For the people out there who perhaps dont know what you do, first of all, can you describe the culture of ultramarathon running for those of us that dont know so much about it. While many of us sit behind a desk for eight or nine hours a day, scott jurek is running. You dont have to be an ultrarunner to take advantage of the social rewards of running. Its no wonder so many runners portray him in a godlike status. Scott jurek or jurkeras called lovingly by his friend dusty is a tall, lanky, head full of fusilli pasta like hair and a world renowned ultramarathoner. Apr 14, 2018 celebrate the release of ultrarunner champion scott jureks long awaited second book north. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. Northfinding my way while running the appalachian trail. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Jurek is the guy who come second against the tarahumara in christopher mcdougalls born to run.
I find that many runners assume, i run, therefore i have strong legs. Number of pages 260including scotts race history, notes and index. Elite ultra running athlete, scott jurek, will be in austin, texas on monday, june 18 for a group fun run 5kmish and chatbooksigning for his. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the western states endurance run, a 100mile jaunt over the gold rush trails of americas. Scott jurek in perfect stride at the way to cool 50k, california. Katahdin in maine to finish running the appalachian trail from beginning to end. He runsand winsgrueling races in excess of 100 miles in a wide array of usually inhospitable environments. Apr 29, 20 vegan ultramarathon runner scott jurek came to tortoise and hare sports in glendale, arizona in april, 20 to promote his book eat and run. This book is essentially scott jureks autobiography where he talks about. Scott jurek is a new york times bestselling author and one of the worlds best.
Do something for running that doesnt involve running. Eat and run way more than just a running and eating book, though the lentil mushroom burger recipe is pretty great. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Scott jurek, in his western states 100mile heyday, and olson, pacing, at the rucky chucky river crossing. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, hes finished first in nearly all of ultrarunnings. The publication of born to run by christopher mcdougall in 2009 opened the way for endurance running to morph into a best selling literary category. An afternoon with ultramarathon runner scott jurek ridgefield. Marathons, superheroes, plogging, scott jurek oh my. Scott jurek ultraimpressed by niseko trailrunning scene. Scott jureks diet and crosstraining secrets trail runner.
His running achievements include winning the following races hardrock hundred 2007, the badwater ultramarathon 2005, 2006, the spartathlon 2006, 2007, 2008, and the western states 100 mile endurance run 19992005. When he set out in the spring of 2015, scott anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. What a triumph both scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, hes finished first in nearly a.
Live ill have another with lindsey hein podcast with scott jurek. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run, ultra running. Others have touched on running in a deeper, more heart felt way, addressing the bigger question. Christopher mcdougall, bestselling author of born to run. Sep 24, 2019 and scott jurek was impressed by the beauty of niseko and the passion of its local trail running community. In eat and run, jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plantbased diet and inspires runners at every level. From the author of the bestseller eat and run, a thrilling memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46day run to break the speed record for the appalachian trail. Running in my xero shoes at a scott jurek book signing youtube. This event will include a fun run with scott jurek before the.
His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding. Et on sunday, ultramarathoner scott jurek crested the summit of mount katahdin in maine, becoming the fastest person to finish a supported thruhike on the appalachian trail. In eat and run, scott jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete and a vegan and inspires runners at every level. The biggest issue, especially for downhill running, is preparing your leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings and glute muscles, to work eccentrically, which means contracting while lengthening. Oct, 2015 the reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of miles, no problem meet scott jurek, a former meat and potatoes guy who slowly weaned himself off animal products by luke darb y. Some of you may recall when scott and other ultra goliaths laced them up for a special rocky raccoon 100 back in 2011. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. As one of the athletes who helped make ultramarathonsany race longer than 26. Scott jurek, the author of eat and run, will discuss and sign his thrilling new memoir north.
Eat and run by scott jurek i just listed to eat and run by scott jurek. He shot to more fame in chris mcdougalls book, born to run and then he released his own book, eat and run which gave an insight into his vegan lifestyle, something he has adhered to since 1999. Scott jurek, one of the greatest runners of all time, has claimed multiple victories in the historic 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock hundred, the badwater 5mile ultramarathon, and the western states 100mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times, among many others. Jul 18, 2016 ultra running junkies and anyone inspired by scott jurek will want to lace up these shoes, which contain actual rubber from shoes worn during his 2015 appalachian trail record run.
Scott jurek the greatest runner on earth 52 insights. The words of scott jurek, a dominant force and darling in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. Jurek ran from the trails southernmost point at springer mountain north to katahdin mountain in 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes to defeat jennifer pharr davis previous speed record from 2011 by three hours. Christopher mcdougall, bestselling author of born to run readers will be rewarded with lessons about persistence and the joy of running. Apr 29, 2018 it wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person. You can run in scott jureks shoes literally gearjunkie.
