Vegan Ironman
Brendan Brazier
by linda Sechrist
B
rendan Brazier, named by Veg-
dedication and a 40-
News magazine in 2007 as one
hour training week. It
of the 25 Most Fascinating Vege-
also demanded a nutri-
tarians, is one of only a few profession-
ent-rich diet capable
al athletes in the world whose diet is
of supporting his mind and body while
Brendan Brazier
100 percent plant-based. The Ironman
he prepared and competed in gruel-
body has more energy to use for func-
triathlete and bestselling author will be
ing triathlons, which included 2.4-
tions other than digestion, you enjoy
in Southwest Florida on November 1 to
mile swims, 112-mile bike races and
better mental acuity,
present a workshop on reducing stress
marathon runs of
deeper sleep, and
through better nutrition. The subject is
26 miles—without
Thrive:
wake up rested and
based on Brazier’s personal research
breaks.
The Vegan Nutrition
refreshed,” declares
and forms the foundation of his latest
When his
Brazier, who partnered
book, Thrive Fitness: The Vegan Nutri-
initial attempt at a Guide
with a sport nutrition
tion Guide to Optimal Performance in
vegan diet proved
workshop with
company in 2004. The
Sports and Life.
unsuccessful,
firm produces Vega, a
For Brazier, the need to thrive
Brazier persevered
Brendan Brazier
commercial replica of
grew out of necessity when, at age 15,
and became his
November 1, 5:30pm
Brazier’s whole-food
he decided to become a professional
own research
at Unity of Bonita
meal-replacement
athlete. This goal required significant
laboratory. At first,
drink of choice for 15
the plant-based
See news brief on page 10
years.
diet frequently left
for more details.
Thrive Fitness
him tired and hun-
isn’t the only instru-
gry. Says Brazier,
ment of communica-
who now eats about 80 percent raw,
tion that Brazier uses to get his message
“Eventually, through trial and error,
out about the importance of diet. His
Create Joy in Your Life.
I discovered that blending complete
interactive website,
ThriveIn30.com,
Joyful Yoga
protein, iron, calcium, vitamin B-12
offers a free 30-day online program
and Omega-3 fatty acids in a smoothie
of three emails a week that combine
Ayurvedic Spa & Boutique
every day, particularly before after
information from his book with video
training periods, worked well. It not
segments he filmed himself in and
Yoga: All Levels
only gave me a speedier recovery time,
around Los Angeles. “I wanted to help
Ayurveda Integrated Flow — Yin Yoga — Gentle Yoga but also improved my performance
busy people transition to a high-perfor-
Power Vinyasa — Chair Yoga — Prenatal
dramatically.”
Private Sessions Available
mance, whole food, plant-based diet,”
Training and recovery, the two
Brazier explains. “In about 20 minutes
Spa Services: key components in every athlete’s life,
a week, for four weeks, people will get
Massage — Facials — Permanent Makeup
Ionized Detox Treatment — Waxing
are often referred to as stress and rest.
enough information to immediately
Microdermabrasion While both are of equal importance,
begin making significant health and
Ayurveda:
Brazier determined that recovery need-
performance gains.”
Private Consultations/Treatments ed to be his primary focus. “Recovery
In 2006, Brazier addressed a U.S.
Workshops
occurs when the body is at rest, and
congressional committee regarding the
when I removed stress during times of
role that food plays in the prevention of
239-947-9845
rest, my recovery sped up,” he advises.
most chronic diseases currently plagu-
Brazier observed firsthand how
ing North Americans. Participants in
Bernwood Design Center
stress in the body was a product of the
the Southwest Florida workshop can
24821 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1 & 2
food he ate. His Thrive diet is based on
count on hearing a similar message.
Bonita Springs, FL eating unrefined, unprocessed, nutrient-
www.joyfulyoga.com
dense whole foods that don’t require For more information, visit Brendan
a lot of energy to digest. “When the
Brazier.com. See news brief, page 10.
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