“Over the length of my athletic career I have tried many different protein drinks. I have never liked any of them . . . ever! They were always gross tasting or they upset my stomach. Joro Protein is the first one I have ever really liked. The taste is great. Its not heavy, its not gross and it doesn’t bother my stomach in the least. It is also all natural ingredients! I love this product!”

Peter Russo is a Certified Triathlon and Swim Smooth coach / instructor. He is a former professional triathlete, and has been assisting athletes reach their goals for over 15 years.

Peter’s coaching certifications include:

USAT Level 2 Certified Coach, USAT Paratriathlon Certified Coach, USAT Youth and Juniors Certified Coach, Ironman Certified Coach, USMS Level 2 Certified, Training Peaks Level 2 Certified Coach and Swim Smooth Certified Coach

Peter has over 40 Ironman finishes beginning in 1990, including several appearances at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI

2016 Ironman World Championship – Kona, HI – Qualified

2015 Ironman Los Cabos – 1st Age Group, 21st overall

2013 Qualified USA Triathlon Sprint World Championship – London, UK

2012 Abu Dhabi International Sprint Distance – 6th place overall

2009 Ironman Florida – 2nd in Age Group, All-American status

2006 Ironman Florida – 1st in Age Group, 26th overall

1998 Ironman Brazil – 5th overall (PR: 9:09:40)

1995 Endurance Champion

1994 New England Runner – Triathlete of the Year

“I couldn’t wait to tell people about Joro. My clients and athletes are always asking for protein recommendations and I am super picky! The taste is fantastic, not chalky and I love the added vitamins and BCAAs. I’m very excited about this protein!”

Christine Warren is a triathlete and coach living in Tucson, Arizona. After breaking both of her ankles in horse accidents less than 1 year apart in 2016, she was inspired to stop taking her body for granted and wanted to “get fit.” She quickly found endurance sports and competed in her first triathlon in September 2017 – the Long Beach Sprint Triathlon in Long Beach, CA. She ended up winning her age group and qualifying for the USAT National Championships. It was love at first tri, and the rest is history. Christine is a 2x USAT All-American, Ironman Gold All World Athlete, age group Ironman 70.3 winner, and 3x Ironman 70.3 World Championship Qualifier.

At the end of 2020, Christine decided to leave her music career and dedicate herself full time to triathlon and coaching. Until then, she had a highly successful career as a professional freelance oboist and English hornist in Southern California, playing with several top-tier orchestras. She is an Ironman-certified triathlon coach as well as an endurance nutritionist with certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association as a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, and from E-Cornell in Plant-Based Nutrition. Christine is a plant-based athlete and is extremely passionate about nutrition and holistic wellness.

“After years of searching for the perfect protein powder made with clean ingredients, I found Joro takes top shelf! Joro is a great resource for me to boost my protein intake by refueling after a long morning of workouts and helping my muscle recovery!”

Allegra Iacovino is a AFAA/NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor and AFAA certified Spin Instructor. In addition she has been a competitive swimmer for 15 years. She found her passion for fitness classes outside of the pool when she was a teenager and from that point on Allegra knew that she wanted to be a fitness trainer and one day own a gym. Allegra attended Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management while competitively swimming for the RWU Swim & Dive team where she was named All-NEISDA honors, NESIDA All-Academic Team and Women’s Team Captain.

During the summer of 2020, Allegra set out to pursue her dream of becoming a fitness trainer and enrolled in courses through AFAA/NASM. Once certified she began her journey at Pulse Gym in Newport, RI teaching a variety of HIIT, Strength, Spin, and Boxing classes. She is very passionate about all aspects of fitness training and gets so excited and amped up to share her knowledge with her clients to help them reach their goals!

You can find Allegra at Pulse Gym in Newport, RI and Element in Tiverton, RI getting her sweat on and fueling with Joro Protein!

“I’ve been running for 14 years and after experimenting with several different protein powders during my college competition years, I can truly say that Joro is the best I’ve had! You can mix it with water and it taste amazing or mix it in with your daily smoothies. Joro won’t disappoint.”

Desmond started running cross country and track & field back in 2008. He then went on to ETSU to further his running career. After graduation he became a NCAA Dll coach for cross country and track & field. His focus now is continuing to stay connected with the cross country and track and field community by serving on the NCAA Cross country committee, personally training for marathons and Ragnars, and help train other runners to reach their goals. Desmond is striving to continue promoting a healthy lifestyle for the athletes and community that he serves.

You can find Desmond running the trails and greenways in Nashville, Tn logging miles and charging up with Joro Protein!

“Taking control of my health and wellness meant being more critical of what I was putting into my body. Lots of trial (and some error) lead me to discovering Joro – a clean, plant based protein with nothing artificial added. Premium fuel for premium output. I'm so glad I found it.”

