Tag: plant-powered athletes

From Recreational Athlete to International Ultra-Athlete on a Plant-Based Diet

For about 30 years, I dreamed of finishing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Once I decided to actually do it,…

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Meet Dr. Heather Shenkman, Ironman Triathlete and Vegan Cardiologist

I haven’t always been an athlete, but I’ve been a vegetarian since I was about 16 years old. My brother was the…

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Ultra Recovery: From Depressed Addict to Pro Ultrarunner on a Plant-Based Diet

Editor’s Note: David Clark passed away on May 21, 2020, after suffering from complications due to herniated disc surgery. David was a beloved…

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From Tired, Unhealthy Fortysomething to Fit Competitive Cyclist

I turned 40 years old in June 2011, and was struggling to find enough energy to make it through the day, despite…

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