One of the biggest life lessons I've learned is to live your life now and not wait till tomorrow. 'Tomorrow' meaning sometime in the future as there is always plenty of time... Well, not so much time in reality and you just never know when time is up. Geez, this sounds like a grim blog... Continue Reading →
30-Day Challenge – Planks
The September 30-Day Challenge was so much fun we are back with another. This time we will be tackling planks. Here I will share a brief recap of the September challenge and what lies ahead for those who want to join this most glorious test in November. September 30-Day Challenge Recap - Wall Sits The... Continue Reading →
Lack of Quality Control – Fueling Blunder
Three miles into the run following a long bike ride Sunday morning I knew I was in trouble and I was in a downward spiral from there. This stemmed from one error before I even started the workout. Today I'll share my experience along with a tip to help prevent this in the future. My... Continue Reading →
An ‘Ironman’ Type of Community
Usually I post a recap of The Healthy Giraffe Road Trip but Saturday included an Ironman like day full of spectacular events so I will review them all. When I reflect on the day it made me think of the four areas to optimize your life Dr. Dean Ornish wrote in his book, Undo It!: How Simple... Continue Reading →
Practice Fueling Your Body
I was once told I was trying to outtrain my bad diet. That statement was 100% true. I've addressed my diet from an overall health perspective and now use it to my advantage fueling me in performance. Here I will share how I am preparing to fuel for my first long distance multi-sport race in... Continue Reading →


