Podcast appearances and mentions of Fiona Oakes

#40 Prepare to be truly inspired by the story of Fiona Oakes, a woman whose life and achievements redefine what's possible. Fiona isn't just an athlete—she's a force of nature, dedicating her every step to helping animals and raising awareness for veganism. This episode dives deep into Fiona's journey, highlighting how she's achieved the unthinkable with unparalleled humility. The Early Years: Going vegetarian at age 3 and vegan at 6—decades before it was mainstream—and thriving ever since. Overcoming the Impossible: Fiona's life-changing knee surgery at 16, which involved removing her kneecap, and how she shattered every limitation doctors placed on her. World Records That Redefine Endurance: Fiona's four marathon world records, including the fastest female to run a marathon on every continent and the North Pole, and the fastest female aggregate times for these feats. Conquering the Marathon des Sables: What it's like to tackle the “toughest foot race on Earth,” running over 250 km through the Sahara Desert while carrying all supplies on her back—and doing it three times. Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary: The sanctuary she runs, home to over 600 animals, and why this work is the heart of her mission. Running for the Animals: Why Fiona doesn't care about medals, fame, or PBs—she runs purely to raise awareness and funds for the animals who need her help. Humble Beginnings to Global Impact: The story behind Running for Good, a documentary capturing Fiona's journey and her unrelenting determination. Fiona is a true warrior for the animals. Her dedication, passion, and grit are infectious—and her story will leave you questioning what limits you can overcome for the causes you believe in. Though this episode didn't make it up in time for her incredible 25 miles a day for 25 days challenge in December, you can still support Fiona and the animals at Tower Hill Stables. Check the links below to donate or get involved. Find Fiona Oakes Here: Instagram Patreon Tower Hill Stables Donate Youtube Facebook

On this episode of The Vegan Pod, we're celebrating International Women's Day and talking to two women doing some fantastic work within the vegan movement Fiona Oakes, founder of Tower Hill Animal Sancturary, and Poonam Doshi, founder of Lola's Sanctuary, join our host, Maisie, to share their journeys with veganism, the challenges and successes of founding their animal sanctuaries, and to talk about women they find inspiring.    The views expressed by guests on The Vegan Pod are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.   

At the height of the "Got Milk" campaign, Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch found herself appalled at the assumption that dairy milk created successful athletes. She decided to do something about it. I sat down with the remarkable cyclist and advocate to hear her story of overcoming adversity, conquering anorexia, and finding solace and strength in cycling. While her transition to a plant-based diet was initially fueled by ethical convictions, it ultimately led her on a quest for improved health and performance. She shares her path to found Switch4Good, a nonprofit organization she founded to promote plant-based eating and challenge the dairy industry's status quo. Plus, her advocacy for the Add Soy Act and its potential to provide healthier, non-dairy options in schools. Dotsie's journey has always inspired me to challenge norms, embrace change, and live with purpose - even when you are going against the grain. I hope it brings some strength to you, too!   Here are some key takeaways: - Dotsie's Story: From battling anorexia to Olympic glory, all through the power of cycling. - Why Choose Plant-Based: Changing her diet for ethical reasons not only transformed Dotsie's health and performance but also ignited a powerful movement for change. - Switch4Good: Learn about the bold campaigns and disruptive messaging that are revolutionizing the way we think about plant-based eating, sparking a wave of compassion and conscious choices. - Inflammatory Dairy: The harsh truth about dairy's inflammatory effects and its link to widespread health issues. - Add Soy Act: This groundbreaking legislation proposes a vital shift towards healthier, non-dairy options in schools, offering hope for the next generation's well-being.   LINKS: - Learn more about Switch4Good - Learn more about Dotsie's career and advocacy work - Follow Dotsie on Instagram - Get inspired by this interview with vegan athlete Fiona Oakes

Megszólalt a kétkerületnyi, Tiborcz-közeli beruházás fejlesztője: Nem lesz akkugyár, sem vegyi elosztó Telex     2023-12-19 03:32:01     Gazdaság Kína Beruházás Telex Soroksár Gyál A Gyál és Soroksár térségére eső gigaberuházásról korábban elterjedt, hogy kínai vegyianyag-elosztó épülne. A helyiek aggódni kezdtek, a kormány azonban egy határozattal beruházási célterületté nyilvánította a területet. Eddig a fejlesztő nem reagált, most a Telex kérdéseire megtette. Döntött a Kúria: Vitézynek nem kell eltüntetnie a Jellinek Dánielt bűnözőző bejegyzéseit 24.hu     2023-12-19 05:52:42     Belföld Leggazdagabb Maffia Kúria Az ország egyik leggazdagabb vállalkozója speciális közszereplőnek minősül, ezért azt is tűrnie kell, ha a tevékenységéről azt mondják, maffiaszerű. Ezrek hagyják el a magyar városokat, falvakat: mit tudhatnak, hova menekülnek? Pénzcentrum     2023-12-19 05:42:00     Életmód Egyre többen ünneplik úgy a karácsonyt, hogy szeretteik távol, külföldön élnek tőlük és sok száz vagy ezer kilómétert kell megtenniük, hogy együtt ünnepelhessenek. 2010 óta több mint 290 ezer magyar vándorolt külföldre, ugyanakkor 197 ezren visszavándoroltak ugyanebben az időszakban. Volt ugyan egy rövid időszak, amikor néhány éven át a kivándorló Virágzik a luxus ásványvizek piaca Magyar Mezőgazdaság     2023-12-19 04:08:22     Gazdaság Luxus Ásványvíz Kristálytiszta, egyedi összetételű és eredetű és kozmikusan drága. Mi az? Ez a luxus ásványvíz. Mire megy a világ legnagyobb édességgyártója a diéták és az Ozempik korában? Forbes     2023-12-19 05:18:05     Cégvilág Klímaváltozás Mars Diéta Egészségesebb étrend, klímaváltozás, online kereskedelem - mind veszélyezteti, amit eddig a Mars család felépített. Mit lépnek? A héten lesznek egyeztetések Marko jövőjéről a Red Bullnál F1világ     2023-12-19 06:00:00     Forma1 Red Bull Energiaital A Red Bull motorsport-tanácsadója, Dr. Helmut Marko elárulta, a héten lesznek egyeztetések azzal kapcsolatban, hogy a jövőben milyen szerep jut számára az energiaital-gyárosoknál. Gyerekjátékokba rejtett robbanószerkezeteket találtak Gázában Magyar Hírlap     2023-12-18 23:23:00     Külföld Izrael Terrortámadás Gázai övezet Az Izraeli Védelmi Erők (IDF) nemrég nem mindennapi terroristacsapdára bukkantak - írta meg a mandiner.hu. Visszatértek a nagy befektetések Fintech     2023-12-19 05:05:00     Modern Gazdaság Fintech Egyre gyakrabban jelennek meg több száz millió dolláros tőkebevonási fordulók a fintech szektorban, múlt héten a SumUp folytatta a sort. Egyre jobb vagyonkezelőnek bizonyulnak a hölgyek vg.hu     2023-12-19 05:56:50     Belföld A gyengébb nem képviselői malmára hajthatja a vizet, hogy a hozzáértésen felül az empátia egyre fontosabb szerepet játszik az üzleti életben is. Tovább csúszik a török e-autók európai terjedése autopro     2023-12-19 06:20:00     Cégvilág Autó-motor A Togg 2024 végén tervezi bemutatni az elektromos szedánját, viszont csak 2025-től exportálná autóit. Állatmenhelye lakóiért rója a kilométereket egy vegán futó Prove     2023-12-19 04:30:03     Életmód Vegetarianizmus Vegán Egy vegán futó, Fiona Oakes legalább 500 mérföldet szeretne futni decemberben, hogy így gyűjtsön pénzt a menhelyén élő állatok eltartására. A nő már gyerekkora óta növényi étrendet követ, sportteljesítményével azt is szeretné bizonyítani, hogy nincs szükség állati termékekre a kiemelkedő eredményekhez. A többség december végén tesz fogadalmakat, és Az NB I egyik legolcsóbb keretével vetett véget a Paks a Fradi őszi hegemóniájának Magyar Nemzet     2023-12-19 04:47:00     Sport Magyar foci Fejér Olcsó NB I FTC Székesfehérvár Paks Újpest Az éllovas meglepetéscsapat mellett az Újpest összeomlása és a Fehérvár feltámadása is váratlan volt. Meglepetés a darts-vb-n de nem Gerwyn Price mérkőzésén Sportal     2023-12-19 00:53:06     Sport Darts Hongkong Gerwyn Price A 2021-es világbajnok nagyon sima győzelemmel jutott tovább a második fordulóból. A játéknap meglepetését a hongkongi Man Lok Leung szolgáltatta. Jelentős időjárás-változás érkezik a hét második felében Kiderül     2023-12-19 05:23:03     Időjárás Csapadék Hamarosan búcsút intünk a napsugaraknak: csütörtöktől már a borongós idő áll nyerésre. Megerősödik, több helyen viharossá fokozódik a szél és nő a csapadékhajlam, a jelenlegi adatok szerint jórészt eső várható.

Megszólalt a kétkerületnyi, Tiborcz-közeli beruházás fejlesztője: Nem lesz akkugyár, sem vegyi elosztó Telex     2023-12-19 03:32:01     Gazdaság Kína Beruházás Telex Soroksár Gyál A Gyál és Soroksár térségére eső gigaberuházásról korábban elterjedt, hogy kínai vegyianyag-elosztó épülne. A helyiek aggódni kezdtek, a kormány azonban egy határozattal beruházási célterületté nyilvánította a területet. Eddig a fejlesztő nem reagált, most a Telex kérdéseire megtette. Döntött a Kúria: Vitézynek nem kell eltüntetnie a Jellinek Dánielt bűnözőző bejegyzéseit 24.hu     2023-12-19 05:52:42     Belföld Leggazdagabb Maffia Kúria Az ország egyik leggazdagabb vállalkozója speciális közszereplőnek minősül, ezért azt is tűrnie kell, ha a tevékenységéről azt mondják, maffiaszerű. Ezrek hagyják el a magyar városokat, falvakat: mit tudhatnak, hova menekülnek? Pénzcentrum     2023-12-19 05:42:00     Életmód Egyre többen ünneplik úgy a karácsonyt, hogy szeretteik távol, külföldön élnek tőlük és sok száz vagy ezer kilómétert kell megtenniük, hogy együtt ünnepelhessenek. 2010 óta több mint 290 ezer magyar vándorolt külföldre, ugyanakkor 197 ezren visszavándoroltak ugyanebben az időszakban. Volt ugyan egy rövid időszak, amikor néhány éven át a kivándorló Virágzik a luxus ásványvizek piaca Magyar Mezőgazdaság     2023-12-19 04:08:22     Gazdaság Luxus Ásványvíz Kristálytiszta, egyedi összetételű és eredetű és kozmikusan drága. Mi az? Ez a luxus ásványvíz. Mire megy a világ legnagyobb édességgyártója a diéták és az Ozempik korában? Forbes     2023-12-19 05:18:05     Cégvilág Klímaváltozás Mars Diéta Egészségesebb étrend, klímaváltozás, online kereskedelem - mind veszélyezteti, amit eddig a Mars család felépített. Mit lépnek? A héten lesznek egyeztetések Marko jövőjéről a Red Bullnál F1világ     2023-12-19 06:00:00     Forma1 Red Bull Energiaital A Red Bull motorsport-tanácsadója, Dr. Helmut Marko elárulta, a héten lesznek egyeztetések azzal kapcsolatban, hogy a jövőben milyen szerep jut számára az energiaital-gyárosoknál. Gyerekjátékokba rejtett robbanószerkezeteket találtak Gázában Magyar Hírlap     2023-12-18 23:23:00     Külföld Izrael Terrortámadás Gázai övezet Az Izraeli Védelmi Erők (IDF) nemrég nem mindennapi terroristacsapdára bukkantak - írta meg a mandiner.hu. Visszatértek a nagy befektetések Fintech     2023-12-19 05:05:00     Modern Gazdaság Fintech Egyre gyakrabban jelennek meg több száz millió dolláros tőkebevonási fordulók a fintech szektorban, múlt héten a SumUp folytatta a sort. Egyre jobb vagyonkezelőnek bizonyulnak a hölgyek vg.hu     2023-12-19 05:56:50     Belföld A gyengébb nem képviselői malmára hajthatja a vizet, hogy a hozzáértésen felül az empátia egyre fontosabb szerepet játszik az üzleti életben is. Tovább csúszik a török e-autók európai terjedése autopro     2023-12-19 06:20:00     Cégvilág Autó-motor A Togg 2024 végén tervezi bemutatni az elektromos szedánját, viszont csak 2025-től exportálná autóit. Állatmenhelye lakóiért rója a kilométereket egy vegán futó Prove     2023-12-19 04:30:03     Életmód Vegetarianizmus Vegán Egy vegán futó, Fiona Oakes legalább 500 mérföldet szeretne futni decemberben, hogy így gyűjtsön pénzt a menhelyén élő állatok eltartására. A nő már gyerekkora óta növényi étrendet követ, sportteljesítményével azt is szeretné bizonyítani, hogy nincs szükség állati termékekre a kiemelkedő eredményekhez. A többség december végén tesz fogadalmakat, és Az NB I egyik legolcsóbb keretével vetett véget a Paks a Fradi őszi hegemóniájának Magyar Nemzet     2023-12-19 04:47:00     Sport Magyar foci Fejér Olcsó NB I FTC Székesfehérvár Paks Újpest Az éllovas meglepetéscsapat mellett az Újpest összeomlása és a Fehérvár feltámadása is váratlan volt. Meglepetés a darts-vb-n de nem Gerwyn Price mérkőzésén Sportal     2023-12-19 00:53:06     Sport Darts Hongkong Gerwyn Price A 2021-es világbajnok nagyon sima győzelemmel jutott tovább a második fordulóból. A játéknap meglepetését a hongkongi Man Lok Leung szolgáltatta. Jelentős időjárás-változás érkezik a hét második felében Kiderül     2023-12-19 05:23:03     Időjárás Csapadék Hamarosan búcsút intünk a napsugaraknak: csütörtöktől már a borongós idő áll nyerésre. Megerősödik, több helyen viharossá fokozódik a szél és nő a csapadékhajlam, a jelenlegi adatok szerint jórészt eső várható.

Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com   Original post:  https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/vegan-runner-fiona-oakes-from-knee-surgery-to-world-record-marathons/    Related Episodes: 346: Nutrition for Plant-Based Runners 347: ‘From Couch Potato to One of the World's Fittest Men' by Rich Roll & ‘How a Plant Based Diet Can Benefit Endurance Athletes' Heart Health, Performance, and Recovery' 590: Ultramarathon Champion Austin Meyer on Life as a Vegan Endurance Athlete   Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/    Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a cooking course, a meal planner, a line of food products, and a magazine. Please visit www.ForksOverKnives.com for a wealth of resources.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbased #wfpb #veganathlete #veganendurance #marathon #ultramarathon  

She's an elite marathon and ultra-marathon runner, but Fiona Oakes finds time to look after more than 500 animals at Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary over and above everything else.Running is a way to promote veganism and for Fiona, who eats just one meal a day, her opportunities to toe the starting lines with other elite runners, only serves as an opportunity to shout louder about her passion for looking after animals and living a vegan life.She's starred in the film Running for Good, and sat next to the likes of running royalty Rich Roll, but Fiona remains humble and passionate for the things that matter most to her. An extraordinary runner and ambassador for animals, Fiona continues to push the boundaries on what she can achieve and shows us that anything is possible.

