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domicspinnwand's review against another edition
4.0
Sehr inspirierend und erstaunlich unverkrampft auch für Nicht Veganer oder Marathon Läufer
cereja78's review against another edition
4.0
I am not a vegan, but I am a vegetarian. Matt Frazier does a great job promoting a plant-based diet without being judgement about it. He writes about the goodness of plants and how you can still leave an active lifestyle without worrying about "...but where will I get my protein??"
cgroup6's review against another edition
4.0
A little preach-y but a good beginner look at meatless lifestyle and running
revafisheye's review against another edition
4.0
I've been a fan and follower of the No Meat Athlete blog since it began, and I was very excited about the release the book, even though I've been a vegetarian for more than 20 years. Of course, it's packed with information about starting a vegetarian/vegan diet, which is great for new vegetarians/vegans. Even long-timers like me might appreciate a refresher on the basics. But the best part is how Matt focuses on the application of a vegan diet to the athlete's lifestyle and training regimen. There are so many misconceptions about vegans and strength, and hopefully, this book will lay those myths to rest at last.
There are lots of great recipes, some that will be familiar to readers of the No Meat Athlete blog, and the formula format for smoothies and bars is super handy. (I have not tried any recipes from the book, but I have been pleased with everything I made from the blog's recipes.) Not being a runner, I sort of lost interest in the training section, as it is geared specifically to foot racing. There is a short cross-training section that teases out other activities. But I still found the book motivating, as its principles apply to my activities of choice (yoga/cycling), and just knowing that there are elite vegan athletes out there is inspiring.
There are lots of great recipes, some that will be familiar to readers of the No Meat Athlete blog, and the formula format for smoothies and bars is super handy. (I have not tried any recipes from the book, but I have been pleased with everything I made from the blog's recipes.) Not being a runner, I sort of lost interest in the training section, as it is geared specifically to foot racing. There is a short cross-training section that teases out other activities. But I still found the book motivating, as its principles apply to my activities of choice (yoga/cycling), and just knowing that there are elite vegan athletes out there is inspiring.
sarahjaneinstpaul's review against another edition
4.0
I prefer his blog but nice to have the info all in one place.
mattpr_co's review against another edition
5.0
I've been vegan for several years, so there's a good chunk of this book that is old news to me. But I'm a very new runner, and the latter chapters focus on training for a 5k, 10k, or half marathon and that really appealed to me. The recipe section was also nice.
The tag line says it all. If you want to get active and stop eating animals, this is a good primer.
The tag line says it all. If you want to get active and stop eating animals, this is a good primer.
ladydewinter's review against another edition
5.0
About four weeks I decided I will run a marathon, and Matt Frazier is to blame.
When I started running, and even months afterwards, a marathon was like my anti-goal - there was no way I was going to even think about doing that. But whenever I think something like that, it tends to happen exactly the opposite way, and this time is no exception. I had discovered his blog pretty early on when I started running, and found a lot of his advice very helpful, so I bought his book as well. Most importantly, though, I started listening to his podcast, and I think it was this more than anything that the thought, Why not? started to pop up in my mind.
Anyway - I've looked at a few books on running ever since it became "my thing", and this was among the best out there.
One factor that helps me decide whether to trust the author is their thoughts on nutrition. Some deny that it's possible to do something like that on a plant-based diet (which is obviously BS), some suggest esoteric beliefs like the bloodtype diet. But what Matt Frazier does here was surprisingly refreshing, especially for a vegan. No, since I knew he is a vegan, I knew he wasn't going to claim that being vegan is an obstacle if you want to be an athlete, but while this is a vegan book, he doesn't negate other views (like a well done paleo diet as opposed to one where people act they have to eat meat all the time). That made me like his approach even more than a pure vegan approach would have (even though I follow a plant-based diet).
I also like his way of explaining how to change your habits to healthier ones, whether this means eating better or starting with running. I was already there for most things when I read this, but I think his method can really lead to lasting results. His is a very down to earth approach that manages to be incredibly inspiring at the same time. Now, I don't agree 100% with everything he says or writes, but this is a great book if you're interested in becoming healthier, and a better runner, where better means running with less injury and more fun.
