What we’re about
Vegan-Powered is about living life in harmony with people, animals & the planet. We are open to everyone on the vegan path & the vegan-curious. We embrace & seek to maximize our diversity.
Active vegans and vegan athletes (& coach potatoes!) of all activity and experience levels are welcome to our informal social network! Lets support each other with whatever goals we have from anyone just starting a fitness routine to the most experienced. We're here for you!
Yearly we have a VP (Vegan-Powered) team for the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 5k (& 1 miler) in Wheaton, MD. Please join us or donate to our team!
You can also connect with us on Strava or Facebook.
If you have a suggested meetup or want to organize a meetup please dm me through Meetup or directly at thebootcampgirl@gmail.com.
Meetup is free for members but Meetup charges dues to organizers (that have continually increased). You can donate to help offset costs to keep the group going by clicking HERE. You contribution is greatly appreciated!
Please click HERE to let me know what events you are most interested in.
Thanks,
Stephanie
Upcoming events (4)
See all- 3 mile fun run on PS5k course at Wheaton Regional ParkWheaton Regional Park, Silver Spring, MD
Howard, a volunteer with Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, will be leading this run along the PS5k course. Sunday May 19th is the 5k fundraiser event for the sanctuary.
Everyone is welcome to come join us (including people not doing the 5k or from another team)!
By the way, if you are interested in signing up for the 5k benefiting the animals on May 19th click HERE. Prices will increase soon.
By joining any Vegan-Powered event you are agreeing to the liability waiver found HERE.
**Please note: Shorefield Road is off Georgia Avenue. It IS NOT the park entrance off Arcola Avenue.**
I hope to see you there!
StephaniePS-I'd love to find out what events you're interested in. Please go HERE to fill out a quick survey.
- 5k (or 1 mile walk) for Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryWheaton Regional Park, Silver Spring, MD
The Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary 5k (& 1 miler/1.7 miler) for runners or walkers will be in-person or virtual (run or walk on your own). Please join us either to participate or to cheer!
Date/Time: Sunday May 19th/8:00AM 5k (8:10ish 1 mile start time)
Place: Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 (Shorefield Road is off Georgia Avenue. It is NOT the park entrance off Arcola Avenue.) (OR for virtual-run wherever you want!)
Register: Register online or as early as 6:30am at registration table at the event (**make sure to choose team vegan-powered when you register**). I recommend registering in advance.
Price/Donation: $28 until 4/6, 4/6-5/18 $30, ($35 on race day)
Team Website: https://www.classy.org/team/562433This is for runners AND walkers of all levels (actually you can do absolutely nothing if you sign up virtually and we won't even know!) In all seriousness, this is a great way to get motivated. You're improving your fitness and supporting a good cause while meeting some great people!
We have had a Vegan-Powered team for many years. I re-posted a past Poplar Spring pic as the featured photo (the winning team!).
All donations and entry fees go to the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected animals. Even if you can't attend, you can still donate. They rely 100% on public funds. This is an amazing event with amazing people and the funds raised go to an amazing cause!
By the way, the food provided afterwards is all vegan! This is rare and definitely very appreciated!
Schedule (optional for everyone!)
7:30 meet at sign up table for "pre" group picture (make sure to indicate Vegan-powered as your team!)8:00 start time (after your finish meet near finish line to cheer on others)
9ish Meet at Poplar Spring sign for group picture then hang out until awards are announced (Check your posted times for accuracy & that they included you on VP team.)
10:30-walk through Brookside Gardens
Come on out and we'll have a great time, while supporting a worthy cause in the process...Hope you can make it!
Stephanie
PS-Check out the Vegan Powered Facebook page and share the Poplar Spring post to spread the word and to chat with other Vegans.
PSS-Are you interested in training together and/or an accountability group? If so, please mention this in the comments.
PSSS-I created a VP Strava Group, join for free HERE
- Zero Waste seminar with the Mixed Vegetables Improv group (In-person and Zoom)Howard County Library System HCLS, Glenwood Branch, Cooksville, MD
I'm conducting a free zero waste seminar at the Glenwood library in Maryland. Mixed Vegetables, an improv group, will be joining me to make this learning experience even more fun! You can join in-person or online.
Description:
"Are you interested in reducing your waste and simplifying your life? Please join us to learn about less wasteful alternatives to common products, successful habit change principles and strategies to navigate common situations. Demonstrations and a zero waste “show and tell” will be incorporated as we discover easy steps toward zero waste living. In addition to helping the planet, zero waste (or low waste) living can be healthier, more economical and result in less clutter. Our presenter, Stephanie Dignan is a certified yoga instructor and incorporates her knowledge of yoga philosophy into zero waste living."
This class is being presented in-person at the Glenwood branch and simultaneously will be broadcast online via Zoom. There is a separate registration for each format of the class.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 1ST
*To register for the IN-PERSON session, click HERE*To register for the ONLINE session, click HERE
Please indicate in the comments if you would like to carpool.
- Planet Bethesda (with optional walk beforehand)Elm Street Urban Park, Chevy Chase, MD
Planet Maryland (formerly Planet Bethesda) is a music and fun festival that's all vegan (woo-hoo!). It's Sunday June 2nd in Elm Street Urban park.
By the way, everyone is welcome (vegan and vegan-curious)! Please only eat vegan food during any of the Meetups.
I highly encourage sustainable transportation like biking, carpooling or metroing to any event. Also bring utensils, napkin, water bottle and container for food to reduce trash. Lets keep the carbon footprint of events as low as possible.
For any event, you are agreeing to the liability waiver found HERE.
Description from their FB page about the festival:
"Once again the Planet Series is coming to Elm Street Park in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Join us on Sunday, June 2nd at Elm Street Park for fantastic food, kids' korner, beer garden, giveaways and so much more. The Planet Maryland event has inspired Planet Virginia (in April), Planet Delaware (in September) and Planet DC (in October) and we can't wait to see you at all the Planet Series Events in 2024!
Same location! New attractions! Expanded exhibitors! So much more!"If you have any questions about the event, click HERE to go to the website for more information.
By the way, anyone want to do a walk or run beforehand on the Captial Cresent trail? Please post in comment what you would prefer (hike or run). It would be out-and-back so there's no worries about getting lost. Depending on what we decide, I'll post a separate Meetup with the start time.
