The Healthy Giraffe is five 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 five years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
A Sick Race at Cocoa Beach
Sunday I competed in the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon racing in the Sprint Duathlon. I caught my first sickness mid-week for the first time in 7ish years and was thankful it was on a taper week and weeks before Nationals. Here I share my experience from an awesome morning on the Space Coast. This... Continue Reading →
Double the Fun at Ronnie’s Run
My second year in a row started with one of the best run races in Tampa Bay supporting a great cause and spending time with friends. Saturday morning in Fort DeSoto, Florida was the site of Ronnie’s Run, a race raising awareness for alcohol and drug abuse organized by Sean and Jeanne Keeney. They both happen... Continue Reading →
Gloriousness of a 6-Year Plant-Based Lifestyle
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 →


