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2023 TEAM VPA Applications NOW OPEN! Click HERE to apply
2023 TEAM VPA Application

2023 TEAM VPA Application

TEAM VPA is on a mission to spread the Vegan message through endurance sports.  Formed in 2021, the team is comprised of everyone from beginner triathletes, runners, and cyclists to seasoned podium athletes. Team VPA members are a friendly bunch who train and race hard but also enjoy the journey.  If you are the kind of athlete who encourages others, no matter their background, thanks volunteers on race day, smiles and even laughs when the going gets tough, then you have what it takes to be a part of the team.  If you love opening up the Vegan conversation without saying a word, this is for you!  If you are VEGAN for the animals, the environment or health, this is for you!  If you love wearing VEGAN gear, this is for YOU! All endurance sports and all levels welcome! 

The goal with VPA since day 1 was to promote an active Vegan Lifestyle in a positive, educational, and inspiring way! Our philosophy is to meet people where they are at and be a positive, inspiring example of what a Vegan can achieve! Our goal is to spread the Vegan message across the World! No better way to do that, than on the gear we wear! It is the best opportunity we have to plant the seed in the many strangers we may come in contact with along our journey!  

By filling out application you give permission for VPA to use your photos and/or posts in it's content.

Worldwide applications accepted.

You can be on other teams and still join Team VPA.  There is not a requirement to wear VPA gear in your races. 

What it takes to become a TEAM VPA member:

-A $45 Team VPA Gear fee plus shipping costs. 
-Required purchase of at least 1 piece (outer top) of the 2023 TEAM VPA gear from our partner Voler to represent for the year. (Voler starting price point is $61) 
-The desire to be part of a community that shares your passion of endurance sports and Veganism!
-Meet people where they are at and be a positive influence on their Vegan or non Vegan journey.   

What TEAM VPA members receive:

-Exclusive TEAM VPA gear (T-shirt and Boco Hat)
-30% off on Vegan Powered Athlete merchandise all year
-The ability to make personalized VPA merchandise with your name or design
-Exclusive discounts, coupons and samples from our partner/sponsor brands
-20% OFF personalized discount code for Vegan Powered Athlete merchandise to share with friends and family
-Spotlight post(s) on Team VPA and Vegan Powered Athlete social media outlets
-Team challenges and gatherings
-Social media and other contests to win prizes
-Private Facebook group hub
-Strava club
-Zoom meet ups
-Team events
Join us at 2023 Team Events:
April 2023 Vacation Races Zion Ultra
June 2023 San Diego Rock & Roll
July 2023 Clash Endurance Watkins Glen 
September 2023 Ironman Chattanooga 
as well as Bonus event: 
July 2023 Farm Sanctuary tour Watkins Glen 

Applications CLOSE October 3, 2022
Announcements will be made by October 6 via email
Team VPA Gear must be paid by October 14
Team VPA Voler Gear must be paid by November 7 
Click HERE for application
Returning members please click HERE for application
***International applicants:  Please note most partner/sponsors are focused on the US market and discounts and/or swag may not be available to you.

MEET SOME OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS

In 2022 we had 100 Team Members. BE APART OF THE FAMILY AND SHARE YOUR STORY

Meet Team VPA member Renee @runtrails_eatplants . It is her second year on the team and she has been helping out behind the scenes on our IG @team_vpa and our FB pages"Life is too short to stay inside your comfort zone, reach for the sky. I’m Renee and I am an ultrarunner living outside Atlanta, Georgia. 14 years ago, I went plant based for my health and I never looked back. After a bad foot injury, I discovered I loved lifting as much as I love running the trails. So, at the age of 50 I added lifting heavy to my training plan. I am passionate about spreading the message that age is no limit and you can not only thrive on a plant-based diet, you can help end animal cruelty and have a positive impact on the environment too. So, get out there and go for it!"

