Indianapolis Runs or Walks

heatherlsi

Where are your favorite places to run or walk in the Indianapolis area? I'd love to see the group be more active. I've lost 48 pounds but want to lose 70 more. I need all the support I can get and I love to encourage others Anyone else trying to run the Mini Marathon in May?

innerfashionista

I won't be ready for the mini, or the Carmel half, but I enjoy running. I live in Brownsburg, and there's a trail across the street from my house that's about 2-2.5 miles long. It's shaded and really nice. It also goes by a lot of residential areas in case I need to switch it up.

There's a trail off 38th street on the west side that's .75 miles long that's good for when I'm shooting for a specific distance. That one's by a school and there's always a lot of people around. I'm too slow a runner to go on the canal or I'd go there more often

aeverton

i've recently thought about putting the mini on my goal list. Problem is I don't like running. Ha! I've been more into weight training and doing intervals for my cardio. Still undecided about what I'll do...

Angie

Coolhand1969

Never been a big running fan myself. I've been doing a lot of elliptical, and recently a spin class... However, I've been strongly thinking about doing c25k and testing the waters of running again.

bill_i_am

I usually just walk in my neighborhood or at the YMCA, I haven't ventured out to do any walking in a mini or 5K yet.

heatherlsi

I like to go to Southeastway Park, they have some nice walking trails.

Coolhand1969

I like to go to Southeastway Park, they have some nice walking trails.

Too far away for me! Anderson's Aqua Gardens is pretty nice and only about 15 minutes from home, but rarely make it there.

heatherlsi

Are those water gardens? That sounds really cool.

Coolhand1969

uhh... there may be a few "water gardens" in a part of the park that I never go to... the walking/running/bike trails are around a small lake/big pond though.

jobryan4

Hi everyone! I just joined the group - I've been on MFP since November but just started using the community. There is a Warrior Dash in Crawfordsville in August that I'm signing up for with a few friends. I don't like running - even when I'm in shape. But this looks like a fun way to break up the running and will require full body training.

http://www.warriordash.com/register2012_indiana.php

Other races that I know of from the past, there are a few triathlons and duathlons at Eagle Creek and Fort Ben used to have a full marathon along with a mini in the fall. Obviously the may mini but I've heard it's sold out for this year. The race for the cure is coming up in April - I'm only on week 4 of C25K so that won't happen...

Here's a link for an event organizer of a lot of races in the indy area:

http://www.tuxbro.com/calendar.html

jobryan4

Sorry, I guess you weren't asking about races but where to go for everyday. My favorite place is Eagle Creek, it's great to be able to run trails or pavement. I like walking on the canal too, but not brave enough to run there yet.

Coolhand1969

Hi everyone! I just joined the group - I've been on MFP since November but just started using the community. There is a Warrior Dash in Crawfordsville in August that I'm signing up for with a few friends. I don't like running - even when I'm in shape. But this looks like a fun way to break up the running and will require full body training.

http://www.warriordash.com/register2012_indiana.php

Other races that I know of from the past, there are a few triathalons and duathalons at Eagle Creek and Fort Ben has a full marathon along with a mini in the fall. Obviously the mini but I've heard it's sold out for this year. The race for the cure is coming up in April - I'm only on week 4 of C25K so that won't happen...

Here's a link for an event organizer of a lot of races in the indy area:

http://www.tuxbro.com/calendar.html

Good links! Thanks! (I'm in Crawfordsville quite a bit - it's where I grew up, so that one is definitely interesting)

jobryan4

Hey Coolhand - let me know if you decide to do the warrior dash - we can support each other through the training!

aeverton

Coolhand:

Thanks for that link to the dirty girl mud. I just might try this!

I've been seriously thinking of puttying a warrior dash and in the long run a tough mudder on my fitness goals/bucket list.

