I thought it was going to be hard to top the first Healthy Giraffe Event but we may have last night. Wow, we had so many great dishes prepared by all, we laughed at The Happy Pear once again, at ourselves numerous times, and learned How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger. Check out... Continue Reading →
The Giraffe Paper – 02.04.18
I am going to use this week's Giraffe Paper as an add on to the two blog posts from earlier today, My Best Damn Race - Parts 1 & 2. As those were very heavy on Performance and Mind elements, I'll focus today's blog on the nutrition aspect that hopefully can help you in race... Continue Reading →
My Best Damn Race – Part 1
Yesterday I achieved my single goal for this run season at The Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor. Since October 22, the day after my last triathlon race of the year at Ironman North Carolina, I've had a picture posted to my wall with the time, 18:59, a quote from legendary runner Steve Prefontaine and... Continue Reading →
The Giraffe Paper – 01.28.18
Learning continued in all three elements this week. Another heavy volume triathlon training week, a new technique experimenting with meditation, and a great find in the nutrition space highlight the week. Nutrition While combing through YouTube early in the week, I stumbled upon Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of the TrueNorth Health Center and co-author of... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe Event – February 10
I cannot wait for the 2nd gathering at the Giraffe’s Den. We will cook the "Bean and Spinach Curry" via The Happy Pear, share potluck dinner mains, sides and desserts and then make Almond-Chocolate Truffles from Dr. Michael Greger's new book, How Not to Die Cookbook. If you would like to make something else while... Continue Reading →


