05/12/2023
First Marathon in a Vegan Runner Vest!!!
Today holds significant running memories for me. 19 years ago I placed 5th overall in the highly prestigious and competitive Florence Marathon. It was my first race in a Vegan Runner vest - I was so excited to run for the animals and visibly showcase the lifestyle I am so passionate about sharing with others. To carry the black and green of peace and love to a podium place was more than I could have ever dreamed of aspiring to.
Next year is the 20th Anniversary of Vegan Runners.
Many ask what is my proudest achievement within my running career and I have always said it's being there since its inception in 2004.
Thanks so much to the wonderful Peter Simpson for doing all the hours of paperwork affiliating a running club requires and his amazing and tireless work ever since.
I had the easy bit, I just had to run. Who would have thought such an innocent idea of forming a running club to promote veganism would have grown into a global entity doing so much work positively, proactively and peacefully helping countless people on so many levels, share the message of love for animals and promote a vegan lifestyle in all its wonderful glory.