Angie

Coolhand1969

Other cool runs my wife found and sent me around Indiana:

http://runforyourlives.com/locations/indianapolis-in/

http://www.mallowrun.com/run.shtml

http://tapnrun.com/

...and just a website for Indy runners here: http://www.indyrunners.org/

heatherlsi

Great links!!! Thanks

Coolhand1969

Another Indy area Mud run... it was posted at my gym this morning. It looks to me like it's in Anderson area actually..

http://www.mudathlon.com/

Mudathlon® - Indianapolis, June 30 - First Start Time, 8am White River Paintball Adventures
5211 South New Columbus Rd.
Anderson, IN 46013
Anderson, IN is located 43 miles Northeast of Downtown Indianapolis

piesbd

I like to go to Southeastway Park, they have some nice walking trails.

I run there ~3-4 times a week too!

I also like the Pensy.

Coolhand1969

Anyone know of somewhere good around Lawrence North? (close to where I work)

I was thinking about going down to Fort Ben - I think they have a trail there.. Anyone done that?

piesbd

I have run a lot at Ft. Ben. They have a paved path that goes around the duck pond, and then you can take it out towards Boy Scout Rd. You can all run up "horse hill" (to the upper part of the park where the stables are) and get some more miles that way.

I like running there, because it is quiet, and has good paths.

They also have some dirt trails that I have not tried yet.

Coolhand1969

I have run a lot at Ft. Ben. They have a paved path that goes around the duck pond, and then you can take it out towards Boy Scout Rd. You can all run up "horse hill" (to the upper part of the park where the stables are) and get some more miles that way.

I like running there, because it is quiet, and has good paths.

They also have some dirt trails that I have not tried yet.

thanks pie

Coolhand1969

I don't think this one has been posted yet...
American Heart Association walk / 5k run

http://heartwalk.kintera.org/indy



Also:
Community Health Network sponsored Marathon/half marathon/5k Oct. 20

http://www.indianapolismarathon.com/

Coolhand1969

Spartan Race, Laurel, IN


http://www.spartanrace.com/indiana-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2013.html

Coolhand1969

Disaster Dash - 5k charity mud run - 9/22 - East Indy
http://www.disasterdashindy.com/

There is a groupon for it today...
http://www.groupon.com/deals/disaster-dash?c=image&division=indianapolis&s=body&utm_source=newsletter&date=20120815&utm_medium=email&utm_content=all-deals_indianapolis&p=6&sid=11236509&utm_campaign=disaster-dash&user=87240a317ea642078833beb9cb7187718258903eb47e7dfb30ad91516faed1c9

jobryan4

FYI - the Warrior Dash registration for next year is already open and it's only $30 for the next 9 days, cost goes up by about $10 each month.

Marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids run the first weekend of November:
www.monumentalmarathon.com

Another version of the color run - Indy September 8th at fairgrounds - there have been 2 different groupons for $20 entry for this race but they sell out fast, if another one comes up I'll do it, otherwise I'll pass
www.colormerad.com/

Drumstick dash on Thanksgiving in Broadripple 4.6miles, 2.5 miles and kids run:
www.wmm.org/news/drumstick-dash.asp

Rebel Race: another mud run in Greenfield, IN on September 15th.
www.rebelrace.com/event.php?id=45

Coolhand1969

http://santahustle.com/indianapolis/

The Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon...
White River State Park
Dec. 16th, 2012

aeverton

I signed up for the American Heart Assoc. 5K.

Anyone else?

Angie

Coolhand1969

I signed up for the American Heart Assoc. 5K.

Anyone else?

Angie

I was going to do it, but it conflicts with 5k that I just found out about at our small-town fall festival, and I'd rather run in it to support our small town...
http://www.heritagedays.org/downloads/2012_5k.pdf

aeverton

Need to find a run in October to do....anyone signed up for anything close to Indy or in Indy??

Angie

Coolhand1969

Need to find a run in October to do....anyone signed up for anything close to Indy or in Indy??

Angie

kathyazach and I are scheduled to do the Mallow Run winery 5k on October 6th - just south of Indy a bit..

http://www.mallowrun.com/run.shtml

aeverton

I was hoping to do an October run, but with my injury I don't think that will happen. Now, I'm looking to November. Maybe the drumstick?? Anyone else doing this?

Angie