This weekend's Chilly Willy Duathlon race in Fort DeSoto was hot from a few different perspectives. Here I'll share my experience racing my first duathlon of 2023. This race can be and has had some chilly and downright cold environments in years past. Sunday the temperature at race start was in the mid 60s. I... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe – 5 Year Anniversary
The Healthy Giraffe is five years old! In some ways it seems like I have been at this for so long and other times it seems like yesterday. What is this you may ask? I wrote the purpose of The Healthy Giraffe just over five years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
Thriving 7 Years Living a Plant-Based Lifestyle
Seven years ago this week I decided to take control of my health living a 100% plant-based lifestyle and it has been most glorious since! Here I will share highlights from this most incredible discovery and journey to fantastic health. I turned 54 years-old in October and I’m still wondering when I’m going to start... Continue Reading →
Beach Classic Fail & Pleasure
I have found the combination of failure and pleasure usually works out for me in a great way and that's what happened to me Saturday while racing at the St. Pete Beach Classic and celebrating my daughter's birthday. Here I'll share my experience from a fantastic cold Saturday in Tampa Bay. I decided to race... Continue Reading →
Give Yourself a Chance
I often coach to and personally race to a phrase I use stating, "Give Yourself a Chance," and this came into play in a great way Sunday morning as I raced at the Sarasota West Coast Half Marathon & 5k. Here I will share my experience racing the 5k distance on a cool Florida winter... Continue Reading →