Friday Heat Update
Triple digits should be limited to the Indy area, and places south today. A cold front sunk into the northern third of the state late Thursday, and it could spark scattered showers and storms over the northern half of Indiana in the afternoons and evenings, now through the weekend. The coverage of the storms would […]
Indiana’s Weather For Friday
A little less heat, but more humidity today. It’ll be hard to top the warmest day in 58 years. Thankfully, we won’t. My forecast high of 101 would *just* break another record from 1934. It’s 100 to tie, 101 to win! Triple digits should be limited to the Indy area, and places south today. A […]
News On The Run: 200 Miles A Week
What was your longest run in preparation for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Saturday? If you think that training for a marathon is hard, what would you say to running 250 miles a week? That is what it takes to become a three-time winner of the world’s best-known ultra-marathon, the Comrades race in South Africa. Stephen […]
News On The Run: The Race Of The Century (Mark)
He came in last. It took him over 8 hours. But it was good enough for a world record. Fauja Singh completed the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon yesterday, making him the oldest person ever to finish one of the 26.2-mile races. He is 100 years old. The Association of Road Racing Statistician already had Singh […]
News On The Run: Poteet on the IR?
The stubborn side of me (please don’t ask Mrs. P. about it) ignored it as long as possible…however…I finally gave in. I’ve been running with a little pain the last week (ok, maybe two) in my right foot. I’m hoping this dude can fix my right wheel this week. Wish me luck. What’s the worst […]
News On The Run: Utah Underwear
Thousands of runners may have broken a Guinness World Record for most people running in their underwear in Utah. About 3,000 people showed up to run in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City? Talked with a Twitter follower yesterday who just wrapped a 12 mile run in preparation for a Fall Marathon. Don’t forget if […]
News On The Run: Weekend Heart Walk
The American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” happens Downtown Saturday Morning. This year they are also doing a 5K run. Click here for the scoop. Sky should be mostly cloudy. Wind shouldn’t be a big factor. Scroll down for the latest forecasts. Wanna save 5 bucks on your Indianapolis Monumental Marathon registration? Tell ‘em Paul sent […]
News On The Run: Monumental DISCOUNT
Wanna save 5 bucks on your Indianapolis Monumental Marathon registration? Tell ’em Paul sent ya. Click here to register, and where it says “Referral Code” enter: LovePOTEET. Running notes in the news:[cetsEmbedRSS id=http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/feed itemcount=4 itemauthor=0 itemdate=1 itemcontent=0] My Running Forecast: [cetsEmbedRSS id=http://feeds.feedburner.com/PaulPoteetDotComForecasts itemcount=4 itemauthor=0 itemdate=1 itemcontent=1] Click here for upcoming Indy-area runs and walks.
News On The Run: Hot Dog Flavored Potato Chips
If you’re running to lose weight, better not fan THIS Facebook Page. It’s for “Big Bite Hot Dog” flavored potato chips. Just run an extra mile or two. Worth it. Running notes in the news:[cetsEmbedRSS id=http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/feed itemcount=4 itemauthor=0 itemdate=1 itemcontent=0] My Running Forecast: [cetsEmbedRSS id=http://feeds.feedburner.com/PaulPoteetDotComForecasts itemcount=4 itemauthor=0 itemdate=1 itemcontent=1] Click here for upcoming Indy-area runs […]
News On The Run: Healthy Habits For Labor Day
New Hampshire Nuns used the therapeutic power of running to help trouble kids, and their work has evolved into the St. Charles 5-K, held every Labor Day. Imagine the sight of bouncy kids in orange vests, accompanied by nuns in habits (which seems aerodynamically ill-advised, doesn’t it?) Last year, the race drew 500 runners and […]
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 […]