This week provided a few different challenges for running goals. On one hand, my travel was extended due to a snow storm and I had meetings all day that interrupted my training plans. On the other, I signed up for a 50k run in Moab with relatively little training. Both could pose very real challenges … Continue reading First ultra of 2018 – This week in beef, running and travel
Motivation is Overrated – This week in beef, running, and travel
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
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
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
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
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