All Blog Posts Tagged 'brendan' (16)

Compare two runners who are equal in all respects except for muscular strength and the stronger one will be faster over any distance. The lower percentage of maximum strength needed for each stride translates into greater muscle efficacy and therefore, greater endurance. If one runner can squat 10% more than another, his muscles won’t have to work as hard to move his body forward, resulting in significant endurance gains.

When muscles don’t have to work as…

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Endurance events take sports nutrition to a whole other level, as you are pushing your body well beyond a typical workout or training session. Failing to fuel your body during prolonged, intense physical activity won’t just slow you down—it can actually shut you down…

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From now until June 30, 2011, when you buy any two bottles of Maca online, you will receive The Wonders of Maca Book and a MacaSure Chocolate bar... all for FREE!

 

Don't know much about Maca?

 

Maca is a very hardy root that grows in extreme temperatures at high altitudes in the mountains of…

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What was Brendan Brazier up to these last few days? Teaching Canadian models about good nutrition and exercise.

 

This past Monday, Brendan Brazier held a FREE private spin class at Get Spun in Toronto for 25 lucky participants, sponsored by Ford Models Canada.

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It's about time we give a blog update on Brendan Brazier’s tour! As you know, Brendan is one of only a few Pro Ironman Tri-athletes in the world whose diet is 100% plant-based! For those who’ve yet to meet the formulator of Vega, and best-selling author of The Thrive Diet and Thrive Fitness, here’s the scoop on his seminars...

First,…

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The following is an excerpt from my most recent post:

GUYS!! BRENDAN BRAZIER'S ON MY BLOG!!!!

Well, sort of, anyway. :-)…

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POST WORKOUT SMOOTHIE (100% RAW Option)

2-3 Ice |Cubes (Purified water)

1 Frozen banana (chunks)

1/2 C Blueberries

1 C Mango

1 C…

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A glass of wine. A pint of beer. Can you have the occasional cocktail and remain on track with your Thrive lifestyle?

Today, a question from Tim:

Q: Where do you sit regarding beer and wine (both red and white)? Are these substances alkaline or acid-forming? Is there a place…

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Do you have difficulty waking up in the morning and find that you have low energy all day long? Are you unable to concentrate at work, feel sluggish and depressed? Do you suffer from poor digestion, bloating or constipation? If so, you could be a good candidate for a cleanse. Cleansing your body of accumulated…

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Over the years, Brendan has had the opportunity to share his nutrition insight throughout North America. He’s published two books, given countless lectures and even addressed congress, but a recent project focuses an even brighter spotlight on the world of plant-based nutrition.

Starting this fall, Cornell University and the… Continue

I wanted to share congratulations for our very own, Brendan Brazier, for winning VegNews’ 2009 Veggie Award for Favorite Athlete.

Readers voted for their favorites in 62 categories from websites to celebrities to food. The winners are announced in the November issue. If you can’t wait for your copy, get a sneak peak at some of the other winners from… Continue

So many questions, so little time! This new column, will be a regular feature in the Vega Community. A way for you to ask questions of Brendan and share answers for all. To post your questions, add to the discussion here.



Today’s post is all about detox. Sheila write:



Q: I'm wondering how you feel about… Continue

Taking a look back at the early days of Vega is always fun, especially for Brendan. You may remember another flashback during our interview with Bif Naked.



On a recent visit to Vancouver, Brendan was cleaning up his mom’s computer when he came across some photos from the 2006 Pan Pacific… Continue

Our professional athlete series wraps up with the guy who started it all: Brendan Brazier.



All month long, we’ve interviewed professional athletes and Vega Ambassadors to learn what it takes to make it as a pro in their field. Here’s a recap of interviews to date:

• Mac Danzig, UFC fighter

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On July 26th I’ll run the San Fransisco Marathon.



That last time I raced was May of 2006. It was the Canadian 50km Championships in Toronto. I won, but haven’t raced since. Not because I haven’t wanted to but because the demands of touring ramped up and have been near-relentless ever since.



However, over the last three years I’ve run consistently, averaging about five runs per week. But I’ve done it for a different reason. I haven’t been concerned with pushing the… Continue

Looking for a natural boost before your next workout? We are thrilled to announce the launch of Vega Sport. Developed by Brendan Brazier, Vega Sport was created to help anyone, from soccer mom to professional athlete, improve their athletic and mental performance. Watch the video and learn what makes Vega… Continue