Vegan Athlete of the Day: Jason P. Lester

​Lester has completed endurance challenges such as the EPIC5 Challenge (5 Iron distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian Islands in 5 consecutive days), and a 1,000-mile run and 4,000-mile bike across the United States.  On May 5, 2013 Lester ran 3,550 miles across the United States, becoming the 4th fastest runner to run from San Francisco to New York City to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims. He ran 2,600 miles along The Great Wall of China in 83 days, setting a world record by becoming the first person to run the length of the wall solo in a single attempt.  He was the ESPY Award Winner for Best Male Athlete with a Disability, the USAT (USA Triathlon) PC Athlete of the Year in 2008, and the USAT (USA Triathlon) PC Athlete of the Year Finalist in 2007.  He credits being able to run these high mileage events to avocados. The calorie and fat dense fruit are crucial to his diet, and allows him to get enough energy.  Due to his plant-based diet he has been able to reduce his recovery time and lacks injuries from a demanding training schedule.

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