I am what most people today call vegan. This means I do not consume any animal products or animal by-products; no meat, fish, eggs or dairy. But, I am not just a vegan. I am a vegan athlete – a collegiate distance runner at Seton Hall.
Being vegan for just over 13 months, I can confidently say it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. After being unable to run for more than a year due to knee (iliotibial band syndrome) and ankle/foot pain (a bone bruise), I decided to give the diet a shot. I was first introduced to veganism through the internet, really.