Who is Lisa Gawthorne?

Lisa Gawthorne is a master of her own life. She owns Bravura Foods Limited, one of the most successful vegan food brands in the UK. She is the author of the vegan health and fitness book, “Gone in 60 Minutes.” She has a deck of cards full of vegan resources called The Vegan Deck. She has traveled Europe for several races and has been awarded medals throughout her career, including her most recent gold. She’s even been sparing lives as a vegan for 20 years! 

In March 2023, vegan athlete Lisa Gawthorne traveled to Caorle, Italy, or Little Venice, where she competed in the European Duathlon Championships. The race consisted of a 5km run through the colorful city, a 23km bicycle race around a level countryside, and another 2.5km run through Caorle to finish. Last year in June, she won the bronze medal in Romania, and less than a year later is celebrating European Champion and a 20-year Veganiversary. 

Lisa commented, “I am so over the moon with this result. I really had to work hard for it. I put in a strong first run and worked hard in a pack on the bike, and then had to give it my all on the final run to get into the winning gold medal position…It’s even more special because this year, I am celebrating my 20th Veganiversary. People cannot believe I’ve been vegan for so long when they talk to me, but it feels like it’s all I’ve ever known, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am vegan for the animals, but there are huge health and performance benefits in sports that have, without a doubt, played a significant part in my athletic journey. I recover super-fast; my sleep is amazing, and my digestion is on point – which is very important in sport and fitness.”

Many athletes across the globe, whether in contact sports, endurance sports, or any kind of sport, are adopting plant-based/vegan lifestyles because the advantages in athletic performance are astounding. When you’re able to recover quicker, perform longer, and have all the added benefits like digestion, rest, and overall better health, there’s no wonder athletes of all kinds are eating more plants.

Lisa Gawthorne is a prime example of what one can achieve when you allow your passion and compassion to coexist – a world of possibilities. You can find recipes to help in your fitness journey on Vkind.com.