Free Yoga Class in Broad Ripple May 19

We're excited to offer a new line of women's apparel! It's a great cross-over line that goes from the gym to the trail to the studio, and keeps you looking fabulous at all stops in between. Performance fabrics, of course, a flattering fit and cozy, comfy fabrics make Beyond Yoga a great addition to any woman's fitness wardrobe.

To celebrate the arrival of Beyond Yoga and the newest arrivals from another of our popular women's brands, Lole, we're offering a free yoga class at our Broad Ripple store on Saturday, May 19, at 8:30am. Space is limited and registration is required by emailing info@bluemile.com. The class will be taught by BlueMile co-owner, runner and yoga instructor Andrea Johnson, and will be suitable for all yoga levels, including beginners. Bring a mat and join the fun!

2012 BlueMile Brew Mile

We're combining our love for running and our enjoyment of craft beer for the BlueMile Brew Mile summer series! It's a social event and a run/walk, with prizes, giveaways and awards--and the awards aren't just for the fastest! Yes, it's only one mile, and yes, you can do it!

This is a social event combined with running and walking, and it's just one mile! Families, pets and strollers are welcome. This is a very, very casual event, so please don't expect chip timing, instant results and aid stations along the way! It's all about getting moving, having fun, and celebrating the social aspects of health and fitness!

Your $5 entry gets you into the run/walk and one beer. All proceeds will go to fund running shoes for participants in Back On My Feet, a local charity that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence and self-esteem. (BlueMile is the official run/walk partner of Back On My Feet).

Thanks to our partner New Balance, we'll have some great giveaways, too, so if you're a little out of shape or lacking motivation, we can't think of any better way to jump-start your summer fitness plan.

The BlueMile Brew Mile series will continue throughout the summer. The first event is:

May 23, Thre3e Wise Men in Broad Ripple
**more dates to come, including Louisville events!!**

All events begin at 6:30, but plan to arrive by 6pm to register. You may register for $5 cash (only) at the door, or in advance online.

The BlueMile Brew Mile summer series is all about fun and fitness. So, if you're a committed runner or walker, this is a great way to get some of your not-so-committed friends out the door and on their way to an active lifestyle. Our goal is to promote running and walking as a fun way to stay healthy and fit. And, if it takes a beer to get your friends to join you, we're here to help!

Good Form Running Clinic in Broad Ripple and The Summit May 17 and 20

At our stores in both Broad Ripple and The Summit, we're offering a free Good Form Running Clinic on both May 17 (Summit, 7pm) and May 20 (Broad Ripple, 6pm). Space is limited and a reservation is required by emailing your name, email address and phone number to info@bluemile.com. There is no charge for the workshop. Space is limited, first come, first served.

Good Form Running is an education program offered in partnership with New Balance that is designed to help you run more efficiently and comfortably. Proper running form can help prevent injuries and reduce fatigue and unnecessary energy loss. In this interactive clinic, you'll learn and practice a few simple techniques to help improve your running form.

We hope you'll join us for a fun evening with BlueMile and New Balance. Email info@bluemile.com with questions.

Spring Run/Walk at Tom Sawyer Park

Join us on May 22, 6pm, for a fun run/walk at Tom Sawyer Park. We'll have the BlueMile tent set up next to the big parking lot by the main athletic center. Everyone is welcome, including walkers, runners and everyone in between! We'll have refreshments and 'lot's of new friends! Give us a call at our Summit store if you have questions (426-5955).

Women's Spring Apparel from Saucony

The new Spring Saucony line has hit stores with a citrus bang!

