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
In My Ear or Over My Ear – Q1 2020
I'm not sure if a haircut is my near future with COVID-19 so for fun I looked at some old pictures when my hair was long, wavy and sometimes over my ears as this might be what the future holds for me. Will I be able to hear with my ears covered? Will I look... Continue Reading →
What the Virus
I've learned a lot on how to live as safely as I can with the COVID-19 virus sweeping the country and globe but what I hadn't learned about in depth was why this virus and/or other viruses originate and do what they do. I set out to learn more this week and to sum it... Continue Reading →
Living & Working in a Different World
When Friday rolled around last week I found myself quite edgy to start the day. Unless it's a race weekend, I usually complete a bike workout every Friday morning. Like any other morning after I complete a run or ride workout and begin my work day I go in with very good energy. Not Friday.... Continue Reading →
Fight COVID-19 by Boosting Your Immune Function
What a difference a week makes... Last Sunday afternoon I returned home from racing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, began preparing for the week ahead and gain more understanding about the impact of COVID-19 on everyday life. This Sunday I returned home from a workout looking for the latest news after a crazy week of developments... Continue Reading →
Terrible Conditions Present Great Opportunities
Practicing in terrible conditions can add confidence and an advantage when then facing them in a race. That's what I experienced Sunday at the Las Olas Triathlon in Fort Lauderdale, FL where I competed in the International Distance Duathlon (1 mile run - 19 mile bike - 6.2 mile run). Here I'll share my experience... Continue Reading →
