After a 2023 duathlon racing year full of incredible memories, it was time to kick off the 2024 year at the Great Clermont Triathlon where I competed in the Olympic distance duathlon Sunday morning. Here I'll share my experience from the day. Last year, I started training a month earlier due to when the National... Continue Reading →
Saturday was the annual Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor where I competed in the 10k & 5k races. This race is special being in my backyard, the best organized run event I've experienced, and always full of familiar faces racing, cheering, and volunteering. Here I'll share my adventures from a great Saturday in the... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe is six 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 six years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
I wrapped up my Duathlon year and long course season by racing in the 2023 Long Course National Championship via Daytona Beach, Florida December 3. Here I will share my reflections about the season and race. Prior to this late in the year long course season, I had not raced the distance in three years.... Continue Reading →
I am four weeks post the biggest races of my life, I've lost fitness, and it's OK. Here I will share why I plan to do this a couple times per year along with a look ahead to get it back. Based on experience and studying I have done over the years, I believe in... Continue Reading →
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