Introduction
Vegan Runners UK was launched at the London Vegan Festival on 4 July 2004 for vegans of all running abilities to raise awareness of veganism throughout the UK and provide a focus group for current vegans with an interest in running. Members would participate in open events of their own choice as advertised in the athletics / running magazines. A sister organisation The Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club (VC&AC founded in 1888) has been the only alternative for vegan runners prior to the formation of the new club but its name has made it inherently difficult to raise the profile of veganism in the sport. The Club Secretary and founder of Vegan Runners UK, also a member of the VC&AC, believes an independent voice for vegan runners is necessary to advance the vegan diet through this activity. Vegetarians reading this leaflet are encouraged to join the VC&AC and visit the Vegetarian C&AC
News
This is most important thing you can do for veganism!
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
New VRUK blog and on-line results
The Vegan Runners blog is now online!
Vegan Winner!
The Trimpell 20 miler on Sunday 2nd March saw a vegan winner in James Meldrum.
December 07/January 08 News
News Reports
Miami Half Marathon 2007Lady Godiva Half Marathon, Coventry, 21/10/07
Shepshed 7 miles, Leicester 4/11/07
Luton Marathon & 3-Stage Relay, 2/12/07
Andy Reading 10K, Bicester, 9/12/07
Stockport 10 miles, 9/12/07
Campbell Park Cross Country, Milton Keynes, 16/12/07
Poole Lakes 10K, Dorset, 26/12/07
Cliveden Cross Country, Buckinghamshire, 30/12/07
Godiva New Year’s Day Five, Warwick Univ, Coventry
Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire Cross Country Champs, 5/01/08
Wimbledon Common Cross Country, London, 19/01/08
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October/November 2007 News
News Reports
1. Chichester 10K, 7/10/07
2. Kingston 16 miles, 14/10/07
3. Cardiff Half Marathon, 14/10/07
4. Hanney 5 miles, 14/10/07
5. Candleford Canter Ladies 10K, 28/10/07
6. Billericay 10K, 4/11/07
7. Watford Autumn Challenge 5 miles, 11/11/07
8. Stebbing 10 miles, 11/11/07
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August-September newsletter
You can download the August/September newsletter here
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June-July 2007 Newsletter
You can download the June/July newsletter here
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May 2007 Newsletter
You can download the May newsletter here
Highlights include a report on Fiona's victory at Halstead and Jenny Kinnaird's back to back marathons(!)
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Fiona wins Halstead Marathon!
Despite less than ideal conditions, Fiona put in a stunning run on Sunday to win the Halstead Marathon and the title of Essex Marathon Champion ! Not only did she win the race, but she destroyed the previous course record by almost 11 minutes - taking it from 3' 09 to 2' 58 ! - an incredible achievement
One of the race officials said
"I'm lost for words. When I saw your winning time of 2:58:22 I was stunned that someone had taken over 10 mins off of our course record (which previously stood at 3:09:04). Now I don't know what to say. You acheived that and are battling a collapsed lung and have had both kneecaps removed. Unbelievable. Hats off. (many times over)"
Wearing her Vegan Runners Top she was presented with the winners trophy by the Mayor
As you can see Fiona was very happy to win !
Hopefully someone will pick this story up and give it the attention it deserves - with the media full of Vegan hating Gordon Ramsey who cooked a Horse on his miserable show yesterday. Ramsey is a very keen marathon runner too - yet Fiona, a girl AND a VEGAN is capable of running a marathon 90 minutes quicker than he can - and she has a knee replacement ! - is this a story or is this a story?