Fiona Oakes is a 4X Guinness Record holder with a ruthless training schedule and lifestyle that continues to win her races around the world. Fiona is a vegan athlete who is a testimony that you don't need meat for athletic greatness.  Fiona Oakes is the first vegan woman to complete the Marathon des Sables, the World's Toughest Footrace, not once but three times. She is a British distance runner who holds multiple world records for marathon running. Fiona runs despite losing a kneecap when she was 17 and having 17 knee surgeries.  If you're looking for inspiration and how to train your mind to compete at the highest, toughest levels, listen to this interview in its entirety.  Thank you for subscribing and liking this video!  Love, Gianna  

SPONSORED BY THE PLANT-EMPOWERED COACHING PROGRAMIf you're ready to ditch dieting and build a plant-strong body for life, CLICK HERE to learn more and book a consultation."Everything I do, I think I'm doing for the animals, and that's the greatest motivator and inspirer." - Fiona OakesFor some of us, choosing to become vegan is something that happens as a choice for health. However, for others, it's an innate part of who we are, and we make that choice very early in life.Beginning at the age of six, Fiona made the decision to practice a vegan lifestyle based strictly upon the principle of not eating meat or harming animals. Her love and devotion to animals are deeply rooted in her soul, and she outpours her activism for them through the act of running. While maintaining a large animal sanctuary where herd animals can roam and graze in peace, she began much like anyone else who chooses to start running. After she had worked her way to 10K distances and been told by coaches that she wouldn't be able to run marathons due to the lack of protein in her vegan diet, Fiona made the decision to demonstrate that a vegan lifestyle is not a barrier to long-distance and competitive running. She became her own coach and underwent rigorous training for her first marathon, where she learned a valuable lesson about managing the pain that comes with running. She moved into bigger running events and longer training days, but even when her days became rushed, her animals always came first, and her running came second.After multiple surgeries in her teenage years that led to the removal of her right knee cap, Fiona refused to accept the news that she would likely have difficulty walking, yet alone running. Since 2004, she has been using her running to advocate for animals and promote Veganism resulting in her becoming the first vegan woman to complete the Marathon Des Sables, a brutal ultramarathon in the Sahara desert. Tune in to this episode to hear about Fiona's love for animals and the holistic lifestyle that she promotes through running in hopes of saving the lives of animals everywhere. Links & Resources: Connect with Fiona: Fiona Oakes FoundationRunning For Good: The Fiona Oakes StoryFacebookLET'S CONNECT!

Regular co-host Molly is taking a break so in part 1 of today's episode, Holly is joined by the brilliant Jake Yapp to discuss the worst vegan meals they've been served, following the news that a business class passenger was given a banana as a pre-ordered vegan breakfast. We conclude that bananas are not worth the effort, a risotto is never an acceptable replacement for a roast dinner and that vegan celebrity Pamela Anderson is not Jake's biggest fan. In part 2, we meet Lina Ambruleviciute, club secretary for Vegan Runners UK. Discover how the club has grown since being set up by British distance runner Fiona Oakes, how you can get involved even if you're not a pro and why running is a fantastic form of activism. Share your journey with us! • Become a patron at patreon.com/simplyvegan and access video interviews, live chats with Holly and Molly and free downloads• Visit veganfoodandliving.com and try our delicious recipes• Tag us in your social posts, @veganfoodandliving• Share this episode with a friend• Try an issue of Vegan Food and Living magazine for just 99pMusic by Purple Planet Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apply for our adventure grant here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrjvaaain1oT0OmNUE9LUGf3Je36S_emSqcMcFZdwJdwUqDA/viewformFiona Oakes is an elite British distance runner who holds four world records for marathon running. In 2013, she won both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and the North Pole Marathon. She runs despite losing a kneecap due to a tumor when she was 17.Oakes has been vegan since she was 6 years old. As far as Fiona is aware, she was the first vegan woman to complete the Marathon des Sables. She runs Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary, is an ambassador for The Vegan Society, and is a patron of Freedom for Animals.@oakes.fiona on IG@fionaoakes on FBwww.fionaoakesfoundation.co.ukwww.towerhillstables.orgwww.runningforgoodfilm.comwww.patreon.com/fionaoakes@towerhillstables on FB & IGSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Fiona Oakes is an accomplished marathon runner and ultrarunner, but it was never the sport that motivated her. From her first race, Fiona was on a mission to raise awareness of animal cruelty and promote the vegan diet. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Fiona about her drive and challenges, and why she chose running as a way to spread her message.

Fiona Oakes wurde am 1. August, 1969 in Chesterfield, Nordengland. Sie hat eine “konventionelle” Kindheit gehabt, sagt sie. Stand heute ist sie vierfache Weltrekordhalterin im Langstreckenlauf und hat einige der härtesten Ausdauerläufe der Welt absolviert. Darunter der Marathon des Sables, den antarktischen Eis-Marathon und den Nordpol-Marathon - das alles nur, um auf das Leid von Tieren aufmerksam zu machen. Sie ist Veganerin seit über 48 Jahren, die sich für Veganismus in einem positives Weg einsetzt und bereits über 550 gerettete Tiere pflegt.Mehr zu Fiona hier:https://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/Link zum Film: https://www.amazon.de/Running-Good-OV-Fiona-Oakes/dp/B082TNG2CH Eintragung Guiness Buch der Rekorde:https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-time-to-complete-a-marathon-on-each-continent-aggregate-(female)Foto Credit: Portrait 19 August 2016, Martin MorganHier findet ihr alle Folgen und auch Kontaktdaten zu uns: linktr.ee/starkefrauen  Möchtest Du Cathrin oder Kim auf einen Kaffee einladen und dafür die Episoden werbefrei hören? Dann klicke auf den folgenden Link: https://plus.acast.com/s/starke-frauen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Oakes is an elite marathon runner, who has completed over 100 marathons and finished in the top 20 in two of the world's Major Marathon series, winning the Main Start and placing in the top 20 in the Great North Run. She holds four Guinness recognized World Records in endurance events including being the fastest woman to run a Marathon on every Continent. But Fiona doesn't consider herself a great runner. All of her runs and accolades are in service of a greater purpose - care and love for animals.  Fiona is a vegan. Helping others understand the reasons behind her lifestyle drives her to participate in runs around the world.  Fiona became the first vegan woman to complete the Marathon de Sables - a race she has completed twice more since - and in 2013 won the North Pole Marathon and its 'sister' race the Antarctic Ice Marathon.  She also runs to bring awareness to her animal sanctuary - Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary - which she founded in 1996.  Fiona is the subject of a documentary called Running for Good and is the author of a book of the same name.  In this podcast, Sonya and Fiona talk about her pursuit to promote veganism, her career as a runner, and her love of animals.  Key Takeaways:   Who is Fiona Oakes Running for a reason  Love of animals Veganism What is talent Falling into different global races How to keep going Animal sanctuary  

In this episode of The MindBodyHealth Podcast I interview Fiona Oakes (and I mustn't forget the star of the show Percy!!). Despite having a knee replacement and no knee cap from the age of 17, and being told she would never walk properly again, Fiona holds 4 Guinness World Records in the marathon and is the fastest woman to run a marathon on all 7 continents and the North Pole. Fiona's why in all these accomplishments is for the animals. Fiona has been vegan nearly 50 years and started Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary in 1993 with the aim of providing love, care and a forever home to previously unwanted or rescued animals, both domestic and ex-farm. The sanctuary now provides a home to around 600 animals. Keegan Kuhn, Co-director of Cowspiracy and What The Health featured Fiona's life and work and accomplishments in his film "Running For Good" in 2018. If you are looking for inspiration then this episode will provide it. Fiona for me is one of the most humble people I have ever met and for me she is one of the truest "humans" I know. I've admired this woman for many years and have had the pleasure to share stage with her on many occasions and to now count her as a friend. This episode is packed with stories, tips, inspiration and more. Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary http://www.towerhillstables.org Fiona's website http://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk Fiona's Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fionaoakes Watch "Running For Good" Film https://runningforgoodfilm.com/ Order a copy of Fiona's book "Running For Good : The Fiona Oakes Story" https://www.towerhillstables.org/book-calendar Fiona's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/fionaoakes Tower Hill Stables http://www.facebook.com/towerhillstables Fiona's Instagram http://www.instagram.com/oakes.fiona Tower Hill Stables http://www.instagram.com/towerhillstables I hope you enjoy this episode. Love to get your feedback and please give it a rating and a review. Website : http://www.davesheahanhighperformance.com Follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/davesheahan1978 Follow me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/DaveSheahanPage Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/davesheahan1 Follow me on Snapchat : username is davesheahan Subscribe to my Youtube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/homeworkoutsystem Follow me on Tiktok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSuHVEuC/ Whatsapp message me : +353 86 458 3216 Email me : dave@davesheahanhighperformance.com

Fiona Oakes is renowned as a British endurance runner and vegan athlete. She is the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the north pole. She has competed in over 100 marathons and set five marathon course records around the globe, including the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Fiona has been vegan since the age of six. She participates in endurance sports to demonstrate that her diet is not prohibitive to performance and to raise awareness of her Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary, which she founded in 1996. At her sanctuary, she cares night and day for 500 rescued animals to which she has devoted her life. She has some really important things to say about ‘modern veganism' and was a sage reminder of the fact that, like all things, a choice to do better for others is often very simple. It's only that, as humans, we make it complicated.  Thank you to Fiona for sharing her incredible life story with us all this week. I hope you will enjoy hearing from her as much as I did.  *** If you have a question or feedback on the series send me a message on Instagram (@deedoubleespresso) or email me at doublespressowithdee@gmail.com I would love to hear from you!   Points of discussion: (00:00) Introduction (02:44) Fiona reflects on though childhood  (05:13) What changed to get you running? (06:45) The genesis of Fiona's veganism (14:10) Moments of change during the North Pole marathon (18:33) What have you learned about yourself(20:47) What has changed in veganism from when you started promoting it? (24:55) What does luxury mean to you? (25:44) What does the change mean to you? (27:43) What have you learned working with the animals all these years? (31:03) Fiona's advice to a person that feels a bit stuck (33:18) Key takeaways by Dee

I have the privilege and joy to speak to amazing human beings on this podcast and all of the people who generously share their time to be guests touch me in a profound way with their life's missions and journey. One particular guest made me reframe everything I thought I knew about achievement and endurance and the WHY behind doing what we do matters. Her passion and purpose and deep humility simply blew me away.  Fiona Oakes is an elite marathon runner and a carer of over 500 animals at the Sanctuary she founded in 1996 - Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary. She has competed in over 100 marathons and finished in the top 20 in two of the world's Major Marathon series (Berlin and London), along with winning the Main Start and placing top 20 in the Great North Run. Fiona has been vegan for almost her entire life and in 2012 she became the first vegan woman to complete the grueling Marathon de Sables - a race she has completed twice more since - and in 2013 won the North Pole Marathon and it's 'sister' race the Antarctic Ice Marathon. She now holds four Guinness recognised World Records in endurance events including being the fastest woman to run a Marathon on every Continent. Her successes are even more impressive when one learns she lost a kneecap as a teenager, causing her to experience constant pain when running. She does all this to promote an ethical vegan lifestyle and to raise awareness of her Sanctuary. Fiona is also the subject of a documentary made by prominent film maker - Keegan Kuhn (other notable documentaries in his portfolio include Cowspiracy and What the Health). Fiona personally cares for, on a daily basis, the animals she protects in her Sanctuary. Her entire life is dedicated to the promotion of veganism in a positive, proactive and peaceful way and she is living proof of it's sustainability, longevity and viability for both mental and physical wellbeing. Fiona Oakes life is one dedicated to service and this conversation has changed my outlook on life in many ways and I believe it may do this for you, too. In this discussion with Fiona Oakes, you'll discover: -How veganism chose Fiona; a supportive mother, and a mentor...04:00 -Growing up as a vegan child in a world of naysayers and doubters...10:15 -Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary; home to 500 rescue animals...18:15 -Fiona's love of animals is in her soul; it's always been there...22:20 -A running career fueled by sheer determination to promote veganism...28:00 -Fiona's toughest challenge so far...35:15 -Her take on the difference between vegan and plant-based...37:50 -She hopes the pandemic teaches us all that health is real wealth...43:15 -The Warrior Diet; Fiona's one meal a day...44:00 -2 decades of elite running without any running injuries is a true testament to the viability of a vegan lifestyle...48:35 -Toes crushed by horse hooves and bones protruding at the world's toughest footrace...52:00 -She believes her cavalier ignorance is her greatest strength; the North Pole marathon...57:30 -She advocates for not overthinking; deny anxiety the chance to win...1:00:10 -If you train hard, you'll race hard...1:03:20 -Fiona's goals for the future...1:04:00 -The practices which have benefited and supported Fiona over the years...1:07:40 Resources https://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/ (Fiona's website) https://www.instagram.com/oakes.fiona/?hl=en (Fiona's Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/fionaoakes (Fiona's Facebook) https://twitter.com/marathonfiend (Fiona's Twitter)

In this episode, Candace talks with guest Tony about the medical news that he and his partner received, himself requiring an open heart surgery, and his partner getting diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. He talks about making a counter-intuitive decision that went against what some research would suggest for patients with Early Onset Alzhemizers; instead, they retired, sold their home and became nomads running marathons and half marathons all around the world. Tony talks about what it was like to travel around the world running race after race in places like Madagascar, Bhutan and the Great Wall of China with nothing but a suitcase. The pandemic did not put a stop to their plan and they are still running around the world over 7 years later.Anthony L. Copeland-Parker was a professional pilot/manager for thirty-seven years, the last twenty-seven with United Parcel Service. His last job had him managing pilots and flying B757/767-type air-craft all over the world. When he retired, he began writing his blog, PlayHard-HaveFun.com. Since then, he and his partner Catherine have traveled to eighty-two different countries. They have run at least a half-marathon in thirty-five countries and on all seven continents.His book Running All over the World, adapted from a blog he wrote during their travels, is a nonfiction account of our five-plus years of flying, running, walking, sailing, and sightseeing from Atlanta to Antarctica and back again. Part travelogue and part medical memoir, it transports listeners to exotic places like Madagascar, Bhutan, and the Great Wall of China while at the same time offering a day-to-day look at what it means to have nothing but what's in your suitcase. It's also an offbeat love story, recounting the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle. During their years as nomads, they pushed their physical and mental limitations as often as they could - and finished every race  hand in hand.Get a copy of Tony's book hereFollow Tony on FacebookFollow Tony on IGFollow Tony on TwitterFind Tony on Linkedin

We'd be hard-pressed to find someone as authentic and true to herself as Fiona Oakes. Vegan for almost 50 years, she is one of the original game-changers and shining examples of the power of being a plantstrong athlete. Fiona has made a name for herself as an endurance runner, earning four Guinness World Records. She is also the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the North Pole in both cumulative and elapsed time. She has competed internationally in more than 50 marathons and set five marathon course records around the globe, including The Antarctic Ice Marathon. In 2015, Fiona ran six official marathons in six days on six continents all on a vegan diet. Fiona's achievements are made even more astounding due to the fact she was told at age 14 that she would never walk properly, let alone ever run, after undergoing 17 radical knee surgeries which ultimately led to having her entire right kneecap removed. Her only mission? To raise awareness for the plight of animals and veganism across the globe. Her suffering is intense, but you'll quickly understand that her rewards come from saving the lives of the animals she serves at her own Farm Sanctuary - Tower Hill Stables. For most of us, this lifestyle may seem extreme or radical. She avoids simple pleasures in life like TV, long baths, or massages because they're a distraction to her life's work. Truly, as she says, her goal is for all of us to go out there and lead a happy and healthy vegan life, respect all life, and realize that we're all so intricately connected --The planet, the environment, each other. "I just want us to be good to each other." So simple and so beautiful. The world needs more people like Fiona Oakes who are going the distance for humanity. Episode Resources Running for Good - Film Website Tower Hill Stables Website Fiona Oakes Foundation Website Fiona Oakes Instagram PLANTSTRONGFoods.com - Order our new popcorn and dessert-inspired granolas Our Virtual PLANTSTOCK Returns September 8-12th - Register today Join the PLANTSTRONG Community Theme Music for Episode Promo Theme Music

If you don't know Fiona Oakes, you should. We first came across her on her documentary Running for Good. Having struggled with immense pain in her youth, finally having her kneecap removed, she was told she would never run. Well she's proved the world wrong, holding the world records for: fastest time to complete a marathon on each continent, fastest aggregate time for a female to complete a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole marathon, fastest total time for a female to complete a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole and fastest female to run a half marathon in a costume (a cow). She's done all this while working on her farm for abused animals and being a staunch Vegan.  In this episode we also discuss running in the heat, those feelings of not being cool, how no one else cares about our running gadgets and other fun. You'll love this episode if you need some humor and inspiration. 

