Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:46:56 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:46:56 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://organicathlete.org http://organicathlete.org Founded in 2003, OrganicAthlete unites people in a global effort to create a better world through sport. Our mission is to promote health and ecological stewardship among athletes of all ages and abilities by sharing information, building community and inspiring through athletic example. no episodic vegan,athlete,sports,sport,vegetarian,athletics,sport,nutrition no Leading the Race for Life on Earthinfo@organicathlete.org Podcast #13: Dr. Heather Shenkman Interview Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:16:00 +0000 Heather Shenkman, MD, is a practicing cardiologist in the Los Angeles area.  She's been vegan for several years and vegetarian for longer.  She's also training for her first Ironman Triathlon.  In this podcast, we talk about how to keep your heart healthly with plant foods and exercise.

]]> Heather Shenkman, MD, is a practicing cardiologist in the Los Angeles area. She's been vegan for several years and vegetarian for longer. She's also training for her first Ironman Triathlon. In this podcast, we talk about how to keep your heart healthly with plant foods and exercise.

]]> 20:31 false full Heather Shenkman, MD, is a practicing cardiologist in the Los Angeles area.  She's been vegan for several years and vegetarian for longer.  She's also training for her first Ironman Triathlon.  In this podcast, we talk about how to keep your heart healthly with plant foods and exercise.info@organicathlete.orgHeather Shenkman, MD, is a practicing cardiologist in the Los Angeles area.  She's been vegan for several years and vegetarian for longer.  She's also training for her first Ironman Triathlon.  In this podcast, we talk about how to keep your heart healthly with plant foods and exercise.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #12: Pam Boteler Interview Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:51:00 +0000  
Boteler was undefeated in sprint canoe events in the U.S. from 2000 to 2008 and remains undefeated in the 1000m singles canoe event.  She has also won numerous international medals.  Additionally, she continues to hold the American Record in the 1000m and 500m singles event and is also part of the record holding C4 (4 person) crew for 1000 and 500 meters.

In her spare time off the water, Pam is President of USA WomenCAN, a driving force in the global campaign for gender equity in Olympic Canoeing;  and she works full-time as a Management Analyst at the Department of Defense.  Her competitors do not have a full-time job.
 
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]]> click here.]]> 41:06 false full Boteler made USA Canoe/Kayak history in 2000 when she became the first woman in history to compete in sprint canoe at the USA Canoe/Kayak National Championships – against the men.  Not only did she compete, she won Gold.  She competed against men again in 2001, and won Gold.  Heavily influenced by Pam's success on the water and lobbying off the water, in 2002 USA Canoe/Kayak changed its by-laws to allow women to compete in the Nationals in all events, with equal status as the men.   Finally, women had a league of their own.    Boteler was undefeated in sprint canoe events in the U.S. from 2000 to 2008 and remains undefeated in the 1000m singles canoe event.  She has also won numerous international medals.  Additionally, she continues to hold the American Record in the 1000m and 500m singles event and is also part of the record holding C4 (4 person) crew for 1000 and 500 meters. In her spare time off the water, Pam is President of USA WomenCAN, a driving force in the global campaign for gender equity in Olympic Canoeing;  and she works full-time as a Management Analyst at the Department of Defense.  Her competitors do not have a full-time job.   To learn more about Pam, click here.info@organicathlete.orgBoteler made USA Canoe/Kayak history in 2000 when she became the first woman in history to compete in sprint canoe at the USA Canoe/Kayak National Championships – against the men.  Not only did she compete, she won Gold.  She competed against men again in 2001, and won Gold.  Heavily influenced by Pam's success on the water and lobbying off the water, in 2002 USA Canoe/Kayak changed its by-laws to allow women to compete in the Nationals in all events, with equal status as the men.   Finally, women had a league of their own.    Boteler was undefeated in sprint canoe events in the U.S. from 2000 to 2008 and remains undefeated in the 1000m singles canoe event.  She has also won numerous international medals.  Additionally, she continues to hold the American Record in the 1000m and 500m singles event and is also part of the record holding C4 (4 person) crew for 1000 and 500 meters. In her spare time off the water, Pam is President of USA WomenCAN, a driving force in the global campaign for gender equity in Olympic Canoeing;  and she works full-time as a Management Analyst at the Department of Defense.  Her competitors do not have a full-time job.   To learn more about Pam, click here.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #11: Michael Arnstein Interview Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:48:00 +0000 ]]> 35:36 false full Bradley Saul interviews Michael Arnstein, a raw vegan runner.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul interviews Michael Arnstein, a raw vegan runner.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #10: Grant Campbell Interview Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:31:00 +0000 ]]> 30:04 false full Bradley Saul interviews Grant Campbell, raw vegan ultramarathon runner.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul interviews Grant Campbell, raw vegan ultramarathon runner.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #9: Scott Spitz Interview Vegan Marathoner Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000 http://runvegan.wordpress.com.