In 2015, I was 270lbs and on the verge of being diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. I knew my lifestyle needed to change. By focusing on proper nutrition and regular physical activity, I was able to lose weight, fend off hypertension, and discover a love for endurance sports. Down 80lbs and having several races under my belt, I find immense joy in sharing my journey and helping encourage others to find their inner fitness and become active participants in their daily health and wellness. For many, athletics can seem intimidating but if we keep things simple, transparent, and inviting, we can inspire others to get active and help encourage movement that will bring a lifetime of health and happiness.

In 2021, I added triathlons to my repertoire. I look forward to having Joro along for my future 70.3 adventures and hope to spark the love of sports in others along the way. For now, you will find me swimming, biking, and running throughout the greater Boston area.

”I’ve personally been experimenting with different protein powders since I started weight training in 2009. Joro is the real deal! Joro is easily digestible, taste amazing and is easily mixed with water.”

Dr. Matt is a registered physical therapist who specializes in athletics. His practice Strength and Sport was formed in 2017 and has locations in Portsmouth, RI (BullfrogFit) and Providence, RI (Crossfit Providence).

His focus is keeping you healthy and getting you back in the gym, on the field, and on the road. He treats all sort of conditions including lower back injuries, neck pain, ankle sprains, shoulder pain & post-surgical.

As an athlete himself, Matt enjoys Crossfit training and recently started training in Ju Jitsu. His recent accomplishments include finishing the Narragansett marathon and competing in local CrossFit and olympic weightlifting competitions.

“Being plant-based is incredibly important to me and I am so excited that I found Joro! As a plant powered athlete, Joro ticked all the boxes when it comes to an amazing flavor and the smooth texture just by adding it in water! I am happy Joro protein is super easy to add to my day as I drive around bringing yoga to all spaces.”

I started practicing yoga weekly in my university gym as a form of exercise. Having been an avid athlete, I was looking for that same sense of community in yoga. I was introduced to amazing students and a teacher who inspired me to develop a home practice. After I graduated college, I was granted my RYT200 Diploma on March 7, 2021. During some hard times yoga was and continues to be a perfect balance of spiritual, mental and physical healing. One of the reasons I love yoga so much is because every time I am on my mat I am reminded that we are responsible for our own happiness, no matter what is going on in the world around us. Once I taught my first in person yoga class, I wanted to continue bringing yoga to all spaces and share the joy with everyone! I now teach independently at various locations in New England. In my classes I focus on mindful movement and believe wherever you are in your practice, yoga is a perfect way to tune into your body and show yourself some love. I believe yoga is a journey not a destination and encourage people to try yoga so they can feel good, take care and learn more about themselves and others.

“I have tried so many supplements over the last 20 years and have to say this is the best tasting one I’ve ever had . . . and that’s just with water! Thank you!”

Suzanne started climbing in the early 1990s as a classic alternative Gen X girl. She got serious about outdoor sport climbing and old school bouldering and went on to compete and win various in-gym competitions as well as helping lead a rock climbing club at the local college. She also mentors and coaches other climbers. Over the past 30 years Suzanne has climbed with the many legends of rock climbing. She has had first ascents in New Zealand and the US, she has deep-water solo climbed in Greece and has adventure climbed in the Northwest.

Suzanne established Titsoutboulderclub in 2017 to empower women in a male dominated sport as well as to aid in mentorships for women and to negate sexism in the sport.
Suzanne recently climbed in a recent bouldering competition at 45 years old against Alex Puccio (a professional climber specializing in bouldering).

In addition to climbing Suzanne practices yoga, white-water kayaks, trail runs and has also modeled for Patagonia and been featured in National Geographic magazine. She is an accomplished ceramic artist and vibrant figurative landscape painter residing in Boise, Idaho.

“Every time you turn around there is something new in Fitness. I make it my mission to explore it all whether it’s a new type of workout or a new type of nutrition product. I am so happy to discover Joro protein because honestly I haven’t ever used a vegan protein that compares to the clean energy I get from Joro.

Ali Benfeito has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. As a trainer she works with all ages and ability levels. Her background is varied with everything from CrossFit to Yoga to being featured in Shape Magazine as part of the Art of Strength company. She also trains and instructs spinning sessions, boxing, and bootcamps. She works with high school athletic teams during off-season where athletes work on sport specific conditioning, mobility, and functional skills. She often is featured on The Rhode Show where she covers health and wellness on topics from pregnancy to general strength training. Her time with the Work-Fit organization was an important stepping stone for transitioning off of the athletic field and into the fitness world as she worked with insurance companies to create plans to keep employees healthy in and out of their workday.