Name: Nothing But Nix (Josh & Christy Nix)
City: Minnetonka, MN
Profession: Gym owner/trainer (Josh) & freelance graphic designer (Christy)
Fundraising Goal: $5,000
Race Goal: Sub-4:00 (Josh); sub-4:00 (Christy)
In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis:
(Josh) I, ultimately, decided to run another marathon for U2FP because I’m regularly inspired by the drive that Matthew, and therefore U2FP, has to push towards a restoration of function for individuals with a SCI. This man has been lit on fire for this purpose since I’ve known him. It’s genuine and effective. The guy oozes his mission. Running a marathon for U2FP is a tip of the hat out of respect and support. I’d love to have a gym full of people who “used to have a spinal cord injury”!
(Christy) Being in the gym every day, working out beside the Fit 4 Recovery crew, I have so
much respect for their effort and dedication. No one is more committed to their fitness than
the F4R crew and if running a marathon can in even a small way help to move the needle
towards finding a cure for SCI, then let’s go.
Both Josh and Christy have developed a strong connection to the SCI community over the years of relationships built through Fit 4 Recovery.
Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?
This will be Josh’s second marathon, having run the Chicago Marathon in 2018 for U2FP. This is Christy’s third marathon. She ran Whistlestop Marathon in Ashland, WI in 2023 for U2FP (as an alternate race option when the Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled.) And she ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 2024.
What do you crave after a long run? The couch! Lol And then probably pizza.
Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?
(Josh) I only listen to music while running. My body won’t go with an audio book or podcast playing. Country, rock, & rap - pretty straight-forward.
(Christy) I have an ever-evolving running playlist, or I listen to podcasts or audiobooks about running.
What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?
(Josh) I’m excited to see what limit I can push my body to at Chicago this year.
(Christy) I’m a little nervous about the size of the event; this is the first majors marathon I’ve done. I’ve also set what feels like lofty time goal for myself, so I’m nervous about that, but I think I can do it if I stick to my training.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
(Josh) Reading, hanging out with Christy and our dog Henry William, going camping, making a bonfire in the backyard, building things.
(Christy) A lot of the same! Reading, spending time with Josh and our dog, camping, working out and being at the gym.
Anything else you’d like to share?
We’re excited to get to do this race together and fundraise for U2FP. If you’re able, we encourage you to consider donating to help further the awesome mission of this organization. Let’s go!