Category Archive: Running

And With 2019 Comes New Races, New Challenges, New Distances and Stronger Training!

Mike and I moved to Orange County on Halloween night and so much has changed since then, and since my last post in December! We started eating much healthier, both of us dropping about 10lbs each. I started working at a specialty run shop, so my knowledge about shoes, shoe fittings, nutrition and apparel has […]

December 16, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / find what feels good, hip exercises for runners, hip flexors, hip mobility, hip mobility for runners, hip stretches for runners, Jenny Bradley, psoas, running while vegan, stretches for runners, vegan runner, vegan runners, yoga, yoga for cyclists, yoga for runners, yoga with adriene

Hip Flexibility for all Your Mobility Needs! Seriously, it’s Important. Ask Me How.

I know as of late my blog is starting to look like a Yoga With Adriene fan site, but what can I say? I’m a huge fan and her yoga videos have helped me and my running tremendously. Stumbling across her Yoga For Beginners video on YouTube is what got the fitness ball rolling for […]

December 15, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / find what feels good, Jenny Bradley, morning run, morning workouts, running recovery, running while vegan, vegan runner, vegan runners, yoga, yoga for cyclists, yoga for runners, yoga with adriene

Quick Yoga For the Mornings, Especially For Those Of Us That Don’t Workout In The Morning!

As I’ve gotten older, I find myself relishing in early mornings and even, dare I say it, early bedtimes! It hasn’t always been like this, not by a long shot, and my family still expects me to sleep til noon when visit. I used to revel in the quiet of 3am, usually because I’d get […]

December 14, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / Bulldog 25k, Bulldog 25k race recap, Bulldog trail race, garmin, Good Nite Inn Calabasas, Jenny Bradley, product review, race recap, REI, running while vegan, Trail Race, Trail Running, Ultimate Direction, Ultimate Direction Hydration Vest, ultra trail ladies, vegan couple, vegan runner, vegan runners

Ultimate Direction Hydration Pack and the Bulldog 25k Trail Race!

2018 was a pretty busy summer for me, race-wise. For the first time in about 10 years, I had weekends off and I signed up for EVERYTHING. The opportunity to be able to race like that was a precious time not lost on me; now that Mike and I have moved to Huntington Beach, I’m […]

December 12, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / blacklist la, body glide, cupid's chokehold, Gym Class Heroes, half marathon, half marathon training, koreatown, macarthur park, rnr la, RnR Marathon, rock n roll half marathon, Rock'n Roll LA, Rock'n Roll Los Angeles, running in costume

Rock’n Roll Cancels the Los Angeles Race Weekend (and I Don’t Know Why, But I Get It)

While hanging out on Instagram last night, I found myself scrolling through the comments on a Rock’n Roll post. And then, I saw it: LOS ANGELES IS CANCELLED! At first I was shocked, saddened, I couldn’t believe the race this past October was the last one! The longer I sat with it, the more it […]

December 11, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / 10k, cycling, Jenny Bradley, Jet Blue Long Beach Marathon, LA Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Long Beach Marathon Race Recap, marathon, Marathon recovery, marathon training, Nautica Malibu Triathlon, race recap, running while vegan, santa monica classic, SoCal Races, vegan runners

Race Recap: Long Beach Marathon!

One of my favorite, local, SoCal races, is the Jet Blue Long Beach Marathon! There are a few different race options available during this race weekend, including the half marathon distance, 5k, 20 mile bike ride, and 20 mile bike ride/half marathon combo! The last two years, I’ve run the marathon, which is definitely not […]

December 10, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / booty workout, cross training, glute workout, Jenny Bradley, run streak, running while vegan, strength training, strength training for runners, strong glutes, tone it up, tone it up booty, under active glutes, yoga, yoga for runners, yoga with adriene

Workin’ That Booooooty

As a runner, I didn’t think it was pertinent to work on my booty; didn’t hitting the pavement almost daily do that work for me? It turns out that no, running alone is not enough. Strengthening your backside not only lifts your booty, making it look and feel awesome, it also helps to prevent injuries […]

Race Recap: Rock’n Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon!

