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
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
Montana Running Ranchers Take Beef Message on 200-Mile Relay
In the world of running and fitness, challenges are king as obstacle courses and overnight-relay races have gained popularity in recent years by fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. Montana ranchers are taking part in the fun and using this scene as an opportunity to advocate for beef as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. … Continue reading Montana Running Ranchers Take Beef Message on 200-Mile Relay
Falling Over Hurdles and Running My First 13.1
In seventh grade, I ran a 6:30 mile on a chilly, early Spring morning around the block in practice. Later that year, I swore to never run in public again as I tripped over (more than one) hurdle at the High School District Track Meet at Greene County Tech. In the summer of 2010, I … Continue reading Falling Over Hurdles and Running My First 13.1
Setting my running goals for 2015
Last year I became a bit more dedicated to my running interests. Living in Helena provides plenty of opportunity for my feet to hit the pavement (and dirt). Even though Helena is the capitol city for Montana, traffic is relatively light and I've laced up the shoes after work and have run from one end of … Continue reading Setting my running goals for 2015
Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay
About the farthest I've ever managed to run in a day is a 10k (6 miles) race earlier this year, and other than that I've been pretty content with 5 miles or less. You can usually catch me in the gym or on the county roads running a 5k fairly regular. For me, running has … Continue reading Montana Running Ranchers Head to Napa Valley for Ragnar Relay