Yesterday afternoon, plant-powered ultra-runner Scott Jurek set a new record, completing what he calls his “masterpiece” — he ran 2,189 miles on the Appalachian Trail in 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes. That’s three hours faster than the previously held record set in 2011 by Jennifer Pharr Davis. Jurek started his journey on May 27 at Springer Mountain in …
In training for a 100 mile race, along with any other type of race, there are always going to be days where you simply just “don’t wanna.” So how do I deal with those days? Simple. One of two things cause burnout for me: I just need a workout buddy to help push me and make the workout FUN! OR, I’m in need …
Food. It’s pretty important in my book, and well… Life! But more importantly in training for 100 miles. And eating vegan actually improves your performance when done right! I’ll be the first to admit that I have a weakness for tortilla chips and cookies (vegan of course!) but they don’t work well for giving me energy and helping my muscles recover quickly. …
Hey everyone! My name is Erin Brown and I’ve decided to run a 100-mile race to raise money to help Compassion Over Killing advocate for these important issues, and write blog updates about my training. Find out more about why I’m running! The most common questions and comments we crazy ultra runners get when we say we are training for 100 miles are: “Wait, all at once? Do you …
June 3, 2015 Update: Despite the Governor’s veto of this ag-gag bill, the House & Senate in North Carolina just voted to override that veto. This dangerous bill will now become law, going into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. Stay tuned for more details. North Carolina’s 2015 ag-gag bill (HB405) has officially been defeated! By vetoing this dangerous bill that …
On Monday night, the North Carolina Senate passed HB405/SB433, sending this dangerous Ag-Gag bill to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk – and he may decide today whether to sign it or veto it. This bill threatens to punish any employee who exposes any wrong-doing inside a business, whether a slaughterhouse, a child daycare, or an assisted living home for seniors. …
Starting today, Pinkberry, a national frozen yogurt restaurant chain with over 100 locations, is launching its first-ever dairy-free option: Tropical Mango soft-serve. Touting itself as a company offering “better-for-you” options, this new frozen soft-serve has no added sugar and is made from five simple ingredients: fruit, fruit juice, water, citric acid, and natural flavors. What prompted this new menu item? …
Are the golden arches of McDonald’s starting to crumble? The fast-food goliath just released its first quarter report for 2015, and its shareholders aren’t loving it. As summed up on CNN, McDonald’s report reveals that “profits are crumbling, sales are shrinking and guest traffic is declining all around the world.” In fact, McDonald’s is experiencing such “negative guest traffic in …
Fusion TV just released an in-depth investigative documentary exposing the underbelly of the chicken industry – from the abuse and neglect forced upon animals to the unfair conditions endured by contractors to marketing claims that are misleading consumers. The documentary is based on Craig Watts, a North Carolina contract farmer who has raised chickens for Perdue since the early 1990’s, …