Vegetarians tend to be more fit than average due to eating a healthy diet. But good health doesn’t start and stop at the dinner table. It involves getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and incorporating regular exercise into your daily life. For some of us, this means making significant changes – especially when it comes to exercise.

Here’s an event that will dispel any myths that vegetarians lack strength, and help you get on the right path – Veggie & Fit. On May 6, 2007, join a group of vegetarian/vegan runners in Toronto’s Sporting Life 10K, a celebration of fitness along Canada’s most famous street. For more details and to sign up, visit http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/veggierunners.

If you need some inspiration, read OrganicAthlete.org's interviews with elite vegan athletes including ironman triathlete, Brendan Brazier; pro cyclist, Molly Cameron; ultramarathoner, Scott Jurek;  pro bodybuilder, Kenneth Williams; and pro surfer, Katie Coryell. They also have an excellent guide to vegan sports nutrition.

Challenge yourself to become more than just “veggie” – be veggie & fit!