I'm often asked, "What should I eat or drink after a workout?" This is a fantastic question and one that evolved for me as I continued to search for more information. Here I'll share what I found and what helps me recover as quickly as I can to fuel my next workout and simply have... Continue Reading →
Consuming quality protein is critical for overall health and athletic performance gains. I wrote a blog almost four years ago, The Protein Myths, where I chronicled some of the common myths about protein and where we should have our focus. Here I will share a bit more about protein in the context of promoting overall health... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe is four 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 four years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
It feels great to be chillin' during the holidays as I reset my mind and body. The period around Christmas the last several years has served as my physical and mental break from competition and this year is serving that purpose again. I am also mending a physical injury that popped up at the end... Continue Reading →
Two weeks ago was one of those life event days that will stick in memory forever. I raced my first marathon with Lauren Nolan, also her first, at the Space Coast Marathon in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Here I'll share my decision to race and my experience. Since beginning to compete in triathlon, duathlon, and run... Continue Reading →
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