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Today, we chat with one of the most inspirational ladies on the planet - Fiona Oakes - holder of not one but FOUR world records, including ‘Fastest female to run a marathon each continent and North Pole'.  One of the many reasons that make Fiona so remarkable is her sheer grit and determination to use her running achievements as a platform to create awareness of veganism. When she isn't pounding the tarmac and banking the miles, she spends her time looking after over 600 animals at Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary.    #AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.   Today, we're talking about panting at the start of runs! See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Meet Fiona Oakes, the elite marathon runner with 4 marathon world records, the first vegan woman to complete the world's toughest multi-stage race, Marathon de Sables, and the fastest woman to run a marathon on every continent....All while caring for over 500 animals at her sanctuary, Towerhill Stables.Finding strength & resilience through a greater purposeCompassion and competitionEpic stories from the world's toughest multi-stage race, Marathon de SablesThe effects of physical challenges on mindset & perspectiveSelf-awareness and a positive future for the planetWatch Running For Good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Good-Fiona-Oakes/dp/B07L5PNW16Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakes.fiona/Tower Hill Stables: https://www.towerhillstables.org/Fiona Oakes Foundation: https://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/

BONUS EPISODE* Carl Orme is an Army Veteran and runner and is best known on Instagram as @fighting_the_dadbod. Here he holds regular "Instaviews" with prolific guests from the world of sport including Fiona Oakes, Dean Macey and Becky Adlington. Last year, Carl raised over £10k for Breast Cancer by running 10 marathons in 10 days across 10 different counties and this year he's taking part in a number of events to raise funds for Prostate Cancer and the Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary. In this episode, Carl shares what inspired him to start running and the idea behind the Instaviews. He talks about why he's willing to share the difficult side of undertaking challenges as well the highs and the huge support he has received from the running community on his journey. NB There were a few technical issues with this recording which has impacted on sound quality. However, they do not affect the content and Carl's story is well worth listening to!To find out more about Carl go to: Instagram @fighting_the_dadbodEdinburgh Marathon fundraising Tower Hill Stables Animal SanctuaryTo contact Nicki about The Everyday Adventure Podcast, 1-1 Coaching or "Resilience & Adventure" Workshops:Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.ukWebsite: https://www.resiliencework.co.ukInstagram: @resilienceatworkFacebook: The Everyday Adventure ClubTwitter: @resilience_worx

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast, in this episode we have the amazing Fiona Oakes (Rob is just a little excited!) @oakes.fiona on Instagram about how her journey into running from a young age. Despite losing a knee cap at the age of 17 she has ran 4 world records, completed the Marathon Des Sables and ran a 2:38 marathon all in the aid of her sanctuary which she runs. In this incredible chat we find out just how she juggles it all whilst promoting veganism. More information on Fiona: Website: https://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Oakes Amazon Documentary: Running For Good We also catch up with Lou the game master for Make Matt Run and her friend Statman Jon to find out which team has won the Steal Card for the series. Rob has a big challenge coming up in 2021 with the Berlin Marathon where he'll be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK. There will be lots of funraising activites leading up to his marathon training and we want you to be a part of it. You can also donate on his Just Giving page. Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Instagram: @Whatthefartlek_Podcast Facebook: What the Fartlek Podcast Twitter: @WhatTheFartlek Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk

NEW EPISODE AND XMAS GIVEAWAY! Fiona Oakes. ..Episode 41. This week we repeat the episode with the incredible and amazing Fiona Oakes, 4x Guinness World Record Champion VEGAN runner! Fiona and I spoke in May this year about her sanctuary Tower Hill Stables Essex which she has been running since 1996. We spoke about her life mission, her love and devotion for all animals worldwide, her passion for veganism, her movie RUNNING FOR GOOD directed by Keegan Kuhn and now she released a book with the same title, so we just HAD to repeat this episode and share our love and admiration for this powerhouse of a woman!..AND! We are doing a XMAS GIVEAWAY! We are giving away 4 SIGNED!!!! copies of her brand new book. OMG! Isn’t that a nice Christmas present? ..Follow @goforyourlifenow @oakes.fiona and @towerhillstables tag 3 friends (people can comment multiple times), share this story as a post in your story and tag @goforyourlifenow and @oakes.fiona and @towerhillstables Bonus: follow on spreaker and leave a comment! LINK IN BIO. ..Winners announced 20th of December!

Fiona Oakes is a world record marathon runner that broke the record to become the fastest female to run 7 continents. It's much appreciated :)   Fiona is a vegan advocate and started running to simply raise awareness for her animal sanctuary (with over 400 animals) and veganism as a whole. In the process, she realised her hard work was paying off and started setting trail records.    You can find my favourite vegan protein and wholefood supplement at Raw Sport here - https://bit.ly/2Hy32eH  The inspiring runner has run all over the world including Marathon Des Sables, Atacama, North Pole and many other famous races.    Be sure to check out the documentary that she stars in - Running For Good.   Support Fiona and the great work she does with the Animal Sanctuary by:  - Liking, following or sharing her social media - https://www.instagram.com/oakes.fiona & https://www.facebook.com/fionaoakes.  - Also visit Fiona's foundation page - https://www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/ - Buy the book here - https://amzn.to/33dYcep

Speech from 2019 Reading Vegan Festival (www.readingveganfestival.co.uk) Videography and editing by Grace Hunt Photography (YouTube Reading Vegan Festival 2019) FIONA OAKES ‘Running for Good’Fiona Oakes has been vegan for forty years; runs Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary; is the founder of Vegan Runners, and holds four Guinness World Records in marathon running! Find out how she juggles the care of five hundred rescue animals with being an elite athlete training over one hundred miles a week.If you can please Donate to Tower Hill Stables to support Fiona as she cares for over 450 rescued animals. 

