Six years ago today I decided to take control of my health living a 100% plant-based lifestyle and it has been most glorious since! Here I will share highlights from this most incredible discovery and journey to fantastic health. I turned 53 years-old in October and I'm still wondering when I'm going to start feeling... Continue Reading →
PLANT Protein Wins for Performance & Overall Health
Consuming quality protein is critical for overall health and athletic performance gains. I wrote a blog almost four years ago, The Protein Myths, where I chronicled some of the common myths about protein and where we should have our focus. Here I will share a bit more about protein in the context of promoting overall health... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe – 4 Year Anniversary
The Healthy Giraffe is four 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 four years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
Marathon Mission Accomplished!
Two weeks ago was one of those life event days that will stick in memory forever. I raced my first marathon with Lauren Nolan, also her first, at the Space Coast Marathon in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Here I'll share my decision to race and my experience. Since beginning to compete in triathlon, duathlon, and run... Continue Reading →
An Awesome Clash in Daytona
Saturday I raced in the Clash Endurance Daytona Triathlon as part of a relay team that was simply awesome. Here I will share my experience from the weekend racing inside the Daytona International Speedway. This was my second time racing at the event in Daytona. For the same reason last year, I targeted this race... Continue Reading →


