So grateful for my team at @team.vpa. Having a community of athletes that pushes the limits in countless sports, all while sharing a lifestyle full of passion for all living beings, is truly inspiring. Proud to be a part of it! - @rundoug
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Stephanie @orangeluvr “why do you love team VPA”:
I think that is clear, the friendships. We all have the same things in common, we all strive for a lot of the same things personally and globally. I have made some amazing friends, most notably @runtrails_eatplants who even came to Dominican R...
Repping Team VPA means more than just a lifestyle choice—it's a commitment to health, compassion, and a better world. We are proud to be part of this community advocating for veganism and making a positive impact.
Pictured above is team VPA athlete Doug @dougbaysinger who is on a 7-day cycling...
This Tofu & Vegetable Korma is everything I need in one bowl—protein-packed, anti-inflammatory, and full of flavor. When mileage ramps up, I lean on meals like this to keep me strong, nourished, and feeling good.
✨ Creamy coconut
✨ Warming spices
✨ Veggie-loaded
✨ Balanced macros
✨ Recovery-...
When it comes to endurance fuel, few foods check all the boxes like oatmeal. It’s warm, hearty, nutrient-dense, and endlessly adaptable. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, and outdoor adventurers, oats offer a performance edge that goes far beyond comfort food.
Let’s dig into why oatmeal deserve...
Whether you’re training for a marathon, grinding through a 100-mile gravel ride, or climbing the height of Everest at a 29029 event, your performance depends on how you fuel and recover. That’s where a plant-based diet can make all the difference.
Once seen as fringe, plant-based eating is now em...
It is so fun and cool to meet up at Endurance events with other teamies! With a private Team Facebook group, monthly Zoom meetups, Team event calendar and more there is always opportunity to connect with other like minded athletes! And with specific Team Events planned for 2023 we are going to have so much fun! We are on a mission to spread the Vegan message throughout the Endurance Sports World! Join the fun in 2023!
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My journey started back on 3/13/13 when I was awaken by my father's phone call telling me my Mother had passed away due to a massive heart attack. She was only 58...One month after my 39th birthday. It was a complete shock and devastating. I felt I was in good shape. Went to the gym regularly, ate what I thought was a healthy diet. But after about 9 months of depression I found myself almost 200 pounds with high cholesterol, border line high blood pressure, and pre diabetic sitting at the doctors office listening to him tell me I am headed in the same direction as my mom if I don't make some changes. He gave me 3 months to make a significant reduction in my cholesterol otherwise he would put me on medication for the rest of my life. He didn't tell me how to do this however...but I thought it logical to remove any food with cholesterol in it. I admit, I was naive. I didn't know what a vegan diet was. My wife was vegetarian when we met and I converted her back to eating meat. My dad grew up on a chicken ranch, my Aunt lives on a milk farm. Growing up eggs, milk and meat were a staple in our diet. I had no intention of living a vegan or plant based life style, come on I hated vegetables, right! Well that's what I did. I went home from the doctor and removed every trace of cholesterol from the house. Turns out that was all of the animal products....