Today I am speaking with Fiona Oakes. Fiona has been vegan since the age of 6 years old.  She is a World Record-breaking Marathon runner currently holding 4 Guinness World Records including being the fastest woman to run a Marathon on every Continent and the North Pole in both days and time elapsed.  She is an Elite road Marathoner having top 20 places in 2 of the World's Major Marathons - London and Berlin and the Great North Run - along with many Marathon wins and course records around the world.  She is also an accomplished ultra runner having completed Marathon des Sables 3 times winning stages of some of the most grueling multi-stage ultra events in the world - all this despite a disability which Medical Professionals advised would render her incapable of running at all due to multiple orthopedic surgeries in her teenage years.  She is co-founder of the Vegan Runners - now a global resource for all plant-based athletes and 'go-to' destination for anyone interested in combining plant-based living with running events.  She is an Honorary Patron of the Vegan Society, Patron of Freedom for Animals.  Fiona is the Founder of her own animal sanctuary Towerhill Stables, where she currently cares for over 600 rescued animals.  This series features conversations I conducted with individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to Vegan research, businesses, art, and society. This podcast series is hosted by Patricia Kathleen and Wilde Agency Media.TRANSCRIPTION*Please note, this is an automated transcription please excuse any typos or errors[00:00:00] In this episode, I had the rare opportunity to speak with founder of Tower Hill Stables, Animal Rescue and Sanctuary and co-founder of the Vegan runners Fiona Oakes. Key points addressed were Fiona's title of four Guinness World Records in distance running, including being the fastest woman to run a marathon on every continent and the North Pole, and how this endeavor was merely the vehicle to carry her true life's work of rescuing animals and expanding positive imagery about the Vegan lifestyle and philosophy. Stay tuned for my talk with Fiona.  [00:00:44] My name is Patricia Kathleen, and this series features interviews and conversations I conduct with experts from food and fashion to tech and agriculture, from medicine and science to health and humanitarian arenas. The dialog captured here is part of our ongoing effort to host transparent and honest rhetoric. For those of you who, like myself, find great value in hearing the expertize and opinions of individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to their ideals. If you're enjoying these podcasts, be sure to check out our subsequent series that dove deep into specific areas such as founders and entrepreneurs. Fasting and roundtable topics they can be found on our Web site. Patricia Kathleen dot COM, where you can also join our newsletter. You can also subscribe to all of our series on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean and YouTube. Thanks for listening. Now let's start the conversation.  [00:01:40] Hi, everyone, and welcome back. I'm your host, Patricia. And today I'm elated to be sitting down with Fiona Oakes.  [00:01:47] Fiona is the co-founder of the Vegan Runners and she is the founder of Tower Hill Stables. Animal Rescue and Sanctuary. You can find out more.  [00:02:02] Hi, Fiona. We're so excited to have you on today. Fantastic. We have a little bit of a time delay, but we're gonna get through that for everyone listening. I'll read a quick bio on it. Absolutely. For everyone listening, I'm going to read a quick bio on Fiona.  [00:02:19] But before that, I'm going to proffer you a quick roadmap for today's podcast. You can follow the trajectory in which our inquiries will be based. We will first look at unpacking Phiona's Vegan story and her life becoming a prolific marathon runner. We'll look at some of her childhood before we launch straight into her marathon running and ultra running career, distinct between our draw distinctions between marathons versus ultramarathons. The reasons why Fiona has been running them. And then we're going to look at some of the particulars within those communities being a Vegan athlete as they pertain to Phiona's story. We'll look at injuries. We'll look at running world records, breaking everything that she has done. And then we'll also unpack. We'll turn our efforts towards looking at a brief overview of the documentary. It was based on Fiona running for good. And then we'll start unpacking the work that she's doing at Tower Hill Stable, which is an impetus for a lot of her work. And we'll wrap everything up with goals and advice that Fiona may have for those of you who are looking to get involved or kind of follow her. A brief bio, as promised on Fiona. Fiona Oakes has been Vegan since the age of six years old. She is a world record breaking marathon runner, currently holding four Guinness World Records, including being the fastest woman to run a marathon on every continent and the North Pole in both days and time elapsed. She is an eat elite road marathon marathoner, having top 20 places in two of the world's major marathons, London and Berlin and the Great North run, along with many marathon winds and course records around the world. She is also an accomplished ultra runner, having completed the marathon, their seventh three time winning stages of some of the most grueling multi-stage ultra events in the world. All this despite a disability which medical professionals advised would render her incapable of running at all due to multiple orthopedic surgeries in her teenage years. She's a co-founder of the Vegan Runners, now a global resource for all plant based athletes and a go to destination for anyone interested in combining plant based living with running events. She is an ordinary pay honorary patron of the Vegan Society, Patron of Freedom for Animals. Fiona is the founder of her own animal sanctuary. Tower Hill Stables, where she currently cares for over 600 rescued animals. Again, you can find out more on w w w dot. Tower Hill Stables dot org. Fiona. Before I begin unpacking a little bit about your running story and your Vegan story within that, I'm hoping that you can draw us. The story about becoming Vegan at the age of six is in and of itself rare. And you had a very unique childhood. I'm wondering if you can.  [00:05:19] Yeah, I mean, I went to the Vegan when I was six years old. I didn't understand the word Viðga and I have to say I've never heard of it. I understand its principle behind it.  [00:05:30] If you love something, you don't harm it. I loved animals. I didn't want to hurt them. I went vegetarian when I was three years old. Simple equation. I don't want to eat the flesh of animals. And as the years went by, I asked my mom, you know what? Why do these other products come from? Where does the letter come from? Where the eggs come from? We never really have milk in the house. And I'm very lucky in that my mom was honest with me and she told me the truth. It was a big thing at the time. This is in the early 1970s. We were lucky in that my mom had a role model, intensive music teacher that taught my mom when she was a child. She was actually a Vegan lady that a new Donelle. What's in the founders of Egen Society in the UK? My mom was kept in touch with them because my mom was a musician. So she was able to articulate to my mom in adult terms what I was going through with trials. It wasn't an easy path for us. Not my parents. You know, parents and my family were vegetarian. Viðga, not even particular big animal Lafitte's. I have to say. And I was very lucky to have the support of my mom. When I went to the hospital and had my surgeries in my teenage years, it was wasn't very, very difficult. Times may in terms of a I was in in plaster, cast a lot on crutches for about three years on and off. But more than that. Veganism was aligned to an eating disorder. And my mom was accused multiple times of child abuse for allowing me to be taken, which was a very, very bad thing because my mom at the time was a nurse. And so obviously she was working in the hospital and it came out, you know, the daughter was following this, what they call a weird diet. And it was very, very difficult time. I got through that, but I missed most of my education. I then went to also study privately to get some sort of qualifications behind me. I was going to be secretary and I came to London to work and. But it was always in my heart. I wanted to be around animals and it was always a dream to start an animal sanctuary. I never thought that dream would ever become a reality. In fact, people write to me now and say, you know, how do we get an animal sanctuary? And I had to say, be creative. Grab every opportunity. Can. There's no kind of set formula. You know, a must be will see. You got a sanctuary. To me, it happened by accident. I was doing a lot rescued from a rented accommodation that was living in and working in London. One of the horses I got a from had an accident. He was taken to the vet. It was 13 weeks. And at that point we decided we can no longer continue with this model, which was basically giving all the people all our money to cast the animals in a way that we didn't find satisfactory. So while I was at the vet having surgery rates we set about.  [00:08:24] Try to trying to get and get trying to get a property with some land, which wasn't easy to live quite near to London. It was a major struggle. I still don't know how it happened. I mean, I always joke and say at the time, my mom was always a great support. She probably got more mortgages in some time, that building society at the time. She'd like borrowed money, my family money. I've got a great aunt who is 98 years old and she got her funeral money under her bed in a and that came out to I to try and get and probably try and get the animal safe. And twenty five years ago, we managed to get a small property, which is Talil Stables. We didn't set it up as a sanctuary or a business or anything like that. It was a place of sanctuary for the animals I'd already rescued and it started from there. But after a few years, probably a couple of three years, I realized. I know I can rescue animals, I can rescue 40 active, rescue 400 animals, but I can't stop the cause of why they're needing rescue, uncomfortably hitting symptoms. I need to do something positive to promote veganism, because if the world were more more vegan friendly or more people were Vegan a plant based, then less animals would go through the factory farming train and hopefully the balance would be tipped at some point and veganism would become the norm. But back in the early notice, it was a struggle. How do you do this?  [00:09:50] You know, there was no you know, for younger people, they forget they don't really know what time before social media, before you could just put something on Instagram or Snapchat or Facebook. It was hard. You have to use the mainstream media and press you probably to do that. You have to do something bad, something good, or something very sensationalistic. Well, the only thing that I could think of was to do something good. Always been quite sporty. I was supposed to be for my surgeries. It put an end to my running my network my whole career. When I was in Oxford, up in cycling, because that was continuous motion, like strengthening. So I knew that I was. But, you know, the only sport, especially women's sport, that was garnering any attention in the U.K. was marrison winning that for all the hashtags attached to it because Paula Radcliffe was selling and kind of it was being billed as the toughest thing in athletic event on the calendar. It was grueling if you could do a marista. And he was punishing April. All right. So mentally and physically. So I kind of thought to myself, wouldn't it be wonderful if I could just come PTM and hopefully complete a Morrisson to show definitively that being Vegan is not prohibitive in any way to this most kind of extreme endurance sport. So that's kind of how the marathon running started purely to promote veganism. I didn't do it for any other reason. I still don't run for any other reason than to do that.  [00:11:22] Yeah, I think that's one of the most. I've never heard of another distance runner that doesn't talk about this. This rush or this high or this other emotive.  [00:11:31] This other physical pay-out that running does. And it is using it as a soul for a force of marketing is really unique. I'm wondering, when you started off, you already had your sanctuary, correct? When you started marathon running, it was to get word and promote word out about veganism. Let's really quickly, I kind of want to get on to Tower Hill Stables because you don't run it a lot of sanctuaries, at least in the United States. I'm not sure about UK, but they have a business model behind them. They lead Torvill. Is it all donation based? How is it based?  [00:12:08] Well, actually, when we started it, it was all off funding. We put money into it. And I always said that I could never look anyone in the eye and take their money unless I could very well say I was 100 percent invested in my own sanctuary, financially, physically, mentally, spiritually. I'm giving everything. I've got 100 percent on the line if you want to help me. That's great. And we still put all our own money into it. I work part time as a firefighter. I would say merchant banking for many, many years. My parents live with us all that pensions go into it. And people support the sanctuary. You know, in the membership, you know, that they join and they give regular donations. They fundraise for us. But it's kind of it was it stopped. Everything I've done, it's been kind of starts from gut instinct and the heart with the head kind of adding little bits along the way. So it's not it's not a business model. There isn't a business plan behind anything I've done. When I started running, I didn't think, you know, by year one, I want to do this. By year three, I want a world record. I had to be creative and I've gone with the flow. It's kind of organic and it's grown with me. And yeah, the mogul behind Tower Hill is still it's a very much it's not a business. It's a play.  [00:13:27] It's a home forever home. So the animals. So we'll go I've got 600. I still deliver the day care. It's the way I can do it through continuity. I like to be very, very hands on here, even though I didn't do a lot of mileage with my running. And it's hung to them. It's not a business. It's not a it's not like a petting play store. It's very much geared around them. They I always said, you know, it's not kind of a fun place for me to be if I'm having fun.  [00:13:58] There's something wrong. They're the ones that supposed to be having fun. Ananda The supposed to be providing it for them with me, overseeing it, making sure they've got everything that they need, which is a big project in itself. I mean, 600 animals. I haven't got like six on tiny little hamsters. I've got like 150 pigs. I've got 110 horses. I've got like sixty six cows. I've got over a hundred sheep sheets. I've got a lot bigger animals. So just project managing everything that they need to be where and when they need it. It's a big ask, but it's something I do. It's just from the heart. I love it. I can't imagine not being here for the animals. And the running is always very secondary to running the sanctuary. And I think that's been a great move. Probably my greatest motivator with my running. It's been lack of time. If I don't go out and do it when I get a small window around the animals, I can't find tools. So I'm kind of never got much time to think about or running. I'm just flat out back back into the wellies and back outside doing the sanctuary. And that's what I wanted to portray in the film. I'm very much an amateur amateur running boxing way above my weight when I actually get to races. And I think obviously I've been Vegan for a very, very long time, nearly five decades. And one of my strengths. Some people ask me what my strengths are. My strengths probably is that I know very little, but I always want to learn more. So I don't put myself on a pedestal and think, you know, I am Vegan Svengali. I know everything I've done. I mean, I'm always learning more and more and more whether is sanctuary about my running or my own personal abilities and inhibitive. So when I, I always yeah, I do everything from the heart and go in saying I never really have much time to think about what I'm doing. In fact, when Keegan came and made the documentary and started to ask questions, I had to really delve inside myself for answers because I'd never really stopped to think why I'm doing this. It just feels right. The time grabby go on with it. That's that's how I thought to be, because, you know, veganism over the last few years, it's kind of exploded. But it's been a very, very long, hard struggle for me. And there's been no road levels in terms of what I want to achieve. So I've had to go and set the benchmarks for myself. But, yeah, so it's it's a constant, constant struggle. But it's a long day. I mean, people ask you, how can you see only perhaps three in the morning? I've told you know, it's it's it's three decades I've been doing that. It's the only way I can get done what I need to do in a day. So as I say, you have to be creative if you want to do something. And there's real desire, motive behind what you do. And I believe you can do it. And with my running, I'm always very keen to tell people. I know I have no talent. That is where my strength is. I know that I'm going to have to work very, very hard to achieve what I want. To do the motive is the better I can run, the better. I can do the job I'm out to do, which is promote veganism in a positive way. Obviously, the faster you can run, if you can win races, the top place in races, that's the incentive to get to the finish line quicker. For me, not a trophy or a medal or Keagan came and it's like, where are all your medals? Where all your trophies? I don't know, because when I get home, that's that's the running back door. I'm back out with the animals. I hope that the the the achievement so the results speak for themselves. But I'm not I'm not a big person to talk about what I've done, particularly because I always want to do more. And it's always a great leveler to see that, you know, 70 billion animals go through the animal agricultural industry every year. I've got six hundred rescues here, which is a tiny fraction of what I want to achieve. And, you know, whether people choose to go Vegan or not, we are pushing for that. We're pushing for a better world, for a fairer, more just Woelfel. But it's slow progress. So whatever the animals are suffering while other people are suffering, while ever the zone distribution of resources around the world, I figure that I haven't got an awful lot time or need to sit back and congratulate myself because my job isn't done yet.  [00:18:25] So I'm wondering, you use your body, as you know, in your endeavors, this activity, the sport, you know, you're using it as the ultimate marketing campaign.  [00:18:35] And and because of that, you know, you just said you didn't you had to go back inside and think as the documentary was being filmed. You hadn't had a lot of answers. You were the answer. You know, you were showing people that this this sport could be done by someone living a Vegan lifestyle. And you want to draw attention to Vegan issues and efforts. And I'm wondering when people did approach you along the way. First of all, when you ran your first race, how did you train for it? Did you have a coach? A lot of really intense distance runners have coaches that they're involved with and they come with. How did that all work?  [00:19:14] OK. When I started to think about marrison winning, I thought, I mean, there was no resource on the Internet. So I mean that, you know, it was early notice there was nothing you could not Google Google search, you know. So three hour marathon training program or anything like that. So I started by kind of finding a local short distance race, you know, like a half marathon, seeing if I could do that. And I did. And I won eight an OK. Well, marrison running. I was under the very, very silly misconception that a marathon with two 1/2 marathons back to back. How wrong could I be? No, I heard all these kind of spurious told that a marathon begins at 20 miles. No, no, no. It's like thirteen point one mile. That's halfway through Miles. No, not it's completely wrong. And Marathon really does begin at twenty miles up to that point. You just on cruise control, the last thing, the way you can suffer. So honestly, I learned by trial and error by winning a few local show distance races. I had attracted some attention regarding coaching, but the deal breaker was the veganism. Nobody wanted to coach Vegan isolate. Nobody wanted to waste that time with me. So as I explained, promoting veganism is the only reason I'm out there. So it's it's a deal breaker tonight to take the next level in tomorrow's ceremony was quite a hard decision for me because I realize that the training was going to be so much more specific and time consuming, basically, than for short distance races. You can block your way through a 10K and a half marathon. You can't do it through a marathon. I started off like with trial and error, lots of trials, loss. I was just thinking I could do lots of miles and I would get quicker by doing lots of math. You will get on by running lots of distance, but you won't get a whole lot faster until you do specific speed work. So I kind of looked at what all the people were doing and I formulated my own idea. I realize that you've probably got to do two or three speed sessions a week. That was difficult to me. I did look at joining a local running club, want to say locally quite some distance away. And that speed session was not going to see it because it was done on the track. And I can't when the benefits, that money is too bad. So I have to do my speed, work on a treadmill. I always have done and I always do on it. Some people are a bit sniffy about treadmill work, but that's how I have to do it. And the only thing I do say is on the positive side of treadmills, they don't lie to you. They run at the speed that, you know, they're running out. So, you know, you kind of get a good kind of judge away wrap. But I just formulated my own way and it was all going to be had to be hard pressed to me. So nine sessions a week, three speed sessions with recovery runs longer mid weight on the Hill sessions and a very long run on Sunday. I think the one thing about me that I'm very robust in terms is physically very strong. And I can take the training. And I think that's a testament to my plant based lifestyle. Over two decades, I still put out the results for Cubby. Hey, I was representing my country for Half-Marathon and 10K and Chip to do very well in my race in the South. And so I've got a wide, wide range of events I can do. And I've never had a running injury. I've had injuries which have impacted my running and indeed my knee. It does bother me when I run. When I started running on road marathons at about 20 miles, the continuous motion, the pounding of one stride length was very, very painful. But I realized quickly if I stopped running the pain stop.  [00:23:02] So I realized once it damaged myself, it was just if I could write to the mental barrier of pain, I did. It was Paula Radcliffe that I once listened to and she said, You do not want to go to the start line of any race, least of all a marathon, knowing that you are carrying an injury. I've never been to the start line of any race knowing that I'm not carrying one, but I don't focus on it. I put it behind me, a place on the elite staff. I'm not making excuses for money. I was told I wouldn't work properly. I do live when I run. I didn't realize how much I lived till I saw the film. But I know I'm I'm there on my own merits. I don't want to make excuses. And I started with the Daily Road races purely because it was some time effective for me to Big Morison's a year, autumn and and spring. You literally probably spend four months how training three weeks cycling and go and hit them hard. And it was always I could probably not do that every local race or county race that was on the calendar. But I just wanted something more than that. I wanted to be able to in one soundbite say. A polite place overall in the Amsterdam marrison drunk, a world class race, was also financially very, very struggling because obviously I've got 600 mouths to feed, so mine is better off than the last one I'm actually considering. So being invited to races was cost effective. It wasn't costing me anything to go. It was a strange, bizarre kind of juxtaposition. I mean, I'm literally miss amateur runner, you know, bumming around the house, looking for my trainers and my thoughts and whatever. And then you're on a flight to a race you picked up by a chauffeur driven car. You taken to the elite hotel and you find yourself in a technical meeting with Heilig Guy. So I think it's like, whoa, what's going on here? But it's really it was never planned. I never really thought about it too much. I've never had any problem motivating myself to run because the end goal is always that I want to be the best representative I can. So the animals and for veganism. And if one person sees what I'm doing and he's interested or wants more information or can be convinced that it can be done, then that's my job done. So, yeah, I use the running.  [00:25:27] I mean, I kind of watch how it's gonna be and it's gonna be time consuming to do what I'm doing. It's gonna be really, really hard to run a hundred miles a week, but it's free advertising for the animal sanctuary in terms of people say, you know, hey, what do you do? You know, I run an animal sanctuary. That's great. And also later, after a couple years, it was literally to promote veganism because I haven't actually thought about the potential of starting a dedicated Vegan running clip that came about in 2004 when I got my first elite star in a major marathon that was London. And the guy that I was running with live in. The only kind of running club that had any connection with the reason I was out there was the vegetarian cycling and athletics. And Vader actually said to me, you know, hey, you know, you do realize that you're going to be standing shoulder to shoulder with the best runners in the world. You're going to be going up forty five minutes ahead of the main field. You're going to be you a handful of women, and you're going to have the streets of London to yourself. And the crowds are going to say, well, I'm not. Let's start a vague and running plot. They need to see that word. And it was that simple connection. And, you know, people see you in the elite club just so they know you're a good runner. You don't have to tell people you're a good runner. They know you while you do that with the best. And if you're literally a billboard going through London on private roads with a camera on you, you know, the BBC or whatever, filming it with this big investor, what what could be better? A positive advertising. Can you have to the call if you're out there doing. So that's when we start to Vegan run us back in 2004. And people do ask me, you know, what is your proudest moment within running? And I have to say. I think our big surprise it's being that co-founder of Vegan run is because now I mean, when we started it, I was pretty much the only Vegan in the village in terms of running. Now we've got thousands of members worldwide going out and doing this job. So it's so much more effective than just one first, me doing it. And to be part of that at the beginning does make me, you know, enormously proud of my my fellow Vegan, my fellow Vegan athletes on the job that doing being ambassadors for what we all believe in.  [00:27:40] What do you think? On to that same vein. In that same light. What do you think the most major impact has been for this thing that came?  [00:27:48] Was it the shoe deal was at the drop of the documentary? Was it cofounding Vegan runners that you saw a significant shift, both sociological and financial, that you kind of contributed towards the Vegan effort? Was there any moment over the past decade and a half that you saw this? This thing that I did really shifted it? Was it when you were in the Guinness World Records? Was it obtaining that for the cause for the industry, all of that stuff?  [00:28:16] Yeah, I mean, actually, it's quite controversial in terms of the way veganism has actually moved over the last certainly decade, five years, perhaps Vegan run has grown steadily through membership. That started in 2004. But what I actually found along the way is that I got quite a lot of media interest for what I was doing, but the focus was never on the Vegan part of it. You know, so you might get, you know, the big national newspaper, The Daily Mail, you know, kind of helping you most inspirational woman of the year. So you run off, you buy 50 copies of the newspaper. You know, we do that in ten or eleven and you reading through and, you know, this amazing woman is run across desert and she's done all this to the animals. And you think it's not mentioned the fact that I'm Vegan. And even when I broke the world's records, I had a kind of a newspaper deal that when I came back, you know, I kind of said, look, I'm not spread. One will record. I've broken three, you know, it's story. And eventually they explained to me, look, we've made an error. It was coming up to Christmas. And there were two major supermarkets, Aldi and little, that were trying to break into the kind of luxury market, you know, like Tesco and Science and Waitrose in the U.K. And they were doing a lot of advertising, really, really pushing advertising at the time. And he said, you know, we can't, like, contradict what they're advertising of turkeys and exotic foods by promoting inside our newspaper veganism in such kind of, you know, work out that way because they pay all, they pay our wages, the advertisers pay our wages.  [00:29:54] And it's always been a real struggle to get people to talk about veganism. And I know hopefully is asked about. I was doing the London Marathon and I had the BBC sports correspondent came up to the sanctuary to film me before the race rights and actually challenged him with this. And he said it's basically open until about 2015, 2016. Veganism was aligned with terrorism because a lot of activism was illegal activism, and so they weren't going to promote it. So up until that point, it was really, really difficult and I didn't really know why. So I'm not doing anything. You know, I'm just going out there and hitting the road. How can you top 20 places with a real amateur runner? And I've got this disability, but I think after about 2016.  [00:30:44] Truthfully might be a bit controversial. Now I know she's the real big shift in the Vegan movement. It went to a little bit more plant based and I it's quite well recorded and documented that I was actually filmed for the game changes. So James Wilkes came out in 2013 and filmed wait for this idea. He'd had to make a film about veganism and went back to Hollywoods. And it was it went on hold. You couldn't get the fundraising then back in 2015. He got the fundraising from the Avatar Foundation. James Cameron put money in and he wrote to me and said, Hey, Fjellner, want to come back with Louis Savoy us and we want to film you Sanctuary because you are basically the foremost Viðga athlete that I want in this film. And they came out and they filmed over two or three days only running film with the animals still running up to Morrisson to solve little time. And they went way over that year. I detected a change at kind of a shift in terms of veganism. The diet was becoming more credible, but not the ethic behind it. It was shifted to more plant based. And I think that I was dropped from the film because it looked a bit of a ridiculous juxtaposition that you got athletes on, that you haven't been Vegan that long. And we're talking about performance spikes and benefits of veganism. And I was coming it from a completely different angle to saying I'm vegan because it's the right thing. It just right is wrong time animals. And it was kind of a bit too much of that sense for me. KEAGAN Labor unions. Good.  [00:32:27] That was kind of kind of.  [00:32:30] A pivotal point in, you know, a lot of people became aware of me rich role did the narrative for it. So that helped. And I'm quite low paying, you know, to say what I've done. I don't push myself. I'm not a celebrity. Instagram tried several. I don't particularly want any recognition for myself. Fiona, I only want recognition for the animals and justice. So I'm not somebody who wants to push themselves forward, particularly because I've got my feet on the ground. And I know that what I've done, although it seems enormous to a lot of people for my my own reasoning, I haven't done enough. And I want to do more. Also, I think that a lot of people kind of felt a bit threatened by me because a lot of people are talking a rhetoric, but they have to kind of walk the walk. I haven't got the credentials and I've got like eons of credential. There were many, many years. And I think that they failed in some way negates what they're doing, which is which is not at all, you know, not what I'm thinking. You know, I just want to encourage people to to be vague and not to I don't want to sell them anything. I don't want to. Is stopping me a little bit. You know, the game changes. It was hitting. It's an audience that they felt that they got to sell them something. But, you know, you're going to feel better. You're going to feel great. You're going to have this massive performance by and it's kind of a testament to human beings that they always want a return for. What they're doing was returned return to me. It's just knowing that what I'm doing and it's the right thing and it's not harming others.  [00:34:07] Yeah, my father used to always say, you don't do the right thing to get in to heaven. You do the right thing to do the right thing. It in itself is the reason. And I think that that's crucial.  [00:34:19] You're kind of hitting on a very interesting point that this series has unearthed and really looked at it, particularly from people across all different industries that we've been speaking with. And it's this conversation that's blown up over the past five years. And it's it's fueled by marketing and money and Hollywood, as you are now bringing up. I did notice that you weren't attached to game changers and wondered why, because you are such this, your history and your legacy. I understand the the rebuking of the personal fame and things like that, but it does need a body to be hosted on. And we've chose you've chosen that body as you and your running, you know. And so within that, you have kind of risen through the ranks as a name that gets tossed around a great deal about these prolific athletes that are Vegan and carrying the word about veganism through places like sports where people just thought it couldn't exist.  [00:35:10] And I'm curious where you personally, if someone who didn't know anything about any of this industry was talking with you tomorrow and said wouldn't plant based in being Vegan, what how would you quickly discern that for that?  [00:35:26] Well, plan based is about what you eat. Veganism is the reason behind what you eat, and it's everything in your life. It's the S8. I mean, for instance, could you be plump based and wear leather shoes, you know? Is it just about your food and you? Or is it about the animals and the wider picture and the environment and other human beings suffer because of your food choices? You know what I mean? Yes, me. Veganism is the food.  [00:35:58] The diet is it's just one tiny part of it. It's the it's the ethical sounds about justice for all that's most important. And people are a bit shocked when they you know, they learn about what what how, i.e., I eat like I've always eaten, which is very bright. Basically, I go to a lot of these athletes forums and they're all trying to sell protein powders. And they sat in the other I don't have any of those things. I don't endorse any of those things because it would be a lie to say that I do use them. I have a very, very basic lifestyle. I eat fresh vegetables, i.e. whole grains. I eat, you know, not siy beans, chickpeas. And I have to think very, very carefully about the cost of my food because I have got this massive burden of responsibility caring for the animals. And I would rather see than me, the myself, the and I only one meal a day as well, which people find extraordinary. But since May it suits my lifestyle and happy with that. I don't try to tell the people what to do and how to do it. It's their choices of how they live. That's me. And I'm not top of my list of priorities. When I don't think much about myself, I genuinely don't.  [00:37:20] I think I get the greatest fulfillment is helping others, and that's honestly the troops. It's not a natural reaction to me to want to walk Kammerer. I felt when I went to Hollywood thoughtful. The film premieres when it's good. Rich Well came up to me and congratulated me on the film and said, Oh my God, it's amazing and you're incredible and what you think to it. I said, No, no, I'm saying it. Yeah. And he kind of looks at you haven't seen the film. And I said no because like, who wants to watch itself on a screen, you know? I mean, I don't know. So it made me kind of dragging me down to the front of the auditorium to watch it. And I'm kind of hiding out. I've got to look decent. Yeah. I mean, the desert, you know, it's got all the gear on, you know, the scenery and everything. And the first thing I see is this little kind of crazy moto figure limping out the desert. I look like crazy, but I've got to go right big backpack on. And I say, oh my God, I really love what I run. And I know it looks good when I run into races and people come promoted to news that, hey, you feel right. I've seen your film. Yeah. You know, I was in it and there's like, you know, I thought it was you because I noticed you were limping when you were. Well, you really. Oh yeah. But, you know, I yeah. I mean them to me, the you know, the greatest achievement is that people have seen what I've done and say, you know, hey, I can do that. And I can just mean within the Vegan. So I mean within the disability as well. You know, a lady wrote to me last week coming on social media on Instagram, she said, I've had two surgeries on my patellar and I've now been told that I've got to have it removed and that I will not be able to run or continue with cross country that she did. I will wear a brace for the rest of my life and somebody directed it towards what really good said. I'm right. Thank you. I don't expect you right back. Is there any hope on I said, you know, that's exactly what I was told you got thirty odd years ago and I hope I can inspire you to you know, nothing is written, you know, nothing is written. You can you can write your own book if you choose to sell it. That's that's what I can hope I can inspire others to do. And, you know, if people do want to, you know, are doubtful about Vegan, it's a you know, and I remember once I went to a race now it was a big, big intercounty championship and it was a marathon on a train for it. And my mom would come with me and she was standing with them. The people were handing out the prizes. The lady my risk was there and the race organizers and they said, oh, who you want to forge that? I'm raising my daughter. And this is a really real tough cause. I don't think anybody's ever beaten three hours on this cause it's like ninety. And they said, you know what, you know what time she looking for. And my mom was desperate to say she's not looking for a time. She's looking to win because, you know, winning is what she wants to do for the animals. And I came out to say China was winning. I've broken three hours. And the lady, my rest, when she presented me with the prizes, she said, oh, my gosh.  [00:40:19] She said, I was talking to your mother. And, you know, you've been Vegan said ages, years and years and years. My daughter wants. Vegetarian and I was reluctant to allow it to. I was worried about a growing process, whether it be detrimental. But seeing you at your age thriving, that I've got no issues with it now. So I hope that that's the kind of role model I can offer in terms of the fight. You know, if you're interested, what you're going to be like in 10, 20, 30 is to be plump based or are you going to whatever then look at me because I'm still thriving. I was due to go back to my roots in salt. It's the fourth time I say representing my country on the road, you know, and I'm healthy. I mean, I don't take any medications. I don't take any supplements. I still try, you know, like today I did a three hour room with an eight kilogram backpack and KG White's on my hands. And I look after all the animals and I still am a firefighter.  [00:41:11] Amazing. I want to get into it for everyone listening who doesn't have a background really quickly so that they know what we're talking about. The marathon disserves is really quickly a quick description.  [00:41:22] I scrubbed from the Internet. It's a six day, 251 kilim kilometer ultra marathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage is ninety one kilometers long.  [00:41:34] This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, obviously not this year in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth. And indeed, as a documentary cited, you're required to purchase funeral insurance prior to entering the race because people have died on it.  [00:41:54] I'm curious first. My first thought was because it didn't capture any footage among your colleagues and fellow runners. What kind of rhetoric do you have before races, particularly on one like this, where you were in a tent with, you know, several other runners? Does anyone ever talk to you about your diet?  [00:42:11] Does anyone ever get into, you know, veganism or how relations with other runners or did they kind of like, let you be?  [00:42:21] Yeah, no, I mean, the first time I did in 2012, veganism was enough, people weren't aware of the word Vegan is little what he wasn't. I remember you literally turn out and you find you take it into the desert a military vehicles and you find 10 very often in the dark. It's late night and you find a place to put your sleeping bag. And that's where you will be for the eight days that you that so you wake up and you kind of me. I probably don't even get to know him the night before. And so the first year with I, you know, some of my guys walking around say, oh, my God, you know, you think you've got about ten. We've got like an Irishman, a Scotsman, a Welshman, an Englishman and a Vegan woman. And it's kind of, you know, you have to kind of convince them that way. Is the bigger woman that was actually. Bethany, if you're running well, if you're strong, if could beat them, they have to kind of look and listen. That year, I had a really, really tough race. In the week before I broke two toes at the animal sanctuary I hosted on them. So I was challenged with either not going to in the cell or going out there with two fractured toes. I elected to go. I had a really, really tough time. It was appalling. By the time the race finished to run alongside, you could see the bones sticking out a little toe. It was it was brutal because, of course, your feet swell in the hay. You get sand in your shoes. It's a really, really tough challenge. But the guys were, you know, took it well because that was the strongest among them. So, you know, they've got to kind of respect you. In 2014, I was in the race and I was riding really, really high in the rankings and top place. But unfortunately, one I templates needed me more than I needed to place in the marathon assailable. He had leukemia and he was on chemotherapy. And by day two, he was wanting to tackle. And I said to him, look, Mike, you know, there are love. I know what this is like. In 2012, I was the first Vegan woman to complete this race. All eyes were on me. I hadn't made a big thing about the fact of fractured toes. It was a tough loss. I was carrying a huge backpack because there was no ethical Vegan like sleeping bags. For me, everything was very, very heavy. I said, I know what you're right. And there are a lot of people around the world looking at you to know that, you know, you've got leukemia. It's not defining what your limitations are. And, you know, tobacco is going to be a really, really bad thing. So if you can get through the next day, which was like 30 or 40 K whatever, it was a long stage you were frightened about. I was frightened about being out there in the Sahara Desert alone in that kind of heat going through the night chemotherapy. I said if no one else will stay with you and you still want to do it all. So we took my rights away and I'll be there at your side. And he came back I and student self into my arms, you know. Each state was taking me about four hours. Was taking him 11 or 12 hours. And he said, does your offer still stands tomorrow? Because I really want to try and do it. And so I mentored him round the long stage. It was very, very tough. He was in a real state. But for me, the running I think the definition of my running is it is compassion over competition, whether that compassion be towards non-human or human animals. It's that's the reason I'm out there. And so in 2017, the guys I shared with I was I didn't have any license as the film or what Keegan was going to show. I mean, a lot people don't realize I'd done the race two, two times before. You did interview someone that's templates. And I was very flattered that one of them did say if you asked them if you had to come back to this godforsaken place, what would you bring? And it was Tafawa, a guy from Kuwait, who actually said to me, except Keegan. I bring Jonah because she just, like, knows everything. Will help everyone. She's funny and I love being around her and I thought that was the very, very great compliment. But, yeah, I mean, you do. I mean, in a race like that, you live very, very close, close proximity with your teammates. You can make or break your race. You don't want to be trudging along saying, you know, I don't want to get back to that goodness awful ten. I'm sharing this, but I've never had that. I've had some really good guys. And even though the experience is particularly brutal, whoever you are in that race, however you're going. It's hard. It takes some very, very dark places. I don't know whether he's just the British or whatever, but we always laugh real. We always want to cue the award invasion and laugh about it, although it's so horrible. You probably don't know why you would be crying. You get through it. It's it's it's a real privilege and a learning curve to be out there. And I think the most appreciated you become when you come back into your civilian world is the resources you turn the tap on and Walter comes out. That's a miracle. You know, you don't think is the Evian or Paria or sparkling or fruit flavored water. And you can drink it because you're so used to being limited and challenge to food. I mean, you carry everything you've got for the whole week. You have to carry from day one on your back. So you pack weighs about eight kilos. It gets lighter as the week goes on because using your food, but you're getting weaker as the week goes on. So everything that's in that pack you appreciate. So I've seen people like trading a piece of toilet paper for a painkiller. You know, it's literally make grown men cry. But it's it's a great leveler. And I think that the main thing you realize is that, you know, at any point in that race, you can put your hand up and say, I've had you know, if I can't go now, I need to go back to the five star hotel. How much is that? Thank you. Some people can't do that. They're living in worse conditions and they've got no hope of ever having anything better. So when you do come home, you cannot allow people to go out that it's a bucket list. You have to Morrisson salt with which you go and take. What is a real living life experience? It can really fulfill you and change your life for the better and a hope that it's still not for me.  [00:48:13] Yeah, it sounds like it sounds like by proxy as you've helped to do it for other people.  [00:48:18] I'm wondering with cofounding Vegan runners in 2004, what the growth has been said in your bio.  [00:48:25] You know, it's become this resource not just for Vegan runners, but Vegan athletes of all kinds. Can you kind of speak to some of the work that you're doing with that? One to three to five years that you're doing with the Vegan runners.  [00:48:39] Well, obviously, to grow the club and obviously grow the club through a positive way for veganism, so obviously, especially now with the cockpit. If you've ever been told to get out there to get exercise and of course, I'm saying even now round where I live and I live in Raleigh, more people out running. So to grow the club and set a satellite is obviously as a club we don't meet into. We do meet for an AGM. But what does sit around all over the country? All over the world. So we've got little satellite groups in towns, which is, you know, going out, training together and growing kind of animal local level. It's been a kind of a national resource up until now. But we want to kind of, you know, start little coaching weekends. I mean, we have we we did one last year here at the sanctuary where we can kind of interconnect on social media. Give each other advice. Give people who are Vegan curious advice. You know, just literally, I suppose we want to get a wider group of a range of Rhona's. I mean, we've got everything from like, you know, Sun Brothers couch to five K open to elite runners, but it's really grow grow the potential of promoting veganism in a positive way through running. Just get the best out there. Make people familiar with it. I mean, it's amazing when you go to races, you know, all round the world and most people have seen a green and black vest now, which is like, wow, you know. So I think internationally we'd like to grow it now and get more Vegan rolls out in in different, different countries. That would be great. Not just the goat, you know, bridge going out and running. And if you can run the best Badgley satellite groups in different countries, because I think it's a really positive way and you've got a really receptive audience on running starts because everyone's out there because they want probably want to improve and constantly looking at new ideas, new diets.  [00:50:28] And we see now with Corona virus and the weight started. Animal agriculture is becoming under intense scrutiny. So people are looking for alternatives. But a great positive alternative is, hey, we're Vegan, we're running. We've been doing it for like nearly two decades. Come and join us. We want to be very welcoming of all people and encourage people. I think that's the main thing to encourage them in a positive way.  [00:50:56] Absolutely. And I think that the compassion coming out of, you know, one of the greatest tragedies in the past hundred years, I think, is to be met with compassion and knowledge.  [00:51:08] You know, a reinvestigation, every conversation with one's self questioning, not just the philosophy and the ethics behind the world and disease, but food sources and sustainability and agriculture. And what we're doing to the Earth and then by proxy to ourselves, you know, and re recognizing the entire cyclical nature of everything that exists on this planet. One cannot be impacted and not affect to the other. And I think that the pandemic, you know, kind of being a reminder of that and reopening investigation and analysis and the attachment to things like running and things like that are it's one of the few silver linings. If there were one to the tragedy, I'm curious, with you moving forward, where would you like to see the movement? There has been this attachment and I've gone on in other episodes, so I won't go on here. But, you know, the attachment that the plant based has been kind of poached and repackaged and used to mean that people are labeling things in the states as plant based when they have egg product in them, it no longer even means vegetarian. You know, it's it's this way of use to fortify everything with vitamins and minerals, milk and things like that are still done. And it was a big thing in the 80s to fortify everything with vitamins because they were stripped of them and they needed to be replaced. And so the same kind of trajectory is happening with plant based. But I'm curious, with the Vegan community as you see it, like gaining the traction that begins all over the world. I was speaking with begins in Australia when Kofod broke out. And there's been this resurgence of people, you know, kind of in all these different pockets really getting excited about it. And this interest level.  [00:52:52] Where do you see it heading? Do you see the conversation kind of expanding and having getting towards the inclusiveness of the humanity and the compassion angle for animal to play more? Or where do you see the future of the Vegan conversation heading?  [00:53:08] Well, I have hope with coronavirus. People might look at the source and not sort of, say, a Wetmore case, but look at all animal agriculture. And apparently, you know, I mean, because obviously, let's not forget, we've had outbreaks in the Western world with swine flu, with avian flu. This intensive farming industry, it seems to be a little bit overlooked in the UK. We seem to be searching for vaccines and killers and treatments for cholera, but actually not the cause behind it. And I'm not saying branding China any of the you know, we're all guilty. We're all guilty. And for me, what has concerned me a little bit is that. Veganism has been railroaded with this would come based on people misinterpreting what plump face is. And it's being turned into a very consumer based and commercial based entity take when actually veganism is anything but. That is a very ethical. It's how it's considering always how your choice is not just your food choices impact all this. So I would I mean, obviously, there's not there's not going to be one route that suits or so for me if people are Klamt based. That's great. But I think that one concern is that any are rubbish processed food. They think they can put product based on it and people are going to think it's healthy when it isn't. And it can be highly processed and just as bad for the consumer as animal based products. It's only for the animals that it's better. So that's kind of okay for me. But labeling all based as healthy is kind of misleading and I don't want it to backfire. And people then realize, well, actually, that's not the case. I'm eating all these Vegan processed burgers and I'm no healthier and I'm not losing any weight. So I would like it to be strictly a little bit back and say, you know, hey, let's think about the ethics behind this. Obviously not just the delicious food, but let's think about the ethics and why we're making these choices and why we're trying to change. You smuggle. Because for me, the old model of. Commercialism, consumerism, greed, selfishness, just completely raping and pillaging the planet. I've got to stop because we just haven't got a big enough planet. And maybe Mother Nature has been sending out these warning signs for quite a few years and we're ignoring them. And I get the horrible feeling that in the UK, certainly we're looking for. Others say a vaccine. Kobe, 19. So we can go back to the old model. We can't do that. We've got to reinvent from the foundations upwards. A new, more beautiful model for us. Old coexist. Yeah. I mean, I would certainly like veganism to be at the forefront of that ethical veganism in terms of, you know, unfair distribution of resources. You know, so having grown to feed humans, to fatten humans, basically to make them and it's controversial to say it, but one of the groups most susceptible to this, to copy 90 or have an inability to recover from it. Are people who are obese. So surely we should be looking at healthy lifestyle choices for all. And that doesn't seem to be that much focus on not certainly in the UK. It's about go. Well, let's let's find a cure. Let's let's find some way know, you know, fighting this virus. But what if Coffee 20 comes along with coffee. Twenty one comes along. What we're going to do better. So, you know, for me in animal agriculture. What is the most frightening things is the use of antibiotics. We use antibiotics routinely because animals are kept in such appalling conditions. But it's causing antibiotic resistance in humans. So if there are a few outbreaks of things, this antibiotic resistance, which would be cataclysmic to the whole human race. So we need to be addressing these issues rather than just focusing on getting nobody's heard and getting back to normal. We need to really use this as an opportunity if any good can come out of it, of creating a better world for all.  [00:57:23] Absolutely. I agree. And I'm hoping I'm optimistic. You know, I hold a candle out for humanity.  [00:57:31] I think we we have a chance to get it right. You know, we've been getting it wrong for a long time. I truly believe that if you give someone space and time to have a safe and healthy conversation with these issues, they come to the right decision. You know, it's it's affecting all of us. And yet providing for the next generation and their generation and their generation is something that we should all have in common that we want. You know, we want to provide a good life for ourselves, our animals, every creature on this earth, but also the children and their children and people coming after them, the animals that come after that. You know, this idea that you're kind of handing off something that's completely unsustainable and walking away and dying is is. I don't think that most people do that. I think that it's in human nature to be better. And I think it just takes space. And to have these conversations in a healthy and open environment where people can look at actionable.  [00:58:23] And we look back at issues. Yeah. I mean, we look at back at certain issues in history and we think, you know, in the 21st century, how on earth did that ever happen? How on earth did we as humans allow that to happen, perpetuate that happening? Certainly for myself. I don't want to be one of those people that look back home with disgust and vilified. I want, you know, some you know, we tried to make a difference. And I believe if we work together, we will peacefully. I'm not confrontational person. I think that's something with my form of activism. I my rolling out to see its activists and being active to the animals. I don't want to go and pick arguments individually on the street and show horrendous images. I want to show positive images because I actually think from positivity breeds positivity and negativity the same. It breeds anger and aggression. And, you know, obviously we know there are horrendous things happening around the world. But let's look at what we can do to change it. You know, and that's where I'm coming from more. So all I want to be able to say to people is, you know, well, I've done it. You can do it, too. It's not going to be death. I understand people's health concerns. It's not going to be damaging. It's not going to be limiting. And there are so many benefits. It's very liberating. And people say, you know, when I have been out, oh, you can't have that. You can't have it. You'll be you can only go. I can't. It could quite easily have it. I choose not to. And that's the liberation, you know, because we're all been brainwashed all the time. We've got the time saying you should have. They should look this way. You should go to these places. You should have these products. It's going to make you happy. Very liberating to say. Actually, not when my own person and I realized that's not going happen. I need to forge my own path in life, which is going to make me happy. And happiness comes from within and exudes outwards decomp by it. And Collingwood's and that's that's the important message. And, you know, as I've seen people, I have hope that I look quite well, really. And I've seen so many people out now on by out walking with the families on a Sunday afternoon on the beach, you know, doing the things, you know, connecting with nature. And I hope that actually they realize that this is this is better than going around a shopping mall or now and you need a computer or playing a game on the television. This is actually what life really is about, connecting with each other and our environments.  [01:00:44] Absolutely. Yeah, it's a it's another great offshoot from it.  [01:00:48] Well, Fiona, we are out of time, but I want to say thank you so much for taking the last hour and time today.  [01:01:00] Thank you very much. Absolutely. For everyone listening, we have been speaking with Fiona Oaks. She's the co-founder of the Vegan Runners. She is also the founder of Tower Hill Stables. Animal Rescue and Sing. You can find it online at w w w dot. Tower Hill Stables Dot Work. Thank you for giving us your time today. And until we speak again next time.  [01:01:20] Remember to eat clean and responsibly, stay in love with the world and always bet on yourself. 

