Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Allison welcomes Stacy from Nebraska, an enthusiastic runner with an inspiring journey. Despite her initial dislike for running, Stacy's story takes a remarkable turn, starting from her high school track days to participating in the Monument Marathon. Stacy reflects on her health challenges, particularly her battle with ulcerative colitis, and how running became a transformative force in her life. She discusses her involvement with the Monument Marathon, an event close to her heart that raises funds for Western Nebraska Community College students. Stacy shares vivid memories, lessons learned from running, the community's vibrant support, and her role in managing race logistics and social media. Her story emphasizes resilience, the importance of finding joy in the journey, and the power of community and friendship in running. Listeners are invited to explore the beauty and history of Western Nebraska through the Monument Marathon, which integrates part of the historic Oregon Trail. Stacy Ring - https://www.facebook.com/stacy.ring.7 Races Mentioned Monument Marathon United Way Color Run Fall Frolic Festival of Hope Run Shout Outs Kimmie Blaich Jennifer Reisig Rebecca Butler Jessica Hyde Maria Chavez Katie Grube Floyd Crawford Emmy Support the show For more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/ For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/ Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon ! Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Kristen Rather Steve Taylor Mary Trufant Suzanne Crist Suzanne Clark Anna Szymanski Dave McDonald Karla McInnis James Contratto Jordan DuBose Cristy Evans Sharonda Shula Nell Gustavson Meredith Nations Allyson Swann Chris Strayhorn Karen Saldivar Stefan Clayton Rachael McRae Scott Thornhill