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Runner Continues “Power of Protein” Crusade
Amanda Nolz July 27th, 2010

A few weeks ago, I shared the story of Dane Rauschenberg, extreme runner, athlete, motivational speaker and beef fanatic. Dane recently joined Team ZIP, running in the Boilermaker in Utica, NY, and sharing how he fuels up for big runs with the power of protein found in lean beef. I doubt we could find a better spokesperson, outside of farmers and ranchers themselves, of course. I’m proud to say that Rauschenberg, who ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, is speaking and writing about his love of beef; this time, his testimonies are featured in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. Check it out!

Here is an excerpt from the article entitled, Fueling Up On Protein:

Yes indeed, carbs are part of my diet, but more importantly, I am a big consumer of protein, specifically in the form of beef. The instant recoil I saw in some of these super-fit people made me realize how much of a bad name beef has received. I also found it funny that those who were looking for information upon which to build their own argument for or against running multiple marathons were slightly take aback.

It really doesn’t matter what I do. It matters only what works for you. Sure, a diet of steak and protein fuels me (and with nearly 30 different cuts of beef that are designated by government standards as “lean,” I know it is not just my own body chemistry that is telling me beef is good), but it might not work for you. You must delve into your culinary chest and find what fuels your body and works best for you. While you do that, chances are I am going to be grilling and enjoying a steak.

Solaris was Grand Champion AOB of the Open Show at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in March 2010.  She is out of Wulfs Ranger and a stout daughter of Ander’s Jag, DVFC Beautiful Mind.

Solaris is a Wulfs Ranger daughter out of DVFC Beautiful Mind.  She was Reserve Champion at the Heart of Texas Show in Austin in 2009.

Amethyst was named Grand Champion All Other Breeds of the Junior Show at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show on March 13, 2010.

Sol along with her October 15th 2009 hiefer calf Venus were crowned Division 4 Champion at the San Antonio Open Show.  Sol is a daughter of Wulfs Ranger.  Venus is sired by MAGS Remote.

Lexie Ricks along with her Brehm Farms heifer Brems Lexus were the Supreme Grand Champion at the Bexar County Jr. Livestock Show. Lexie also earned the Champion Heifer Showmanship Buckle. Way to go Lexie!

Heather has had a great show career with Sol.  Sol is a twin heifer out of Wulfs Ranger and out of her sister Ashley’s good LimFlex heifer Rosa.  Sol was Supreme Grand Champion at Bexar County in 2009, Grand Champion AOB at the East Texas State Fair in 2008, Reserve Champion Jr. heifer at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in 2009.  She has also won numerous jackpot shows.  She will be at the Bexar County Show again this year with a heifer calf born 10/14/09 by MAGS Remote.  Good Luck Heather!!! Heather along with Sol and heifer calf Venus were overall Grand Champion at the East Central FFA show on December 18th.

Here is an article from the Wilson County News October 2008 when Heather and Sol were Supreme Champion at the Bob Cat Classic in San Marcos.  Scroll down and see “Joie” Sol’s Granddam and a little further down is “Chaquita Rosa” Sol’s Dam.  There is a long legacy behind her pedigree.  We are looking for fun times to continue with “Venus” Sol’s October 2009 heifer calf.  Their first show as a pair will be December 18, 2009 at the East Central High School FFA Chapter show.

Kayla and Brems Maui were Open and Jr. Grand Champion at the Brazoria County Fair in October 2009.  Congratulations Kayla!!

Heather was at the helm when Castaway Cruise was chosen Division Reserve in Houston.