Part memoir, part race report, part training guide, part recipe book eat and run is a curious mix, but an enjoyable tour through jureks life nevertheless. Jul 12, 2015 vegan ultra running legend scott jurek just ran 2,200 miles to complete his masterpiece. Personally, im excited to know that his story still continues. He has had many notable victories, and records, in most all the wellknown ultramarathons. Scott jurek, a phenomenal distance runner, could well be called the michael phelps of the ultramarathon world. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. Swaddling their baby in a front pack on stage, scott and jenny took turns reading dialogue from north and answering surprise, unscripted questions asked by the other. Ultra running legend scott jurek sets new appalachian trail. Scotts first book, eat and run, published in 2012, was on the nyt bestseller list for a month and was nominated for a best food and cookbook award. Scott jurek breaks appalachian trail thruhike record. 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. Scott and jenny jurek after the six weeks on the road and trail, jenny and scott decided to sit down and chronicle the adventure.
Jurek, a highly regarded ultra runner, will serve as a guide for the blind in the california international marathon this weekend. Apr 10, 2018 it is likely true that scott jurek was born to run. In an excerpt of his book north, scott jurek tells the story of setting the. Ultra running legend scott jurek sets new appalachian. 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. I followed scott and jenny on social media in 2015, when he was tackling the at. Photo by continue reading scott jureks diet and crosstraining secrets. From the author of the bestseller eat and run, a thrilling new m. Some of you may recall when scott and other ultra goliaths laced them up for a special rocky raccoon 100 back in 2011. It is likely true that scott jurek was born to run. Scott and his wife jenny bring us along on their journey running the appalachian trail. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20.
In this episode, we talk adventure running, writing, retirement, and parenthood. I learned recently that scott jurek, now 39, is returning to ultrarunning after a hiatus and book tour, and is training for the leadville 100 race this august. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Hes also won the hardrock 100, the badwater 5 and the 153 mile spartathalon. The package includes accommodation, breakfast, a ticket to meet scott at the event, a signed copy of the book north by scott jurek, a complimentary drink and kasa gumo set dinner at kumo restaurant on the night of 25th august. Some of those are the big races you mentioned like the western states, or badwater iconic legendary races like the iconic legendary music. Of course, he didnt set out to just finish the trailhe set out to beat the record for the fastest journey, running more than 2,100 miles from springer. North tells the story of his biggest challenge, undertaken at the end of a career full of glittering achievements. Scott jurek north finding my way while running the.
A big part of staying mentally strong includes achieving calm amid the mental storm of pressure and expectation. For the first time, american ultramarathoner scott gordon jurek will be in india to talk about and promote running to enthusiasts in three cities bangalore, mumbai and delhi. Oct 15, 2018 she and her husband, scott jurek, one of the best trail runners of all time, released a book earlier this year, north, which chronicled scotts attempt to clock the fastest known time on the appalachian trail or a. No doubt, many people will be following him with close attention. Apr 27, 2018 north is the direction scott jurek went on the appalachian trail when he set his fkt in 2015, and the title of his new book describing that prodigious effort. Apr 29, 2018 part memoir, part race report, part training guide, part recipe book eat and run is a curious mix, but an enjoyable tour through jureks life nevertheless. 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.
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. Vegan ultra running legend scott jurek just ran 2,200 miles to complete his masterpiece. Last week, brooks ultra running legend scott jurek climbed to the peak of mt. 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. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of. Plus the onceinalifetime opportunity to run with scott jurek on the morning of 26th august. Like his first book, eat and run, jureks journey is nothing less than inspirational. North is the direction scott jurek went on the appalachian trail when he set his fkt in 2015, and the title of his new book describing that prodigious effort. Scott decided to mark the end of a 20year career by establishing a new fastest known time for running the entire length of the 2,189mile appalachian trail.
Scott jurek has a popularity that pretty much extends right to the boundaries of our sport. But in tennessees great smoky mountains, less than 300 miles in, he came down with patellar tendonitis in his right knee and, compensating for the injury, quickly acquired a quad tear on his left side. He has also been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one of sports. Scott jureks diet and crosstraining secrets trail runner.
The tour is conceived and organised by protons sports, a bangalorebased running company. You can run in scott jureks shoes literally gearjunkie. 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. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. 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. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail on. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail is the thrilling. North is the story of the 2,189mile journey that nearly shattered him. Katahdin in maine to finish running the appalachian trail from beginning to end. She and her husband, scott jurek, one of the best trail runners of all time, released a book earlier this year, north, which chronicled scotts attempt to clock the fastest known time on the appalachian trail or a. 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. 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.
