She’s known for posting relaxed, food-focused vlogs where she makes plant-based eating feel easy and enjoyable. In this video, she walks viewers through a full day of meals and snacks designed to help her body recover. Throughout the video, Leinenbach shows that it’s perfectly possible to fuel an active lifestyle on a plant-based lifestyle – and it doesn’t require a huge amount of effort or complex ingredients.

From a protein-packed breakfast to a cozy homemade soup. Here’s what she eats after running 50km, why she eats it, and what she learns along the way.

Read more: Eating Enough As A Vegan: A Guide For Plant-Based Newbies

Make the recipes at home

Breakfast: simple, high-protein fuel

Leinenbach starts her day with her usual go-to breakfast: a quick mix of wheat flakes, cinnamon-flavored vegan protein powder, and plant milk. She explains that she can’t eat oats, so this serves as her regular base. She adds a generous amount of cinnamon and finishes the bowl with a sliced persimmon and a spoonful of vanilla almond butter.

Even after running 55 kilometers the day before, she says: “I’m feeling quite well… not sore yet.” The breakfast is high in protein and carbohydrates, ideal for recovery after endurance exercise.

Lunch: tofu wrap with sweet-and-savory yogurt sauce

For lunch, she prepares what she calls her “hyperfixation” meal – a tofu-based curry-style wrap. She chops tofu into small cubes and sautés them in oil with tomato paste, salt, and her allrounder spice mix. The tofu is combined with a tangy sauce made from vegan yogurt, lemon juice, and agave.

“It’s my favorite at the moment,” she says, noting that the meal is both flavorful and filling. The combination offers protein, fat, and a balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Snack: quick cinnamon roll

Later in the day, Leinenbach needs something warm and sweet. She makes a single-serve cinnamon roll in the air fryer. The dough includes flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar, plant milk, and oil. For the filling, she mixes butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

After just ten minutes in the air fryer, the result is soft and caramelized. “I should make that more often,” she says, impressed by how easy and quick it is.

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Dinner: garden veggie curry and air-fried tofu

Dinner is a simple curry made with vegetables from her garden. She sautés onion, garlic, and ginger, then adds spices before tossing in the vegetables. Coconut milk and water create the base of the curry.

Meanwhile, she prepares her go-to tofu. She tosses chunks of tofu with oil, spices, and cornstarch, then air-fries them for ten minutes. She finishes them with a sauce like barbecue or teriyaki and cooks for another five minutes. “Everyone loves this tofu,” she says.

She also shares a tip for curry-making: “If you feel like it’s missing something, add some sweetness and acidity.”

You can find more of Leinenbach‘s videos on the Fitgreenmind YouTube Channel.

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This article was written by Editorial Team on the PBN Website.

More Like Paul is directed by Damian Sciberras of Short Stop Films, a Devon-based impact filmmaker who has been working on the documentary for the past two years.

In an Instagram post featuring the first-look trailer for More Like Paul, Sciberras described Youd as “incredible,” and said the upcoming film will be a “life-affirming documentary about resilience, purpose, and the power of leading by example – at any age.”

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Youd will need to average approximately six “ultras” per year to meet his target of 100. Sciberras recently told the Bloody Vegans Podcast that Youd has completed about 20 so far.

Read more: New Film Merges Art, Disability, And Animal Rights – How To Support ‘Liberty’

‘I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been’

Youd is an experienced runner and fundraiser, and completed a 31-mile (50km) ultra-distance marathon in March to raise money for animal rights charity Viva!. Advocacy group Running On Plants – which offers advice and challenges for people looking to learn about plant-based running – has supported Youd’s efforts. He is also a member of Vegan Runners.

“I want to do as much as I can for the animals,” said Youd in the trailer. “People use the word ‘compassionate,’ but I prefer the word respect. You should respect the life of an animal.”

Speaking to the BBC, Youd said that he felt “no pain” from his previously debilitating osteoarthritis after adopting a vegan diet 20 years ago. Several studies indicate that following a plant-based diet can reduce inflammation, manage joint pain, and promote longevity.

