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Press Release : Vegan Runner sets 4 new Welsh Ultra Running Records

Press Release : Vegan Runner sets 4 new Welsh Ultra Running Records

April 17, 2023 0

On Sunday 16th April 2023 Gareth Prichard won the 24 hour track event at Crawley completing 160.262 miles (257.9 kms) in 23:57:59.   This improved on his previous track PB of 246.9 km.   Gareth set 4 new Welsh records in this single event.   These are longest distance within 12 hours and 24 hours; the fastest times for 100 miles and 200k. Gareth expressed his delight at the achievement and gratitude to his support team lead by his partner Catherine and his trainer Anna Seeley (both of whom are also a Vegan Runners).  Gareth commented that his Welsh speaking father from north Wales and a life-long runner would be proud of his achievement. In 2019 Gareth competed for the second time in the Leeds Endure 24 event- but this time as a Vegan, winning with 135 miles and breaking the course record. In 2021 Gareth won the Hardmoors 160 Mile with a significant one hour and forty-two minute lead – an achievement which was featured in the ‘Vegan Runners UK’ September 2021 publication. Some fellow competitors and spectators at Crawley were heard expressing surprise and wondering if the vegan diet was an advantage.  With outstanding ultra running achievements by plant based runner Damian Hall and vegan Scott Jurek and the mounting evidence of plant based nutrition presented in the documentary film Game Changers at the very least there is no disadvantaged being 100% plant powered.  A broad range of successful vegan athletes are portrayed on the Great Vegan Athletes website.

TWO EUROPEAN GOLD MEDALS

TWO EUROPEAN GOLD MEDALS

April 1, 2023 0

Marianne and Lisa win gold medals for their category’s in the European Duathlon Championships Lisa Gawthorne competed in the sprint duathlon and Marianne Carpenter was in the standard event. The sprint event comprises a 5km run, 20km cycle, 2.5 km run – the standard event is double the distances for each the three sections. Lisa has been vegan since the ago of 6 and has been featured in our club magazine.  Marianne became Vegan in January and joined the club at the beginning of February.  Marianne explains “I went vegan this January while trying ‘Veganuary’ for a month, and I liked it so much, I stayed. I think it helps my athletic recovery time too, which is an unexpected bonus!” Both athletes are competing in the World Championships in Ibiza which kicks off 27th April.

Veganuary 2023

Veganuary 2023

December 29, 2022 0

As the popular saying goes – the best time to move to a vegan lifestyle was 10 years ago. The second best time is – Veganuary 2023 Veganuary is an annual campaign encouraging people all over the world to move to a vegan lifestyle Though all our 3,200+ members of Vegan Runners are already living vegan lifestyles, we are eager to welcome new members All new members of Vegan Runners (who join the club in January 2023) will receive 15 months of membership (till 31st March 2024) instead of the usual 12 months, too Made the transition to a vegan lifestyle? Join Vegan Runners here 

Camino Ultra partnership with Vegan Runners

Camino Ultra partnership with Vegan Runners

December 22, 2022 0

Camino Ultra is London based ultramarathon running event company. More information about Camino Ultra is here: https://www.caminoultra.com/ In 2022 Camino created a brand new London based running challenge. They designed twelve trail routes and shared these to challengers via a pdf pack via email. The challenge was to complete the route ‘in your own time’ and once completed they would send you a puzzle medal – complete all twelve routes and the puzzles pieces would beautifully fit together Vegan Runners happened to be friends with Camino Ultra and our registered members were offered 15% off their challenge entry fee. Sign up for the challenge here: https://www.caminoultra.com/events/blueways-2023-12-run-challenge Please email Club Secretary to receive a discount code that is available only for members of Vegan Runners here £20 from the entry fee will go straight to East London Waterworks Park, too The routes for 2023 will be published on Christmas Day! In 2023, there will be a leader guided run organised every month completing a different route as a group run – so feel free to join it if you can make it! All will be emailed to you once you sign up

Running Reborn partnership with Vegan Runners

Running Reborn partnership with Vegan Runners

December 22, 2022 0

Running Reborn is a coaching platform for runners of all abilities. Members have full access to the coaching tutorials, interviews, podcasts and regularly posted documentaries featuring the world’s inspirational achievers, extraordinary minds and exceptional athletes. Members of Vegan Runners are offered 20% off the annual membership with Running Reborn (regular annual price is £30) Please email Club Secretary here to get your code More information about the Running Reborn and membership is here: https://runningreborn.com/what-you-get?videoid=68

Vegan Runners UK endorsing ‘Plant Based Treaty’

Vegan Runners UK endorsing ‘Plant Based Treaty’

December 11, 2022 0

Vegan Runners UK have endorsed Plant Based Treaty as an organisation. Please see more information about Plant Based Treaty here Here you can see the list other organisations, athletes, business and cities that have endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, too Would you like to make any suggestions or offer any additional ideas how we, as an organisation, could endorse this treaty better, please do so by contacting the Vegan Runners UK here 

Partnership with Vivo Life

Partnership with Vivo Life

December 11, 2022 0

Members of Vegan Runners are invited to try the ‘Vivo Life’ vegan protein bars and participate in their campaign The campaign requires the participants to try their protein bars (that will be provided), create a photo or video content with the bars and share your genuine feedback with Vivo Life about the product If you are interested and would like to be featured in this campaign, please contact Club Secretary by 25th December 2022 and you will be informed how to take part. The launch of the campaign on the social media will be on 5th January 2023

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