One thing I am not a big fan of is that if you buy more of his products (in my case, this book, his meal plan and the marathon roadmap), a lot of the information is repetitive so it feels like you're paying twice or more often for the same information. If you are already eating pretty healthily and semi-seriously thinking about running a marathon, I suggest getting his roadmap instead. The marathon plan is good, but to me it felt all I got for around 60 bucks was the plan- the other information was mostly in this book already, as well as in his blog posts and podcasts (the latter I understand, and wouldn't have minded paying for).
But if you're just starting out, this is a great book to help you along the way.
(The German localization feels a bit amateurish at times, but since you can feel the passion behind the ones doing it, I didn't mind that much.)
When I started running, and even months afterwards, a marathon was like my anti-goal - there was no way I was going to even think about doing that. But whenever I think something like that, it tends to happen exactly the opposite way, and this time is no exception. I had discovered his blog pretty early on when I started running, and found a lot of his advice very helpful, so I bought his book as well. Most importantly, though, I started listening to his podcast, and I think it was this more than anything that the thought, Why not? started to pop up in my mind.
Anyway - I've looked at a few books on running ever since it became "my thing", and this was among the best out there.
One factor that helps me decide whether to trust the author is their thoughts on nutrition. Some deny that it's possible to do something like that on a plant-based diet (which is obviously BS), some suggest esoteric beliefs like the bloodtype diet. But what Matt Frazier does here was surprisingly refreshing, especially for a vegan. No, since I knew he is a vegan, I knew he wasn't going to claim that being vegan is an obstacle if you want to be an athlete, but while this is a vegan book, he doesn't negate other views (like a well done paleo diet as opposed to one where people act they have to eat meat all the time). That made me like his approach even more than a pure vegan approach would have (even though I follow a plant-based diet).
I also like his way of explaining how to change your habits to healthier ones, whether this means eating better or starting with running. I was already there for most things when I read this, but I think his method can really lead to lasting results. His is a very down to earth approach that manages to be incredibly inspiring at the same time. Now, I don't agree 100% with everything he says or writes, but this is a great book if you're interested in becoming healthier, and a better runner, where better means running with less injury and more fun.
One thing I am not a big fan of is that if you buy more of his products (in my case, this book, his meal plan and the marathon roadmap), a lot of the information is repetitive so it feels like you're paying twice or more often for the same information. If you are already eating pretty healthily and semi-seriously thinking about running a marathon, I suggest getting his roadmap instead. The marathon plan is good, but to me it felt all I got for around 60 bucks was the plan- the other information was mostly in this book already, as well as in his blog posts and podcasts (the latter I understand, and wouldn't have minded paying for).
But if you're just starting out, this is a great book to help you along the way.
(The German localization feels a bit amateurish at times, but since you can feel the passion behind the ones doing it, I didn't mind that much.)
jenenglish's review
3.0
I picked up this book as a long time vegan looking for some tips on optimizing my eating for the cycling and running that I have been doing for many years. This book did not have much in the way of new information for either a long time vegan or long time athlete. However, I still enjoyed the book and would recommend to anyone looking for more basic info.
One of the best things about this book was the lack of preaching. There was no bashing of meat eating, just the focus on why and how a vegan diet can work for athletes. The nutrition information was simple and sound. The recipes are pretty basic for a more experienced cook, but really helpful if you want quick but healthy meal ideas. The last third of the book is about training for running events. If you are not a runner, not so useful. Sidebars featuring vegetarian athletes are presented throughout the book. Some inspirational stuff, but not too much and not too annoying.
One of the best things about this book was the lack of preaching. There was no bashing of meat eating, just the focus on why and how a vegan diet can work for athletes. The nutrition information was simple and sound. The recipes are pretty basic for a more experienced cook, but really helpful if you want quick but healthy meal ideas. The last third of the book is about training for running events. If you are not a runner, not so useful. Sidebars featuring vegetarian athletes are presented throughout the book. Some inspirational stuff, but not too much and not too annoying.
jackiijackii's review
4.0
This is a really great guide for newcomers to a plant-based diet, running, or both. As a vegan who has just started running, I felt like I got the most out of the running section, but I also loved the recipes here. I loathe sports drinks, but if I can make my own? Way better. Same with gels. The conversational tone of the book makes it approachable, like Matt KNOWS that running and veganism are both scary, scary things to most people, and he tells us about both in a way that makes them seem not only achievable, but easy. Like the recipes, remember when I mentioned those? Delicious. And the running? If you don't feel like you want to at least TRY running after reading this, then something is wrong with you.
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