The Journey
- Refined Foods and Refined 'tudes
While on a boot run in the George D. Aiken Wilderness in Woodford, Vermont, I had some thoughts about the current squabbles in the raw world. Click here to check out Tim Van Orden's race results - https://timvanorden.com/results.html Click here…
- Response to Matt Monarch - The Elephant in the Room
A few days ago Matt Monarch posted a video on his TheRawFoodWorld channel on YouTube, asking the leaders of the 'Raw Movement' to come together. These are my thoughts on the matter. This is Matt's video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGMQtlRblno Here is…
- Can Running Cure Depression?
Tim Van Orden speaking at Arnold's Way in Lansdale, PA about running and it's effect on mental health. While speaking at Arnold's Way in Lansdale, PA, I went on a riff about running and the effect that it's had on…
- New Year's Resolutions Part III - Making Change Fun and Easy
Moose leave some pretty large tracks, and so do behaviors that we enjoy. This is part 3 of my series on New Year's Resolutions. In this piece, I tackle values and how they apply to making changes in our lives.…
- Seeing into the future
If you've spent enough time building your path, there is no reason to fear the dark. At one point in my Los Angeles adventures I purchased a season's pass to Disneyland. Every few weeks I'd head down with a friend…
- New Year's Resolutions Part II - Follow Through
This year, resolve to make incremental changes instead of massive New Year's Resolutions. Do you have trouble keeping on course with your New Year's Resolutions? Do you end up backsliding a few weeks into the new year? In this video,…
- New Year's Resolutions - Part I - Warming To The Cold
We all have excuses for not getting motivated to exercise when it's cold outside. The beginning of a new year always gets people to think about fresh starts and new beginnings. Feeling the accumulated burden of a year's worth of…
- The Impossible Dream - How To Overcome Impossible Obstacles
Building my trail on Mt. Anthony in Bennington keeps yielding fruitful thoughts on trail blazing and finding meaning in life. On this glorious, rainy, Vermont Winter day, I found myself facing two very large obstacles, which inspired these thoughts on…
- Never Get Sick Again on a Raw Vegan Diet!
Anyone who's ever read a book on raw veganism or listened to a raw 'guru' give a lecture has heard this statement - "you will never get sick again as long as you eat a raw vegan diet." There was…
- 12/12/12 12:12:12 and the Meaning of Life
The clock strikes 12:12:12 on 12/12/12. What is the significance of this? Objectively - none. But if you want to have some fun with it, go ahead and give it some meaning. Human beings are meaning making machines. Our brains…
- Blazing Your Own Trail - How to Find Direction in Life
While out in the mountains creating a new trail, I realized that the process that I use to design and build trails is very similar to the method you can use to create your own path in life. So many…
- How To Get Outside On Cold Rainy Winter Days
The weather outside is frightful, but I'm not going to sit here and feel spiteful. Instead, I'm going to follow a process that I've taught myself over the past few years, that helps to get me dressed, out the door…
- Getting Started #56 - Perfectionism
This is the 56th installment in my 'Getting Started' series. In this episode I focus on perfectionism. It's been a rough day at the end of a rough week. After slowly dying for the past two years, my trusty computer…
- USA 50k Trail Running Championships - Video
Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon This race really took a lot out of me mentally and physically... So I stepped away from working on this video for a few weeks. But now with a new perspective, I thought I'd put…
- Don't Let Insecurity Hold You Back
Tim Van Orden musing about the benefits of insecurity. While on a road trip to the Seacoast of New Hampshire, I stumbled upon some insights into my past and it's effect on my current behavior. I'll admit it, I'm an…
- Falling in Love... With Running
Tim Van Orden talking about falling in love with running... again. Do you love doing the things that you are committed to? Or do you simply feel pressured and obligated to do them because of a commitment you've made? Many…
- USA Track & Field Interview - Plant Based in Prime Time
Tim, featured in this issue of Fast Forward Tim shares some great news! The Running Raw Project was just featured in the USA Track & Field (USATF) quarterly magazine 'Fast Forward'. Not only is this a huge honor, to be…
- The Little Death - How To Get Through Fall Without Falling
A brilliant display of Fall color. After a wonderful trip to Los Angeles I find myself back in Vermont, where I'm greeted by a brilliant display of Fall color. While the vast majority of the tourists clogging the arteries of…
- Goal Setting, Planning & Broken Sidewalks
The city of Los Angeles, home of the broken sidewalks. In this post I discuss the dangers that can arise when you set your plans in nice, flat, smooth concrete. While goal setting is an important tool, it should not…
- A Conversation With Dara Dubinet
Dara Dubinet and Tim chat outside of Euphoria Loves Rawvolution While in Santa Monica, California, I had a rare opportunity to hang out and have a chat with Dara Dubinet at Euphoria Loves Rawvolution. Dara is one of the most…
- Tim Van Orden eats 80/10/10
A delicious avocado dish at Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E. restaurant in Santa Monica, CA Some friends and I went to Matthew Kenney's new restaurant M.A.K.E. in Santa Monica, CA on opening night and had a little fun. It seems that Matthew…
- Van Orden Wins 9th U.S. Title in the 50K
September 22nd — Mount Bachelor, Oregon The top 10 finishers at the 2012 US 50K Trail Championships. When Runners arrived at the start of the USA 50km Trail Running Championships this Saturday they were not certain the race was a…
- Causes of Emotional Eating
Yulia Tarbath & Tim Van Orden talk about emotional eating. While attending the Woodstock Fruit Festival, Tim was asked by Yulia Tarbath of http://rawsomehealthy.com to discuss his thoughts on emotional eating (see video at bottom of post). One of the…
- Raw Veganism, Cults and Emotional Health