The second one in our Green Musles Series. With the incredible and my absolute vegan heroin on all levels Fiona Oakes, four times world champion runner, vegan activist and owner of Tower Hill Stables, her own sanctuary in Essex. We talk about her movie Running for Good in which we follow Fiona running the marathon des Sables a 251 km run in the Sahara in 6 days. (directed by my other hero Keegan Kuhn from Cowspiracy and What the Health) Plus we talk about her life mission, her sanctuary and most of all her vegan journey. Do not miss this! Listen and share! You can find and support Fiona here! @oakes.fiona @towerhillstables ❤️

Today's guest is Fiona Oakes. Probably best described on the Fiona Oakes Foundation website, Fiona is outreach in action. A pioneer for vegan athletes, Fiona somehow finds the time to be both an elite marathon runner and a caretaker of over 400 animals at the Sanctuary she founded in 1996 called the Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary. Her typical day (which has changed a bit due to the Pandemic) usually starts with her waking up around 3am every morning to take care of the animals and also working in her training (which could often look like a 20+ mile run) before it's back to taking care of the animals. She finds the energy to do all of this with just one meal a day, completely vegan. Some of her running accomplishments include: In 2012 being the first vegan woman to complete the grueling Marathon Des Sables, a six-day, 251 kilometer ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert; In 2013 winning the North Pole Marathon (that's right, at the North Pole!); and being the fastest woman to run a Marathon on every continent. Fiona's successes are even more impressive when one learns she lost a kneecap as a teenager, causing her to experience constant pain when running. She does all of this to promote veganism and raise awareness for her Sanctuary! Timestamps 00:03:17 Unique love of animals and athletics growing up 00:09:13 Problems with her knee 00:14:38 Recovery process after knee surgeries 00:20:15 What brought her to running 00:24:37 Why marathon running 00:33:24 Start of Vegan Runners Club 00:44:55 Doing Marathon Des Sables for the first time with fractured toes 00:48:00 Pushing through the pain when running 00:53:48 Importance of knowing why you want it 01:03:02 Her exercise outside of running 01:09:30 Does she enjoy running? 01:16:50 Her vegan diet 01:20:04 On fitness wearables 01:35:52 The animal sanctuary 01:47:20 Her driving force 01:50:03 Advice to people thinking about doing their first long-distance race

“Running makes you value your time.”Nick ButterCompleting a marathon is a noble accomplishment.How about completing a marathon on every continent? A feat of a lifetime.Now imagine completing a marathon in every single country in the world. Impossible?Meet Nick Butter — an enterprising young Brit who recently reframed human potential, becoming the first person in history to crush 196 marathons in all 196 countries.A world-record setting feat noteworthy for daunting financial and logistical challenges that often dwarfed those athletic, it took Nick and his team two years to plan and 674 days to complete — an astounding accomplishment that entailed running 3 marathons, in 3 new countries a week, every week, for 96 weeks, blowing through 10 passports and 455 flights along the way.More Jason Bourne than Forrest Gump, Nick ran through 15 war zones and endured several Argo-esque border crossings. He was mugged twice and repeatedly attacked by dogs, even going so far as to run 335 laps around a car park on the Marshall Islands to avoid that country’s overrun population of rabid canines. He had his luggage stolen. He ran in extreme cold and unbearable heat, oftentimes starting marathons at two or three in the morning to avoid 140-degree weather. He repeatedly succumbed to food poisoning and kidney infections. This list goes on.But ultimately, Nick prevailed -- and learned a few things about life along the way.What drives a man to attempt such a feat? In Nick’s case, it wasn’t fame. It wasn't notoriety. It was something far greater.In 2016, while enduring Marathon des Sables deep in the Moroccan desert, Nick struck up a friendship with fellow ultrarunner Kevin Webber — a man given just two years to live, courtesy of incurable advanced prostate cancer.Kevin’s courageous life embrace inspired Nick to rethink his career path in finance. Empowered him to tackle an impossible goal. And motivated him to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer solutions along the way.This is a conversation about the physical, mental, and emotional strength it took to conquer a challenge of breathtaking magnitude.It’s about the obstacles faced and overcome. The lessons learned. And the importance of giving back.It’s about audacious dreams. Unbridled adventure. And the courage required to jump into the unknown without a safety net.But more than anything, this is a conversation about this fleeting, shared experience we call life — and what we can all learn from Nick's example about ourselves and our place in the world.The visually inclined can watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Note: This podcast was recorded pre-pandemic (on January 28, 2020).Reminder: I recently created a Facebook Group for fans of the show to to congregate. Click here to join.I think you're going to fall in love with Nick. 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Veganism...is about being kind to animals, but it's also about being kind to each other. The 17th interview in this series, features Dr. Ailis Brosnan. Ailis is passionate about holistically achieving optimal health as a means to leading a full enjoyable life. Ailis has been vegan for over 22 years. In this interview, she shares a glimpse of what being vegan in Ireland is like, raising her children vegan, and the evolution of veganism from her perspective over the past 22 years. Mentioned in this interview: The UK Vegan Society, Dean Ornish, Fiona Oakes, Scott Jurek, Patrik Baboumian, The Game Changers movie After listening, learn more about Ailis.

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we review two recent documentaries, The Invisible Vegan and The Animal People, as well as discussing some listener feedback about a range of topics; from Fiona Oakes not being included in The Game Changers documentary, to what we think of the vegan flag, to the fires in Australia, to activist communities, and a few other things. The Invisible Vegan and The Animal People reviews: 01:00 All music, editing and recording by us. letsragetogether.co.za mail@letsragetogether.co.za Don’t talk to cops Fiona Oakes Facebook Status · Tower Hill Stables Farm Sanctuary · Fiona Oakes Patreon · The Lonely Vegans · Anti-Speciesist Arts Collective · Help Cobargo Wildlife · Dimmocks Retreat Wildlife · Southern Cross Wildlife Care · Port Macquarie Koala Hospital · WIRES · Animal Voices Podcast - Aph Ko on Speciesism as an Extension of White Supremacy · The Invisible Vegan · Soilful City · Food Empowerment Project · The Animal People Documentary

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After 10 years of trying to start a family, along with the heartache of multiple miscarriages, failed IVF treatment attempts, Gary Muircroft and his wife Rachel adopted a vegan diet! Since then, the somewhat impossible became possible. They were successful in their 3rd IVF attempt in 2018 and welcomed their first VEGAN child, Fox William Muircroft into the world in April 2019. In this special, Gary Muircroft catches up with Lauren Kerr from V In The Park, Matt Pritchard from TV’s Dirty Vegan and Fiona Oakes the founder of Vegan Runners UK about bringing Scotlands 1st and only Outdoor Vegan festival back in July 2019!

In this episode, Kris interviews the producer and director of the new vegan documentary, the End of Meat. We catch up with Juliet about the exciting new move for our rescued pig, Hope, and her babies. Relatedly, Veronika also interviews vegan marathon runner Fiona Oakes, who is the proud founder of Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary - the new forever home to Hope and Dotty!   In This Episode: Latest vegan news including new at Viva! Victory! The Advertising Standards Authority( on our TRASH campaign. Kris interviews Marc Pierschel, the director of the new vegan documentary the . Sophie Delarny discusses the upcoming , which will celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Juliet chats about the emotional move of Hope and her babies from Dean Farm Trust to their new home, Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary. Veronika Powell interview , vegan marathon runner and sanctuary owner. Gavin Chappell-Bates hosts his regular dedicated music feature, this month sitting down with Ellie Winter of Cambridge-based indie-ish band . You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on lots of other apps and websites. Spread the word! Don't forget to share us on Facebook and Twitter! GET OUR SHOWS EVERY MONTH, STRAIGHT TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER. IT'S FREE AND AUTOMATIC. . Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2019. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music used by permission. Produced by EMC, the Easy Media Company.

It is very easy to hear the story of multiple world record holding, vegan since 6 years old, one kneecap only, endurance athlete Fiona Oakes and think she's crazy or superhuman. Watch Keegan Kuhn's 'Running for Good' or listen carefully to this podcast and you'll discover a shy, honest woman who simply wants to end suffering for humans and animals alike. Fiona has a very straightforward, old-fashioned, action-orientated approach that we can all learn from.

Vegan since 6 years old, Fiona Oakes is a 4 time World Record holder for running, including the World Record for running a marathon on every continent, both in elapsed time and actual running time.Fiona is the main focus of the documentary Running For Good, directed by Keegan Kuhn director of Cowspiracy and What the Health. In the documentary she runs 155 miles through the Sahara Desert. Fiona runs to focus attention on the suffering of animals. She is the owner of Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary where she houses more than 450 animals.Fiona's InstagramFiona's FacebookThe Livegan Podcast Patreon Page The Livegan Podcast Facebook PageThe Livegan Podcast Instagram Page

In this episode I talk to the amazing Fiona Oakes. If you don't know Fiona and what she has achieved in her life so far then get ready to be blown away. Here are a few achievements of hers.. - 4x World Record Holder (all done as vegan and without a kneecap) - Creator of Vegan Runners, then biggest running group of the Uk - Owner of Tower Hill Stables which houses up to 400 rescue animals. Plus more! If you ever need some motivation to run, or make a difference then this is the podcast for you!

Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes Is Running For Good and breaking the stereotype that veganism holds you back from anything. I'm a little star-struck by this interview. I first heard of Fiona Oakes when she was interviewed by my fav podcaster, author and vegan endurance athlete Rich Roll. I then learnt Fiona was the star of award-winning director Keegan Kuhn's latest documentary: Running For Good. You've heard of ... READ MORE The post E568: Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes Is Running For Good. appeared first on Healthification.

