RED Episode 243 A Preview of the 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, Florida
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 Fitz Koehler on the launch of her new book, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong.
Wishing our executive producer Josh Ozbirn a safe and healthy recovery as he is back in the hospital this week. A set back just makes way for an even greater comeback. We are wishing you a safe and healthy recovery.
Good luck to our Runcation Nation Princesses running at Disney this weekend!
Meg Brower will be crossing the finish line for the first time since her surgery at the Princess 10K in Orlando
Kristin Ceneviva-Iovine is also at Princess Weekend running - go get ‘em, caffeinated friend!
Jenn Reichle is running Princess weekend as well! Have a great weekend, Jenn!
Good luck to our entire 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic Runcation Nation Team:
Aimee and Dana (15K and Half),
Susie Beck (Half),
Dawn Broussard (15k and Half),
Joanne Blatchley (Half),
Darlene Kaminsky (Half & 15k)
Dean Gerber Half Marathon
Judy Gerber 8K
Kimara Inniss 8K (New to runcation nation - never met her, never seen her during a live chat, but hope to meet her
Greg Elsberry (5K)
Christy VanAllen (5K)
Dana Coston Half
Aimee Coston 15K
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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.
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RUN THE 2023 GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC
Next weekend, we run Tampa! It’s the 2023 Gasparilla Distance Classic. This race event touts something for everyone. We are so excited to be ambassadors for this awesome race weekend. This week, we preview weekend events.
Looking for things to do in Tampa before or after crossing the finish line? Check out this cute little video that our friend, Fitz
THAT’S A WRAP!
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