Scotts recordbreaking run of the appalachian trail is chronicled in his latest book north. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run and vegan runner. 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. The appalachian trail is abbreviated at and is a hiking trail in the eastern united states from georgia. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs, highs and lows, grit and tenacity to follow your dream. Scott, the ultrarunning legend, presented his new book along with his wife jenny jurek. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail trail. The daily camera like his first book, eat and run, jurek s journey is nothing less than inspirational. Scott jurek made a name for himself winning the western states 100mile endurance run seven times in a rowbetween 1999 and 2005and, more recently, made national news by breaking the speed record for 2,178mile appalachian trail. Hes the best selling author of the book eat and run. Feb 22, 2012 scott jurek, ultra marathon champion and 7 time winner of the western states 100 mile endurance run shares some technique. Thats what running legend scott jurek asks you to do in his newest book, north. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker.
When he set out in the spring of 2015, scott anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. Take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a. Et on sunday, ultramarathoner scott jurek crested the summit of mount katahdin in maine, becoming the fastest person to finish a. 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. Apr 12, 2018 scott jureks book, north, was released april 10th. Scott jurek, ultra marathon champion and 7 time winner of the western states 100 mile endurance run shares some technique. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by.
My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness author scott jurek with steve friedman isbn 9780547569659. Scotts list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Enjoy this chapter used with permission of velopress from grand trail. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, and in the upcoming film the game changers support for this weeks episode comes from nutramilk the easiest and fastest way to make your own plant.
The memoir takes you through scotts tough early upbringing in minnesota, his difficult relationship with his dad and his love for his mssuffering mum. 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 won the prestigious western states 100 miler 7 times in a row. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, scott and jenny take turns sharing their experience from the run. Ultrarunning 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. Powered by plants and fighting through a knee injury and then a. Scott jurek reveals what it was like to run not hike the. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by scott jurek is published in trade paperback by random house books. Interview with scott jurek marathon training academy.
Jun 01, 2018 scott jurek is considered one of the greatest longdistance runners of all time. My husband and i both loved this book following scott and jennys journey on the at. Apr 26, 2018 scott jurek s new book released april 26, 2018 paul larkins north. Scott jurek in perfect stride at the way to cool 50k, california. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Jenny jurek was made for the mountains womens running. While reading i could feel my body ache as scotts did through the descriptive and well way in which it was written.
It is a heartfelt, honest, exciting account of an inner, metaphorical journey. An iconic american ultramarathoner for nearly 20 years, scott jurek runs to access a state of being, a zone. Scott jurek reveals performanceenhancing crosstraining and diet strategies this article originally appeared in our march 2007 issue. Scott jurek is an inspiration ad always, but his wife is the glue that holds this whole book and trip together. Running 60 or 70 percent of the time at the outset, jurek had gotten a jump on pharr daviss ghost. For the first time, american ultramarathoner scott gordon jurek will be in india to talk about and promote running to enthusiasts in three cities bangalore, mumbai and delhi the fourday tour is conceived and organised by protons sports and fitness private ltd, a bangalorebased running.
The athletes who are successful at achieving goals and prs perform well under pressure by staying in the moment. Powered by plants and fighting through a knee injury and then a severe quadricep strain, jurek set a new. Scott jurek visits india to talk running the outdoor journal. Jenny jurek running and writing on the appalachian trail. Scott jurek has 93 results in the ultrarunning magazine calendar database. Scott jurek is considered one of the greatest longdistance runners of all time. From the author of the bestseller eat and run, a thrilling new memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46day run to break the speed record for the appalachian trail. Sep 25, 2015 the tour is conceived and organised by protons sports, a bangalorebased running company. Number of pages 260including scotts race history, notes and index. Feb 24, 2015 part memoir, part race report, part training guide, part recipe book eat and run is a curious mix, but an enjoyable tour through jureks life nevertheless. Jurek is an inspiration ad always, but his wife is the glue that holds this whole book and trip together.
This weeks podcast episode features a candid conversation with ultrarunners, scott and jenny jurek. The memoir takes you through scotts tough early upbringing in minnesota, his difficult. Apr 10, 2018 scott jurek needed to push harder and go farther. North, by scott and jenny jurek, is a fantastic account of the adventurous achievement of one of those thirdlevel omg goals. Scott jurek unknown age race date distance result overall. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of miles. 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 the greatest runner on earth 52 insights. First, find an area of grass or sand and take easy 5 to 10minute runs once or twice a week. 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. Scott jurek is one of the greatest ultramarathon runners of all time and a living legend. In 2015, this adept of veganism broke a legendary recordthe appalachian trail. 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.
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