In eat and run, scott jurek opens up about his life and careeras an elite athlete and a veganand inspires runners at every level. From his midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meatandpotatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, scott s story shows the power of an iron will and blows. Jurek, who has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events, is easily one of the greatest runners of all time. Scott jurek on the culture of ultrarunning so youve done the badwater ultramarathon a couple of times, the western states 100 mile endurance run a couple times. Mindful tips on how to run on a plantbased diet with scott jurek, worldfamous ultramarathon champion and waylon lewis, eco nachos champion. When scott jurek went into the woods to create his masterpiece, no one knew if he would make it back out again. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock hundred 2007, the badwater ultramarathon 2005, 2006, the spartathlon 2006, 2007, 2008, and the western states 100 mile endurance run. And now you can hear the story from his perspective. From the author of the best seller eat and run, a thrilling new memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46 day run to break the speed record for the appalachian trail scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock hundred 2007, the badwater ultramarathon 2005, 2006, the spartathlon 2006, 2007, 2008, and the western states 100 mile endurance run 19992005. Public hosted by in motion running and scott jurek. Im convinced that a lot of people run ultramarathons for the same reason they take moodaltering. Scott jurek reveals what it was like to run not hike the. Scott jurek is probably the main inspiration behind my running journey so far.
He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest would be in short supplybut he couldnt have imagined the physical and emotional toll the trip would exact, nor the rewards it would. I was sitting in the back next to olson as author christopher mcdougall espoused the benefits of barefoot running to an attentive crowd. Scott jureks 2015 speed record on the appalachian trail certainly counts, but theres more to the story than superhuman speed. In july 2015, scott set the worldrecord for traversing the appalachian national scenic trail faster than any other runner in history. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Scott jurek book signing with images running motivation quotes. Scott jurek reveals performanceenhancing crosstraining and diet strategies this article originally appeared in our march 2007 issue. Apr 10, 2018 it is likely true that scott jurek was born to run. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit. His time of 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes was good for a new speed record on the trail, marking another monstrous notch in the belt for scott. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it.
For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail is the. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Suffice it to say, scott jurek has led a heck of a life. An afternoon with ultramarathon runner scott jurek. For nearly seven weeks straight, jurek battled the elements to run, hike and stumble. The ultrarunners speed record on the appalachian trail has been overshadowed by claims that he. Jurek also set the united states allsurface record in the 24hour run with 165. Ultramarathon runner scott jurek is wellknown for his many running accomplishments. Photo by continue reading scott jureks diet and crosstraining secrets. Scott jurek s phenomenal success as an ultramarathoner demonstrates that meat and other animal foods are not necessary for optimum health, strength, and endurance. Feb 24, 2015 it wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person. Scott jurek is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time, having won most of the sports most prestigious events, including the 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock 100, the badwater 5mile ultramarathon and the western states 100mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times.
In recent years, his running has almost taken a back seat. The vegan athlete has won the western states 100mile endurance run seven years in a row, holds numerous endurance running records, was featured in the bestseller born to run and now has the title of author to add to his long list of achievements. Running in my xero shoes at a scott jurek book signing. No, eat and run is not an ultra training manual, although it is full of running tips. Christopher mcdougall, author of born to run and natural born heroes. Scott jurek is one of the greatest runners of all time. In a sport that already dances on the fringe of society, ultrarunner scott jurek is a true rarity.
Scott jurek breaks appalachian trail thruhike record. Until recently he held the american 24hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller born to run. Brooks will be there with demo models of its new adrenaline, glycerin and levitate shoes, while ultimate direction will highlight its newest trail running packs. And no, its not a cookbook, although it is full of recipes. He has been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one of sports illustrateds fittest 50. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events including the historic 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock 100, the badwater 5mile ultramarathon, and the western states 100mile endurance run. From his midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meatandpotatoes family, to his early beginnings in running he hated it, to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his worldspanning, recordbreaking races, scott s story. Ridgefield library, ridgefield running company and books on the common. Scotts list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. And scott jurek was impressed by the beauty of niseko and the passion of its local trailrunning community. Thursday jurek will also lead a free group fun run starting at 6 p.
He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a man and a story unlike any other. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, hes finished first in nearly all of. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness author scott jurek with steve friedman isbn 9780547569659. He has prominently appeared in two new york times bestsellers, born to run and the 4hour body, and has been featured on cnn and in the new york times, usa. Last week, brooks ultra running legend scott jurek climbed to the peak of mt. The event began with a 5k fun run that i did in my new. As he took a short pitstop from his roundhokkaido family cycling trip, we caught up with ultramarathon legend scott jurek to talk about running, inspiration and niseko as a summer holiday destination. Runner scott jurek recounts recordbreaking run in north.
With his wife, jenny, friends, and the kindness of strangers supporting him, jurek ran, hiked, and stumbled his way north, one white blaze at a time. Try runningat least on some of your routeswith a friend. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of miles. A lovely book with a feel of running whole of at with him, feeling pain and joy during this run. From his midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meatandpotatoes family, to his early beginnings in running he hated it, to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his worldspanning, recordbreaking races scott s story. Scott jurek, one of the greatest runners of all time, will discuss unique insights into running, as well as fascinating facts about the people, places, and history of the appalachian trail. Feb 22, 2012 scott jurek, ultra marathon champion and 7 time winner of the western states 100 mile endurance run shares some technique. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of. Part of genre who started running after reading born to run.
Run with scott jurek followed by book signing, boulder running company, 2775 pearl st. I first heard the laugh at a book signing event for born to run in a minneapolis suburb. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Join us for an inspiring afternoon with scott jurek, as he discusses some of his. A stunning narrative of perseverance and personal transformation, north is a portrait of a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life. A legend among hardcore runners, jurek has fashioned a lucrative career as an ultramarathoner. See more ideas about scott jurek, scott, running inspiration. In july 2015, ultramarathon legend scott jurek smashed the world record for running the appalachian trail, the sprawling mountain path that runs nearly the entire length of the united states.
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