Current City: Durham, North Carolina

Age: 39

Division: Masters RX: 35-39 age group

Years as a Vegan: 13

Why you became a vegan: I had a lot of gut issues growing up and I noticed that the more plants I ate, the better I felt. In fact, when I became fully vegan, my gut issues completely subsided (after 25 years!). As I started the journey, I also learned more about animal agriculture and the environmental impact of my food choices and it was a done deal.

Favorite foods/meals: Tofu scramble for life! Anything tofu. Bananas! Grits or oatmeal bowls with tons of toppings. If it's breakfast, I'm down!

Favorite exercises: Handstand push-ups are number one, then deadlifts; box jump overs, hang power cleans, pull-ups (strict or butterfly), and lunges. I’ll stop there ;)