Youd completed his first ultra in 2021, the 62.1-mile (100km) Devon coast-to-coast, and is also challenging himself to do one million press-ups before he turns 90 years old. He completes at least 1,000 every three days and passed the 650,000 mark in 2023.

“I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been, I’m as fit as I’ve ever been, and I am living my best life,” said Youd. “I’m on no meds, and I want to keep going as long as I can.”

Read more: The Longevity ‘Superfood’ That Could Extend Your Life

This article was written by Liam Pritchett on the PBN Website.

Earlier this month, runners took on a 1.9-mile perimeter loop trail in Windsor as part of the eighth edition of the Notchview Ultra. Cherns’ event kicked off on July 8, and according to organizers, participants endured heat, high humidity, and nearly 24 hours of rain during their races.

Cherns is from Hamilton in Canada but now lives in New York. His running career, so far, has spanned more than four decades. During this time, he has raced more than 46,000 miles (74,000 kilometers) – not including training – with some single events covering 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) in length.

Cherns has broken more than 110 Canadian ultrarunning records, and in 2021, he polished off his 300th ultramarathon.

Rise of vegan ultrarunners

In a new interview, Cherns spoke to Canadian Running about his most recent victory in Massachusetts. “My success definitely comes from my diet,” he told the publication. “I’m a vegan, and that’s an anti-inflammatory diet. I’m trying to prevent inflammation in my body because these are stressful events, so I’m trying to make it as easy as possible.”

It’s a growingly common approach in the sporting world, as the health benefits of plant-based eating become more widely understood. Earlier this year, fellow vegan ultrarunner Austin Meyer also credited the anti-inflammatory nature of his diet as key to his success, saying that eating whole plant foods allows him to recover more quickly.

Similarly, in April, longtime vegan athlete Lisa Gawthorne said her diet helped her secure gold in the European duathlon championships the month prior.

‘Age is not a limit’

Speaking to Canadian Running, Cherns added that “meditation and spirituality” are also integral parts of his athletic career. “Inner peace and stillness give me strength,” said the runner, who is also a certified massage therapist and president of the Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners (GOMU).

Cherns hopes his triumphs can act as inspiration for others, and as a reminder that “age is not a limit.”

“I still feel 30 inside, and I’m beating guys that are 20, 30, 40 years younger than me. So I think the message is, no matter what your age is, keep going and keep doing what you’re doing,” the athlete explained.

“I want to keep pushing my goals so that running is all a new adventure for me. I’ve run more than 300 ultras – in the next five years I’d like to bring that to 500,” he said. “Ultimately, can I do 1,000 ultra marathons in my lifetime? You know, that’d be cool.”

“I’m trying to go for the stars. There’s no reason why you can’t go for the stars, no matter what age you are.”

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The race saw Gawthorne fly to Ibiza to compete in her age group at the World Triathlon Duathlon Championships. Along with 26 other athletes, she completed a 4.8km run, followed by a 19km bike ride, with a further 3km run to finish. 

Gawthorne crossed the line with a time of 1:15:17. She finished one minute and six seconds ahead of the second-place competitor and was crowned World Age Group Champion (category 40-44 Female AG Sprint). Conversely, in 2022, Gawthorne took bronze at the same event.

“I am so happy; I really didn’t expect this one,” Gawthorne said in a statement. “It was amazing to become European Champion, but this is a dream of dreams to go one step further, taking a world champion title in my age group amongst the best of the best in the world.”

A recipe for success

Alongside two major career highlights, Gawthorne is also celebrating 20 years as a vegan in 2023. 

Crediting her cruelty-free lifestyle as having a hugely positive impact on her athleticism, the world champion always competes in clothing with pro-vegan messaging emblazoned on it. PETA UK and “Go Vegan” logos feature prominently, as do images from Veganuary and the Vegan Society. 

Speaking exclusively with Plant Based News, Gawthorne revealed that her dietary race prep ahead of the World Championships included whole foods and a vegan pizza.

“I normally opt for pasta but all the restaurants were so busy that pizza was all I could get,” she explained. “But the pizza gives a similar carb boost as pasta or rice the night before a race.”

