“The biggest mistakes athletes make in training are not working hard enough on the hard workout days and working too hard on the easy workout days.” This statement was made by former pro triathlete and now endurance athlete coach Chris Hauth. It is one of the most significant lessons I learned that changed my focus... Continue Reading →
Are carbs bad for you? Are they good for you? Should I be on a low carb/high fat diet? Should I be on a high carb/low fat diet? There seems to be a lot of confusion about carbohydrates. In today's blog, I'll share by my observations to these questions and more. To start, let's look... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a plant-based buffet option in Pinellas County you need not look any longer. My old stomping grounds of Pinellas Park is home to Lotus Vegan, a fantastic vegan restaurant with an enormous menu except for the third Saturday of each month. On these particular Saturday's they offer a limited buffet... Continue Reading →
Have you fell victim to burnout in your swim, bike, run or multi-sport (i.e. triathlon) routine or season? I have completed five run race seasons and concluding my fourth triathlon season currently. I have experienced some sort of burnout or fatigue at the end of triathlon seasons. In today's post, I'll share ways to identify... Continue Reading →
Have you seen examples of these statements on the front of boxes or packages - 100% Natural, Fat-Free, 99% Fat-Free, Zero Calories? The lesson for today's post is - Don't believe anything on the front of a box or package. Just like you may have learned in a math or marketing class, you can make... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe 