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You don't have to choose between performance and your values 🌱 A global family of vegan endurance athletes proving it every day 💚 Shop gear & join us👇

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@tankergirl50121 and I went to our first Sparkling Sundays. We ran through Indian Village and part of the @freepmarathon course. It was such a beautiful morning! Thanks to @asicsrunning for the demo, @collect.beerbar for hosting, and @runningartbeers for being the GOAT!

I'll be back!

#runner
#runnersofinstagram
#deaf
#detroit

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It's medal Monday! Love the @freepmarathon medal for 2026! Looking forward to year 50! Let's go!

#medalmonday
#runner
#runnersofinstagram
#deaf
#detroit

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My body has not been cooperating when it comes to running. August until now has seemed like a climb uphill in sand. Perimenopause is KICKING my rear end. Today boosted my confidence so much. Some of the old Jessica came out showed me what I am made of. While I still have some work to do, I feel like I am treating my body right and focusing on today (as much as I can) and Detroit did not disappoint. Also, I ABSOLUTELY love this race. I am grateful that I still get to do this!

Also, spending it with my best friend was pretty awesome 👌🏻

#runner
#deaf
#detroit
#runnersofinstagram
#deafrunner

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Fun 10K instead of my long run. My intention was to take it easy. I sorta stuck to that.
#teamvpa #veganrunner #ultratraining

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A weekend full of connection, compassion, and a whole lot of hay! 🌱💚

Team VPA’s meetup at @farmsanctuary this past weekend was truly heartwarming. Watching team members meet for the first time and connect so naturally reminded us how special this community is. When you share a passion for vegan living, the conversations just flow.

On Saturday, everyone came together for a full day of volunteering, helping with one of the farm’s biggest projects before winter: moving hay bales into the barn lofts for winter feedings. We also enjoyed extra time petting the animals and learning about their daily routines during our farm tour. A heartfelt thank-you to the Farm Sanctuary staff for making our visit so memorable. 🐮🐷

From vegan breakfasts on the farm to dinners in Watkins Glen, and our nightly Ben & Jerry’s vegan ice cream stops, there were so many moments to enjoy. Seeing everyone in their VPA gear, embracing our mission, made it even more meaningful.

We even fit in a group hike along the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park. Nature is spectacular! 🍂

So grateful for @genebaur for creating such a magical place and starting a movement 40 years ago. Inspired by @team.vpa this community, and the chance to make a difference for the animals. Can’t wait for the next one! 💚

#TeamVPA #FarmSanctuary #VeganCommunity #Vegan #VeganAthlete

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Made the very last minute decision to take part in the @team.vpa meet up weekend up at @farmsanctuary in Watkins Glen. The team volunteered at the sanctuary Saturday morning getting all the feed hay moved into the barns for the winter. Then we got to take a tour and meet some of the residents. It was a profoundly deep reminder why I chose to be vegan and continue to fight for the liberation of all these beautiful creatures. Getting to experience all their individual personalities up close, it really makes you wonder how we can continue to exploit them in the factory farming torture system. This was an experience that I won’t ever forget and it reinforced my mission to continue the fight.

Thank you to Daniel (@veganpoweredathlete) for not only providing me with an invaluable experience like this but in creating such a great community of ambassadors with the team. I’m lucky to be a part of such a great crew. Can’t wait for the next year and for more meet ups.

Note to everyone else. Check out the @farmsanctuary page. Donate, volunteer, take a weekend trip and stay on site. If Watkins Glen is a little far, look for sanctuaries near you and get involved. Every single one of them can and will appreciate any help they can get.

RIP HILDA.
You started such a movement

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A weekend @farmsanctuary ✨ A great weekend with @team.vpa teammates volunteering, petting all the animals, and eating lots of delicious vegan food. The time always goes too quickly, can’t wait until the next trip. #vegan #veganathlete #farmsanctuary

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After a day of volunteering we did what endurance athletes do and hiked the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park. It’s been a long time since I’ve been there but was pumped to get back. Next time I’m not waiting as long and doing more of the trails.

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70 miles of gravel and my first gravel race in the books!

This one wasn’t originally on the calendar. After the Leadville 50 Mile Run was cancelled because of the fires, @leadvilleraceseries gave us the option to defer or receive a refund. I decided to take the opportunity to do something I’d been hesitant to try and deferred my entry into @theraddirt The Rad Dirt Fest.

I’m so glad I did.

What a fun day on the bike. Perfect weather, incredible gravel roads, beautiful scenery…and some VERY steep, punchy climbs. One of the things I’m most proud of is making it up every one of them without having to “hike-a-bike.” There were definitely a few moments where that felt questionable. 😂

Sometimes having the original plan fall apart opens the door to something you might never have tried otherwise.

Grateful for the opportunity, grateful for a strong body that let me ride 70 miles at 7000 feet and really grateful for a weekend spent with @thriveenduranceathletes athlete Laura and @team.vpa athlete Karyn.

First gravel race complete. I have a feeling it won’t be my last. 🚴‍♂️⛰️

#GravelRacing #GravelBike #TeamVPA #VeganPoweredAthlete #VeganAthlete

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How does @harveylewisultrarunner recover from doing all of this in under two months?

June 21: Mid State Mile — 160 miles with 50,000 feet of climbing
July 4: 250 miles from NYC to DC
July: A race in Portugal
July 27: Badwater 135 — Harvey set the course record for the 50–59 age group
August 14: Last Souls Ultra — 196 miles, just 16 days after Badwater

Here are his Top 3 recovery essentials.

I don’t think you’ll be surprised by #3 🌱

Harvey Lewis on @runnerspodium

Episode 9 is out now.

🎧 Spotify | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | ▶️ YouTube

Harvey Lewis on @runnerspodium 🎙️

Episode 9 is out now.

🎧 Spotify | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | ▶️ YouTube

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Our first @upstatesplash So fun! 🤩

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What did it feel like to break a world record by running 450 miles at Big’s Backyard Ultra — and to finally win Badwater 135, the world’s toughest foot race?

What an honor to have all-time great ultrarunner and legend @harveylewisultrarunner on the @runnerspodium podcast.

Episode 9 is out now.

🎧 Spotify | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | ▶️ YouTube

@team.vpa 🌱

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