Send us Fan MailThis conversation is with Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert, plant-based endurance athletes who are about to embark on a 30,000-km human-powered expedition known as Wings of Survival. Leanna is Canada’s first female decathlete turned ultra-endurance athlete, as well as a personal trainer and entrepreneur. Timm is a scientist with a PhD in Global Change Ecology and a postdoctoral research background in biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. Together, they will cycle from Alaska to Patagonia, tracing the migratory path of the Hudsonian Whimbrel and drawing attention to the accelerating global biodiversity crisis.We Discuss The motivation behind Wings of Survival The world’s biodiversity crisis and bird extinction Introducing the Hudsonian Whimbrel Migratory birds are nature’s greatest athletes Challenges of the journey from Alaska to Patagonia Cycling across Canada in 30 days Maintaining energy balance on a plant-based diet We don’t know how birds fly for 8 days straight Plant-based diets are best for the environment Avoiding overtraining injuries Chasing your dreams WingsofSurvival.com Episode Show Notes Follow Wings of Survival on Instagram @wingsofsurvival Connect with Leanna: Instagram @leannacarriere | LinkedIn @Leanna Carriere | Her websiteConnect with Timm: Instagram @sportecologist | LinkedIn @Timm Döbert  Check out 7 Summit Snacks to fuel your next adventure Study: Energy balance in cyclists on plant-based diets during a 30-day, 4300-km ride across CanadaConnect with me: @casswarbeck  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt PavlikTheme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*