I am excited to launch this website to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a healthy lifestyle. Click on the blog title or picture above to read the entire blog.
Welcome to The Healthy Giraffe
Racing Deja Vu with a Chip
There are so many factors that go into a race performance it's no wonder how someone can have two significantly different results racing the same course three weeks apart. That's what I experienced Saturday as I raced the second of a three race series via the Crystal River Triathlon - racing the Sprint Duathlon. Three... Continue Reading →
Traveling Healthy – Taking it Day-by-Day
This was by far the most spontaneous I've been when taking time off to travel. It may not sound like much when you are finished reading this but for me it was an intentional decision to try it. Here I'll share my thoughts on how this played out, how I fueled myself with great nutrition... Continue Reading →
How to Eat Out – Vegan
Sometimes finding vegan options when going out to eat can be challenging. Here I will share a few tips to ensure you are eating vegan even in what may seem to be difficult situations and/or restaurants with limited options. Preparation If you are planning to eat at a restaurant the best thing you can do... Continue Reading →
A Laboring Tune-Up within a Great Healthy Weekend
This Labor Day Weekend was packed full of activities including a race, new experience, training and spending time with friends. Here I will share a bit about each and how being active adds so much joy and health to my life. Saturday morning was my second tune-up race in preparation for the USA Duathlon National... Continue Reading →
We Got Better Today
"I am proud of myself for not giving up. I just feel so grateful for everyone’s help also. I really could not even try this without it." This was the response from Gail Hurn, who is in pursuit of competing in her first triathlon next month after a tough workout with the team yesterday morning.... Continue Reading →
