Recently, I was asked a question about selecting the right pair of running shoes by a triathlete. He felt his everyday run shoes were “cloddy” as if too much sole was hitting the ground. Like many runners out there looking to try…
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Going vegetarian...or vegan
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Vega Community,Can you send me your suggestions or stories on how you became a vegetarian...or even vegan? I was a vegetarian for five years in my twenties but when I began competing in endurance…Continue
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- I was seeking "clean" plant based foods to support performance nutrition as an Endurance Athelte.
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- I am an Ultra Endurance Athelte and have raced Ultraman Canada '10 (taking first in division), competed in 4 Ironman triathlons, numerous half ironmans & ultra run distances, 2 time Boston Marathon Qualifier. Professionally, I am an Endurance Performance Coach with our business TRIFINITI and certified with USAT, USATF & RRCA and obtaining a BS in Dietetics.
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Recharge Your Diet with 10 Tips
What all people share in common is that we eat food and we eat it for different reasons. We eat for joy and pleasure, for ceremonious celebrations, for athletic performance, weight loss or weight gain. There are many reasons why people choose to eat or refrain from eating certain foods. But regardless of whether you are an omnivore or vegan, food places a necessary and vital role in our ability to stay alert, healthy and most of all…
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Thanks a lot : )
Regarding your latest status - I think reading through the comments on our 'October Thrive Challenge' would give you plenty of inspiration: http://www.vegacommunity.com/page/october-thrive-challenge?xg_source=activity
Also search 'October Thrive Challenge' for some blog posts on the same topic.
Let me know if there's anything I can help you with!
Jill