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 →
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 →
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 →
I love racing and I love coaching! This holiday weekend had both that simply made me thankful for what I have. Here I will share a few highlights from my experiences doing both at the Gobbler 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run and team workouts Saturday and Sunday that gave me such a high. First... Continue Reading →
This Labor Day Weekend was packed full of activities including a race, new experience, training and spending time with friends. Here I will share a bit about each and how being active adds so much joy and health to my life. Saturday morning was my second tune-up race in preparation for the USA Duathlon National... Continue Reading →
