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There is nothing unique with my introduction to running. As an elementary kid, I remember the playground races that involved a shuttle run over the black top on an out and back course of maybe 50 meters tops. Growing up with two brothers, I was experienced with the competition side of running and have always…

As some of you may or may not know, there has been a 31-day challenge taking place the last four Januarys. It’s really simple and boils down to walking or running at least one mile outside for each day of the month. Ann Ringlein approached me on this idea in late 2018, for an idea…

This picture above is from the early, EARLY days of LRC Racing (est. 2012). For a few years there, Hospital Hill in Kansas City would have a team scored component where we would compete against Team Nebraska and KC Smoke (primarily). The course was a difficult course but had one of the fastest finishes coming…

“Hello! Our organization is called LRC Nebraska, and we will be celebrating our 12th year of existence this summer.” Gallup Strengthfinders is a popular assessment tool that I have used in several different ways in the past decade. One of my top strengths is context, which simply means that I enjoy thinking about the past.…

This is officially my 12th year of post collegiate running, and the last few year’s have been a struggle. Between injury, COVID and two young daughters, running (and real training) has taken a huge back seat to other priorities in my life. I am optimistic about returning to racing in 2022, but even more so,…

 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…