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Member Spotlight: Joe Rosenberger - drummer extraordinaire and all-around awesome human!

#drummer #runner #veganpower #rush

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Joe’s journey is proof that one small decision can change your entire life.

What started with daily walks after a serious health scare grew into 5Ks, 10Ks, ultramarathons, and eventually a 100-mile finish. Along the way, Joe embraced a vegan lifestyle, improved his health, transformed his bloodwork, and discovered a passion for endurance sports that continues to inspire.

Today, we’re excited to welcome Joe back for his third year on Team Vegan Powered Athlete!

His story reminds us that it’s never too late to rewrite your future. One step, one mile, and one healthy choice at a time.

Welcome back, Joe! We can’t wait to see what this season brings.

Read Joe’s full story at veganpoweredathlete.com.

#VeganPoweredAthlete #TeamVPA #PlantPowered #Ultrarunner #VeganRunner

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This weekend at the Leadville Marathon & Heavy Half, I had the privilege of volunteering at the finish line, handing out medals and mugs to athletes who conquered one of the toughest marathons in the nation.

It was inspiring. It was emotional. It was incredibly fulfilling. And I’m so grateful for the experience.

For hours I watched people dig deeper than they thought possible. Every finisher crossed that line carrying a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and grit. Being one of the first people to congratulate them made for an unforgettable experience.

The highlight of my day was getting to place the finisher’s medals around the necks of two @team.vpa members, Bryan and Joe. Sharing in that moment after everything they poured into preparing for Leadville is something I’ll never forget.

Moments like these remind me why Team VPA exists. Our members continue to show that you can pursue extraordinary endurance goals while thriving on a vegan lifestyle. They aren’t just crossing finish lines, they’re helping change perceptions and proving that compassion and performance belong together.

I’m incredibly grateful for every Team VPA member who chooses to be an ambassador for vegan living and to lead by example. Every race, every mile, and every finish line helps show what’s possible when we fuel our bodies without contributing to animal suffering.

Congratulations to every athlete who took on the Leadville Marathon or Heavy Half. You earned every ounce of that hardware.

Keep moving forward.

#TeamVPA #LeadvilleMarathon #HeavyHalf #LeadvilleRaceSeries #VeganAthlete

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Long run to Clearwater Beach. Spring Break is in full swing!
I picked up some extra miles by going through Belleaire to Largo. I haven't seen this part of the trail since last year's PTC, and haven't seen Gulf Blvd since the Tampa Bay 100. Lots of thoughts about those races as I made my way through these miles.

I also got to see @celestialrunner by Sunset Point as he finished his long run. I saw Brody and Toothpaste napping, and Stirling standing guard over his nest. I have no idea if he has found a new mate since Pinella, or if there are any eggs there. They'd be due to hatch at the end of this month if so.

@shokzusa #shokzstar
@garminrunning #leagueofgarmincaptain
@goodr #flam25
@zensah #teamzensah

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A cold, foggy night didn't stop us! Rockin' out at Sunset Beach for the first concert of their season means new music from MWP!
(Treat Me Right by Pat Benatar)
Check our other videos here: https://madwithpower.com/videos/

#madwithpower #sunsetbeach #80smusic #coverband @benatargiraldo

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We always "getcha getcha" dancing with this 80s classic by Blondie! Thanks to Tarpon Springs Recreation for having us to close out their Sunset Beach Concert Series 2025!! #onewayoranother #80s #blondie #debbieharry #newwave #tarponsprings #sunsetbeach #florida #madwithpower

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Yesterday I completed my 3rd Pinellas Trail Challenge-- a 46 mile ultramarathon spanning Pinellas County in brutal heat. This was also my 3rd Summer Slam, completing the series of the 3 ultras each summer for the last 3 years.

The race starts at the Rowdies stadium at 630am in St. Pete and slowly creeps north to Brighter Days in Tarpon Springs, and then back down to the finish at Weaver Park in Dunedin. I was fortunate to see Rita at mile 2 and Jim met up with me a few miles later to help me get through the day. Andriana, Orlando, and eventually Karolina also crewed me and everyone spent time stuffing ice everywhere.

For this race, it's not the miles, it's the heat. There are volunteers at aid stations and throughout the course helping, cheering, and wanting you to succeed. The crowd support is unmatched.

I had plans to run the last 10 miles with Evan, which is our tradition. But Evan had been tracking my location and realized that I was slowing down and at risk of missing my cutoff. There's a lot of math at play, and he was making decisions for 7:30pm in the 3:00 hour. He ran out from our meeting point to run me in to the turn-around and then back to the finish, this 13 miles with him were some of the fastest in my race. Evan knew I had time to make up from when I was sick, and he got me there.

The turn-around gave me a huge boost. Heather, Jacek, and the BD run club really go out of their way to pick you up and leave you better than when you arrived.

This is so much more than miles, but it's about constantly dealing with the heat, consistently eating gels, hydrating, sunblock, charging headphones, phones, and communicating your needs to your crew. It's so much planning, so many supplies, and so many easy ways that you can fail.
I'm not good at thinking in that last part of the race but I was in very good hands with Jim and my crew. Jim put in over 70 miles on his bike, and he was tired, hungry, and also suffering in the heat. He put my needs first--as he always does. I went way off-plan and he was there to get me through it without question.
Couldn't have gotten this done without you all. I'm grateful beyond words. ❤️❤️❤️

#pinellastrailchallenge

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That time you ran with your sensei and also met and ran just a bit behind your long distance hero!

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#Repost @team.vpa
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WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT

Welcome to the team Joe @celestialrunner

After being talked to like I was going to keel over and die on the spot, I made the first of several lifestyle changes with changing eating habits and getting active. Walking turned to running and the distances kept increasing. Eventually, the extra pounds fell off, my mental health began to look more positive, and my blood work began to look better. In 2019, though, I ventured into Ultra running and completed my first 50km race and after the death of my father, I decided another lifestyle change was needed and went vegan which improved my health even more (finally got under the high threshold on my cholesterol!) and helped me drop the next 15 pounds that had been holding on. During my next 12-hour fundraising run on March 8, 2023, I’ll be attempting to reach 100km in that 12 hours while raising money for Girls on the Run of Greater Tampa Bay. It’s now become a passion to use my legs and this running habit to do some good in the world!

There are many roads and paths we can take, which do you choose? Keep looking forward and going after your goals. Vision, hard work and consistency will get you there.

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The LLOC met once again out at Croom. I had a good day. Kept up with the boys the first three miles as they took it easy on me. Got dusted till about 5.5miles in where I finally caught back up. I can’t stop for long as I’ll tighten right back up so I took the lead. Mile 6 was good. I paced in the high 9s. Probably my best mile out at Croom in a long time. I backed off after that. Matt blew past and Joe and I ran it in. But it should be mentioned that Joe got to Croom early and crushed a 5k and then met us for this run. Watermelon and bananas and great hang time post run. Seriously my friends are straight up ballers. Why they keep me around I’m unsure but I’m sure glad they do. #FindYourTribe #ThisIsTheWay
Still regret killing the streak, but it was the right thing to do.
#ZeroQuit ~ sort of. Lol

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On Sundays we drive from opposite sides of the state and meet in the middle. The drive to and from is a pretty one. But, often longer than the actual run through the woods. Still worth it. Today was a good day. You gotta take good days and cherish them, they help offset the bad days if you are paying attention. #ThisIsTheWay #ZeroQuit #Driving #Sweating #Run #TrailRunner #VeganAF #NoMeatAthlete #Scenic #Croom #LLOC

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