Certainly a busy week! Where do I start? My second week of travel would offer more challenges and more flights. Short winter days keep me running on the treadmill as I try to fit runs in before morning and all-day meetings. Three different time zones on multiple occasions. My internal clock is a little messed … Continue reading Motivation is Overrated – This week in beef, running, and travel
Rethink The Ranch – Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.
For 25 years, beef has been what's for dinner. Most people recognize that phrase and acquaint it with early television ads. But things in the food world have changed and we're keeping pace with the world. And now, we're working to show you how that is done. We're at odd cross-hairs in the food and … Continue reading Rethink The Ranch – Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.
You Can’t Drown – this week in beef, running, and travel
You can't reach your goals if you don't get started. And two weeks in, I am sticking with it, even with challenges of work meetings and travel. Running was a bit of a challenge with icy roads for a few days, but a treadmill and audiobooks saved the day. Vision without action is merely a … Continue reading You Can’t Drown – this week in beef, running, and travel
Leadership Principles We Should Have Learned As Kids
Do you ever make a trip back home, then find yourself reminiscing on the lessons you learned as a kid? I was lucky enough to have both parents working together on the ranch where my brothers and I could jump off the bus every afternoon and go to work with them. For me, looking back … Continue reading Leadership Principles We Should Have Learned As Kids
Did you already drop your resolutions?
One week of 2018 down. 51 more to go! Have you stuck with your New Year resolutions? Probably a good thing I set goals instead. This week has been filled with running, catching up on emails and it only took me 2.5 days before I had my first presentation and training workshop for the year. … Continue reading Did you already drop your resolutions?
Running Gear for Cold Winter Running
Are you cold yet? 2018 walked right in with a cold arctic chill, dropping many states well below zero. And runners have been wrapping up. Growing up in Arkansas, I hardly knew what real cold was, but a move to Montana quickly taught me how to dress for running in colder weather. Now, I absolutely … Continue reading Running Gear for Cold Winter Running
Let your running goals take shape
Each new year, we set resolutions for a "new you" to be a better person, more fit and reach new heights. Truth is, most people will fall short of those goals within 7 to 14 days. Another truth is, if we want these goals to stick, there is no magic day. Goals become habits with … Continue reading Let your running goals take shape
Arizona Cattle Ranch and Feedlot Tour
Last week, work took me on a trip to Phoenix to tour a cattle feedlot and ranch with a group of dietetic interns and the Arizona Beef Council. This is one of the exciting programs with my job where we help future dietitians learn more about how beef cattle are raised and the nutritional science … Continue reading Arizona Cattle Ranch and Feedlot Tour
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
Running and Travel Fueled by Beef
Life happens and time changes things. We learn how to buy better beef, runner smarter races, and write better blog posts. As my blogging efforts near a decade, I realized it may be time for those to change as well. Agriculture Proud will always be an important chapter in my story, but recognizing that my … Continue reading Running and Travel Fueled by Beef