Last night, amid vegan sandwiches and fantastic company, Farm Sanctuary’s inaugural NYC Triathlon team officially kicked off training season! Here we are: plant-based, powerful, and passionate folks who are ready to put in some serious training to benefit an organization that we hold very close to our hearts. 
Terri, an “[a]iry fast-food joint offering carefully sourced, vegan & kosher spins on casual comfort food” was kind enough to host our gathering and provide some pretty fantastic food. (My favorites: their buffalo ‘chicken’ sandwich, crunch burger, and cold-pressed strawberry lemonade. YUM!!)
The night was full of food, introductions, and an overview of our training plan. We also got a surprise Skype call from Farm Sanctuary’s founder, Gene Bauer (who is quite the athlete himself – he is a regular triathlete and is currently training for his first ultra-marathon!).
Let me tell you a little bit about Farm Sanctuary and why we are so passionate and excited to be on their team. Well, better yet – let Hilda start the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ia5kLbRz9I
Since Hilda, Farm Sanctuary has become a safe-haven to thousands of abused, neglected, and tortured animals, most of whom were saved from stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. They lived in perpetual fear and pain, and were doomed from the moment they came into this world – until Farm Sanctuary rescued them. Since its inception 30 years ago, Farm Sanctuary has flourished. With 3 current locations and a 4th slated to be opened next year in New Jersey (thanks, in part, to Jon Stewart!), nearly one thousand “rescued residents are given the care and love they need to recover from abuse and neglect. All of the animals enjoy nourishing food, clean barns, and green pastures each and every day.” Not only that, Farm Sanctuary does a huge amount of education, outreach, and legislative work surrounding animal welfare and protection.
Please help us help the animals while keeping us motivated to get out there and train by donating to this special organization. My boyfriend, Nathan, and I have a joint fundraising page and would be so appreciative of any support: https://give.everydayhero.com/us/tri-ing-4-animals
Until next time ❤
Countdown to the NYC Triathlon! 