Articles Tagged "30 Day Challenge"

Race week is finally here! The OC Half Marathon is just two days away and I’m in tapering mode, allowing my body to take a little break from the daily grind. They say when it comes to running, mental toughness and preparation can be just as important as your physical training. “Mind...

The OC Half Marathon is a week away and it's time to start mentally preparing for the 13.1 miles that lie ahead.  With this race being my first, I thought I'd enlist the advice of seasoned veteran, Danica, from Chic Runner.  Competing in over 35 races to date, she asserts, "It's not...

It’s no secret that we all feel better about ourselves when we are dressed in something that makes us feel comfortable and represents who we are. I know for me personally, this is when I do my best work and feel the most confident so why not apply that to running? Come race day, I want...

The OC Half Marathon is only three weeks away and the nerves are starting to set in. For a racing newbie it can all seem a little overwhelming and intimidating! I spent some time this week researching some helpful tips for marathon runners leading up to the race and how to get through...

I have always wanted to run in a marathon. I know to some, the idea of running 26.2 miles for fun may seem a bit crazy, but it’s a bucket list item I would eventually like to check. Next month, I am taking my first step to this goal and running in the OC Half Marathon. I have exactly 30...

This week completes the 30 Day Challenge and I'm proud to say it was a successful experience.  It got me out of my normal routine, forced me to get back out into the world and challenge myself.  If you presented me with some of these experiences a year ago, I can't say I would have been...

It’s the last week and I am so happy that I decided to take on the 30-day challenge. It afforded me the opportunity to reflect on the vegan lifestyle, get creative in the kitchen and speak with the inspiring chef of the Cinnamon Snail. After nearly a month, I feel like I got this—I’m...

This month has flown by; I can’t believe my 30-day raw challenge only has one day left. It’s been a great experience and a true testament to my personal will power. While I don’t know that I’ll maintain a completely raw lifestyle for the rest of my life, I do know that I will maintain a...

In week 3 of the challenge, I’ve realized how fortunate I am to be living in a city whose food establishments are generally used to picky vegans asking a million questions, holding the butter and subbing plants for animal products everywhere they go. I spent some time in my hometown of...

This week was about challenging myself. Physically, mentally and emotionally, each new activity allowed me to expand my horizons and learn something new.  Here's what week three had in store...  

#1: Acupuncture

Originating in ancient China, this form of alternative medicine is...