New Documentary Follows ‘Incredible’ 87-Year Old Vegan Ultrarunner Paul Youd

An upcoming documentary will follow 87-year-old vegan ultrarunner Paul Youd as he strives to complete 100 ultramarathons before his 100th birthday. Directed by Damian Sciberras, the film, titled More Like Paul, showcases Youd's incredible resilience, purpose, and the power of leading by example at any age. Youd, a member of Vegan Runners, has completed about 20 ultramarathons so far and aims to average six per year to reach his goal.

Youd, who credits his vegan diet for his good health and fitness, recently completed a 31-mile ultra-distance marathon to raise money for animal rights charity Viva!. He is also challenging himself to complete one million press-ups before he turns 90. Living medication-free, Youd emphasizes the importance of respecting animal life and is committed to doing as much as he can for the animals. With a positive outlook on life, Youd expresses his desire to keep pushing his limits and live his best life for as long as possible.