All my PBs were in 2017. Went exclusively plant based in 2021. Smashed all my PBs since then. I know it’s anecdotal but I really feel like my recovery is so much better and I don’t hit the wall nearly as soon.
Based on personal experience, yeah
I think plant based eating works REALLY well for a lot of people. Then for others with predisposed genetic conditions around poor iron absorption… it can wreck their endurance sport careers lol
I was vegan for 2 years. At first it was great. Same benefits you mention. Then suddenly… I couldn’t run a mile without a 205 HR and heaving/crying from frustration. It didn’t work for me. Not to say it wouldn’t for others, but, think it’s individual and not a one size fits all
Here’s a truly hot take for y’all: a plant based diet will improve your performance.
healthier heart overall: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356661/
vegan women had on average 3 points higher VO2max https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-020-0639-y?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PHSS_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100024933&CJEVENT=1e57eabc81e611ee81f902720a1cb828
All my PBs were in 2017. Went exclusively plant based in 2021. Smashed all my PBs since then. I know it’s anecdotal but I really feel like my recovery is so much better and I don’t hit the wall nearly as soon.
Unless you crash and burn with severe anemia
Guess my take (and studies) were too hot for you ;)
Based on personal experience, yeah I think plant based eating works REALLY well for a lot of people. Then for others with predisposed genetic conditions around poor iron absorption… it can wreck their endurance sport careers lol I was vegan for 2 years. At first it was great. Same benefits you mention. Then suddenly… I couldn’t run a mile without a 205 HR and heaving/crying from frustration. It didn’t work for me. Not to say it wouldn’t for others, but, think it’s individual and not a one size fits all
Sorry you couldn’t figure that out, for yourself and the animals.