Name: Savannah Hill
City/Town: Carmel, Ind.
Year of first #IndyMini: 2017

 

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini Memory?
My favorite memory of the #IndyMini has to be standing on the start line of my very first mini in 2017. I was with my best friend, we were going to run it together. Ever since I can remember, I wanted to run a half marathon at 16. My mom was an avid runner, and I wanted my first one to be with her. After my mom suffered a debilitating injury and was forced to quit running, I decided to run a half marathon in her honor. I was 13 at the time, so naturally I wanted to do it with my best friend. 6 months after we decided to do this, we were standing on the start line of the Greatest Spectacle in Running. I was pretty nervous, but mostly excited. I can still picture myself in my mind, how it always seemed so far away until now. But now, I’m about to accomplish what I’ve been waiting to do for years, and I couldn’t wait to make my mom proud.

 

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?
My mom motivates me a lot for my at home runs, and definitely helps me to make and stick with a training plan that will work for my goals and time frame. My biggest motivator has to be my Cross Country team the amazing people make me look forward to the runs, and my competition makes me train harder.

 

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time?
My advice would be to choose to do it. I would say that running is 70% a mental sport. No matter how ready you are physically, a bad mindset can ruin a race. So you need to go in with your head high and your confidence up. Because you can do it, if you put your mind to it.

 

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to when running?
“High Hopes” by Panic at the Disco

 

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?
I would need hair ties, a soft blanket, and probably the game of life.

 

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Name: Megan Creasser

City/ Town: Indianapolis, IN

First year of #IndyMini: 2018

 

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini memory?

The support from family, friends, and the people of Indianapolis! The spectators are amazing and their motivation helped me cross the finish line. I loved being able to finish my first half marathon and meet up with my good friend, Lisa. She supported and guided me through my first mile, and it was an amazing feeling to finish my first 13.1 miles and find her at the finish!

 

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?

I run for mental health and confidence! Running has helped my depression and anxiety. I feel free when I run.

 

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time? 

Trust your training and enjoy the experience. The entertainment and amazing spectators will motivate you to cross the finish. Enjoy the beautiful city of Indianapolis and HAVE FUN!

 

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to when running?

It truly varies, but anything by the Foo Fighters definitely gives me motivation!

 

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?

My family! My husband Jeff and my two sons, Caleb and Lucan.

 

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Name: Corey Queen
City/ Town: La Grange, KY
First year of #IndyMini: 2017

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini memory?

Meeting Meb at my first Indy Mini. He was so nice and I was legit star struck!

 

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?

My beautiful wife, Damary, and our 4 Blessings: Ayanna, Annabelle, Adrianna, and Jorel

 

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time? 

Enjoy the massive amounts of support from the wonderful people of Indianapolis….and stop to Kiss the Bricks!!

 

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to when running?

ʺWalk on Waterʺ – 30 Seconds to Mars

 

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?

1)A blank journal to write in; 2)A telescope to look at the stars up close; 3)Bourbon (I AM from Kentucky!)

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 Name: Christopher Day
City/Town: Yorktown, IN
Year of first #IndyMini: 2001

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini memory?

Running and Finishing with my wife, Molly, – still her ONLY half marathon!

 

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?

The potential to inspire others, especially those that are overweight like myself!

 

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time?

BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN!

 

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to while running?

It always has been Foo Fighters- “Everlong”, but somehow The Greatest Show has snuck in there!

 

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?

My running shoes, my Garmin watch, and my smartphone with unlimited WiFi – Otherwise, how would anyone know when I complete a workout!?!

 

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Name: Molly Packard
City/Town: Bloomington, Ind.
Year of first #IndyMini: 2007

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini Memory?
When I got a high five and selfie with Meb Keflezighi.

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?
My family – my husband is very supportive of my crazy running hobby!

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time?
Just have fun! Don’t think about your pace – soak up all the sounds and sights along the race!

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to when running?
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?
My running shoes, an iPod, and coffee.

Name: Matthew Herald
City/Town: Fort Wayne, Ind.
Year of first #IndyMini: 2015

 

Q: What is your favorite #IndyMini Memory?
Kissing the bricks for the very first time.

 

Q: Who or what motivates you the most during training?
The goals I set for myself. I was out of shape and lazy for most of my life. Once I made that decision that enough was enough and turned my life around, I have set goals for myself to push my body. Every time I hit a goal, I am amazed that my body can do these things, so I immediately set a new goal because I want to know everything that this body can accomplish.

 

Q: What advice do you have for people considering running the #IndyMini for the first time?
No one says that you have to RUN the whole thing. Just complete it at your own pace. If you can run, then run. If you can walk, then walk. Just make sure that you keep going forward and that you cross the finish line.

 

Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to when running?
Sabotage by The Beastie Boys

 

Q: If you were stranded on an island (and had everything necessary to survive), which three items would you also like to have with you?
A recliner, the Stephen King library and a fishing pole (hey, I love sushi!).

 

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