Zingy lemon and lime colors act as highlights with traditional black or charcoal tights, perfect for an injection of spring color! As always, the fabrics from Saucony are soft, breathable and fit for comfort with clever advancements such as the SPF UV protection found in the Axiom Printed Short sleeve top! If you're a little more daring and fashion-forward customer, check out the Daybreak tank, which features a dip dye pattern and lightweight burn-out jersey fabric...very on trend this season! Lucky enough to have legs that go on and on?  Try the Cha Cha LX Capri, great for long legs! Plus, it flatters the waist/stomach with a wide, color-block paneled waist band, which also helps the stomach appear flat! Don't worry if your legs don't go on forever, thoug, because we've got the LX Mod Tight capri, which also has a wide waistband with print that matches the rest of the line! Make sure you don't miss the new P.E. short, it's so comfortable with super light fabric and curved hem for a trendy and flattering look! With spring quickly approaching the Transition Sport Top is great for when the days get warmer, as it's super breathable and great for layering!

~~Reviewed by Ellen in our Highlands store

CW-X XTempo Bra

An ultra-supportive bra for larger sizes!

New from CW-X and now in our stores is a great new bra that provides ultra support for larger sizes - and let's you breathe at the same time!  Yes, all the way up to 40DD! If you're wearing more than one bra to find enough support, and if you're tired of being squeezed breathless, you really should check out the CW-X XTempo!

Stephanie K.

Noblesville, IN

My Blue Mile was finishing the Monumental Half Marathon without taking any walking breaks, and beating my PR from the Indianapolis Half Marathon 3 weeks ago by almost 11 minutes!

Paul S.

Ft Wayne, IN

Just ran the Monumental half marathon with my daughter this weekend. It was the best run of my life because we decided to run it together. At least that was the plan. When my body couldn't take the pace and I had to walk off and on during the race she slowed her stride to stay with me. She so understands teamwork and was very aware of my weaknesses and what I needed to hear to keep me in the run. We completed it in 2:12:40 together. She so loves her dad she knows what this meant to me. My hat is off to you folks at Bluemile for the opportunity to make this very special time in my life a reality. My daughter is one of your employees in Greenwood who lives and breaths running. Thank You for allowing her to do what she so loves 'Running', A forever loyal customer!

Knuckle Lights

Easy-to-use hand-held lights.

Knuckle Lights are excellent for running during times of limited daylight. They provide 45 lumens on each hand, via 4 LEDs powered by 2-AAA batteries. This translates into about 25 feet of lighted path in front of you, which is great for relay races, or for illuminating all the cracks in neighborhood sidewalks!

They have a soft adjustable strap that securely holds them to my hands, making them feel as if there is nothing in my hand.

Knuckle Lights, along with my reflective gear, allow me to be seen by cars in all my late night and early morning runs, and they are an awesome gear addition to helping me make it to race day safe and sound!

~~Reviewed by Adam Forkner, BlueMile Fishers

Soleus GPS Watch

A simple GPS device with a great price.

The new Soleus GPS Watch is a great value for the recreational running enthusiast.  I have used it on several runs of varying lengths and conditions and it was easy to use and accurate. It was simple to set up and use the first time, and it picked up the GPS signal quickly. I ran on a couple of different routes with considerable tree cover and it received the GPS signal consistently. It allowed me to configure the main screen to show time elapsed, distance, and current pace, which is exactly the data I am interested in while I am running. It allows a choice of five other configurations of data for main screen view, too, so the user can decide what is most important (calories burned is one of those options). It stores run data for up to 30 runs and is easy to review and compare afterward.

The size and shape of the watch are compact and close to that of an “everyday” watch, and I have been able to wear it for that purpose – time of day and date. The battery life is 8 hours of GPS use and it comes with a great USB clip that recharges the watch quickly when plugged into a computer. It has alarm functions, 100 lap split memory and a good backlight. Soleus must have done some effective user-research to determine the features most runners use most often and designed this watch around that.

They kept it straightforward and easy to use and offer it at a very reasonable price of $99. I would recommend it to any runner who wants monitor and learn more about their running but does not want to be heavily involved in programming and tracking. It would be an awesome gift and is not intimidating, even to a “non-techy” runner like me.

~~Reviewed by Melissa Rothrock, BlueMile Carmel