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. Scott jurek hikes entire appalachian trail in record 46. You can run in scott jureks shoes literally gearjunkie. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scott jurek named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a legend. For common questions about the process please see below year female male 2019 courtney dauwalter jim walmsley 2018 courtney dauwalter jim walmsley 2017 camille herron jim walmsley 2016 kaci lickteig jim walmsley 2015 magdalena boulet david laney 2014 ellie greenwood rob krar 20 michele yates rob krar 2012. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultras greatest ever competitors. And unless he found something, some way not just to keep going but to speed up, he was going to miss the record. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker.
Scott jurek, vegan ultrarunner, is my personal hero thought. He persevered through injury, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over challenging terrain. The words of scott jurek, a dominant force and darling in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. This interview is with jenny jurek and gets her perspective on the 46. Number of pages 260including scotts race history, notes and index.
Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public. In addition, with scott jurek being an ultrarunner, i was intrigued before i even picked the book up. Take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a. Last may, at the start of scott jurek s 46day, 2,189mile recordbreaking trek up the appalachian trail, he announced his retirement from. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Like his first book, eat and run, jureks journey is nothing less than inspirational. Or perhaps running a recordsetting 2,180miles in 46 days on. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book.
Regaling readers with jawdropping tales of endurance, jurek also delivers sound science and practical. Scott jureks 2015 speed record on the appalachian trail certainly counts, but theres more to the story than superhuman speed. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Christopher mcdougall, bestselling author of born to run. Scott jurek, adventurers of the year 2016 national. Scott jurek has a popularity that pretty much extends right to the boundaries of our sport. 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. Buy a cheap copy of eat and run book by scott jurek. See more ideas about scott jurek, scott, running inspiration. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of miles. After a few early setbacks, jurek was regaining ground, once again on pace to break the standing speed record of 46 days 11 hours. How about regularly running 5 miles across one of the hottest strips of land on earth at 50 degrees celsius. It wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person.
Ultramarathoner scott jurek reached the summit of maines mount katahdin on sunday, completing the fastest ever hike of the appalachian trail, according to. Watching a documentary featuring the ultramarathoner scott jurek the other night, i found it hard to believe that the guy was real. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Being a vegan, i always look for different recipes and ways to combine veganism with my running. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. But, if there was one person this 2016 adventurer of the year would want on the trail. Legendary ultramarathoner scott jurek works closely with brooks footwear developers to provide invaluable insight for our trail shoes to make sure runners of every level can get out on the trail. Scott finished the epic 2,189 mile journey in 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. Scott jurek is a legend in the ultra world of running he has taken victories in the 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock 100, the badwater 5mile ultramarathon, andhis signature racethe western states 100mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott jurek has put his input into the ultimate direction line of products.
Amby burfoot, author of the runners guide to the meaning of life for nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. First, find an area of grass or sand and take easy 5 to 10minute runs once or twice a week. I love the simple design no extra stuff, just a strap to hold the bottle. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the western states endurance run, a 100mile traverse over the old gold rush trails of the california sierra nevada. Hes the threetime consecutive champion of the 152mile spartathlon and the current recordholder for the appalachian trail. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail amazon. Discover book depositorys huge selection of scott jurek books online. Ultramarathon runner scott jurek ran the entire appalachian trail last summer in 46 days, eight hours, and seven minutes, averaging 48 miles per day. Scott jurek, adventurers of the year 2016 national geographic. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott, friedman, steve isbn. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott. Emelie forsberg is a highachieving ultrarunner and sky runner, and her new book is a celebration of everything about the sport. Then, before my morning workout, some oatmeal and wholegrain toast with more nut butter.
My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness jurek, scott, friedman. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events including the historic 153mile spartathlon and his signature racethe western states 100mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times. No matter how far you go, every days run is a journey of discovery and the chance to explore whats possible in sport and in life. All the gear an ultramarathon legend brings with him on. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of.
Jun 07, 2016 legendary adventure runner scott jurek has said that running is a solo sport requiring absolute mental focus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Apr 29, 2018 it wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person. Scott jurek the greatest runner on earth 52 insights. Despite the quirky, unmistakably late90s cinematography used in the film, susan cohn rockefellers running madness, which is centered on the 2001 running of western states 100mile race, the documentary helped instill my belief that jurek is some powerful.
