vegan athlete wins spartathlon 2006

November 30, 2006 at 3:18 pm | In Active, Vegan Athletes | 2 Comments

thanks to the folks at multidays.com for scoping this article out…enjoy!
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Triathletes, cyclists, and hardcore Ashtangis are among the new crop of athletes proving that a vegan diet can be a winning one.

By Rachel Seligman

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When Scott Jurek, 32, of Seattle fuels up for a 50-mile ultramarathon, he reaches for a smoothie made with pears, bananas, apples, spirulina, and avocado. A mighty bowl of pasta, sauced with garlic and olive oil and brimming with fresh veggies, is the night-before-racing favorite of professional cyclist Christine Vardaros, 36, of Mill Valley, California. Triathlete Ruth Heidrich, 71, of Honolulu opts for a salad of greens with papaya, mango, bananas, and berries before setting out for a competition.

One thing you won’t find on these athletes’ grocery lists is meat, eggs, or dairy products. Jurek, Vardaros, and Heidrich are vegan. And if you think a vegan diet would compromise their physically demanding pursuits, just check out their performances: Jurek holds the course record in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile trail race through rugged terrain. Vardaros is ranked no. 32 in the world in cycling, and Heidrich has won 900 medals in running events.

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nice article…it’s cool to see vegan athletes getting some love and attention. everybody needs a hug sometimes!

Comment by nitevision — December 1, 2006 #

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thanks! vegans give the best HUGS!!! have you checked out the sistah vegan project?

Comment by blactivegan — December 5, 2006 #

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