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...
Melissa Omar – Late to Bed, Early to Rise, Melissa Keeps Her Eye on the Prize
This story is the second 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. ** Finding time for everything seems hard when it’s just you and your job. Then...
Julia Wessel – Weather or Not
This story is the second 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. ** The relentless downpour has been putting a damper on Nebraska for weeks but has...
Meet Halfsy Heroes Julia, Melissa, Jenn, and Christina
This year’s Halfsy Heroes have already taken their first steps toward the finish line, and each one is running toward something even bigger! Watch Julia A decision to change her life had Julia Wessel running from her daughter. “I had this pair of size 20 jeans and...
Beyond the Halfsy: Experiencing Lincoln
With the 2018 Good Life Halfsy closing in on having all 50 states registered, it seems only fitting that we take the time to talk about your racecation to good ol' Lincoln, Nebraska. Beyond the Halfsy weekend activities, we invite you to explore Lincoln and see why...
Madonna: Fat Loading
This is a guest blog post written by Kaylee Jessen, Intern at Madonna. You can find more information about Madonna here. ** How many times have you heard the words ‘carb-overload’ when talking about training for a race? Have you ever heard of fat loading? While...
Nebraska Medicine: Reduce Running Injuries – Training the Core
This is a guest blog post written by Jason Roberts, Physical Therapist at Nebraska Medicine Sports Medicine Program. You can find more information about Nebraska Medicine here. ** Injuries due to running are a common source of sports injuries our team sees through the...
2018 Cornfield Cornfield 10K Race Director Recap
As race day gave way to Father’s day, I found myself comparing running and race directing. I’ve considered the notion before, but never really thought much about it, but both are a family affair. Crossing a finish line as a runner or organizing an event for thousands...
2018 Cornfield Cornfield 10K: Beat The Heat!
Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go, while summer might not officially arrive until June 21st, we will be running in summer conditions on Saturday at the 2018 Cornfield Cornfield 10K. Then again, what would a summer race be without sunny skies, warm temps,...
