Mind | Body | Food
“Pushing your body past what you thought it was capable of is easy; the hard part is pushing yourself even further past what your mind wants to let you. That’s what ultra running is all about; introducing you to a self you’ve never known” – Rex Pace
As a plant-based endurance athlete you have high iron requirements due to hard training however this does not mean you need to consume lean red meat 3-4 time a week to meet those requirements.
Without patience, you will never conquer endurance. Without learning to eat, you will never conquer endurance. And as the saying goes, endurance is an eating contest with a bit of running thrown in for good measure!
Do you have a maintenance schedule for your body? Do you know when something is a miss and act on it without delay? Or do you put up with the symptoms hoping it will go away and eventually get use to that feeling? Being at one with your body will have you feeling healthier, younger and full of life.
An ironman is more than a swim, bike and run event. Its a race that builds and reveals character, defines who you are and hurts like no other event. In the words of Chris McCormack “That’s the hurt locker. Winners love it in there.”
You either want to forget or remember your first marathon. Mine was in October 2012 I felt nervous, anxious and terrified. It was really only the day before the race that I stared to get excited. This is what I had trained for, what was I worried about? Throw back to my first marathon memories.
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“The longer and farther I ran, the more I realised that what I was often chasing was a state of mind, a place where worries that seemed monumental melted away, where the beauty and timelessness of the universe, of the present moment, came into sharp focus.” ― Scott Jurek, Eat and Run
There is more to recovery than sitting at the pub downing a few pints and eating a burger and chips. Having a solid recovery plan will ensure you are able to back up your workout the next day, the day after that and the day after that.
“In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can’t.” Rusty Baille. I decided after my weekend of #3days3mountains that I can do it. She thought she could so she did.
Human’s don’t take well to change but this doesn’t mean we can’t work hard to implement change for the better. How hard are you willing to work to make changes to your lifestyle diet?
Getting to know like-minded business owners who follow a plant-based diet is what makes our lifestyle so motivating. We sat down with Georgia Bamber, founder of Bare Bunny to find out what fuels her in work and play. Bare Bunny is focused on providing healthier, great tasting alternatives to the refined, processed foods. Amen to that.
We have a mantra when it comes to ultra running. It needs to pass the three C’s test which is: the course, the community and the challenge. Understanding why you race will help you determine which races you enter.
I have known Craig for over 2 years and during this time he has been instrumental in me pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. As my coach and personal friend, his ability to make you believe anything is possible is contagious, although I am not sure I will ever take on the challenge of 8in8in8 (but you should never say never!)
I always say ‘I don’t do easy’, it’s the challenging and unsuspecting races that give me the greatest lessons and keep the fire burning in my belly. 2016 is yet another massive year and I plan to keep hold of the opportunities with both hands and see where they take me. My mantra is to believe more, race harder and recover faster. Does this resonate with you?
Lists. I have lists and tasks that are carried out and ticked at the end of the day meaning I am 100% productive. I don’t want to waste a moment of this year; it’s going to be a big year. As we move further into the year, I am still thinking about last year – although when I talk about the events of 2015 I am still saying this year, its now in the past but wow what a year it was. What do you remember of 2015?
Being healthy isn’t a luxury or a fad, it’s a lifestyle in which you adopt, thrive and endure for the long run. It’s not about celebrity endorsements; bold marketing claims or that instragram post that gets the highest amount of likes. It’s about adopting real food principles and listening to your body – about being spiritually connected; mind, body and soul.
The festive plate this year is about making the vegetable the main star. We promise with a healthy mix of protein, carbs and good fats you will be 100% satisfied but not bloated giving you plenty of room for a raw pudding & dessert.
First and fore most, don’t panic. This is not Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules, its just dinner. A challenge it maybe to some but take this opportunity to cook a meal that just happens to have no animal products. It’s that simple. Make it a feast, which includes numerous sharing plates that will have everyone sample the best of plant based food or cook one kick arse main meal with a cleansing side salad.
Plan your Christmas feast, shop and then cut it by half. Don’t over consume this festive season. It goes without saying we want to eat well but this does not mean we are going to eat more than normal. The only difference is we all graze more as oppose to eating 3 solid meals. In my household lunch is the main meal followed by something light in the evening being careful the whole time not to feel like we need to adjust our pants or belt buckles!
