206 | Kapalua Looper 50k | Myrtle Beach Trip

In this episode, Erika and Tara recount their adventurous trip to Myrtle Beach, where they participated in the Myrtle Beach 24-hour ultra race. They share their travel experiences, including airport mishaps, family interactions, and the excitement of planning their race. The conversation highlights the joy of running, the challenges faced during the race, and the fun of creating a unique race experience with friends. They also touch on their golfing adventures and the importance of family support throughout their journey. In this episode, we recount our fun-filled trip to Myrtle Beach, including our first experience at Medieval Times, family time, unexpected connections, and travel adventures. We also dive into our Ask Me Anything segment, sharing insights and answering listener questions about our experiences. Join us as we relive the highlights and laughter from our weekend getaway.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trip Overview
03:09 Myrtle Beach Ultra Race Plans
09:46 Travel Challenges and Race Postponement
10:40 Arrival and Family Time
13:17 Brunch and Planning for the Weekend
13:42 Aid Station Preparations
19:38 Trivia Night and Future Plans
23:25 Golfing Adventures
24:27 Golfing Highlights and Experiences
25:33 Squirrel Adventures and Golfing Fun
30:52 Creative Race Bibs and Family Time
35:41 Preparing for the 50K Challenge
40:25 The Inaugural 50K and Celebrating Wins
47:32 Reflections on the Experience and Future Plans
48:39 Medieval Times Experience
56:10 Theatrical Show Highlights
59:09 Sunday Recovery and Family Time
01:08:15 Race Cancellation and Reflections
01:09:44 Final Day Adventures and Goodbyes
01:13:27 Game Night Chaos
01:15:08 Neighborhood Drama and Community
01:17:00 Retirement Life and Community Bonds
01:19:17 Travel Adventures and Flight Experiences
01:24:00 Ask Me Anything: Reflections and Insights

Takeaways

The importance of planning and spontaneity in travel.
How peer pressure can lead to new adventures.
The joy of experiencing warm weather after a cold spell.
The significance of family support during events.
The fun of creating a unique race experience with friends.
The challenges of running long distances and managing health.
The camaraderie built through shared experiences in sports.
The humor found in travel mishaps and unexpected situations.
The excitement of trying new activities like golfing.
The value of making memories with loved ones. It was my first time at Medieval Times and it was so much fun.
The dinner show was a unique experience with no silverware.
We had a great time with family and friends during the trip.
Unexpected connections can happen anywhere, even on vacation.
Traveling can lead to unexpected adventures and flight changes.
The community in the neighborhood was very supportive and caring.
We had a blast playing games with neighbors and family.
The weather affected our travel plans but we made the most of it.
The Ask Me Anything section was fun and engaging for listeners.
We are excited to plan future trips and races together.

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