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New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves

April 10, 2019 by gottulatm

UNK distance runner Maddie Bach credits head coach Brady Bonsall with keeping her passion for the sport alive during a rough stretch prior to her arrival in Kearney. “I almost quit several times,” Bach said. “What kept me interested was him and his love for it. The fact that he had my back the whole time kind of kept me going.” (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Distance running is difficult. It takes mental and physical toughness to keep the pace mile after mile, with even the best athletes showing grimace near the finish line. There are no teammates to lean on or cheerleaders to pump up the crowd. It’s just you versus the track – and a bunch of like-minded competitors also trying to prove they’re the best. Distance running definitely isn’t for everybody, but Maddie … [Read more...] about New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves

Filed Under: Athletics, College of Education, News Tagged With: Cedar Rapids, cross country, Indian Hills, Iowa Central, Lopers, Maddie Bach, Marion High School, Running, Track, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

Diagnosed at 13 with arthritis, Narber now thrives as athlete, student diplomat, academic honor society member

August 25, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

“I would wake up in the morning, and I couldn’t even put my hair in a ponytail." By ANDREW HANSON Kearney Hub Intern KEARNEY — McClain Narber has completed multiple half-marathons. She’s participated in campus intramurals and is heavily involved in several student organizations and activities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, As Narber hustles from meeting to meeting, one wouldn’t know that she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. It happened in … [Read more...] about Diagnosed at 13 with arthritis, Narber now thrives as athlete, student diplomat, academic honor society member

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arthritis, Marathon, McClain Narber, Running

VIDEO: Jose Monrroy establishes scholarship run for students who face hardships

November 14, 2016 by admin

After overcoming hardships of his own, UNK junior Jose Monrroy of Cozad is encouraging others to “Chase Your Dreams” with a special scholarship fund. His story will inspire you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeCb-fl9sBA&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Jose Monrroy establishes scholarship run for students who face hardships

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Chase Your Dreams, Cozad, Jose Monrroy, Running, Scholarship Fund

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