PLANTSTRONG Podcast27 Jan 2022

Ep. 128: Harvey Lewis - Living Plantstrong and Running, and Running, and Running...

Harvey Lewis is one of the hottest ultra-distance runners on the planet and, in 2021, was virtually unstoppable. As you'll hear today, this plant-powered school teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio is no stranger to suffering - especially on the racecourse.

Last year, among other events, he won the infamous Badwater 135 Ultra (from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney), and then just a few weeks later, he outlasted every competitor at Big Dog's Backyard Ultra where he ran for 354.16 miles four almost four days - all fueled on a PLANTSTRONG Diet.

In March 2022, he’s set to take on the hardest Ultra on the planet – the Barkley Marathons - where there have only been 15 total finishers in its entire existence.

In today's conversation with Rip, Harvey discusses:

His first marathon and the profound impact it had on his life
His motivation for becoming vegetarian at such a young age
When he connected the dots between his health and his diet
His mindset when training and racing and his relationship with pain and suffering
His connection with nature
Details from his recent races and adventures, including Badwater and Big's
How he fuels himself during these harsh events and how he varies his fueling based on the conditions and the type of the event
His training regime and how he incorporates running into his daily life
Tips for ultra-endurance runners - how to avoid blisters, fuel properly, and manage the pain
What's next? His thoughts on the Barkley Marathons

We know if anyone can finish the Barkley, it would definitely be Harvey and we’ll be rooting for you every step of the way.

Harvey is doing the impossible, but the simplicity of his life makes it possible. In fact, Ultra Running Magazine just named Harvey one of the Top 5 Ultrarunners of 2021, but there's no question, he's definitely Number One over here at PLANTSTRONG.

Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources:

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Harvey Lewis Facebook

Badwater 135 Website

Everything You Need to Know About the Barkley Marathons - Runner's World

Your Guide to the 7-Day PLANTSTRONG Challenge

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