Fitting Indy

Exercise can do far more than improve your health; it can open the door to new friends and travel to new places. The family of Tour de France veteran George Hincapie organizes opportunities for cyclists to celebrate the sport. Founder of Hincapie Sportswear, Rich Hincapie, joins Drew to discuss events for all abilities.

Topics:Growing your sense of community and familyHighlights of Gran Fondo Hincapie ChattanoogaBehind-the-scenes of setting up a world class eventIs a Gran Fondo for you?Hincapie plans 10th Anniversary event

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The executive director of Bike Indianapolis shares how bike riding can benefit entire communities including for people who choose to not ride. Damon Richards talks with Drew about the organization's advocacy and opportunities to make more bike riders in central Indiana.

Topics:Drew remembers when a tragic headline became personalHer plea to motorists sharing the roadIs Indianapolis bike friendly?The biking boom of the pandemicEvents and campaigns hosted by Bike IndianapolisWhy riding bikes is for everyone

To get in touch with Bike Indianapolis you can follow the group on Facebook at facebook.com/BikeIndianapolis or visit bikeindianapolis.org.

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A conversation with the race organizer at the helm of the largest-scale running event to return in-person after a year of canceled events. Todd Oliver of Carmel Road Racing Group shares his reflections and perspectives from Carmel Marathon weekend with host and half marathon participant, Drew Blair.

Topics: Prioritizing gratitude Feedback received from runners Todd's message to participants The moment that caused him to pause and absorb the atmosphere Race organizations surviving the pandemic as small businesses What's next for CRRG Drew's favorite memory from the race course Failing sets us up for greatness

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In a year of loss in many respects, there have been positive gains worth noting from living through a global health crisis. However if weight gain is on your list, Daybreak's wellness contributors from Community Health Network have simple approaches to shedding pandemic pounds. 

Topics:Allowing yourself to consider positives to come from the last yearSpending extra time on being healthierTracking intake and portion controlYou body gives immediate feedbackStretching can help burn calories even at restWhen to stretch and howGood luck, Carmel runners!DLF>DNF>DNS

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From 335 pounds to a world championship podium in the sport of triathlon, Bloomington's Sue Reynolds catches up with Drew one year after the release of a book detailing her 200 pound weight loss and overall wellness journey.

Topics:Remembering Dick Hoyt, father of famous push-assist duo, Team HoytAppreciating obstacles as opportunities for growthWhat Sue has found most surprising about reaction to her bookMotivation vs. DisciplineSue's coaching changes and race calendar

You can watch Sue's first appearance on WISH-TV here: https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/bloomington-woman-shares-weight-loss-story-in-book/

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The need for awareness, self-care and listening to your body is a daily assessment for athletes and there are resources in Central Indiana to help you get and stay healthy. Drew went through a run analysis with Methodist Sports Medicine's Austin Jacoby.

Topics:What it took for Drew to "like" runningListen and learn from your bodyMethodist Sports Medicine's "Run Fit" programTransitioning from treadmill to outdoorsRunning isn't punishment

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The race director for the newly expanded IRONMAN Indiana speaks with Drew from Chattanooga about the first and possibly only time the state will play host to a full distance triathlon.

Topics:Drew eats her words and is happy about itWhat makes Muncie special in sport historyHow Indiana can and should help support this event's successTime to explore triathlon if you're interestedCOVID protocols to expect at IRONMAN racesIs it possible the full distance in Muncie could work into rotation?

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Eating healthy bolsters our immune response and researchers say that certain nutrition choices, as well as stress and depression can negatively affect the body's response to the COVID-19 vaccine. News 8's Nina Criscuolo joins Drew to discuss her reporting on what we can do to get the best results.

Topics:How wellness impacts vaccine efficacyGetting sick less often when health and fitness are a priorityHow Nina and Drew's workout lifestyles compareThe concern of the closure of gyms and activity levelsIs the cold weather getting old?Mental victories of following through with an unmotivated workout

Nina's story: https://www.wishtv.com/news/coronavirus/researchers-stress-depression-and-nutrition-can-negatively-affect-response-to-vaccination/

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If the saying is "old habits die hard," what about the habits that don't even get a chance to live? Two Indiana wellness experts, a dietician and personal trainer/health coach, explain a simplifying concept called "habit stacking."

Topics:Multitask exercise with daily tasksVisual reminder tip to drink more waterTiming helps for when you change into workout clothesThe benefit of fitness during the workdaySMART method for creating goalsIs your environment sickly?

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Indiana is staged to host its first and possibly only FULL Ironman triathlon in October 2021. After selling out every 140.6 distance race in North America, IRONMAN Group expanded its offerings to hold the event in Muncie.

Gary Thomas is a closely-connected source of information on organizational plans, a course preview and insight on the impact hosting such a high-caliber event can have on the community.

Topics:Deep roots in Delaware CountyIRONMAN's recovery from 2020Sellout potentialWidespread economic impactChance of getting Muncie in the full rotationCourse changes and preview

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