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TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Mark @mark.ochsner.7

TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Mark @mark.ochsner.7

I am a 55 year old ethical vegan who enjoys learning and teaching others about what can be accomplished in this world as a vegan. I love this team and want to stay on it as long as possible! I went vegan for the animals and environment and I soon realized what going vegan did for my recovery and...
TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Glenn @RunsOnPunk

TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Glenn @RunsOnPunk

I’m Glenn or @RunOnPunk on Instagram and this is my third year with Team VPA. I’ve been vegan for over 5 years now, and I had originally transitioned to veganism for health reasons. After seeing a considerable improvement with those issues, I also noticed marked improvements in my strength, endu...
TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Melissa @melissaeadams

TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Melissa @melissaeadams

Hi team! My name is Melissa Adams and I’m a second year Team VPA member. I love the camaraderie from the teammates, near and far. I feel like I now have friends all over the country! "I’ve been vegan for about 10 years now and I feel better at 43 than I did at 33 or 23. I also feel such peac...
TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Jessica @hollywoodtheveganrunner

TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Jessica @hollywoodtheveganrunner

Why did you go Vegan? The animals, it is always about the animals. Tell us why you want to represent Vegan Powered Athlete and Team VPA? I want to represent a team with like minded values that align with mine. I'd like to build a community for compassionate athletes. What do you want the...
TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Meet Mallory @soy.mallory

TEAM VPA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT - Meet Mallory @soy.mallory

Why did you go vegan? I initially went vegetarian 12 years ago to impress my girlfriend at the time (now wife of 10 years) and then after doing my own research have moved into veganism because I love animals. Why did you want to join Team VPA? I think it's a great mission and message. I thi...

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