A Conversation with Wayzata Standout Abbey Nechanicky

Jan 15, 2021

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MileSplit Minnesota recently caught up with Wayzata standout Abbey Nechanicky to talk about her running career and what the future looks like for the standout sophomore.

How did you first get your start in running?

My older sister, Riley, has always been passionate about running. In her senior year of high school, she persuaded me to join the cross country team to stay in shape for basketball. Before I joined cross country I would tag along with Riley on her runs every once in a while, barely being able to keep her pace. She has helped me become the runner I am today. She is the reason I began running and is the reason I will continue to run.

What was it like running varsity as an eighth-grader for a team that finished third at NXN?

As an eighth-grader running on varsity in my first ever cross country season, I was very nervous. However, my teammates, coaches, and family all helped me feel welcomed and made it possible for me to train with the team a few days ...