I love this time of year, and for me, finding Christmas gifts that really match the person you are buying for is a fun challenge to take on. If you have a runner who you want to get the perfect Christmas present for, or if you are someone who is unsure what to ask for yourself, maybe this runner gift guide will give you some ideas to make it a little easier. Now I am getting back into running higher mileage again and running is certainly a big part of my life again, I have been able to think about what runner goodies are making our lives easier this year. Some of my list were on my 2017 list, and many are new, with a special thanks to my running for real superstars community for giving me some of these recommendations. Some of these products were sent to me for free, but my opinions are my own, and my reviews are honest, if I don't like a product, I will never put it on my website (remember a few months ago I turned down a big payment for a product I could not endorse), so you know these are my true recommendations for the best gifts for the runner in your life. Let's dive in: For the Runner Stocking Filler: Bombas Performance Socks ($12-$17) You may have heard me talking about Bombas a lot lately, and I really do love what this brand stands for. It makes my heart swell knowing that they donate a pair for every pair that is purchased, and they are also very interested in sustainability and looking after our world for the future. Now, for the part you actually care about, are the socks comfortable? Well, if I tell you I ran a half marathon race in the rain with them on and didn't have a single blister or sore spot? Or how about that I have done pretty much every run, certainly every long run (2hrs-2hr 30) in them for the past few months. So yes, I love them, and you can get 20% off your first order with the code running4real Find Bombas socks here. For the Runner with a Baby, Toddler, or Young Child: Chicco TRE Stroller ($379) I never thought I would be a stroller mother runner, but here I am, running most of my runs each week with my stroller, taking Bailey around the local area. Thankfully, it actually works quite well as she takes a nap, so I come back refreshed, feeling good as I got my run in, and she comes back rested and feeling ready to play. This stroller is a little heavier than some of the other models, but it is also very luxurious for the baby, and has a lot of really cool extras that I really enjoy. I gave a bigger review of the stroller in my postpartum running guide, but it comes down to, I love this stroller! Find the Chicco TRE Running Stroller here. For Running Safety: Run Angel ($99) I have become a lot more aware of safety in the last year, and with the attacks that have happened recently, my Run Angel helps me feel safe and prepared. There are quite a few safety style products on here, but this one is my most valued and this is one of the products I recommend to friends above all other running products. Your safety is more important than anything, and this watch-looking device you wear on your wrist will send out an alarm the loudness of a rock concert if you push the giant button in the middle. It will also send an alert to three loved ones when you push it. You can get 10% off with code running4real Get yourself one, and all your loved ones too. Find Run Angel here. For a Runner Who....well, a runner who runs ;): Garmin Forerunner 235 ($299) I love love love my Garmin! I may be a nowatchmeadvocate and tell you not to look at your GPS watch while you run and especially while you race, but I still wear one, every day. I love it, and it is just so easy to use. If you are looking for a running watch, look no further...unless you can afford the higher end models, in which case, by all means go for that instead! Find Garmin Forerunner 235here. For the Runner Who Enjoys Wearing Nice Running Clothes (who doesn't!): Mercury Mile ($125-$150) I have many friends who are huge fans of Stitch Fix, and as much as I love the idea of it, being real, I wear running clothes or activewear most of the time, so it just seems a little silly. However, Mercury mile does the same thing, with running clothes, from emerging brands and long time running brands alike. You fill out a survey with some measurements, choices, styles you like, and more. From there, a personal stylist picks you out a full outfit, and sends it to you. Whatever you like, you keep, whatever you don't you send back. They will then charge you for the pieces you kept. I LOVE the idea of this, and we all know that running in cute (or handsome for my male readers!) clothes can motivate you and help make even the worst runs feel better. Besides, they are good at picking out matching outfits...something I am terrible at. This is the perfect gift if you are unsure what to get your runner loved one. You can get 10% off using code running4real Mercury Mile and order yours here. For the Runner Who is Trying to Eat Healthy: Ikea Silicon Baking Sheet ($5) I recommended this last year, but it really is a great gift for a low price. I am starting to see more of these around the stores, including a 3 pack in Costco last week, so you may not have to go around the rabbit hole that is Ikea, but a silicon baking sheet for a runner is a lifesaver. They are so easy to clean, and you are helping to look after our world by limiting your foil use :) Find the Ikea Silicon Baking Sheethere (or at your local Ikea!) For Runners Who Listen to Music and Podcasts: A running headset (price varies Now, there are plenty of brands you can choose from here. I have heard good things about most of them, even the cheaper ones you can get on amazon. I am still using my VI, I love it, and it works well for me. If the runner in your life listens to music or podcasts, having a headset that is made for running is going to be so much better for them than using the headphones that come with their phone. It makes a huge difference and a happy runner. Find more about VI here. For Runners Who Love to Read: Brave Athlete Calm the F*ck Down ($17) I recommended this one last year, and I will recommend it again as it is so good for us to be reminded of how much of a mental sport running is, and how we can actually learn to be better, rather than just trying to fight against something we understand. This book covers the science, but explained in a way that makes sense. Find The Brave Athlete here. Let Your Mind Run ($18) I have not read this one, but I have heard SO MANY people say how this book by Deena Kastor has changed their life. I know Deena Kastor is someone who we all look up to for the incredible achievements she has, but from what I hear, she is very real in this book, and the advice is actually simple enough for us all to use. My superstars RAVED about it, and if your runner wants to learn to be their best, this one should be on your list. Find Let Your Mind Runhere. Girl, Wash Your Face ($16) Okay, so not a running book, but this book is AMAZING. Each chapter addresses a lie we tell ourselves that destroys our confidence and the way we see ourselves. Rachel is actually a runner, so there are a lot of analogies in here, but it is the way she explains her story, then gives actionable advice that really speaks to me, and if you are anything like me, speaks to you too. One note though, this is definitely a female focused book :) Find Girl, Wash your Face here. Endure ($13) I am a HUGE Alex Hutchinson fan, and he is a wonderful friend who I know will always come out with useful information to help us achieve our best in running. This year he released his book on the capacity of the mind, and it was fascinating. I read it while Bailey was really young and asleep on my chest, and then I had Alex on the podcast to talk about it. If you are interested in the mental side of our sport, I strongly suggest giving this a read. Find Endure here. Road to Sparta ($15) If you listened to my podcast episode with Dean Karnazes, you would have noticed the connection Dean and I had, and it was mostly because I felt I had got to know him through reading this book. Our conversation was amazing, as was this book. Honestly, I am not really a history book kinda person, so I was not sure what I would think of this. I also thought Dean would be very commercial, and it just wouldn't be authentic. I was wrong in both ways. Find Road to Sparta here. For the Runner Who isn't a Size 0: Day/Won Leggings I am SO excited there are more running and activewear brands making their way into the industry, and I am especially excited for Candice Huffine, "plus size", or more accurately, curvy model, who has created her own fun line of clothing for runners from sizes 0-32, and they are SO cute. I love my block print leggings, especially that they are high-waisted, and I think this company has a bright future ahead. Find Day/Won Clothes here. For the Runner Who Gets Sore orTight and/or Travel often: CTM Band This was created by my good friend Kyle Bowling, a Chiropractor who is a runner himself. Not only have I loved getting to know him because he actually gets us, and doesn't just try to stop us running, but he has created a product that is absolutely ideal for runners. It gives you compression, tension, and movement (hence the CTM), which allows us to go further than a foam roller or compression gear alone. These have been flying off the shelves, and some of the best elites in the world have heard about it and are using it. Get yourself or your loved one a CTM band, especially if they have to travel a lot. They will thank you. Running for Real fans get $10 off using code running4real here. For the Runner Who Needs More Confidence: Strong by Kara Goucher ($14) I do not yet have this journal, but I absolutely want it. I have heard Kara on multiple podcasts talking about this book, and it sounds like it is the kind of journal I will LOVE, and I am sure you will too. If you struggle with confidence, especially when you are in the thick of training and things are hard, this journal will help you keep your mind in the right place and see the good in what you are doing. Race day will arrive, and you can feel confident you are ready..and strong! Find Strong here. For the Runner Who is In Heavy Training: Bodyhealth Perfect Amino  ($39.95) I took Perfect Amino for the final few years of my elite running career, and I really noticed when I forgot to take it. I really did notice that it helped me to recover faster and feel better. Now I am back to running harder again, it is great for the same thing. If you have a race coming up that is important to you (or your runner loved one), you can't get a much better gift than the gift of faster recovery! Especially if you are a little injury prone, the faster you can recover, the less chance your body has of breaking down with injuries. Find BodyHealth Perfect Aminohere and use coupon code TINA10 for 10% off. For the Runner Who Wants to Look After Their Feet: Altra Escalante ($130) I have been testing out all kinds of runner shoes this year, and these have become my favorite. Honestly, I never thought I would wear Altra...they were always a little...well, weird-looking, but they have come a long way with their designs, and I really appreciate the wide toe box (a podcast in a few weeks will explain why). I have raced in these and run most of my workouts and long runs in them without a problem. If you are used to a high drop, you may need a little time to get into these as they are zero drop, but I went from my 4mm drop shoes to these with ease. Also note, Steve has been wearing Altras for years, and has been raving about them, that is what ultimately gave me the nudge to get them. Find the Altra Women's Escalante hereand Altra Men's Escalante here. For the Runner Who Has to Run in the Dark Often: Black Diamond Spot Headlamp ($30) I had never really been someone who had to ever run in the dark. Maybe on the odd occasion, but most of the time I would stumble my way through, and somehow manage to not fall over by staying in the lighter areas. Now, as a mother, sometimes you have to get your run done early. I talked about runner safety and how important it is in a recent blog post, but I also realized that by not wearing anything to be able to see where I was going, I was putting my safety at risk another way. There are so many headlamps out there, but this one had great reviews and was relatively inexpensive, so I gave it a try, and I liked it a lot. If you or the runner in your life runs in the dark often, this will be just what they need....although one word of advice, this does chafe my forehead (not a good look!!) if I wear it right on my head, so I either wear a cap or headband underneath, so it is not directly touching my skin. Find the Black Diamond Spot Headlight here. For the Runner Who Has to Run in the Dark Often Part 2: Amphipod Running Vest ($30) Now, when it comes to safety, another element I never really considered before was actually being seen! I always kind of assumed I would be fine, and thankfully, I was, but it doesn't mean that I was safe. People who are up and about in the early hours of the morning are not expecting to see a runner, and in most cases, they are running late...so trying to get somewhere quickly, which means they won't expect to see you. I didn't think I would wear this very often when I purchased it, but I do wear it often, sometimes when it is not even dark out, but because I just feel so much safer with it on. It is bright enough to catch the attention of a distracted driver, which could be a life saver with the number of people on their phones while driving now. I really like this vest, and I have worn it with just a sports bra and shorts, so I can vow that it does not chafe :) Find the Amphipod Xinglet Vest here. For the Female Runner Who Wants to Run with her Phone: Koala Clip ($28) I never used to run with my phone. In fact, I used to laugh at family who would ask me to take my phone with me. I was too serious for a phone. Now though, I see that was not just stupid logic, but also could have put me in danger many times. I love to listen to music or podcasts on some of my runs, and rather than using a safety pin to hold my phone in a pocket in my tights, this Koala clip is ideal. It also means the phone stays close to my bluetooth headphones, so they don't loose connection (which they would sometimes do when in my tights). This is especially good for hot summer days as you can strap your phone to your sports bra without any fear of it bouncing around, and it is sweatproof, so keeps it protected from your perspiration. I will admit it does not work that well with my Lululemon Enlite bra on its own, but overall, this was one of my favorite finds of the year. Find the Koala clip hereand use code running4real for 10% off. For the Runner Who Has to Run in the Cold: Brooks Cascadia Vest ($110) and Brooks Canopy Jacket ($120) I love running in vests. I am not sure why, or where that came to be, but most of my winter runs involve one of my three running vests. I usually like to underdress a little, as I hate being hot, but I find a vest is such a good compromise. You can keep your core warm, but then it does not cover your arms...okay, lets be real, armpits up, which is where we tend to get hot. I just got this Brooks Cascadia Thermal vest, and I LOOOOVEE it! I might even get myself another one to just wear day-to-day. It is comfortable, it is light, it is warm (but not too warm). If you have cold runs ahead, this is going to be something you will wear all. the. time. Find the Brooks Cascadia Vest here. I also love the Brooks Canopy Jacket. EVERY runner needs a good running jacket, and this one is wind resistant and water-resistant, while being SO LIGHT, you could stuff it in any bag to be ready when you need it. In the winter, the cold can cut through you like a knife, and having a good jacket means you can throw it on top of however many layers you need that day, and feel warm enough. I also love the color options. I have the maroon, but they also have a nice blue. Find the Brooks Canopy Jacket here. For the Female Runner: Lululemon Enlite Sports Bra ($98) I know, I know, I need to shut up about this damn bra, but years later I still love it, and years later it was absolutely worth the money spent. I know $100 seems like a lot for one bra, but I am telling you, mine look exactly the same as they did the day I purchased them, because that is the thing about Lululemon, their stuff lasts SO well. I have things from 10 years ago, that are still in such good condition. This bra is just my favorite, and it is just worth every penny for me (as long as you get the right size!) Find the Lululemon Enlite Sports Bra here. For Runners Who Are Proud to Be: Sarah Marie Design Studio ($30-$60) Sarah has done such a fantastic job of making us runners feel good about what we do, and show that we are in this amazing little community. I have multiple Sarah Marie outfits. Some I workout in, and some I just wear day-to-day. They are good quality, they are cute, and they are practical. I have yet to have someone come up to me and ask if it is one of her designs, but the day it does, I will be SO excited. If you or the runner in your life loves to talk about running or show pride in our sport, this is the perfect gift. Find more about Sarah Marie Designs here. For the Runner Who Wants to Cook More: Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow ($16.50) Last year I featured their first book, and I use it often, but this year, Elyse and Shalane released their second cook book, and it has even more fantastic recipes including three new variations of the ever popular superhero muffins. We have made quite a few things from this book already, and we have given Bailey a lot of the meals/snacks too as we know she is getting good quality food into her body. She LOVES it, and if you have a runner (or not for that matter!) in your life who is trying to eat healthy, they will too. Find Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow here. For a New Race Day Shirt (while giving this lady a little support): Running for Real T-Shirts, Tanks, Sleeveless Vests, and Cap ($22-$27) I would love if you could support me and what I do by purchasing one of my Running for Real apparel pieces. It would make my heart swell 1000000 times if you could wear it for an upcoming race and tag me in a photo, but even if you just wear it as a pajama top, it would mean so much. They are really soft materials, and performance made, so they will wick the sweat away and keep you comfortable. I hope you love these as much as I do. Find Running for Real Apparel here. For a Treat for Your Runner: Sunglasses ($12-$40) Goodr has exploded onto the scene the last year, and around a year ago, a fan of mine (thank you Liz!) sent Steve and I a pair each. At the time, I was unsure what they were and wasn't sure about the bright blue color I was given. Fast forward a year, these are not only my go to glasses for life as well as running, but they are my number one lifesaver for when Bailey is fussy. Seriously, I save them for a last resort, and they usually work to distract her. They are apparently indestructible, and look the same as they did before I let a baby chew, hit, and play with them for hours on end. Do yourself a favor, save your money for expensive glasses, they just get ruined anyway, get yourself a pair of Goodr...plus you can be part of the cool crowd, that's what we all want, right? ;) Goodr Sunglasses here. For Every Runner: Road ID ($24-$30) Once again, coming back to safety. If you are out running and something happens. Maybe you didn't eat enough that morning and passed out, or maybe you are dehydrated, or something much worse, it can be almost impossible for a random person to know how to contact your loved ones. Road ID has been around for years, but they are SUCH a good thing for a runner to have, especially if you do not carry your phone...or if that phone is locked. Road ID contain the contact details of your loved ones, along with allergen information for you, and anything else that would be important to note. None of us would want to be in a situation where this would be used, but really, none of us are exempt from it happening, so it is something simple to keep you safe, and allow your loved ones to feel reassured that they will know if you are not safe. Find Road ID here. For the Marathon Runner: SPIbelt ($22) I do not have one of these, but the Running for Real Superstars Community RAVES about them and to be honest, I really need to get myself one after years of trying to stuff too many things in my sports bra or in pockets too small. One of these belts is handy for not having your possessions bounce around while you run, and this one is ideal for summer runs...or winter runs below layers. Find the SPIbelt here. For the Runner Who Struggles to Switch Off: Headspace Subscription ($96 for a year subscription) I have always been someone who tries to do a million things at the same time. My mind is always running, and it is not surprising I have been through bouts of insomnia in my life (talked about working with a sleep therapist here). However, even with Bailey in the picture, although I have been able to slow those thoughts a little and be in the moment with her, I still feel overwhelmed a lot. I was introduced to Headspace by my current therapist, after hearing people talk about it for years. I wasn't sure it would work for me, I have never been good at meditation in past, but this is just 10-15 minutes a day, and the founder, Andy Puddicome, talks you through it in such a calming, soothing voice. I have not managed to do it every day, but I have done it probably 5/7 days a week, and I really am starting to enjoy it. Note, it is an app, so you will need to download to your phone. Find out more about Headspace here. They also have a free 10 meditation trial. For the Runner Who Needs a Hug: Oofos Shoes ($60-120) I just got myself a pair of these recently as I was curious after hearing so many of my Superstars tell me that these shoes were their favorite running product. Now I have a pair, I can see how comfortable they are, and really do feel like a hug for your feet. I am excited to wear these around as they really do feel nice on my feet, and although I try to be barefoot as much as possible, this time of year...it's just not realistic, these are a perfect every day shoe! I have both the flip flop (thongs) and the shoes, which is great, as I can now give my feet the recovery they deserve in winter and summer. Find the flipflops here or the Oofos shoes here. For the Runner You Love the Most ;) : A Sports Massage (price varies) Who wouldn't want a sports massage? Runner or not, it feels SO good to be pampered, and if you have been stressed out by life lately (who hasn't), this is something most of us will never do for ourselves, but we would appreciate so much. It doesn't have to be a sports massage, but any kind of massage can go very far in our busy world. If the runner in your life is training hard for a race or has just raced, this would be ideal to help them get back to feeling themselves again.   Resources: Last week's episode with Fiona Oakes  Running for Real Superstars Community Support Tina through her Patreon Page Buy a Running for Real T-shirt, Tank, or Hat Thank you to Bombas and Bodyhealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. I absolutely LOVE these Bombas Socks, and I think it is SO COOL that they donate a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase (socks are the number one requested item from homeless shelters, but they cannot accept used pairs). Use code running4real at Bombas.com/running4real and you can get 20% off your first order!   Now I am back to training, guess what was the first thing I did to start making sure I recover quicker (as coming back to fitness really beats your body up!), yep, you guessed it, BodyHealth Perfect Amino! Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.com using coupon code TINA10   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iApple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, CastboxOvercast, Spotify, Google Playand now iHeartRadio Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe on iTunes, you can find out here. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show. What would you add?

