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Lace up your shoes and join one of these Indy running clubs
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If you get bored of the same running route, November Project might be a good fit for you — every Friday run is held at a new location. | Photo by @novemberprojectindy
A love for running comes naturally to some people — but for others (raises hand) it’s an emotional battle to get moving. Running clubs are the perfect way to get your steps in, with a supportive crew to keep you going. Here are a few that make us want to go the distance.

Indy Runners | Every Saturday-Thursday, times vary
If you’re prepping for a race, Indy Runners is the club for you. Runs occur every day of the week except Friday and utilize popular routes, including the Cultural Trail and the Monon Trail. If you prefer a slower pace, that’s cool too — the group also has organized walks on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Speedway Running Club | Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and every Saturday at 8 a.m.
Westsiders will love this club, which meets at Daredevil Brewing. Weekend warriors can also join the Saturday run, which takes off from The Spark coffee shop.

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The cold never bothered them anyway — the Indy Runners group meets rain or shine for their outings.

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Bourbon Street Run Club | Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
All paces, ages, and furry friends are welcome in this running club, which uses a standard three-mile route that can be customized to be longer or shorter. Runners and walkers are invited to socialize afterwards at Brew Link Brewing.

November Project | Every Wednesday and Friday, 6 a.m.
More of an early bird? This group hosts free runs every Wednesday starting at the Indiana War Memorial and every Friday at various locations around the city — check their Instagram on Thursdays to find out where.

Did we miss a club you love? Let us know.
 
Events
Monday, March 11
  • Yoga for Everyday People | Monday, March 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch, 6650 S. Harding St., Indianapolis | Free | Join this beginner-friendly, feel-good movement, breathing, and meditation practice.
Tuesday, March 12
  • Indy Chamber’s Pastries & Politics | Tuesday, March 12 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis | $15 | Join the Indy Chamber Advocacy team to discuss anticipated hot-button issues facing the region.
  • Northside Indianapolis Rockstar Connect Networking Event | Tuesday, March 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 3316 E. 86th St., Indianapolis | Free | Network with new people, become part of the Indianapolis community, and create long-lasting connections that will further your career.
Wednesday, March 13
  • Poetry & More Open Mic Night | Wednesday, March 13 | 6 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Attend this open mic night where all performance styles are welcome — including music, poetry, monologues/theater, dance, and comedy.
Thursday, March 14
  • The Hoosier Lottery St. Patrick’s Day Kickoff Celebration | Thursday, March 14 | 5-6 p.m. | Ohio Street Canal Basin, Ohio and West streets, Indianapolis | Free | Watch the canal turn green as you enjoy live performances from Irish dancers, bands, and bagpipers.
  • Brooke’s Place Trivia Night | Thursday, March 14 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Barnes & Thornburg LLC, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis | $200-$375 per team | Assemble your team for this trivia night complete with raffle prizes, a spirit pull, and complimentary food + alcohol.
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🍷 You’re invited to Corks & Forks 2024
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This event brings together Indy’s top chefs, bartenders + business leaders to fight hunger from all angles, through creative dishes, signature drinks, and more. | Photo provided by Second Helpings
Good food for a good cause? Count us in. Corks & Forks is an elegant food + bev journey inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

This year’s event (Wednesday, April 10, 7-9:30 p.m.) features Indy’s top chefs preparing small plates for guests as they mingle and enjoy fine wines, specialty cocktails, and bid in silent and live auctions (featuring two suite tickets to see Taylor Swift in Indy this November) — all to support Second Helpings’ mission to address hunger today + build self-sufficiency to prevent hunger tomorrow.
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News Notes
Number
  • 27,200. That’s how many people the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine drew to Indy, beating the previous record of 26,000, which was set in 2023. The city will host again in 2025 and is hopeful to learn of the league’s plans for 2026 and beyond in the next eight to 10 months. (IBJ)
Job
  • Know someone between the ages of 14 to 24 looking for something to do this summer? Mayor Joe Hogsett just relaunched Project Indy, an initiative that has helped more than 17,000 young people in Indianapolis find summer jobs since 2016. Learn more. (WRTV)
Eat
Hoosier
  • Hollywood, here we come. Carmel’s Meggie Iyer is headed to the Hollywood round of Season 22 of American Idol. She’s also been added to the lineup for the Hoosier Country Jam on Monday, April 15 in Bloomington. Get tickets. (WISH)
Real Estate
  • Fans of Roseanne, reach out to your realtors now — the iconic yellow house that was home to the Conner family in the 1980s sitcom is now for sale. It’s listed for a very reasonable $225,000 — if the commute doesn’t faze you. (WTHR)
Holiday
  • The start of Ramadan, a month of reflection + fasting in Islam, depends on the sighting of the new moon. Learn more through informative seminars and donate to iftar meals with Masjid Al-Fajr Indianapolis. (Al Jazeera)
Sports
  • Spring practice for the the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is underway, and Tyler Wojciak and Luke Smith have some bold predictions for what the upcoming season holds in the lastest installment of Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
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    What local business would you like to see make a comeback?

    Asked: What local Indianapolis business would you like to see make a comeback?
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    Three Carrots served up vegan food that was so good, it could trick even the most dedicated carnivore. | Photo by @threecarrotsfsq
    City Editor Shea here. In my last few years living in Indy, there have been a surprising handful of businesses I’ve loved and lost. They say if you love something, let it go — but not today.

    Here’s my question for you: What local businesses would you like to see make a comeback? To get you started, here are my top choices:

    Three Carrots
    Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the heavenly Southern Bowl. I take mac and cheese very seriously — so the fact that this won me over speaks volumes to the restaurant’s commitment to making plant-based food that carnivores drool over as much as vegans.

    Costumes by Margie
    As a self-proclaimed Hallowqueen, there’s nothing I love more than an independently-owned costume shop with an extraordinary collection of weird stuff. Driving by the iconic circus tent facade that now houses a furniture store still hurts my heart (props to the new tenants for keeping the cool design though.)
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    Which local biz would you like to see make a comeback?
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