Posts by Nolan Zimmer

 What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? As a language arts teacher, I probably spent way too much time pondering this question.  There are a variety of words that could describe a year unlike any other.  However, the ones that immediately strike me include the following:  adversity, perseverance, consistency, unconditional…

What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Exciting, challenging, adventurous What have been your greatest successes this year? I ran my first marathon this year. I ran the Monument Marathon out in Scottsbluff in September. I signed up for two different marathons before this one but the other two ended…

 What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Unexpected; novel; crazy; creative  What have been your greatest successes this year? I’ve used the extra time available working from home to cross-train and get in more miles. I’ve taken advantage of the “new normal” and am determined to set new goals for…

                •        What have been your greatest successes this year? Supporting 4 young children and navigating a weird world with them.  Providing a stable, positive, consistent, and somewhat educational environment for the students and athletes I work with at North Star High School.           •        What have been your biggest challenges this year? Supporting…

 What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Accept and adapt  What have been your greatest successes this year? Considering the circumstances, being able to PR in 3 big events like the 5k, 10k and half marathon allows me to look back at this year as a huge confidence booster.  What…

What words come to mind when you think of the year 2020? Starting over  What have been your greatest successes this year? In general, stripping away all the bullshit to focus on the important stuff.  What have been your biggest challenges this year? Having a dog die  During a year where racing has taken a…

While pounding the rutted dirt of Wabash Trail this morning, alongside Rathje and Cleary, I found myself in a very Zen state. As runners often experience, especially on the gorgeous days, the flow of our strides was in sync and the conversation was spontaneous, meaningful, and memorable. One of the more absurd aspects of running,…

I would be lying if I said it wasn’t cool to see so many people push themselves in the early stages of 2020, as most of us participate in this January Running Challenge. I would also be lying if I said my left shoulder isn’t a little sore right now, thanks to my tumble on…

“Boys, I don’t know if you just heard, but we’re apart of f*cking history today!” That’s what I told my LRCN brothers in our prerace huddle. I couldn’t help myself. Hearing that USATF official announce those words mere minutes before the sound of the gun had my blood pumping. I’m still not even sure what…

In case you haven’t noticed lately, the humans on this squad are fit! The time has finally arrived where the temperatures have dropped to that perfect degree of awesomeness. Without a doubt, there is a lot to be said for putting in summer miles, because your mind and body will appreciate October all that much…