Gawthorne says that she turned vegan for animal welfare reasons and that improved sporting performance was simply a nice benefit. In addition, her advocacy and prowess have also inspired many GB teammates, plus overseas competitors, to go vegan.

Chasing more vegan athletic victories

With two victories in the bag, Gawthorne plans to enjoy a period of softer training before going on to focus on running. She intends to chase new personal bests across 5k and 10k races.

This article was written by Amy Buxton on the PBN Website.

The centenarian has followed a vegan diet since the age of 69. After a cancer diagnosis, doctors offered Fremont life-saving surgery. But instead, he turned to whole food plant-based nutrition to regain his health.

“I said no, I was going on a diet!” Fremont told Great Vegan Athletes.

He continued: “In two and a quarter years the tumor began to bleed, and I was operated upon. The surgeon looked for metastasis in 35 places and found zero. In other words, my macrobiotic diet, becoming a vegan diet, becoming a whole-foods plant-based diet, killed the metastases!”

Research suggests that plant-based diets may help to reduce the risk of developing certain cancers. In February, the European Parliament backed meat-free dining as a way to lessen the likelihood of contracting the disease. 

A whole-foods plant-based diet is not scientifically confirmed as a viable treatment for existing cancer.

A vegan diet for record-breaking athletic performance

A passionate runner since the 1950s, Fremont has always maintained his fitness levels. In his later years, the athlete (who cites canoeing as another favorite pastime) set multiple single-year age-group world records for marathon distance races. His 88 and 90 age-group records remain intact.

Fremont continued to run five miles three times a week into his nineties. Solo kayaking and bodyweight resistance workouts are also regular workout additions. 

Extreme endurance athlete and fellow plant-based sportsman Rich Roll asked Fremont what he credits for his continued strength.

“What is it like to be 100?” Roll asks in a video posted to his TikTok platform.

“These, believe it or not, are the very best years of my life,” Fremont replied.

“How are you able to not just run marathons and half marathons in your late eighties and over the course of your nineties, but also set world records?”

What is the secret to longevity here?” Roll asks.

“No question in my mind, absolutely, it is diet that has determined my existence. My continued existence and my beautiful health,” Fremont revealed with a grin. 

A hero on the vegan athletic scene

The community that runs together, stays together, according to Fremont’s close friend and frequent running partner Harvey Lewis. An elite ultramarathon runner, Lewis follows a vegan diet and has twice won the ‘hardest footrace in the world,’ the Badwater Ultramarathon.

Lewis suggested a gentle 5k with Fremont, to celebrate his birthday.

“I asked him about the Flying Pig Marathon and if he was interested in doing the 5k, as we have done it the past couple of years,” Harvey told Great Vegan Athletes. “He said, ‘I don’t feel it’s really a race unless we do 10k with a big grin.’ No arguing with Mike. 10k it is!”

This article was written by Amy Buxton on the PBN Website.

Both Balenger and the Tesla began at the same starting point approximately 250 miles outside of Austin, Texas. The vehicle was driven until its fully charged battery gave out at an average speed of 65 mph, and set a race distance of 242 miles. 

Balenger then followed the exact same route as the Tesla, fighting against extreme heat, elevation changes, and minimal sleep, and was able to beat the vehicle by 100 feet in just under 77 hours.

“Initially, the goal was to beat the Tesa’s distance in 72 hours – in the ultra community, a respectable time for finishing a 100-mile race is 24 hours, so I was giving myself 3x that – however, three straight days of unrelenting 90+ degree weather killed that plan,” shared Balenger. 

Running exclusively on plants

As a plant-based athlete, Balenger is passionate about pushing his body and mind to the very limits in order to promote the benefits of eating plant-based. He also credits his vegan diet for letting him go the distance for the various mammoth challenges that he sets for himself.  

“I have two key considerations when it comes to my diet: environmentalism and performance – and Tesla excels at both. Outlasting a Tesla has been the longest single effort I have undertaken to date,” adds Balenger. 

This article was written by Riya Lakhani-Kanji on the PBN Website.

