Vegan Response

Again I had a friend today tell me that being a vegan just isn't natural - and worse - it's unhealthy. The funny thing is that I was holding a copy of Scott Jurek's paperback Eat And Run in my hands as she said it. For those who may not know Scott Jurek is arguably the greatest ultra runner in history. And he's a vegan. And he became great AFTER he switched his diet to all plant-based.
Here's Scott -

Rich Roll is another ultra endurance athlete who watched his life change as his diet changed. A plant-based diet fueled Rich to some incredible feats of endurance.

I'll add one more here - a personal favorite. Mike Arnstein - The Fruitarian - this man has been non-stop racing for several years now. Back to back ultras and marathons without missing a beat.

Mike is pictured above with Tim Van Orden from Running Raw. Here's Tim -

These guys are well know in the running/ultra/vegan world. Yet there are thousands of vegan athletes out there doing what they love and eating a plant-based diet to fuel their passion.

Of course endurance athlete aren't the only ones. Here's strength athlete (and kettlebell guru) Mike Mahler on his diet and genetics.

So it can be done.
Maybe you don't want to do it - but that's another story.


Peace,
Eric