I decided to participate in the Wego Health Activists Writers Month Challenge (HAWMC) this year. I had never heard of it when I signed up on a whim. When I got the prompts by email it became obvious that this was geared toward people with a chronic condition, not those trying to lose weight and…
Author: Jenna
Jenna Volden has a degree in business and has spent the last 10 plus years working for others. She believes it is time to start her own photography and writing business. She enjoys running, coffee and helping others achieve their goals. Gluten-free foods are a lifestyle, not a choice, for her due to celiac disease. She is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona.
National Nutrition Month
Who knew that March was National Nutrition Month? I didn’t, until this week. If you aren’t aware of America’s food insecurity issue, I suggest you check out the documentary A Place at the Table. It does a great job explaining how/why so many Americans do not know where their next meal is coming from. A…
Two New PRs!
Looking back I wish I had kept a spreadsheet with my weigh-ins/measurements. I track it on My Fitness Pal but there is no easy way to look back and see how far you’ve come. I might make this a little project and try to determine my weight/measurements from the beginning and input them in a spreadsheet. I…
Reboot
I know.. I have been missing in action for quite sometime. I have abandoned all my challenges. I am trying to be as stress free as possible and somethings have just had to go by the wayside. I am focusing on eating better and working out more, rather than some arbitrary challenge. I bought the…
February Workout Challenge
Here is February’s challenge: Work that Core! As a runner it is important to have a strong core. I noticed when I was working on my core, I was running faster and feeling better. I got off track around the holidays and now is the time to re-introduce that core work! Also, I am including…
January Workout Challenge: Failed
My challenge for January was to run more. Simple, basic and easy to do right? Wrong. I ran. But not as much as I would have liked. I had a few setbacks including being sick a few times. No excuses though. I should have done better. There is always next month. I will classify this…
PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon
Sunday the 20th I participated in my first Rock and Roll Marathon. Granted I only did the mini marathon (5.4 miles) but it is something I’ve wanted to do since I moved here. Although my first, it was the 10th anniversary. I felt like it was a great time to join in a tradition. Next…
Book Corner: Warning – Rant Ahead
I love to read. I love to read all kinds of genres. I typically will read something from one area (say non-fiction) followed by some genre of fiction. Most recently I finished Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which requires some thinking and for the reader to pay attention. To follow, I wanted an easy, light read….
Resolution Run
I had taken a three-week break from running. That was a mistake but I started running again on 12/30 because I had to get the lungs ready for my race on Sunday the 6th. I got in a few 5Ks and two 1.5 mile runs before the Resolution Run. I was feeling ok but not…
January Workout Challenge
I have decided that each month I am going to challenge myself to something new, to do along with my running. Anyone is welcome to join me in these challenges. There really isn’t anything to hold you accountable, just you. 🙂 Of course you can always leave comments and let me know how you’re doing….