Today, Balenger will go head-to-head with a Tesla Model 3 in an attempt to outrun the vehicle’s expected range of 267 miles with a time cap of 72 hours. 

Both Balenger and the Tesla will start at the same point, at around 250 miles outside of Austin, TX. 

The Tesla will take off with 100 percent charge and will be driven until it runs out of charge. Then Balenger will have 72 hours to beat that distance, following the very same route.

Up against extreme conditions

The plant-based athlete is not only going to have a Model 3 to compete with, but also the arid heat conditions, rolling hills, and fluctuating weather that Central Texas has to offer – and possibly a number of rattlesnakes too.

Typically, 100-mile races are completed within the space of 24 hours. Balenger’s challenge multiplies this by almost threefold, and after factoring in breaks, sleep, and the ticking clock, the race inevitably becomes more difficult.

In a recent press release, Balenger shared, “As a plant-based athlete, I have two key considerations when it comes to my diet: environmentalism and performance – and Tesla excels at both. Outlasting a Tesla will be the longest single effort I have undertaken. This excites me and terrifies me all at the same time, meaning I must be onto something good.” 

Fueled by plants

Balenger is no stranger to pushing his body to the limits by taking on grueling endurance challenges. In 2019, he ran 3,175 miles across the states in just 75 days to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet. 

“My goal is to inspire people all across this country to start paying more attention to what they put inside of their bodies, and to be an example of someone who has made a radical change and feels better for it,” the athlete said.

‘My hope is that this feat inspires others’

Balenger has even broken the record for the most laps run around New York’s Central Park in one day. There, he ran 16 full loops in 18 hours and 7 minutes, breaking the previous record of 11 loops.  

“My hope is that this feat inspires others to leave their comfort zones and embrace innovation, be it by challenging their perceptions of their own physical limits, or making lifestyle changes that can have a positive effect on the planet,” Balenger explained.

This article was written by Riya Lakhani-Kanji on the PBN Website.

The Badwater 135 is known as ‘the world’s toughest foot race’. It spans 135mi. (217km) and features massive slopes.

The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which, at 85m below sea level, is the lowest elevation in North America. The finish line is at Whitney Portal (2530m), which is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit – the highest point in the contiguous United States.

The race includes three mountain ranges, covering 4450m of cumulative vertical ascent, and 1859m of cumulative descent.

Forty-five year old Lewis was the first to cross the finish line this year, completing in 25:50:23 and 100°F heat. It’s the second time the vegan athlete has won the event.

Lewis has completed the race 10 times, made the podium in five of them, and won the 2014 Badwater race.

Plant-based diet

Lewis stopped eating meat in 1996. He told Newton Running that the move made ‘a significant impact’ on his health.

“I credit much of my success in ultrarunning to a stomach that enables me to devour tons of food and start running instantly,” he said.

He told Cincinnati People that eating meat-free provides him with the ‘necessary ingredients for my body to bounce back quickly from punishing endurance events over one hundreds of miles’.

“I drink no milk. I live… entirely (on) plant-based products… I can run a 24-hour race hitting over 158 miles and then run to school the very next day.”

In 2016, Lewis adopted a fully plant-based diet. He told City Beat that his diet assists his digestion, reduces inflammation, and gives him more energy.

“We would do a lot better if we move toward more plant-based foods for the benefit of curbing the No. 1 killer (diseases) in America,” he said.

Vegan runners

A growing number of athletes are ditching animal products to improve performance.

Vegan Olympian David Verburg thanks his diet for his increased energy. Verburg holds gold medals in the 4 × 400m relay for the 2016 Olympics, the 2013 and 2015 World Championships, and the 2014 Indoor World Championships.

In 2018, vegan ultramarathon runner Catra Corbett set a new record on the John Muir Trail. She completed the 310-mile course in the Fastest Known Time (around seven days and nine hours) at 53 years old.

And earlier this year, Andreas Vojta of Austria broke a national record when he completed the 5km (road) in 13:48 – breaking the previous record by six seconds. He has been vegan for three years.

This article was written by Jemima Webber on the PBN Website.