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How to Train for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon

The Culture of Health Ambassador and GHM Ambassadors share some of their personal advice on training to prepare the community for a race full of fun and personal bests in the 5k, 10k, or half marathon! Choose your method for tackling the race Culture of Health Ambassador, Ginny Zimmerman, encourages racers to remember that they…
Where Can I Find Mental Health Resources?

Checking in with your loved ones and neighbors can make a difference and even save lives. Research tells us that loneliness is as dangerous than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.[i] Knowing how to build our support networks and how to navigate the mental health system can be confusing, so the Fishers Mental Health Advisory Group…
6 Ways CredibleMind Can Change Your Life

In today’s complex world, many of us are struggling with our own mental health and wellbeing. From managing the day-to-day stress of balancing work and family to feelings of uncertainty about the future, there is a growing mental health crisis in this country. The free StigmaFreeFishers.com, powered by the CredibleMind platform, is designed to help…
Meet Your Neighbor: GHM Ambassador, Laura Crawford

Hello, everyone! I’m Laura Crawford, a Geist Half Marathon Ambassador, and I want to share with you my journey of rediscovery, health, and joy of running. I’m gearing up to run my second Geist Half Marathon this year, but also have 3 other half marathons and 2 full marathons for the 2024 calendar year. My…
Discover the Joy of Trail Running at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Hello, fellow running enthusiasts and nature lovers! It’s Max here, your friendly Geist Half Marathon ambassador, and I’m thrilled to share my latest adventure with you—a delightful trail run through the enchanting Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. This beautiful spot has become a sanctuary for my training sessions, and I’m excited to take you on this…
Meet Your Neighbor: 2024 Accessibility & Inclusion Award Winners

The City of Fishers celebrates National Disability Awareness Month in March with a series of events, workshops, and initiatives. These events aim at engaging the community and celebrating inclusion, collaboration, and acceptance in Fishers. This year, the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability is honoring three outstanding individuals through the annual 2024 Inclusion and Accessibility Awards. All recipients…
Meet Your Neighbor: Stacey Oldham, March Disability Awareness Month Kickoff Speaker

During March Disability Awareness Month, Stacey Oldham is dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities and offering support to those who live with them. She sees this month as an opportunity to highlight the experiences of people with disabilities and to share her own 40-year journey with Multiple Sclerosis as a source of inspiration. Stacey is…
Racing for Love

This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air! What better time to celebrate the saying, “Couples who run together, stay together!” Jen and Monterry are Geist Half Marathon Series ambassadors and husband and wife runners. They shared their first date on the Monon during the summer of 2008, and it sparked a true connection…
Find Your Running Community

Looking to grow your running community, connect with others who share your passion, and build a support system for your upcoming race training? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your running journey, there are many local running clubs around Fishers and the Indy Metro area that welcome all experience levels. We asked…
Meet City of Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador

The Fishers Parks Department has welcomed Ginny Zimmerman as the new Geist Half Marathon Race Director and Culture of Health Ambassador. Zimmerman has been with the Fishers Parks Department for the last 5 years prior to hopping into this new role. With the Geist Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, happening again this year on September…