On October 28th, 2018 Mike and I got our new personal worsts in the half marathon distance, and it was worth every minute! We ran the Halloween-themed Rock’n Roll Los Angeles half marathon, and decided to run in costume — Mike was a hot dog and I was a taco! We didn’t know if we […]

December 4, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / almond milk, coffee, Jenny Bradley, product review, review, running while vegan, trader joe's, trader joe's vegan, vegan christmas, vegan creamer, vegan grinch, vegan holidays, vegan trader joe's

Product Review: Trader Joe’s Peppermint Mocha Almond Creamer!

Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit more than when Starbucks releases their Peppermint Mocha and Trader Joe’s Peppermint Joe-Joe’s hit the the shelves! My favorite part of the holidays is seeing my family, but that generally doesn’t happen until Christmas Eve, and to keep myself from feeling like a complete grinch, I overindulge in […]

December 1, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / Bay Area, Biofreeze SFM, cross training, cycling, garmin, Jenny Bradley, marathon, marathon training, race recap, RnR San Francisco, running while vegan, San Francisco Marathon, San Francisco Marathon Recap, strength training, Travel Races, Traveling Races, traveling while vegan, Vegan Bay Area, vegan couple, vegan runners

Race Recap: San Francisco Marathon 2018!

I had no plans to run San Francisco Marathon this year, or really, any time in the near future. SF Marathon was a bucket list race that I was intimidated by, with it’s hills, oh those steep, steep hills. I’m from the Bay Area, and lived in SF for about four years — I love […]

November 30, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / cruelty free, cruelty-free beauty, Jenny Bradley, kat von d, Kat Von D beauty, Logical Harmony, Miss Miriam, running while vegan, Too-Faced, Too-Faced Beauty, vegan, vegan beauty, Vegan Beauty Addict, vegan make-up, vegan runner, vegan skin care

Jenny’s the Name, (Easy) Vegan Glamour is the Game!

I love vegan beauty products almost as much as I love food products and running! Sometimes I’m that runner with make-up on, because hey! My photo is being captured! Now, I’m no Miss Miriam or Vegan Beauty Addict, but I can manage winged eyeliner, just don’t ask me about much else — contouring, what? There […]

November 28, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / 90s, annie's cheddar mac, annie's homegrown organic, bleu moon bakery, cocowhip, coffeemate, Jenny Bradley, Reddi Wip, review, vegan apparel, vegan coffeemate, vegan mac'n cheese, vegan power co, vegan whip cream, vegan yack attack, veganpowerco

The Roundup: Vegan Stuff I LOVE!

It is a fantastic time to be vegan, my friends! New food items and apparel brands come out everyday, and I am LIVING FOR IT! Here are some of my new (and new-to-me) faves!

November 27, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / candy cane joe-joe's, christmas, climate change is real and terrifying, Jenny Bradley, Joe-Joe's, running while vegan, Starbucks, Starbucks peppermint mocha, Starbucks vegan, trader joe's, trader joe's vegan, vegan, vegan christmas, vegan cookies, vegan dessert, vegan holidays, vegan runners

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the YEAR! (Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s time!)

Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s are back on the shelves, and they are vegan! One year (2016), I stockpiled boxes, and found out the cookies have the ability to stay fresh until July. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! (My bday is actually in July and I opened them for it.) How long can they stay perfect? I don’t […]

November 21, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / Jenny Bradley, Long Beach Marathon, marathon, Marathon recovery, marathon training, NA Beer, na beer as marathon recovery, o'douls, running recovery, Vegan beer, vegan couple

Non-Alcoholic Beer and Running Recovery!

Recently I decided to give non-alcoholic beer a shot, specifically O’Douls. I decided to pursue personal training, as in being a trainer (!!!!), which meant in my free time, I needed to be studying. The course was fast-paced, challenging, and required my full attention – I couldn’t be tired or unfocused. I love beer, but […]

July 2, 2018 / by runningwhilevegan / 10k, 5k, asics, blacklist la, cross training, cycling, Gold's Gym, gym rat, half marathon, half marathon training, Jenny Bradley, LA Marathon, marathon, marathon training, Planet Fitness, run club, running while vegan, street athlete, strength training, tone it up, vegan couple, vegan in la, vegan instagram, vegan on a budget, vegan runners, vegan running shoes, yoga, yoga with adriene

From Street Athlete to Gym Rat: Learning Confidence and How to Cross Train like a Pro!

I have had gym memberships on and off for my entire adult life. I played on sports teams growing up and was on the swim team in high school – I thought PE was fun, except volleyball, I hated volleyball. I actually worked at the local gym in high school, starting with the Kid’s Club […]