Today he pushed himself beyond the improbable, setting a new speed record for a supported run of the appalachian trail. It was the hardest, most rewarding, and most monumental achievement in my careerjust the sheer magnitude, as well as what it took for. Scott jurek s recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most grueling feat ive ever personally witnessed. Like finding ultra by rich roll, this book doesnt go into training for ultras or anything like that, it just chronicles scotts journey from childhood through to ultramarathon champion and how he got there, with great accounts of some of his greatest races. In addition to channeling some scott jurek out there, the cascadia shoes gave a good ride on rough terrain. Proof is in the vegan pudding i guess, which means on both counts jureks first book is a worthy read it had me inspired to get out running more to be expected i guess, it had me thinking about my approach both physically and mentally and it inspired me to try some vegan. Trailrunning books for your reading list trail runner.
By mile 2,000, he was a hollowedout, brokendown carapace of a person. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by scott jurek, steve. 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 sierra nevada. What a triumph both scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book. We spoke to ultra legend scott jurek about the power of light and how it helps him while running the appalachian trail at sunrise signalled a new beginning and running in the morning helped me start the day right, setting the tone and helping me to get into a. As long as it feels good, increase the length of one of the runs until youre up to a 20 to 45minute barefoot run once a week. It was the hardest, most rewarding, and most monumental achievement in my careerjust the sheer magnitude, as well as what it took for me physically, mentally, and even beyond that. 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. Oct, 2015 take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a recordsetting 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes. Scott jurek is probably the main inspiration behind my running journey so far. Scott and jenny jurek after the six weeks on the road and trail, jenny and scott decided to sit down and chronicle the adventure. He holds the us record for the 24hour run with 165. Training for an ultramarathon, from 50k to 100 miles and beyond paperback august 1, 2014. In july 2015, scott set the worldrecord for traversing the appalachian national scenic trail faster than any other runner in history.
Scott jurek, the author of eat and run, will discuss and sign his thrilling new memoir north. Jul 18, 2016 in addition to channeling some scott jurek out there, the cascadia shoes gave a good ride on rough terrain. A hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen by christopher mcdougall, eat a. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a man and a story unlike any other. 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.
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. Dry heaving and lying in a cooler of ice, jurek contemplates throwing in the towel while pacer and childhood friend dusty olsen. 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 today, the wall street journal, and numerous other media. Apr 26, 2018 we spoke to ultra legend scott jurek about the power of light and how it helps him while running the appalachian trail at sunrise signalled a new beginning and running in the morning helped me start the day right, setting the tone and helping me to get into a rhythm for the rest of the day. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this. Ive followed scott jurek for a while now, especially from a nutritional perspective. Scott jurek, vegan ultrarunner, is my personal hero.
Dry heaving and lying in a cooler of ice, jurek contemplates throwing in the towel while pacer and childhood friend dusty olsen screams in his face. In late june, the veteran runner was a month into the longest run hed ever attemptedthe 2,189mile appalachian trail from springer mountain, georgia, to mount katahdin, maine. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by scott jurek is published in trade paperback by random house books. 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 30, 2018 this interview is with jenny jurek and gets her perspective on the 46. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable. All the gear an ultramarathon legend brings with him on the trail. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the western states endurance run, a 100mile. Jenny jurek running and writing on the appalachian trail. Ultimate direction scott jurek line trail runner nation. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Feb 24, 2015 it wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person.
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. The word unbelievable has forever been attributed to great human achievements, but how many of these feats truly defy belief. Legendary adventure runner scott jurek has said that running is a solo sport requiring absolute mental focus. 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. In pursuing the mental side of endurance, jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn. Born to run author christopher mcdougall on scott jurek. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. W hen it comes to running, scott jurek is a worldrenowned legend, often heralded as one of the greatest runners of all time. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, scott and jenny take turns sharing their experience from. Listen to eat and run audiobook by scott jurek, steve. In 2010, at the 24hour world championships, jurek set a u. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015. Eating and running, two of my favourite things in one book.
He has won the 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock 100, badwater 5 and western states 100 seven times in a row. Every ultrarunner has heard of scott jurek and certainly admires his accomplishments but his level of exposure outside the sport to the wider running and nonrunning community is certainly quite limited. He wrote a followup book, north, with his wife jenny jurek in 2018 about his attempt at the fastest known time on the appalachian trail. Trailrunning books for your reading list trail runner magazine.
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