]]> http://runvegan.wordpress.com.]]> 35:04 false full Bradley Saul talks with Scott Spitz, a longtime vegan and marathon runner. Scott recently ran the Chicago marathon in under 2 hours 30 minutes. Scott regularly blogs about his training and racing at http://runvegan.wordpress.com.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul talks with Scott Spitz, a longtime vegan and marathon runner. Scott recently ran the Chicago marathon in under 2 hours 30 minutes. Scott regularly blogs about his training and racing at http://runvegan.wordpress.com.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #8: Kathleen Leonard Interview Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:17:00 +0000
]]> 23:06 false full After a long hiatus due to technical complications, the OrganicAthlete audio podcast is back! In our first interview in 2 years, Bradley Saul talks to OrganicAthlete member Kathleen Leonard. Kathleen finished her first Ironman this year. She's dedicated raw vegan and mother of 3. In the podcast, Kathleen explains how she swam 2.4 miles, biked for 112 miles, and ran 26.2 miles on fruit alone.info@organicathlete.orgAfter a long hiatus due to technical complications, the OrganicAthlete audio podcast is back! In our first interview in 2 years, Bradley Saul talks to OrganicAthlete member Kathleen Leonard. Kathleen finished her first Ironman this year. She's dedicated raw vegan and mother of 3. In the podcast, Kathleen explains how she swam 2.4 miles, biked for 112 miles, and ran 26.2 miles on fruit alone.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #7: Cyrus Khambatta Interview Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:31:00 +0000
]]> 40:51 false full Bradley Saul interviews Cyrus Khambatta.  Cyrus discovered he had type 1 diabetes in his early twenties, which changed his life completely.   Cyrus eventually learned about a raw vegan diet, and he now healthfully manages his disease by living an active lifestyle and consuming a raw vegan diet.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul interviews Cyrus Khambatta.  Cyrus discovered he had type 1 diabetes in his early twenties, which changed his life completely.   Cyrus eventually learned about a raw vegan diet, and he now healthfully manages his disease by living an active lifestyle and consuming a raw vegan diet.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #6: Christine Vardaros Interview Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:23:00 +0000
]]> 37:39 false full Bradley Saul interviews professional cyclist Christine Vardaros.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul interviews professional cyclist Christine Vardaros.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #5: Get Involved! Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:27:00 +0000
]]> 04:23 false full Find out how to make a difference in the world by getting involved with OrganicAthlete.info@organicathlete.orgFind out how to make a difference in the world by getting involved with OrganicAthlete.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #4: OrganicAthlete Mission Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:13:00 +0000
]]> 05:32 false full What does OrganicAthlete do?  Listen to this podcast to learn about our vision and mission.info@organicathlete.orgWhat does OrganicAthlete do?  Listen to this podcast to learn about our vision and mission.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #3: The OA Story Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:07:00 +0000
]]> 04:51 false full OrganicAthlete founder Bradley Saul gives some background on the organization.info@organicathlete.orgOrganicAthlete founder Bradley Saul gives some background on the organization.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #2: Robert Cheeke Interview Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:21:00 +0000
]]> 27:20 false full Bradley Saul interviews Robert Cheeke of Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness.info@organicathlete.orgBradley Saul interviews Robert Cheeke of Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness.info@organicathlete.org Podcast #1: Tonya Kay Interview Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:11:00 +0000 pro-activist Tonya Kay.

]]> pro-activist Tonya Kay.]]> 38:44 false full OrganicAthlete founder and director interviews pro-activist Tonya Kay.info@organicathlete.orgOrganicAthlete founder and director interviews pro-activist Tonya Kay.info@organicathlete.org