Race week is unlike other training weeks in so many ways. You may have executed a great training plan up to race week but if you don't make the necessary adjustments in the final week and sometimes two weeks leading up to a race you could face unnecessary challenges. Here I will share considerations for... Continue Reading →
Blunder & Success at Challenge Miami
"How long will it take for them to catch me?" That was the question running through my head a quarter mile into the bike leg of Saturday's Sprint Distance Duathlon race at Challenge Miami. I don't ask myself that question in a race but on this day I made a colossal blunder that cost dearly.... Continue Reading →
Traveling Healthy – South Florida
This weekend in South Florida was a welcome getaway full of healthy food, exercise, sun, and fun. I've posted previously how I eat healthy when traveling as several people have inquired how I do it so I will continue to share from time to time what I do to eat healthy and exercise when on... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe – 3 Year Anniversary
The Healthy Giraffe is three 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 three years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort... Continue Reading →
Top Gun Performances
The final multi-sport race of the year, the Top Gun Triathlon, occurred yesterday in Fort DeSoto, Florida and lived up to its name. There were 200 Top Gun racers and another couple hundred Top Gun staff, volunteers and spectators making it a beautiful atmosphere for a race. Here I will share my wonderful experience as... Continue Reading →