Tim Van Orden speaking about diet and emotional health. While speaking in Highland Park, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) I gave a talk about diet and emotional health. All the research that I've read leads me to believe that emotional…
- Interview with Dan 'The Life Regenerator' McDonald at the Woodstock Fruit Festival
Dan 'The Life Regenerator' McDonald Over the past seven years on this journey I've seen 'raw' personalities come and go. Dan McDonald is one of my favorites. His 'evolution' on this path towards raw health has been fun to watch.…
- My interview with the controversial Harley Johnstone a.k.a. Durian Rider at the Woodstock Fruit Festival
My interview with the controversial Harley Johnstone a.k.a. Durian Rider at the Woodstock Fruit Festival. In a rare moment, I get to sit down with Harley Johnstone aka Durian Rider to have a chat at the Woodstock Fruit Festival. Harley,…
- Van Orden Takes Masters Crown at U.S. Half Marathon Trail Championships
June 10th, 2012 The start of the 2012 U.S. Half Marathon Trail Championships. Bend, Oregon Nearly eight hundred runners took on the challenge of the Dirty Half Marathon in Bend on Sunday. For the third year in a row, this…
- Getting Started #53 - Defeating Goliath
Tim Van Orden on Mount Anthony It's been a while since I've made a video and some of you may have guessed that if you don't see a video from me for a while, it means that the 'sheep' has…
- Why I Run
I'm often asked why I run so much... am I running away from something? Here's my answer (inspired by Henry David Thoreau). Why do you run? • Like the Running Raw Facebook page - Like Running Raw on Facebook •…
- VegNews Interview
I'm a bit behind the ball on this post, but I wanted to let you know that Running Raw has been featured in this month's (March/April) issue of VegNews Magazine!! The issue focuses on vegan men. Check it out! •…
- The One Truth
There seem to be a whole lot of 'gurus' out there in the alternative health world that have THE truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But many of them disagree. So how could they all have THE…
- How Many Calories Do I Eat Daily?
The question that just won't seem to die - "Tim, how many calories do you eat on a daily basis?" The short answer - It changes daily. For the long answer check out the video below. How Many Calories do…
- Van Orden named 2011 USA Masters Mountain Runner of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5th, 2011 St. Louis, MO Every December, USA Track and Field holds it's annual convention to celebrate the year gone by and to plan for the year to come. Among the celebrations are the handing out…
- 2011 USA Trail Series Champion
It's been a long and expensive year of racing. My goal this year was to compete in all five of the U.S. Trail Running Series races, and with any luck, come in the top 5 overall. The series consists of…
- Thanks giving Chicago style
There are many things that I am thankful for. But at this moment one opportunity stands out in my mind. It was November of 2006. I was in Chicago to coach the fledgling Run Raw Team in their first raw…
- Van Orden breaks record at Mt. Ashland Hill Climb
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASHLAND, OREGON (August 6th, 2011) The idyllic town of Ashland, Oregon is known for three things; the award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, world famous Lithia Park, and one of the best ultra-running trail scenes on the planet.…
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times August 3rd, 2011
Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Times - August 3rd, 2011 A big hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project! In This Update: Only One Hill The Road to Italy The Woodstock Fruit Festival Southeastern U.S. Tour…
- Running Raw Update 7/29/11 - New Audiobook Released!
A big hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project! After 2 months of editing and compiling the best segments of my most recent lecture tour "Turbo Charge Your Life!" I am happy to announce that…
- Week in Review: July 4th - 10th, 2011
On the training front, this week was 'scheduled' as a base builder. The plan was to get my mileage back into the 90's and then 100's the following week in preparation for the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb on August 6th.…
- Week In Review: June 27th - July 3rd, 2011
The best laid plans of mice and men... This week my manly plans had me feeling like a mouse. A mouse that played chicken with the cat.... and lost. This was all thanks to the Cranmore Hill Climb , which…
- Van Orden Rises to the Top at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships
North Conway, NH (June 26th, 2011) – Top runners from across the country converged on this small New Hampshire town on Sunday to compete in the U.S. Mountain Running Championships . Up for grabs was an all expenses paid trip…
- Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Update - February 15th, 2011
Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Update - February 15th, 2011 A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Update: • Race Report - Empire State Building Success • Getting to Nationals •…
- Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Times - January 31st, 2011
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • The Top Ten of 2010 • Finding Heaven in Eleven • The Blog is Back! • The Race Report • Fundraising…
- VanOrden Named 2010 USA Masters Mountain Runner of the Year
USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Council Announces Runners of the Year Indianapolis, IN ---- USA Track & Field (USATF) has named the 2010 USATF Mountain Runners of the year, Ultra Runners of the Year, Trail Championship Series winners, and Contributor of…
- Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Times - September 17th, 2010
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: The Oregon Trail Event with Ani Phyo The Race Report The Training Log Upcoming Events Your Support In Conclusion The Oregon Trail…
- Spin Cycle Smoothie - Raw on the Road
You might think that it's hard to continue making green smoothies while traveling, but it's actually quite easy. During my travels in British Columbia I discovered that a coin-op laundrymat is a great place to get your green on.
