RED Episode #219 The 2022 Anchorage RunFest Preview

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 from our crew, who ran the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon this weekend!  A hot and hilly race achievement indeed, Darlene.

In addition, congrats to everyone we know and love from the Donna Marathon Weekend Crew - Andi, Amanda, Donna and her husband Tim, and Babs, to name a few - who ran the Beach to Beacon 10K.

Bonus shout out to Babs, who ran that plus the DC Superhero 10K in the New England area with Fitz Koehler from Team Noisy on the mic!  That looked like such a fun time!

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RUN

The Anchorage RunFest is one of our favorite race weekends.  While we can’t go this year, we wanted the Runcation Nation to hear from their voluntary crew about this fun weekend and why it should be on your list of must-do races.    There are pre-race events like a movie night to kick off this fun weekend and an easy-to-navigate expo.  Saturday’s events include a Women’s, Men’s, Military, and Community Mile, and the pasta feed with one of our favorite speakers and Marathon World Record Holder for double amputees, Marko Cheseto. Sunday’s longer events start in the heart of downtown Anchorage and showcase some of the great trails of this city.   This weekend has something for everyone!

Rebecca from the Anchorage RunFest social media team sat down with us to talk about the weekend and why Anchorage is a city everyone should visit during this running festival.   

For more information, visit www.anchoragerunfest.org and stay tuned to their social media on Facebook (@anchoragerunfest) and Instagram (@anchoragerunfest).

EAT & DRINK

Rebecca recommended some great food and beverage and reminded us of some great places we explored on our trips to Anchorage for this great weekend.

Rebecca’s recommendations and some of ours from past trips:

Tent City Taphouse is a place that honors the rich history of Anchorage, formerly known as Tent City.  Some great menu items include Alaskan Halibut Fish and Chips, plus rotating taps highlighting local brews.

Fat Ptarmigan - Rebecca recommended this one, and we will have to put it on our list to try next time.  We saw a reindeer sausage and pepper sandwich as well as offering local ciders, beer, and nonalcoholic offerings.

Crow’s Nest at The Hotel Captain Cook - An upscale dining experience to celebrate your accomplishment!  Get a reservation for this one!  Did we mention they have Alaskan King Crab?  One of Aimee’s favorites!

Glacier Brewhouse  - We were so happy she recommended this one because we went on our first trip and talked about the tasty food in Episode 77!  We also talk about their brews from our return trip in 2021 on Episode 188!

Moose’s Tooth is one Rebecca talked about right along with the theater serving the same great menu.  We got to have their great pizza as well as share Matanuska Brewpub on Episode 76.

Midnight Sun Brewing Company is one we talked about on Episode 187 that has outstanding variety in their brews and a kitchen putting out tasty bites, too!

Anchorage Distillery is an excellent place for cocktails and that cozy Anchorage vibe.  We talk about their spirits and beverages in Episode 181.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM ANCHORAGE RUNFEST

Thanks so much, Rebecca, for the great conversation about this year’s Anchorage RunFest.  We can’t wait to get back there soon!  If anyone is still looking at the weekend, Rebecca and Melanie from the team that puts it all together got us a couple of race discount codes to share:

Code 2022ARFRUNEAT gets you $10 off the following races:  49K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay.

Code 2022ARFRUNEAT5K gets you $5 off the 5K Race

THAT’S A WRAP!

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