The festive season is about balance but its also about having more time to do what you love the most – train and recover. Unlike any other month of the year, there is a special hum in the air; everyone is busier than usual working not to mention counting down to the pending holidays. We are starting to think about Christmas presents which can make entering the vicinity of a shopping centre an absolute nightmare. Wherever you look, something is happening that puts you well and truly in the festive mood – good or bad.
There are numerous reasons why you chose to adopt a plant based lifestyle. What ever the case, embrace and enjoy the journey.
Endurance racing is accepting pain and moving with it, not fighting against it.
I worked hard in that session, now I deserve a reward. Does this sound familiar?
Physically there is nothing more you can do to prepare for the day; it’s all a mental game now.
You need to fuel and hydrate right in order to stay upright. Simple rule of training.
Everything has a beginning but what is so important about staring is to stop focussing on the end. It’s the middle, the journey that counts.
It’s essential to invest in hight net-gain plant foods as your main source of energy.
Endurance running is hard. I finally learnt that. I learnt how to dig deep, believe and race.
Being asked to provide food for an athlete is huge compliment; especially when they want to fuel the vegan way.
Simple changes in your diet can have significant results; more energy, brighter skin, healthier hair not to mention weight loss.
Kick start your digestion with this essential morning elixir. This is one morning routine you will be jumping out of bed for.
Do we detox? Yes we do, daily. We detox while eating real food, not just juice because not all of us can give up food for 3 juices a day.
Spring is on its way, which means summer isn’t that far away and what do we all want come summer – summer bodies!
Get the basics right and your health will be greatly compliment your fitness & workout routine.
Don’t think you can eat a plant based diet and consume quality protein? Then read on.
People have issues with food & training so if it is an issue – start training to eat.
Our obsession with protein is generally unwarranted but the in the plant based world there are proteins that stand head and shoulders above the rest.
It’s such a shame you can’t say you follow a clean real food lifestyle diet without having people roll their eyes. The words; clean, green, superfood, natural, wholefood, even for us who eats this way, have lost there meaning as they are now often abused as opposed to celebrated.
This was one of the toughest races of my life but I got to know myself more and I liked what I saw.
I have made a conscious effort to stop myself from saying ‘I can’t’. These words immediately admit defeat before the task has even been carried out.
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.”
Over the past month I have truly understood what the mantra ‘hills are my friends’ means and I can honestly say, they are.
The year is only starting now right? The past 6 weeks have been a warm up to what is now for us the 1st January.
An interview by Leigh-Chantelle from Viva La Vegan about our lifestyle and what it is exactly that fuels our passion for food + fitness.
We often ask ourselves if we have limits? As yet, we haven’t an answer.
Real food is the key to good health, processed junk food is not. Period.
No dairy, no sugar, no processed foods, no grains, no rice, no legumes, no soy, no quinoa, no meat and no eggs.
We know not all diet choices are perfect and each diet choice needs to be viewed and consumed with balance, not extremes.
It’s a new year with new hopes, new dreams, untapped energy and motivation to clean up our diet and lifestyle after what might have been a bit of indulgent festive season.
Why we love being vegan! Women’s Fitness Magazine interviews Tarian Pantry’s Chief Foodie, Amanda.
With Melbourne being the foodie city that it is, it didn’t take us long to come up with Five of the Best Vegan meals to enjoy at some of our favourite restaurants.
Food takes us on a constant journey and lately we have been travelling a gluten free one and loving it. Following or adopting a gluten free diet is less about restrictions and more about choice and options.
Experiment with change but do so at a slow pace. Eventually changes will become habits and those habits will last a lifetime.
“A teapot is a world and making good tea can make a world of difference”.
Eating well need not take up more time that you have. However if we don’t have time to ensure we are eating well, how will you find the time to be sick?
Nature has a wonderful way of providing us with the foods that our bodies require for the shift in weather patterns.
Australians currently use 4 billion plastic bags annually, which means over 10 million new bags are used every day.
It’s not mandatory to label palm oil in a product. Over 40% of products on our supermarket shelfs contain an unsustainable source of palm oil.
The definition of RAW is simply: uncooked, unprocessed. Meaning primarily unheated foods or food cooked at temperatures less than 46 degrees.
It seems we have lost focus and confidence in the word ‘healthy’. Its time to reclaim this word back into our daily mantra and embrace its positive meaning.
In the spirit of reconciliation Planted Life acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to the Peramangk people of the Adelaide Hills, the traditional custodians of the land where we live, work and tread lightly. We continue to pay our respects to Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
PLANTED LIFE
Adelaide SA