Running for More Than Yourself Every runner runs for a reason. Many people run to stay in good health. Some run for the dreams of obtaining medals, breaking records or becoming famous. Others run because they’ve been told they will never be able to run again. Hate it or love it, runners around the world are out there putting in the miles. One person in particular runs because it gives her a platform to share what she believes in. Fiona Oakes has dedicated her entire running career to a cause she is passionate about. She openly admits that she doesn’t enjoy running, but when she discovered she could be good at running she decided to use it for good in the best way she knew how. Since that discovery, Fiona has set four world records—you’ll have to read this slowly to comprehend what they all are. Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent—aggregate time 23 hours 27 minutes 40 seconds Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole—aggregate time 28 hours 20 minutes 50 seconds Fastest female to run a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole (elapsed time -225 days) Fastest half marathon runner in an animal costume (female) If Fiona doesn’t enjoy running, then why all the trouble to be so great? Fiona’s passion is veganism. She runs her own animal sanctuary where she has rescued and nursed hundreds of animals. She is passionate about taking care of all of these creatures and has used running as a means to spread her message. Trailblazer Fiona Oakes is one of a kind. She decided to run her first marathon in order to prove that vegan athletes could be successful. At the time, both marathons and veganism were relatively novel and under-researched. She decided that if she could run well, veganism would gain more positive publicity as a legitimate and healthy lifestyle. She excelled. Over the years Fiona Oakes has continued to raise awareness by completing marathons in Antarctica and the North Pole. One of her most impressive races has been the Marathon des Sables. The MdS is a six-day, 156-mile ultramarathon that takes place in the Sahara Desert. Facing Moral Dilemmas For anyone working towards a good cause, there comes a time when they must make difficult decisions. The world is not a perfect place and working to make it better is no small task. Any non-profit foundation can probably give you several novels worth of information on the difficulties that have arisen from trying to do good. A simple and well-known example is giving a crying child candy. You want the child to be happy (and to stop crying for heaven’s sake), but you know rewarding bad behavior will not be beneficial in the long run. Now. Scale that to worldwide, social issues. You want to do good. You want to stop the suffering. But you know that if it isn’t done correctly, it may just add to the problem. Fiona has faced some of her own moral dilemmas as she has done all she can to promote her causes. When asked about the amount of fuel consumption and pollution created as a result of traveling around the world to try to promote a clean lifestyle, Fiona was ready with her answer. “I needed to find a platform or remain silent.” She was aware of her footprint and made the decision that she must either stay in her own little world or be the voice that she knew how to be, in the way she knew how to. The moral of this moral dilemma? Do all you can to do good. Consider before you act. Know who and what you are affecting. And in the end, remember that there will be some give and some take. Running for Good At the age of 17 Fiona lost a kneecap to an illness. Anyone familiar with knee injuries knows that running can be one of the most painful and difficult things to do when faced with this type of injury. Many “ex-runners” change to something less impacting, such as swimming or cycling. For Fiona, that could never be the case. Her cause was always bigger than herself. She used the biggest platform she could find and worked as hard as she could. Running for more than yourself can be incredibly motivating when the going gets rough. Consider evaluating all the reasons you run for. There may be sources of strength you have yet to tap into or people you can help, even if you don’t consider yourself a great runner. Fiona suggests, “You never know the impact you are having. Don’t ever underestimate your own impact in whatever you are doing.” You may just be able to be a bigger voice than you realize. Why do you run?   Resources: Last week's episode with Sarah Crouch  Running for Real Superstars Community Support Tina through her Patreon Page Buy a Running for Real T-shirt, Tank, or Hat Running for Good Documentary Fiona’s Website Fiona’s Facebook Fiona’s Instagram Fiona’s Twitter Tower Hill Stables   Thank you to Bombas and Bodyhealth for sponsoring this episode of Running for Real. I absolutely LOVE these Bombas Socks, and I think it is SO COOL that they donate a pair to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase (socks are the number one requested item from homeless shelters, but they cannot accept used pairs). Use code running4real at Bombas.com/running4real and you can get 20% off your first order!   Now I am back to training, guess what was the first thing I did to start making sure I recover quicker (as coming back to fitness really beats your body up!), yep, you guessed it, BodyHealth Perfect Amino! Get 10% off at Bodyhealth.com using coupon code TINA10   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Subscribe on iApple Podcasts (iTunes), Stitcher, CastboxOvercast, Spotify, Google Playand now iHeartRadio Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Fiona, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

For World Vegan Day, we feature an interview with a person who exemplifies the vegan message and lifestyle: world record-breaking endurance runner and animal rescuer Fiona Oakes. See her in director Keegan Kuhn's new film "Running for Good".Read more →

Cowspiracy and What the Health put documentarian Keegan Kuhn on the A-list in his genre, and he's back with the heartening story of inspiring ultra-marathoner and U.K. Sanctuary founder Fiona Oakes. Show notes.

Fiona Oakes is one of the most humble, incredible, inspiring people we’ve ever met. At just 3 years old, she went vegetarian. When she was 6 she opted out of all animal products, at a time when being vegan was considered an eating disorder. Her love for animals motivated her to open up an animal sanctuary. But that wasn’t enough, she wanted to do more. In 2004, tired of vegan bashing, Fiona launched a running club to show you can be strong on a vegan diet, and to bring the word “vegan” to the masses.   Since then, she’s broken 3 world records and run countless marathons, including the Marathon des Sables - a 156-mile race through the Sahara Desert. This is all the more extraordinary when you find out that she doesn’t have a trainer, doesn’t really enjoy running, AND has no knee-cap! She’s driven by her love of animals, and her desire to create a more sustainable world.   But despite her achievements, mainstream media has kept its distance. In fact, Fiona was even told not to mention her vegan diet on live TV after she broke a world record!   Keegan Kuhn, co-creator of Cowspiracy and What the Health, wants to change that. We all need to use our own voice to elevate the vegan message, and elevate others who are promoting a positive agenda for the world, and the animals. Keegan was raised vegetarian with only two rules: don’t hurt anyone, and question authority. He turned vegan at just 12 - you can find out more about his story on Episode 93.   Fiona’s achievements and her humbleness are what made Keegan want to create the documentary Running for Good. We’re in a society who praises people who do things for their own ego, and here is this person who does it just for the animals. For over twenty years, she’s run over 20 miles a day while looking after 450 animals. She does this all on a vegan diet, to make the world a better place. We think she’s amazing.   Running for Good is available to pre-order now. Check it out!   Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!   The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

“Being vegan doesn't hold you back from anything and in fact, it might make you better at what you want to do.”Keegan KuhnToday's episode features a conversation conducted before a live audience at the Laemmle Royal Theatre in Los Angles with acclaimed British ultra-runner Fiona Oakes and friend, multiple podcast guest and filmmaker Keegan Kuhn — one-half of the team behind both Cowspiracy & What The Health.Vegan since she was 6 years old, Fiona is an extraordinary athlete and exemplary human hailing from the UK who holds four world records for marathon running. Perhaps best known as the world’s fastest woman to run a marathon on all seven continents and the North Pole, in 2013 Fiona won both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and the North Pole Marathon. But what makes her accomplishments all the more amazing is that at age 14 she was told she would never walk properly, let alone run, due to an illness that required more than 17 radical knee surgeries that culminated in the removal of her entire right knee cap.This week marks the release of this dynamic duo's latest creative collaboration, a new documentary entitled Running For Good. Visually arresting, the film follows Fiona as she attempts to set a new world record and complete Marathon des Sables – a 250km race through the Sahara routinely dubbed the toughest footrace on Earth.Fiona runs not for podiums or glory, but instead to promote a compassionate way of living and break the stereotype that veganism holds you back from anything — all while tending to her true passion, operating Tower Hill Stables, where she cares for more than 450 rescued animals everyday.A departure from Keegan’s recent provocative fare, Running For Good is a more contained yet cinematically stunning portrait of an undeniably unique, compelling, funny, self-deprecating, inspiring and essentially anonymous figure deserving of far more notice, attention and acclaim than she has historically received.Executive produced by actor James Cromwell, I had the honor of providing some voice over to the film, as well as co-hosting the recent LA premiere of the film several weeks ago, where we recorded this conversation — which includes clips from the movie itself — post-screening before a live audience.Fiona is someone I respect and admire deeply and have wanted to get on the show for a very long time. My admiration for Keegan and his work is well documented by his many appearances on this show. So I’m delighted to bring them together for you today. In addition, we are setting a new audio production high water mark in this episode. Jason Camiolo (who composed the film's beautiful score) did a masterful job weaving segments of the film into today's exchange to elevate the dynamic quality of your listening experience.Big Announcement: Running For Good premieres globally on Vimeo October 11, 2018. For the first four (4) days of release (October 11-14), Keegan is generously making the film available to stream for FREE to the public. All you have to do is visit RunningForGoodFilm.com and type in the code FREE at checkout.To support Fiona’s life work at Tower Hill Stables, click here.For the visually inclined you're not going to want to miss the video version of the podcast, which includes clips from the movie itself. Watch it here: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s podcast episode Nimai interviews Fiona Oakes, a British marathon runner, who holds four world records for marathon running. She has been a vegan since the age of 6 and an animal lover all her life. She has used marathon running as a means to spread the vegan message across the world. Tune in to hear her fascinating story.   “For me, failure is not an option, because I do it for the animals.” -Fiona Oakes   What do you want to hear from the Generation V Podcast? Tell us here!  Timestamps: 5:22 Fiona’s childhood: Vegetarian at 3 years old 12:40 Fiona’s knee injury (the dark times of her childhood) 18:50 The blessing that changed the course of Fiona’s life 22:00 How Fiona started the animal sanctuary 29:45 Using marathon running to support the animals 39:43 Why failure is not an option for Fiona 42:00 The attitude of gratitude 53:40 Marathon running from the North Pole to the desert 1:07:00 How Fiona deals with pain 1:21:56 Fiona’s nutrition 1:30:40 Fiona’s advice to others wanting to spread the vegan message   Resources: Instagram - Running for Good RunningForGoodFilm.com (the Running For Good Film will be available October 11th, pre-order is available) Fiona's signature shoes (30% proceeds donated to Tower Hill Stables) Womens Mens     Connect with Fiona: Facebook Facebook - Tower Hill Stable Animal Sanctuary Instagram towerhillstables.org Connect with Nimai: Facebook Instagram Youtube VeganFitness.com Vivolife.com Builtapparel.net Discount Code: Nimai10

Episode 16 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Vegan Marathon Runner Fiona Oakes talking about her path to becoming a marathon runner who holds 3 world records Fiona Oakes is a British Marathon runner who holds three world records despite losing her knee cap (patella) to an illness when she was 17.  The really fascinating thing about Fiona's story for me is not that she has holds these records but that among a non vegetarian family she personally chose to eat a vegetarian diet at age 3 and a completely vegan diet by age 6 due to her undeniable love for all animals.  After school Fiona held an office job in London before eventually starting an animal sanctuary in Essex which still exists today and provides a loving home to over 400 animals.  Between marathon running and the sanctuary Fiona puts every last bit of her energy into raising awareness for animal cruelty and showing the world that veganism is not only a compassionate way to live but a healthy way which can fuel you to achieve amazing athletic performance beyond your wildest dreams. In this episode we cover: Why Fiona made a conscious decision at such an early age to not eat animals Fiona's struggles with her knee in her teenage years How Fiona was 'different' to many of her peers growing up Her early career in London and how the animal sanctuary came to life Her typical routine at the animal sanctuary and how she trains for marathons Whether she actually loves running or simply runs for the animals What Fiona eats and much much more Connect with Fiona: @oakes.fiona on Instagram  Play now:   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit 'subscribe' so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.  

Episode 16 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Vegan Marathon Runner Fiona Oakes talking about her path to becoming a marathon runner who holds 3 world records Fiona Oakes is a British Marathon runner who holds three world records despite losing her knee cap (patella) to an illness when she was 17.  The really fascinating thing about Fiona's story for me is not that she has holds these records but that among a non vegetarian family she personally chose to eat a vegetarian diet at age 3 and a completely vegan diet by age 6 due to her undeniable love for all animals.  After school Fiona held an office job in London before eventually starting an animal sanctuary in Essex which still exists today and provides a loving home to over 400 animals.  Between marathon running and the sanctuary Fiona puts every last bit of her energy into raising awareness for animal cruelty and showing the world that veganism is not only a compassionate way to live but a healthy way which can fuel you to achieve amazing athletic performance beyond your wildest dreams. In this episode we cover: Why Fiona made a conscious decision at such an early age to not eat animals Fiona's struggles with her knee in her teenage years How Fiona was 'different' to many of her peers growing up Her early career in London and how the animal sanctuary came to life Her typical routine at the animal sanctuary and how she trains for marathons Whether she actually loves running or simply runs for the animals What Fiona eats and much much more Connect with Fiona: @oakes.fiona on Instagram  Play now:   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit 'subscribe' so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.  

Fiona Oakes is a British marathon runner, who holds three world records for marathon running. In 2013, she won both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and the North Pole Marathon. She runs despite losing a knee cap from an illness when she was 17. At 48, she holds three world records, including becoming the fastest woman to run seven marathons in seven continents, plus the north pole, with an aggregate time of 31 hours 11 mins and 53 secs. Show notes Why Fiona describes herself as an animal advocate Going vegetarian at 3 years old in the 1970s Becoming vegan at 6 years old and her passion for animals Becoming an advocate for animals and needing a platform to speak out Where the running came from Working in London and coming from a cycling background Starting to jog to keep fit Not having a knee cap!! Considering herself as an amateur runner (even though running a 2.38 marathon!) Working out everything for herself Having determination and grit, but no talent… Deciding to go after ultras such as Marathon des Sables Running in pain The London marathon and training for it - and why you have to be brave to run a marathon Fitting training into her life - getting up at 3.30 am Her running routine to run a 2.38 marathon The magic for moving up a level in running - SPEED WORK!! Signing on to be available for the fire service Diet and why it is not a priority Not taking supplements, no gels or recovery drinks Vegan marshmallows! Eating one meal a day and not snacking Why she focuses on her feet Being on a very tight budget both financial and time wise Stomach problems while running Her most magical race The Marathon des Sables Being invited to run the North Pole Marathon! Learning a lot about herself while running Vegan running club 4 Deserts Grand Slam! How you can help and support!   Social Media Fiona Oakes Foundation -http://fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fionaoakes/  Twitter - @Marathonfiend    Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary - http://www.towerhillstables.com  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/towerhillstables  Twitter - @towerhillstable 

Extreme endurance performance fuelled by plant-based foods. #HealthHackers Ep 6 with three times world record marathon runner & vegan Fiona Oakes. This episode was filmed as a Facebook Live in March 2018. Read the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2LhfgrR

We might as well have spoken to Superwoman for today’s episode, because our special guest, Fiona Oakes, is one extraordinary human being!  Vegan for over 40 years, Fiona is an endurance runner and holds 3 marathon world records. She is the fastest woman in the world to run a marathon on all seven continents and the north pole in both cumulative and elapsed time. Fiona has competed internationally in more than 50 marathons and set 5 marathon course records around the globe, including The Antarctic Ice Marathon. In 2015 Fiona ran 6 official marathons in 6 days on 6 continents.  In April 2017, Fiona ran what’s known as the “toughest footrace on earth” the Marathon Des Sables, a 250 km (156 miles) race through the Sahara Desert. On top of all this, she almost single-handedly runs the Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary where she cares for almost 500 animals!!  In fact, that’s the main point of her running, and everything she does … it’s for the animals.  She really is a super - woman who smashes through the stereotype of vegans being weak, and her passion for helping animals is incredibly inspiring.  References Want to help Fiona out?   Donate to Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary Watch the trailer for Fiona’s new documentary film trailer Running For Good Will’s Vegan Shoes making  the Oakes Cross Running Shoe later in 2017  Follow Fiona on Facebook Instrumental music produced by Chuki   Thanks for Listening!  To share your thoughts • Leave a comment in the comment section below. • Ask a question in the comment section below for our 'Ask TVC' series. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or any of your other social media.  To help out the show • Leave a review and rating on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a tip on Patreon. For access to ALL our Podcast episodes join us on Patreon. Advertise on the show If you're interested in advertising on the show you can contact us here. Until next time! ← Episode 008: Ask TVC - Are You a Crazy, Obsessed, Weirdo? Episode 010: Losing Our Minds in South America - Finding Our Hearts in India → Grab Our Free Gifts Now VIDEO - How to: Healthy, Cheap, Vegan | Pantry, Fridge, Shopping + Yoga Class, Recipe & Exclusive Emails BONUS: 24 hr discount on our Health & Lifestyle Guide eBook Yes, I want these gifts!

Fiona Oakes, world champion marathoner and the heart and hands behind the UK farmed animal sanctuary, Tower Hill Stables. And Kim Stallwood, author of Growl: Life Lessons, Hard Truth and Bold Strategies From an Animal Advocate.