my, "That's Crazy Good", food segment I feature the fine food at Muldoon's Irish Pub in Newport Beach, CA. https://www.muldoonspub.com/
This episode is perfect for one of your longer runs, 5 miles +!