Past events
Running for Good is a concept which redefines the objectives of running and is the reason and rationale behind my whole career as an elite athlete which spans 3 decades, 4 world records and events ranging from 5km road races to ultra stage desert events. I simply run to create for myself a platform from which to speak out in a positive, proactive and peaceful way for what I believe in and to be afforded a voice to articulate why.
The conference is organized by a granted license from TED. And as you may know, TED is one of the strongest brands in the world and a yearly conference. The conference has hosted names such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Stephen Hawking, Sir Richard Branson, Jane Goodall and Greta Thunberg
Fiona is speaking at the ever growing and popular vegan festival in Canterbury. Come and be entertained, fed and educated!
The Marathon des Sables is the stuff of legends. It is The Toughest Footrace on Earth (Discovery Channel).MdS is a truly gruelling multi-stage adventure through a mythical landscape in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments – the Sahara desert. You have to be self-sufficient and carry all your own food and equipment for the week on your back.
The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a citywide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate
Friday - arrive, pitch tents etc followed by a bring a dish potluck dinner
Saturday- Parkrun takeover followed by Animal rights March in London.
Sunday - club run along the seawall and/or a possible club Barkley style run/treasure hun
The 4 Deserts is the world's leading rough-country endurance footrace series. A unique collection of world-class events that take place over 7 days and 250 kilometers in the largest and most forbidding deserts on the planet.
After the success of V In The Park 2018, we are bringing Scotland’s 1st and only Outdoor Vegan festival back bigger and better than before!
🍔Food & Drink
🎤Guest Speakers & Workshops
🎪Kids Activities
🎸Live Music
💚Wellbeing
🐶Dogs welcome
🏕Tent Camping (+quiet zone)
💦Onsite toilets & showers
🚌 Festival Bus from Glasgow
🚙 Parking (please car share)
🐓Free roaming animals
TV’s Dirty Vegan Matt Pritchard and Vegan Runners UK founder Fiona Oakes just announced as headliners!
WHERE AND WHEN?
5 - 8th July 2019
Balloch O' Dee Campsite
Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart
Dumfries & Galloway
DG8 0ET
RunFestRun is the nation's new running festival, taking place in the stunning grounds of Bowood House in Wiltshire from the 31st May - 2nd June.
We have headline music acts including Olly Murs and Razorlight plus incredible runners including Paula Radcliffe, Colin Jackson, Steve Cram, Fiona Oakes and Christine Ohuruogu
VeggieWorld is Europe’s largest consumer fair for the vegan lifestyle. Exhibitors show their latest products and services. Visitors have a chance to try, buy and get detailed information about the entire range of vegan food and non-food-products. The conference program with interactive panels and high-level speakers convey the latest insights and trends in the fields of vegan products and lifestyle.
On today’s podcast episode Nimai interviews Fiona Oakes, a British marathon runner, who holds four world records for marathon running. She has been a vegan since the age of 6 and an animal lover all her life. She has used marathon running as a means to spread the vegan message across the world. Tune in to hear her fascinating story.