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Dialing in through the decades
May 01, 2023
Nutrition Coach, Chris Tanner, discusses needs that may be hidden within aging. She works with others to navigate the effects that can be moderated through nutrition and supplementation. Contact Chris...
Hiking on a motivated mission for the mind
April 17, 2023
One man's journey to the woods for healing. Drew talks with Terry Fletcher who created a personal challenge to not only visit every single state park in Indiana but to...
Couple takes athletic performance into their own hands, kitchen, business
April 03, 2023
Accomplished cyclist, coach and Rollfast Cycling club founder Matt Tanner shares details of his latest innovation along with his wife. The two formulated a dietary supplement drink mix that solved...
New cycling club pedals empowerment, inclusion
March 21, 2023
Organizers of a two-day bike festival are expanding their year-round mission to inspire active living by opening an Indianapolis chapter of a women's cycling program. IU Health Momentum Indy's "DIVAs"...
Navigating nutrition
March 07, 2023
Registered Dietitian Kaitlyn Wong helps quiet "the noise," as she describes it in understanding proper fueling for athletic performance.
You donut want to miss this race
February 27, 2023
The Circle City Donut Dash benefiting Teachers' Treasure steps off on March 18 with Drew serving as "honorary chair." The race creator and organizer, Ethan Page sits down with Drew...
The value and vibe of a women’s-only race
February 20, 2023
Indiana Women's Trail celebrates 10 years at Eagle Creek Park July 29, 2023. Co-race directors, Terry Fletcher and Julie Patterson discuss the creation and evolution of the event along with... 
Getting real with calendar and ‘couch to 13.1’ concepts
January 17, 2023
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...
He runs ‘Ollisville’ and half marathons
December 07, 2022
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...
‘Crazy thing’ of a Thanksgiving run dashes into a new decade
November 10, 2022
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...
Exercise is for the dogs
October 31, 2022
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...
First nonbinary champion on feeling accepted, wanted in sport
October 05, 2022
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...
Going the distance with what you love
September 09, 2022
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...
Adventure run merges sport and local culture
August 05, 2022
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...
Cancer survivor details path from drug addiction to Ironman
July 22, 2022
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...
Get your mind right: the physical & mental connection
July 08, 2022
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...
You run, you party, you support the community
June 03, 2022
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...
The faces and fitness of WISH-TV mornings
May 06, 2022
The Daybreak team on WISH-TV, News 8 represents a wide range of exercise preferences and examples of how we work it into our lives with full-time jobs, parenting and a... 
Landing and planning the nation’s biggest sports events in Indianapolis
December 10, 2021
Go behind the curtain with Indiana Sports Corp to learn the work it takes to plan and prepare events surrounding premiere events like the College Football Playoff National Championship weekend....
Event reborn to promote inclusion in athletics
November 19, 2021
Put a bow on 2021 and welcome 2022 energized through a 5K that will ignite your body and most certainly your heart.Tri Loco Indy President Josh de Jong and Ainsley's...
Beyond the ball, kid series introduces lifelong sport
August 24, 2021
A race series created for children introduces young athletes to endurance sports as the age spectrum of competitors broadens at both ends. Kids TRI for Kids race director, Doug Robinson...
Son’s pain drives dedication to bicycle ride for cancer research
August 20, 2021
Tour de Komen invites cyclists to gather as a team to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Kyle Vannoni organized the event in memory of his mother.For more...
Three vastly different lives changed by triathlon
August 06, 2021
Why tri? Three "age group athletes" with different backgrounds share what got them into the sport and what keeps them training.
Ninja running 3 states to prove ‘purpose over podium’
July 09, 2021
Indianapolis trainer, business manager and 'Ninja' competitor George O'Dell creates a personal challenge of running 252 miles that balloons into a cross-country fundraising mission. To Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-faustman-lab
A rescue dog drives a movement connecting active people, causes
July 02, 2021
A dog named Cooper, community and charity drive the mission behind a recurring running event in Central Indiana. The dog's owner and organizer, Troy Frazer describes the greater purpose of...
Fitting Indy: Exercising with, for and by heart
June 11, 2021
Find greater enjoyment, endurance and speed by slowing things down (at first) with heart rate training. Triathlon coach and president of Tri-Loco, Josh de Jong discusses the process and benefits...
Fitting Indy: From bike mechanic to mayor
May 21, 2021
Seymour Mayor Matt Nicholson rides an 1800s replica bicycle and discusses his history of passion for bikes. Topics: Drew spectates for the first time How Mayor Nicholson stopped a theft...
Fitting Indy: Finding family and exploration through exercise
May 07, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: Is ‘cyclist’ a bad word?
April 23, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: Glowing past dark times; director reflects on marathon’s return
April 09, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: Shedding pandemic pounds
March 26, 2021
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,...
Fitting Indy: Touching base with ‘The Athlete Inside’
March 19, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: How to not hate running
March 12, 2021
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....
Fitting Indy: One-on-One with IRONMAN
February 19, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: Your Choices and Vaccine Effectiveness
February 05, 2021
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...
Fitting Indy: Make new habits stick by ‘stacking’
January 29, 2021
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,...
Fitting Indy: Indiana, you are an IRONMAN!
January 22, 2021
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...
Podcast: Self-care aware on Fitting Indy with Drew Blair
January 15, 2021
Your body is responding to your overall mental wellness. If you are giving too much attention to the past and/or future, your body may be showing signs of feeling down...
Return to Racing
January 08, 2021
As athletes grow more anxious to display their fitness in organized events, race directors are challenged to pivot and plan with an ever-changing pandemic plan. The executive director of Beyond...
New Year’s Resolutions: ‘Gross’ or Good?
January 01, 2021
New Year, new you? Not necessary! Indiana fitness professional and influencer, Julie Voris calls the idea of resolutions "gross." She suggests ways to adjust the mindset and best practices for... 
Fitting Indy Trailer
July 20, 2020
On the path to living a healthier life, WISH-TV’s, Drew Blair hosts “Fitting Indy”. Discussing everything from nutrition and eating healthy to finding a routine that fits your lifestyle, setting...