TEAM PLANTSTRONG IS:
A Lifestyle
TEAM PLANTSTRONG is a new movement to celebrate all of life’s adventures. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a well-seasoned ultra athlete, if you fuel your finish lines with plants—we want you on the team! Our squad cares about plants—not pace. Anyone who wants to join is welcome.
A Community
We celebrate the joys of living a whole food, plant-based lifestyle and know that by fueling with the world’s strongest nutrition, we give our bodies what they need to move and groove...and to recover quickly!
In Person & Virtual Races
We've set our sights on Austin and will paint the streets green as TEAM PLANTSTRONG runs the Austin 5k, Half-Marathon, and Full Marathon. Choose your race, and let's start training for February!
OUR FIRST RACE IS:
AUSTIN, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 19TH, 2023
Run the 5K, Half, or Full Marathon (In Austin or Virtually - race registration included)
Receive a complete 12 week training program
TEAM PLANTSTRONG Tech Shirt
Discounts to PLANTSTRONG Food
Special Swag Bag at the Race
Exclusive VIP Mixer with Rip and Team at the Expo!
Opportunity to attend Pre-Race Dinner & Other Events
Much, much more!
WHY TRAIN PLANTSTRONG:
Train Like Top Athletes
Whether you are a weekend warrior, a power walker, or a seasoned endurance runner, we can utilize the training principles of the world's top athletes: nutrition, movement, and mindset.
Reach Your Personal Best
We're not looking for gold medals (although you might win one along the way), but we are searching for the very best our bodies can attain. Plants are the premium fuel that helps each of us get into top shape. Never run a 5k? We've got you! Going for the full 26.2? We're here to guide and cheer you on! Just want to show your PLANTSTRONG lifestyle? Yes! We're all here for that, too!
Embrace Whole Food Plant Based
We advocate for the scientifically proven benefits of plant-based living. We envision a world that universally understands, promotes and prescribes plants as the solution to empowering health, enhancing performance, and restoring the environment.
Train
Receive weekly guidance through our 12-week training program for 5k, half, and full marathon distances.
Fuel
Fuel your runs with plant-based foods and recipes. Tips for pre-race and run recovery as well as meal prep and kitchen hacks.
Celebrate
Join us at the finish line and celebrate the lifestyle in Austin wearing your Team PLANTSTRONG shirt!
PLANTSTRONG AMBASSADORS
RIP ESSELSTYN
Rip is the founder of PLANTSTRONG, a former professional triathlete, and a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
CARRIE BARRETT
Carrie is a 7x-IRONMAN Finisher, Marathoner, USAT Coach, and the PLANTSTRONG Podcast Producer
ADAM SUD
Founder, Plant Based for Positive Change, Motivational Speaker
FULL TEAM BENEFITS:
IN-PERSON RACE ATTENDEES:
Run Austin Under Armour® Tech Shirts*
TEAM PLANTSTRONG Tech Shirt
TEAM PLANTSTRONG AUSTIN Sticker*
10% off PLANTSTRONG Foods - one time use
Awesome finisher medals!
Reusable Bag filled with Event Products
Professional Race Photos
Pace Groups & Professional Timing
Free Finisher Videos for all distances!
*Shirt will be provided at packet pickup
VIRTUAL RACE ATTENDEES:
Run Austin Under Armour® Tech Shirts**
TEAM PLANTSTRONG Tech Shirt
TEAM PLANTSTRONG AUSTIN Sticker**
10% off PLANTSTRONG Foods - one time use
Awesome finisher medals!
**Shirt and sticker will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks of event
All TEAM PLANTSTRONG AUSTIN Members will also receive:
Finish line photos with Rip and your fellow team members
Private Facebook Group led by Coach Carrie Barrett
Weekly emails with tips to prepare for your event
Fun recipes to try during your training
Invitation to register for the VIP Event in Austin on Friday, February 17th
Social Media Badges to share your membership to the team!
Regular live Facebook Q&A sessions with Coach Carrie and Rip
Q&A sessions and virtual meet-ups with coaches, experts on nutrition, mobility, and goal-setting
Monthly raffles for PS products and merchandise
Access to Beginner Training Plan for Selected Distance
Discounts on other Team PLANTSTRONG partners and sponsors
Chance to be featured on PLANTSTRONG Social channels, podcasts, etc.