2019... my big goal for the year is sticking to the plan. Last year, I fell short of my BHAG and I'm bound and determined to reach that 100k mark this year. Part of that plan involves completing a distance of at least 50k for a long run each month, hopefully with a few 50 … Continue reading Psycho Wyco 50k – Kansas City
Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k – Fruita, Colorado
Hook me up with a run in the desert and I'm there. Make it a long run with great views and aid stations, and I am golden. My second desert ultramarathon of the year took place on April 14th near Grand Junction, Colorado at the Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k. I completed the 50k distance … Continue reading Desert Rats Trail Running Festival 50k – Fruita, Colorado
2017 Chicago Marathon – My Experience and Review
If you're not fully acquainted with the world of running, the Chicago Marathon is kind of a big event as one of seven World Marathon Majors. With over 40,000 athletes participating, it's a very large event that takes over the Windy City. This year, I was lucky enough to get a bib with the Fuel … Continue reading 2017 Chicago Marathon – My Experience and Review
Fueling Greatness for the Chicago Marathon – #FuelGreatness
For anyone who has been following my story for the past few years on Twitter and Instagram, you'll know that I've been seriously bitten by the running bug. Every weekend I'm out on the trails and going for a long run. In 2016, I completed my first three marathons and in June 2017, I completed … Continue reading Fueling Greatness for the Chicago Marathon – #FuelGreatness
Montana Running Ranchers Complete 190-Mile Relay
One of my favorite events of the year! I think this team is awesome and the Ragnar Relay events are always a fun experience (even if that means staying up all night in a 15-passenger van). Read more about my Team Beef adventures here. 190 miles. 29 hours 46 minutes. 12 runners. Two vans. One … Continue reading Montana Running Ranchers Complete 190-Mile Relay
My first ultramarathon distance
Growth occurs when we push ourselves in many facets of life or work and I've been successful in doing that for the past few years. Facebook has a way of bringing things around with its On This Day feature and today it reminded me of previous milestones in my running career. Bring on the ultramarathon! In 2015, I … Continue reading My first ultramarathon distance
Team Beef at the 41st Marine Corps Marathon
Press Release from Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative following the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon. I am proud to have assisted NEBPI with weekend events and team promotion in return for their sponsorship to participate in the marathon. More details on my personal experiences during marathon weekend coming in a future post. Forty-two runners sponsored by the … Continue reading Team Beef at the 41st Marine Corps Marathon
Beef. It’s What’s for the Montana Running Ranchers’ Pre-Race Dinner
The following is a repost of a column by Nicole Ginley-Hidinger shared on the Ragnar Road Blog. The Montana Running Ranchers are very thankful for Ragnar featuring our team prior to the recent Ragnar Relay Hawaii. Be sure to read all my coverage of our relay team, the Montana Running Ranchers. Like what you see here? Sign … Continue reading Beef. It’s What’s for the Montana Running Ranchers’ Pre-Race Dinner
Montana Ranchers Complete 200-mile Relay in Hawaii
The following is a recap of the recent Ragnar Relay Hawaii, where I joined a team of runners from the ranching community to complete a 200(ish) mile relay around Hawaii's Big Island. This was an incredible experience, tough race, and exciting time to connect with participants from across the country. Be sure to read all … Continue reading Montana Ranchers Complete 200-mile Relay in Hawaii
Billie Jo Holzer | Montana Running Ranchers
Today we’ll continue with a series on the Montana Running Ranchers relay team. The team will be participating in the Ragnar 200-mile relay event in Hawaii, October 14-15, 2016. The team uses this event as an advocacy opportunity to share the message of beef in a healthy diet and Montana ranching with runners and athletes from across … Continue reading Billie Jo Holzer | Montana Running Ranchers