On july 12, 2015, ultramarathoner scott jurek broke the speed record for running the. Ultramarathoner and author scott jurek runs for literally hundreds of miles at a. Harvard book store welcomes renowned ultrarunner scott jurekauthor of the best seller eat and runfor a discussion of his new book north. We spoke to ultrarunner and vegan scott jurek to find out. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit bon. Ultrarunner scott jurek interval workout, fitness tips. 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. After completing the fastest supported traverse of the appalachian trail, ultramarathoner scott jurek took six months off. Best ultra marathon books books about ultra marathon running. Hire scott jurek speaker fee celebrity speakers bureau.
In these pages he shares his philosophy of running and eating as well as his favorite recipes a good read. He has been a dominating force for nearly two decades in the unforgiving sport of ultra running. An iconic american ultramarathoner for nearly 20 years, scott jurek runs to access a state of being, a zone. 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. Definitely worth a read, even if you are not aspiring to ultramarathon greatness. That book, a paean to barefoot running, aboriginal innocence, and. He shares how interval workouts got him back in shape. On an ultramarathon, i snack twice an hour on sports gels and energy bars. Scott jurek even shows up to help his old pal beat his record. Scott has led the sport with some amazing performances including multiple wins and course records.
The ultrarunners speed record on the appalachian trail has been overshadowed by claims that he. Ultramarathon running starts at the distances beyond the standard marathon of 26. Throughout jureks career he has been one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning many of the sports most prestigious races multiple times. This years panel includes olympic marathoners ryan hall, amy cragg, and ultramarathoner and all around ultrahuman athlete scott jurek. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock hundred, the badwater ultramarathon, the spartathlon, and the western states 100 mile endurance run. Ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek has run, book.
There seems to be some resentment within the ultra community re. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. Not only was jureks quest an attempt to reconnect with his old self, the ultramarathoner who needed to beat himself one more time, he sums up this challenge as transformation. Ultramarathoner scott jurek set a record for completing the full appalachian trail after summiting mount katahdin in maine on sunday. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultras greatest ever competitors. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by scott jurek at indigo. An ultramarathoner is someone who regularly runs races that make the standard 26. Robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 2 years old. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. And while i did enjoy that book as well, chris does take a few shots at dean karnazes. Scott jurek breaks appalachian trail thruhike record.
Ultramarathoner scott jureks approach to running, food and life. Boulder resident scott jurek, who has been running ultramarathons for two decades, is leading a 5mile run, introducing a short film, then signing copies of his book eat and run in boulder from 6 p. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. His journey through 14 states took 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand da. The ultramarathoner scott jurek needs to calories a day to fuel his running regimen, and he gets them without consuming animal products. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ultramarathoner scott jurek fueling to maintain activity. What a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian trail. See more ideas about scott jurek, running and eat and run.
He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand a storyunlike any other. See more ideas about scott jurek, running and ultra marathon. Vegan ultrarunning legend scott jurek visits with the fan theory podcast. For a little extra carbohydrate boost, replace 1 cup water with 1 cup apple or grape juice. Ultramarathoner hikes appalachian trail in record time. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run and eat. Scott jurek was known before his feat and the objections to his maine finish for his bestselling book eat and run. 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. Like finding ultra by rich roll, this book doesnt go into training for ultras or anything like that, it just chronicles scott s journey from childhood through to ultramarathon champion and how he got there, with great accounts of some of his greatest races.
How a vegan appalachian trail recordbreaker fueled up. Et on sunday, ultramarathoner scott jurek crested the summit of mount katahdin in maine, becoming the fastest person to finish a. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultra s greatest ever competitors. Packed with protein spirulina is a complete protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is an excellent source of nutrition. First, find an area of grass or sand and take easy 5 to 10minute runs once or twice a week. Ultramarathoner scott jureks approach to running, food. It was in late june 2015, somewhere in the middle of a dense, wet forest in. 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. Scotts politeness and his missing drive, as discussed in the book, were both things id been witness to prior to his at fkt. Scott jurek s phenomenal success as an ultramarathoner demonstrates that meat and other animal foods are not necessary for optimum health, strength, and endurance. We spoke with vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek, who has just released his first book, eat and run, after his booksigning in austin texas, june 18 2012.
Scott jurek, adventurers of the year 2016 national. Scott gordon jurek is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Ultramarathoner sets appalachian trail record usa today. Catalyzed by christopher mcdougalls bestselling 2009 book born to runwhich told the story of mexicos tarahumara indians, who for centuries have run. After this book, i read born to run by chris mcdougall. In 2010, at the 24hour world championships in brivelagaillarde, france, jurek won a silver medal behind shingo inoue and set a new us record for distance run in 24 hours with 165. Are you gearing up for an adventurepacked vacation. Scott jurek one of the best distance runners ever, and vegan. What foods fuel a man who completed the entire appalachian trail in 46 days.
Scott jurek, vegan ultramarathon runner great vegan athletes. 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. Take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a. The seminar will feature a panel of elite runners and marathon experts who have received every question regarding marathon training in the book.
In the case of scott jureks new book, north, about his 2015 appalachian trail ftk, my own experiences with scott track very closely with the storytelling by both scott and his wife jenny. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian. Dusty olson has been pacing scott jurek since the start of his careerthrough mud, degree heat and more. Ultramarathoner scott jurek talks about his diet, his. Last week, i had the chance to talk with ultramarathoner scott jurek about his thursday talk at chautauqua on eating a plantbased diet he prefers not to say vegan, he says, because its. Now, jurek has a book on the bestseller list, and olsen is finally getting some. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book.
Ultramarathoner finishes the appalachian trail in record. The ultramarathoner scott jurek needs 5,000 to 8,000 calories a day to fuel his running regimen, and he gets them without consuming animal products. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Ultramarathoner jurek takes diet to the extreme the new. Being uncomfortable brings us back to our roots adharanand finn ultrarunning legend jurek on his toughest race, his love of tempeh and. The top ultrarunner in the country, maybe in the world, arguably of all time. In north, jurek talks about the importance of passing on the wisdom he gained from his journey. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning.