Podcast #2: Vegan Ironman Triathlete Dr. Ruth Heidrich at Her Active Life

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Podcast #2: Vegan Ironman Triathlete Dr. Ruth Heidrich

Posted January 8, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Special Features, Podcasts

The second episode of the Her Active Life Podcast series features an exclusive interview with Dr. Ruth Heidrich, the author of A Race for Life, Senior Fitness, and CHEF Cook/Rawbook.

Dr. Heidrich is a six-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, and has won over 900 medals from races around the world, including over 60 marathons. A daily runner for 39 years, Dr. Heidrich overcame breast cancer in her forties, and credits her Vegan lifestyle as a major contributor to beating the disease and maintaining ongoing good health for the last 25 years. Today, she advocates the healing properties of the body with the right diet, exercise program, and supportive environment.

Download the podcast to hear Dr. Heidrich’s story of overcoming cancer and finding lasting health and endless energy through a mostly raw, entirely vegan diet. In this engaging interview, Dr. Heidrich shares insight into the failing state of American wellness, and offers advice for women looking to fuel their workouts, attain optimal fitness, and prevent illness.

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Host: Katie Drummond | Guest: Dr. Ruth Heidrich
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
File Size: 15.1 MB | Length: 22:01 MIN