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 →
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 →
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 →
Like most things in our lives it's best to take accountability for what we can control, do the work necessary to educate ourselves and take appropriate actions. Over the last couple weeks I've seen reports from the recent Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) meeting held in Washington, D.C. The DGAC sets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.... Continue Reading →
What an incredible vacation Morgan and I enjoyed together up north - Toronto, Niagara Falls and Erie, PA. Last week I wrote about the start of our vacation, Traveling Healthy - Toronto (Part 1). I like to share how it's possible to travel healthy without sacrificing a thing. I believe it comes down to priorities.... Continue Reading →
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