2018 Market to Market Relay Nebraska | Spotlight Team: Team Inclusion
Every parent wants to give their child the world. When Matt Johnson’s son was born with Cerebral Palsy, he was told his child’s world was going to be very limited. “Kaleb will always face challenges. He will always need help. Little things like dressing himself or...
Christina Liekhus – Every Moment Counts
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Christina Liekhus. Our series will follow Christina and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** “My daughter does it all! Basketball, softball, volleyball. She’s all...
2018 Market to Market Relay Nebraska | Spotlight Team: Thursdays at Six
“It’s just a great mental escape. Some people drink. Some people watch tv. We run!” Chelsea Mollak looks forward to her weekly meeting ThursdaysatSix, even if she isn’t always sure who that crew will be. “I joined the group about 2 years ago, and initially I thought…...
Melissa Omar – Accepting the Struggle, But Never Accepting Defeat
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Melissa Omar. Our series will follow Melissa and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** Melissa Omar is no stranger to having to take one step at a time, even when...
2018 Market to Market Relay Nebraska | Spotlight Team: Hot Flashes
It may have been a chilly day, but Deb Shissler’s team knows how to heat things up! Deb’s first run happened in 1979. “I saw this boy. I asked around a little and was told that if I wanted a shot, I had to ask him to go running. All I had were these army boots, but I...
Jenn Schroeder – From Her First Step to Dubstep
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Jenn Schroeder. Our series will follow Jenn and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** “There has been a lot of adjusting at work lately. It’s good, but it’s...
Julia Wessel – Many Women, One Tribe
This story is the third part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Julia Wessel. Our series will follow Julia and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** There are hundreds of miles in a half marathon. Race day only includes 13.1 of...
Christina Liekhus – Giving Herself the Gift of Today
This story is the second part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Christina Liekhus. Our series will follow Christina and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** Christina Liekhus woke up the day after her birthday feeling stiff,...
Jenn Schroeder – Every Step She Takes
This story is the second part in a four-part series about our Halfsy Hero Jenn Schroeder. Our series will follow Jenn and three other heroes as they train for the 2018 Good Life Halfsy. ** “I’m not a morning person, but in Arizona, I had to be. It’s been so hot that...
AAA of Nebraska: 3 Reasons to Ride Your Bike Without Fear
This is a guest blog post written by AAA of Nebraska. You can find more information about AAA Bicycle Service here. ** You love the sense of freedom a bicycle offers. It gets your heart pumping and your muscles moving. Plus, you save on gas for your car. There are...
