Another win for Andrius
Another win for Andrius
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On the 4th of October, after several years away from Utena Racecourse, Andrius Jaksevicius made a triumphant return by winning the half marathon and setting a new course record of 1 hour, 16 minutes. Notably, Andrius also holds the full racetrack marathon record at Utena, set five years ago. A remarkable achievement and a proud moment for our club!
Member celebrates 500th Parkrun
Member celebrates 500th Parkrun
A huge well done to Vegan Running Club member Dave Arnold, who completed his 500th Parkrun at Exeter Riverside on Saturday 27th September!
Runners from across the vegan community came together to celebrate this incredible milestone, followed by a post-run catch-up at Veg Box. To mark the occasion, Dave thoughtfully prepared five mini goodie bags handed out to every 100th finisher. What a brilliant way to share the joy and spread the vegan message!
Three Wins for Andrius in August
Three Wins for Andrius in August
Many congratulation to our Lithuanian champion (and PhD Nutritionist) who took the podium three times so far in August. Members will be reading of his and other members achievements in our August Newsletter due out on the 28th.
Member clocks 600th Parkrun
Member clocks 600th Parkrun
Congratulations to Vegan Running Club member Mike Harper who completed his 600th parkrun on 12April 2025. And has also volunteered at 100 events.
Kevin Doherty, who led this initiative, holds the presentation cheque at the Abbey Manor Hedge Hogs charty's premises.
Litter Pick for Hedgehogs raises £1,000
Litter Pick for Hedgehogs raises £1,000
Our March 2025 fund raising initiative reached £1,000. This not only raised funds and resulted in cleaner roadside verges but it has also inspired other running clubs to clean up their own race routes prior to holding their race events.
Celebrating One Year
Celebrating One Year
The club is a year old and going from strength to strength. Please see and share our press release.
Start the Year - Category Win
Start the Year - Category Win
The VEGAN black vests were conspicuous at Exeter recently. Darren started the year with an impressive result in the Exeter’s First Chance 10K (5thJan) - finishing in 38:20 and taking 1st place in the MV55 category.
His partner Amanda also competed and finished well ahead of her target time of one hour.
Additions to club kit range
Additions to club kit range
Our club kit shop continues to grow in range and colour choice.
The latest addition to the range is this Varsity Jacket with a choice of 15 colours with a range of customisation options.
Magdalena Wins the 30 Mile Conquest of Avalon
Magdalena Wins the 30 Mile Conquest of Avalon
On Saturday 21st September Magdalena Golebiowska competed in the 30 mile Conquest of Avalon starting at Castle Cary to the finish at Glastonbury as first lady and 9th overall. This was a trail race completed in an superb run finishing in 4:49:31. For the animals!
Doing it for the animals
Doing it for the animals
Club member Andrius Jaksevicius was first place in the Northern Lithuania Marathon in Pakruojis on Sunday (25Aug) pushing home the message that there is no disadvantage in being 100% plant powered. It was a solo run all the way - he was 17:50 ahead of second place with an average pace of 3:44/k. What more do we need to do to convince the omnivores ?
This race was a 'warm up for Vilnius Marathon 8th September and we wish him well.
Two more wins for Andrius
Two more wins for Andrius
Congratulations to nutritionist and club member Andrius Jaksevicius likes to compete and win - to demonstrate that a Vegan diet is no handicap to racing success.
Last weekend (4 August 2024) he took first place at "Biržų km 2024", 21km.
The previous Saturday (27 July) he won "Aplink Žaslių ežerą" (Around the Zasliai lake) 10k.
Members of VRC are supporting and participating in the forthcoming European Vegan Summit.
Another 1st for Andrius
Another 1st for Andrius
Is it a bird … Is it a plane… No, It’s Andrius ! Members can read more about his amazing accomplishments in our July newsletter.
Cruelty Free Pet Foods
Cruelty Free Pet Foods
Vegan Running Club campaigns for cruelty free dog food and endorses JustBeKind.
Nutritionally designed for optimum health resulting in fewer veterinary visits, improved skin condition and pet longevity. We owe it to our pets and the planet.
September 28-29th 2024, 11am-6pm
September 28-29th 2024, 11am-6pm
PBHP UK will be at the Vegan Party Conference in London. Come and meet us and find out more about what we do.
This month we are supporting a fellow member's passion in rehoming and fostering for strays from Greece. Paul Loader and his partner Twitch founded this animal trust which has helped recuse and rehome hundreds of animals.
We do this because we are "primarily" Vegan Activists - although we also do some running !
Direction personal donations can be made to this GoFundMe page.
Additionally we are selling these special edition club mugs priced £10.00 plus £2P&P.
These will be available for purchase and collection at our club stall at the Southampton Vegan Festival on 13th July. Or they can be ordered here.
Andrius takes another 1st
Andrius takes another 1st
Some of run for pleasure and just demonstrate to other runners that vegans can run too and their is no vegan impediment.
Some of run for pleasure and just demonstrate to other runners that vegans can run too and their is no vegan impediment.
Club member Andrius Jaksevicius is devoted to making a special effort to prove to others that a healthy diet on plants rocks. And he's been doing it in spades this season.
Club member Andrius Jaksevicius is devoted to making a special effort to prove to others that a healthy diet on plants rocks. And he's been doing it in spades this season.
His latest win in the highly popular half-marathon in his capital city of Lithuania, Vilniaus in a time of 1:12:13 which was 9 minutes and 59 seconds ahead of second place. (23June2024)
Fund raising success
Fund raising success
This month (June) our club supported a fund raising initiative for Ferne Animal Sanctuary - with club members and the club contributing at least 50% to the amount raised.
Ferne is a long established sanctuary that provides a home to many animals and also operates a rehoming service.
Green Tara Success
Green Tara Success
Our May initiative to raise funds for Green Tara was also successful. The club is proud to be an initiator and contributor to such good causes.
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