When I launched the website over six months ago I stated in my purpose, "I am excited to launch this website to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a healthy lifestyle." Today I'll discuss community and my observations of the racing world I have grown to love over the last four... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day 2018 – Sharpening the Mind
This year’s Father’s Day was quite special as they all have been. The tag line for The Healthy Giraffe is, Add Health to Your Life, and this weekend with my daughter, Morgan, was the perfect add for me. I drove a four hour car ride to and from Safety Harbor and Boca Raton this weekend,... Continue Reading →
Learning How To Cook
Can I cook? Some...I think so...not really...maybe? I've had a lot of fun learning how to make plant-based meals, snacks and desserts since going plant-based over two years ago. There are some things about cooking I know a lot about and other things I have no idea what I'm doing or what an ingredient is,... Continue Reading →
Trust, Belief, & Confidence (06.03.18)
This weekend I raced the Pineappleman Triathlon in Melbourne, FL. Two years ago at the very same race I had the worst triathlon finish and swim of my racing career. It wasn't the worst simply from a time or placement perspective, but the mental stranglehold I was under swimming in open water. I thought I... Continue Reading →
Training Inside vs. Outside
I recently listened to a podcast discussing the pros and cons of training inside vs. outside. I found myself relating to and agreeing to most everything the host shared. That host is Chris Hauth, former Olympic swimmer, elite triathlete, and now ultra endurance coach. He publishes a weekly podcast titled, The Weekly Word Podcast, where... Continue Reading →


