Athletes

Rich Roll cyclist runner

Rich Roll's transition to world-recognised athlete started when at 40 he realised his health was being threatened by a poor lifestyle that involved use of alcohol and other drugs, poor diet and inactivity. Unable to climb his stairs, he adopted a whole food vegan diet and began to train.

Brendan Brazier cyclist runner

Canadian triathlete and endurance runner Brendan Brazier has won triathlons at Olympic distance, Half Ironman and full Ironman. Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and marathon (26.2 mile) run. He has set the Bigfoot Half Ironman course record twice and was twice Canadian 50k champion, in 2003 and 2006.

Scott Jurek runner world #1

Is he the greatest ultramarathon runner of all time? Few athletes have made an impression on their sport like Colorado-based Scott Jurek has made on this demanding sport, producing some performances which stretch belief. He has taken numerous course records.