Welcome to the team@monica.strattonSport: Triathlon, Cycling, Running

"I have struggled for my entire life with food. It seems everything I ate made me feel sluggish or sick. My husband and I decided to try the vegan lifestyle and we have never felt better. My digestive system is running so much better and I feel I have more sustainable energy through my workouts and life. Being vegan has helped me fuel better for all my races and training.
I am very proud to be a vegan athlete. I have seen what it has done for me and my performance in all my sports. I want to share my story of how being vegan has changed my life in terms of how I feel on a daily basis and in sport. Being a professional athlete my students look to me and how I live my life and I am very proud to tell them how much better my body feels being vegan "

Welcome back@rjsacksVeganism saved my dad's life many years ago. He had horrible blockages in his heart and faced stents and a very dangerous operation, or seeing what would happen if he went whole food no oil plant based. He reversed his heart disease and is healthy as ever and still vegan. He never needed heart surgery. He is now 61 years old and still doing distance cycling rides. I started changing what I was eating during high school when my dad switched his diet. I made the complete switch after I met my boyfriend, a collegiate vegan runner at the time. I was mostly looking at veganism through a health lens until I met him and he helped me face the ethical dilemmas of eating animal products as well. Since I went vegan, my sister went vegan, my mom went vegetarian almost plant based, and my brother (who I thought would never change) has cut a significant amount of meat and dairy from his diet. My dad, boyfriend and I are all vegan cyclists currently. My whole immediate family is very open to veganism and eats vegan at family gatherings. Being vegan has been easy with supports like mine.
I feel strongly about spreading a positive message and hopefully helping make a change. Veganism saves so many animals, it can save people like my dad, and can save our planet. I can show other athletes that vegans aren't frail and sickly, we can compete and do well without eating animal products.

Welcome to the team@prost_1969I had high cholesterol high blood pressure and was 40 lbs over weight. The doctor said statins for the rest of my life because high cholesterol was in my family so I took things into my own hands. Since then I lost the 40 lbs and reversed all the other issues . I now also realize the impact going vegan has on the animals and the environment. I love cycling and running and by joining the team I can reach more people and show them that you can’t just survive without the use of animal products but thrive!!

Meet Team VPA athlete Shari. We are glad she joined us Meet“Hi team, this is my first year with Team VPA. I'm overjoyed to have found this team. I adore the mission statement because it reflects my beliefs too. I'm 48 years young, a small business owner, yogi, group fitness instructor, and outdoor enthusiast. My primary sport is Triathlon, but running will always be my first love with more than 6 marathons under my belt. Vegan for over 15 yrs. Before that vegetarian for 3 years. My biggest vegan athlete accomplishment was completing my first Ironman last year after many years doing Triathlons. This year I'm looking forward to enjoying long cycling tours in Europe! Follow my adventures on IG @sparks_vegan”

Welcome to the team@mattd_team_vegan_athletics"My name is Matt Dellaro. This is my first year as a Team VPA member as well as my first new year as an endurance athlete. I decided last February to buy a road bike and start cycling again after not having done it since my teens...I'm 51 now. I heard about short course triathlons and decided to see what I could do. I have 3 sprints behind me now as well as a 5k and 8k trail running races, a 5k road, two 10k races and a half marathon. I'm looking forward to longer triathlons as I get more comfortable with open water swimming, and working up to a 70.3 or even a 140.6. I've been vegan for over 8 years, and am so loving this new chapter in my life. Thanks to everyone at Team VPA who has been so helpful, supportive and just plain cool."

We are so glad you joined us@barefootjei"My name is Jérémie alias@barefootjei, I'm 28 years old and I'm from Normandy in France.

I have been vegan for 3 years now. I'm vegan for the animals! I'm so happy to have joined the team and to wear our colors in my country.

In 2022 I will be running every day to raise funds that will be donated to two Vegan associations.

My goal for 2022 is a 55km in May and another probably longer race by the end of the year."

"My name is Gloria Perez and I live in sunny Southern California. This is the first year I'm on Team VPA. I have been vegan for 4.5 years. I made the switch after my son inspired me. Becoming vegan has been one of the best decisions I've made for my health and of course for the animals and for the planet we all share. I have 3 sons and 2 grandsons. I've been running for 8 years. I've ran many distances, but my favorite distance is the half marathon. I enjoy both road and trail running. I also enjoy backpacking, cycling, lifting weights, OCR and traveling. One of my goals for this year is to start racing duathalons. I'd also love to do R2R2R (Grand Canyon). I'm also currently learning to speak French. "