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times - June 17th, 2010
A huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • Growing Pains • The Race Report • Running Raw Apparel & Lecture DVDs • The Running Raw Buzz • The Training…
- Live Natural, Live Well Interview
Heather Lounsbury who hosts the 'Live Natural, Live Well' radio show on BlogTalkRadio invited me to be a part of a three person call in interview about being healthy on a vegan diet. Robert Cheeke of VeganBodybuilding.com and Whitney Lauritsen…
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times - March 5th, 2010
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • The Year in Review • 2010 To Do List • The Race Report • Running Raw Apparel & Lecture DVDs •…
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times - November 9th 2009
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • Four More Years? • Turning Fall into Rise • Running Raw Apparel & Lecture DVDs • 105º is HOT • Grazing…
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times - October 15th, 2008
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • The Little Victories • Food Networking • The Running Raw Buzz • The Race Report • The Training Log • Upcoming…
- Tim VanOrden's Running Raw Times September 16th, 2008
A Huge hello to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project . In This Issue: • All's Quiet on the Eastern Front • Forté at Forty • Olympic Trials and Tribulations • Food Networking • The Running…
- Mount Washington Road Race - Food Network Fiasco
For the last twelve months my training has been focused on one goal; doing well at the Mount Washington Road Race . This year, the 7.6 mile race, climbing Mt. Washington's Auto Road to the 6,288 foot summit, was serving…
- Climb Tampa - 42 floors in Shower Shoes
My original intent on traveling to Tampa, FL was to compete in the Climb Tampa race up the 42 storey US Bank Plaza . As plans for the trip evolved, the race took back seat to all of the other…
- Northern Vermont SnOWshoe Championships
In the three months that I've been in Vermont, I've done very little exploring in the state. So when a qualifier for the US Snowshoe Championships was scheduled for Smugglers Notch Ski Area in northern Vermont, I thought this would…
- Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Times - December 26, 2007
Tim VanOrden’s Running Raw Times - December 26, 2007 Happy Holidays to all my friends and supporters of the Running Raw Project. In This Issue: • Pruner needed • VB to VT • Tilting at Skyscrapers • RAW Summit success…
- Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving Day
All too often we lump the words thanks and giving together into one word - Thanksgiving. It has come to mean turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and family. The word does little more than house the name of a…
- 2nd Anniversary of Running Raw
It has been two years since I took the first running step towards this dream, and three years since I went 100% raw. What a long strange trip it's been. It always amazes me how fast time passes, and that…
- Ship Shape!
It's a beautiful fall day in Los Angeles. A cold front has moved down from Alaska to temper the constant California sun, there is a light breeze and plentiful white fluffy clouds in the sky to offer shade. Perfect running…
- Cool Canyon, Cold War and Combating Candida
On one of my last runs in Los Angeles I head back to where it all began. Ten years ago, upon arriving in LA, and yearning for the mountains and greenery of Vermont, I was introduced to the magical world…
- Feeling The Burn - Malibu Creek State Park
Two days before the presently raging Malibu wild fires , I decided to get in a long hard run in Malibu Creek State Park. Of all the traveling that I've done in this country, and of all the beautiful places…
- Adirondack Adventure
After a grueling race up Mt. Washington , my family thought it would be a good idea for me to get away and relax at our camp in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. It's a trip back in…
- Southern California Masters Track Championships
More than two decades have passed since my last high school track meet, but it's never too late to be a kid again. This was a day full of surprises and inspirational performances. I watched world record holders and grand…
- My 39th Birthday Present - a new PR
The Paseo Miramar fire road has been my nemesis since day one of this undertaking. It was the first trail that I ran on as I began this journey, and a year and a half later the thought of running…
- Uphill Battle with Injury
The knee injuries I sustained during the Catalina Half Marathon have forced me to shift my training and my perspective. Is it possible to turn an injury into a blessing and create a new training method that is better than…
- L.A. Marathon Spectator
Running a marathon has never been tops on my list of things to do, but as this project has evolved, the gold standard of distance running seems to be my destiny. Unfortunately, I've been sidelined with a knee injury and…
- No Pain, No Gain
Trying to make a difference is not easy.
- One Year Anniversary of Running Raw
On November 3rd, 2004 I went 100% raw. One year later, on November 3rd, 2005 I started running. It's been a year now since that journey began. This past year has provided a wonderful education in determination and sacrifice. I…