the only competitive vegan father and son ultramarathoners on the planet. Not only
are they incredible role models for vegan athletes everywhere, but Logan and
his father, Moe, are big supporters of MFA and raise money for the animals
through their runs whenever possible. We caught up with the father-and-son duo,
to find out more about their inspiring journeys.
vegan?
I became vegan for ethical reasons due to the
nightmarish conditions of factory farms, but the more I researched, the more I
learned about the health benefits of following a plant-based diet. If a person
tackles a vegan diet, the benefits can be great. I feel so much better
physically, mentally, and emotionally. I recover much quicker after races now
than when I first started running ultramarathons over two decades ago. Knowing
that I am the healthiest I can be by following a plant-based diet and that
heart disease, diabetes, and all cancers are greatly reduced or even reversed
by following a plant-based diet is a great feeling. Weight is also easily
controlled, so I am always at my race weight.
including beating throat cancer. What are some of the biggest ways that
switching to a vegan diet has affected you?
recover quicker from my ultramarathon runs, which are up to 100 miles, at age
70 than I did in my fifties. Has to be my vegan diet, as I am doing everything
else the same. And, of course, it’s been
four years since I went vegan and had my last chemo or radiation treatment and
I have been three and a half years cancer-free.
what words of wisdom do you have for athletes interested in eating more vegan
foods?
in all sports excel by following a vegan diet. The recovery, which is very
important in all sports, is greatly accelerated through veganism. To anybody
wishing to tackle a vegan diet: the rewards are many and great!
completed and what inspires you to keep competing?
family, friends, and those in my run group inspire me. Especially my son,
Logan, with his tremendous drive and work ethic to succeed at ultras. I am also
inspired by my fellow cancer survivors and cancer fighters.
Everything I do is to improve myself physically,
mentally, and emotionally. I believe meat consumption to be so very negative.
When meat is consumed so too is the pain and suffering, the torture, terror,
horror, the helplessness, and the voicelessness. This is not fair to the
animals and what we are doing to this planet is not fair to the next
generation. I believe if you exercise and eat a vegan diet you will be the
healthiest you have ever been, feel the best that you’ve ever felt, and you
will have a clear, guilt-free conscience.
health following a plant-based lifestyle, but you can also enjoy exceptional
levels of fitness and athletic performance. In addition to helping athletes
perform at the top of their games, a vegan diet reduces the risk of top killers
such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Check out ChooseVeg.com
for more information on transitioning to a plant-based diet.
