As 2019 comes to a close, it’s always fun to reflect on the year that was. For the past several years, I’ve been documenting my adventures mostly on Instagram, so it’s always interesting to recap my Top 9 Instagram Posts from 2019. This year, it’s a recap of my top nine posts with the most engagement; which includes likes, comments and many inspired conversations via direct messages.
What are your top moments from the year? Let me know in the comments of this post. Or jump over to my Instagram profile to follow my adventures throughout 2020!
Fairlife Milk
Two of my top Instagram posts from 2019 include commentary on Fairlfe Milk. Activists released videos depicting animal abuse and used them in a marketing campaign with an attempt to slander Fair Oaks Farms and dairy farmers. I had a few choice words that drew the ire of commenters.
Bottom Line: We shouldn’t allow edited marketing videos from animal rights activists to dictate our views of a farm or those involved in agriculture. We have standards in place to ensure proper animal care. When those standards are not followed, there are punishments for violators and changes are made to ensure animal abuse does not continue.
Running Adventures
Of course, I’m always running and seeking out new trail adventures with my travels. I’ll follow up with a recap of my 2019 races, but I’ve fully enjoyed surpassing my goal of 1,400 miles this year. I reached a new milestone of running my first 100 km race. I kicked off the year with this 50-mile race in Moab. And shaved 15 minutes off my marathon PR. That’s just the start. I’m glad to see these as part of my top 9 Instagram posts from 2019.
Work and Travel Life
What I love most about my job is the opportunity to travel across the country working with farmers, ranchers, and members of the beef community. While I’ve completed over 70 presentations this year and put in some very long hours at work, I’m so lucky to be able to take a few hours to enjoy some good food (or favorite ice cream) and share my story along the way.
#10YearChallenge
We’re wrapping up the decade and it’s hard not to take time to reflect on all the changes that have taken place over the past 10 years. There’s been a ton of personal growth, extreme adventures and some hard times that build character.
Your Top 9 Instagram Posts
So what were your top 9 Instagram posts from this year? As we’re wrapping up the year, so many people are sharing these great moments and I’d love to see yours. Tag me on Instagram and let me know what your favorite moments were in 2019.
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