🌱 Supporting a Vegetarian or Vegan Runner A Parent's Guide to Plant-Based Athlete Nutrition --- The Bottom Line Up Front A vegetarian or vegan diet can fuel a high-performing distance runner — but it requires deliberate planning for specific nutrients. Without planning, plant-based athletes are at higher risk for iron deficiency, low B12, inadequate protein, and low calorie intake. This guide helps you make it work. --- The Nutrients That Need Extra Attention 🩸 1...

🌱 Supporting a Vegetarian or Vegan Runner A Parent's Guide to Plant-Based Athlete Nutrition --- The Bottom Line Up Front A vegetarian or vegan diet can fuel a high-performing distance runner — but it requires deliberate planning for specific nutrients. Without planning, plant-based athletes are at higher risk for iron deficiency, low B12, inadequate protein, and low calorie intake. This guide helps you make it work. --- The Nutrients That Need Extra Attention 🩸 1...