by Pink Gorilla | Sep 4, 2019 | Market to Market Relay, Nebraska
In 2007, I started running and I had a silly idea to have a team running relay from Omaha to Lincoln. One of the reasons I felt that it was possible was because I discovered the Lied Bridge across the Platte River existed. This was before Google Maps existed, so I...
by Pink Gorilla | Oct 23, 2018 | Market to Market Relay, Nebraska
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...
by Pink Gorilla | Oct 11, 2018 | Market to Market Relay, Nebraska
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...
by Pink Gorilla | Aug 8, 2018 | Good Life Halfsy
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...
by Pink Gorilla | Jun 18, 2018 | Cornfield Cornfield
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...