By Saturday afternoon this weatherman felt the way about half of the political pundits in the country will feel on Wednesday. I would say that forecast was out of the “margin of error.” The temperatures never warmed as expected, some of the rain (which was in the forecast at least by Saturday morning) fell as […]
Indiana’s Weather For Saturday
Ladies and gentlemen: don’t start your lawn mower engines! At least, not until after 6pm. And you’re supposed to also put off gassing up until after sunset. All because today is the first “Knozone Action Day” of the season for Indianapolis. The promise of higher temperatures and fairly light winds today are expected to produce […]
Indiana’s Weather For Friday
Attention Sports Fans: Mister Weatherman has examined the weekend maps and charts and decided that it will officially be “Hotter than Hibbard” out there. The sun is the Center of our weekend story. Winds will begin shifting from the east to the southeast today, opening the door to the 80s again. As the winds shift […]
Indiana’s Weather For Thursday
It’s deja vu all over again, with about the same temps in central Indiana as yesterday. Those temps were spread out in the corners of the state with a cold front working through. The high was 66 in South Bend and 87 in Evansville. I was three degrees off in both cities, going too high […]
Are You Faster Than A Groundhog?
The "Indy Runners" club has two races to help you in your training for longer Spring races, or just to relieve your cabin fever. Or, just because you're crazy. First up is the "Groundhog 7" on February 12th. That race got sidetracked by the weather last year. This year the race has been moved to […]
THE PAUL & TOM SHOW #192
It’s been a really, really messed up week. Paul is sore because of a half marathon. He explains the race’s two big surprises. Meanwhile, Tom is gonna be sore after standing naked in front of a stranger in a “George Reeves Pose.” Long story. Well, at least half an hour long. RANDOM QUOTES: “Why don’t […]
Monumental Marathon Discount EXTENDED
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon honchos are letting me extend the “PP discount” through Friday. Biggest field ever for the half and full marathon, but they want to remind those who aren’t ready for long distances: try the 5K. You still get a t-shirt, finishers medal, and special finishers gift. Go to the IMM web site […]
News On The Run: Something For The Ladies
Temperatures will be torrid through Saturday. The earlier/later the better for your run. Scroll down for the complete forecast. Ken Long and his crew debut a brand new race this weekend. The first annual Indianapolis Women’s only Half Marathon and 5K starts 7am Downtown Saturday. Click here for the details, and remember to refresh your […]
News On The Run: Monumental Monday
It’s a “Monumental Monday,” as the IMM offers 5 bucks off registration for their marathon, half marathon, or 5K. Just use this referral code” MONdays. Offer expires tonight at midnight. The nice weather expires the second half of this work week, when you’ll once again be running into heat and humidity. Running notes in the […]
Monday News On The Run
I know: with heat index numbers up around 100, it’s hard to imagine Fall. But it’ll come. And the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will be here before you know it. The IMM is having a “Monumental Monday” today. Get $5 off your registration for the marathon, half marathon, or 5K when you use the Referral Code […]
Wednesday News On The Run
Somebody on Twitter tipped me this week to the “run2relay” marathon. This is for you if you’re not sure you want to run a full marathon. You sign up a team of three to complete a half marathon with each teammate walking or running just two laps (for a total of 4.4 miles per person). […]
Friday News On The Run
There’s a popular Half Marathon every year early in June. In Joplin Missouri. The organizers of the “Boomtown Run Half-Marathon” might have decided to cancel this year’s race, scheduled for June 11. They didn’t…but it’s not gonna be a typical race. Read about it here. Weather’s not going to be a huge deal for you […]