Fitting Indy

With the holiday rush behind us, it's time to get real in plotting out 2023. Whether you are eying a first in your fitness achievements or structuring an entire calendar around an 'A race,' gain insight and concepts to consider in Episode 36. Drew sits down with a longtime triathlon teammate, Dr. Gary Long who is an assistant professor of Kinesiology, Health & Sport Sciences at University of Indianapolis.

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Veteran TV meteorologist Randy Ollis shares why, at 66-years-old and five years in cancer remission, he decided to complete a half marathon for the first time. He tells Drew what he took away from the experience along with what motivates him to stay active.

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The founder and race director of Wheeler Mission's Drumstick Dash says he had no clue that such a "crazy" idea of a Thanksgiving Day run would turn into a holiday staple of support and community in Indianapolis. The event celebrates 20 years in 2022. Steve Kerr sits with Drew two weeks out from the cause to look back at its history and what drives its organization year after year.

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Drew and "The Indy Dog Whisperer" collaborate their podcasts to discuss the ways in which partnering exercise with your pet can benefit all.

To listen to the full conversation with Nathan Lowe, click here:

Get Out! (with your dog)

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An Indiana native has placed their footprints in the not-yet hardened pavement of a future in sports. Organizations and leagues continue to evolve policies in opening categories of competition with respect toward varying gender identities. In August 2022, Sebastian de Jong of Indianapolis became the first-ever nonbinary competitor and winner at USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals. Hear de Jong's reflections on that experience and their encouraged vision for the path forward in their conversation with Drew Blair.

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A conversation about adapting your fitness interests and commitments to daily life. Exercise should not be your life; choose the activities that enhance your life, enhance your health, your relationships and your outlook. Shannon Rinehart has done just that in her discovery of a love for long-distance swimming.

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A yearly combination of a run/walk and adventure race steps off from Monument Circle in September.

The "Indy Ultimate" supports the non-profit, Indiana Sports Corp, on its mission to attract world-class sporting events in ways that merge athletics and community engagement to pump up pride and the local economy. The organization's director of public relations joins Drew in sharing what makes the experience stand apart.

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Settle in for the story of an addict celebrating 38 years in recovery who is surviving a 14 year cancer journey and says triathlon has saved his life.

"I didn't start off to be a role model to anybody," Joe Fazzini

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How fit is your mind? What could you incorporate into your routine before heading outside or to the gym that would set yourself up for the most success both physically and mentally? Amanda McKinley, LCSW discusses "whole person health," the physical, mental and social layers to wellness.

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Organizers of a local social run series are counting down the days until its return.

This is the 9th year for RUN(317), a series of 3.17-mile races that take place in different areas of Marion County.

The five-race series begins June 23 in Speedway and wraps up October 6 in Fountain Square.

Race director Jeff Graves and the only person to have completed every single event in the series' lifespan talk to Drew about what makes RUN(317) special.

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