Scott jurek has had a long, diverse, and successful trail and ultrarunning career, and his latest feat, resetting the supported speed record for the appalachian trail in the eastern united states, could be considered a capstone to his running resume. First, find an area of grass or sand and take easy 5 to 10minute runs once or twice a week. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is a 2012 autobiography by the ultramarathon champion scott jurek and steve friedman. Hes taken an even longer break from the leadville 100, at which he placed second in 2004, his only running of the race. This stuff was already around before the book, and i was always a fan of lighter shoes with less support. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Jul 14, 2015 scott jurek s record time was 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes. Scott jurek, ultra runner and professional trainer, talks about distance running and hiking and how to prepare for endurance events. Scott and jenny jurek after the six weeks on the road and trail, jenny and scott decided to sit down and chronicle the adventure.
In the following interview, scott talks about his time away from racing, what made him choose leadville as his comeback race, how much longer we might see him race competitively. I think after racing for 20 years i still had a few things i. Ultramarathoner hikes appalachian trail in record time. If you are wondering what makes an ultra runner a legend, here are some of the races scott has won.
New york times bestsellerwhat a triumph, both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. 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. The ultrarunners speed record on the appalachian trail has been overshadowed by claims that he. Interview with scott jurek, ultramarathon legend and author of eat. Scott jurek has done exactly that in the ultrarunning world.
Scott jurek wears the brooks pure grit 4 on the appalachian trail. For a little extra carbohydrate boost, replace 1 cup water with 1 cup apple or grape juice. Jenny jurek running and writing on the appalachian trail. Scott defended his title at badwater in 2006 and was the first american. Scott talks with us about why he wrote the book and offers us a bit of his philosophy on life and ultra running. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail similar authors to scott jurek. Jul 06, 2015 recently i had the chance to interview the legendary ultra runner scott jurek, author of the book eat and run. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian trail. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker.
In addition to channeling some scott jurek out there, the cascadia shoes gave a good ride on rough terrain. Aug 15, 20 scott jurek pre20 leadville 100 interview transcript. Interview with scott jurek marathon training academy. Have crewed or paced a mountain hundred miler and wondered what it would be like to do that for six weeks straight. Hes even testified before congress about how his diet benefits his athletic performance. And unless he found something, some way not just to keep going but to speed up, he was going to miss the record. Even though scott jureks interview may seem annoyed at the whole americas best distance runner award, you got to consider the source of that award. Steve friedman maitland mcdonagh anne welsbacher royal robbins. The appalachian trail is abbreviated at and is a hiking trail in the eastern united states. Scott jurek is a world renowned ultramarathon champion and the 24hour american record holder of 165. 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. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant force and darling in the grueling and growing sport of.
In this video, scott jurek answers if he ever asked himself, why am i doing this. 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. Scott has won the prestigious western states 100 ultramathon 7 years in a row, holding the course record of 15. Scott jureks taken a bit of a break from competitive racing. Unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is about race to the ny times best sellers list, and for good reason. Apr 29, 2018 it wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person. Scott has led the sport with some amazing performances including multiple wins and course records. Even though scott jurek s interview may seem annoyed at the whole americas best distance runner award, you got to consider the source of that award.
Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. He has been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one. I think after racing for 20 years i still had a few things i wanted to do. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness author scott jurek with steve friedman isbn 9780547569659. An interview with jenny jurek wife of wellknown ultrarunner scott jurek, jenny jurek is her husbands righthand woman during his quest to break a huge record. It was published by houghton mifflin harcourt on june 5, 2012. Scott jurek, vegan ultramarathon runner great vegan athletes. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, scott and jenny take turns sharing their experience from.
Scott jurek books list of books by author scott jurek. 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. Hes also won the hardrock 100, the badwater 5 and the 153 mile spartathalon. Jurek turned 40 the same year his book came out, but instead of quietly retreating from the punishing sport of ultrarunning he decided, like a. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian. Number of pages 260including scotts race history, notes and index. Bryon powell of irunfar here with scott jurek before the 20 leadville 100. In pursuing the mental side of endurance, jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending. See more ideas about scott jurek, running and ultra marathon.
Scott jureks record time was 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes. 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. May, 2010 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. By mile 2,000, he was a hollowedout, brokendown carapace of a person. Scott jurek on setting the appalachian trail record. Interview with scott jurek, ultramarathon legend and. Why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part iii of iii duration. Spartathlon 20062008, hardrock 100 2007, western states 100 19992005, badwater 2005 and 2006, plus many others you can see here.
In 2015 he set the record for the fkt fasted known time on the rugged appalachian trail averaging 50 miles per day. Thats how long it took the ultramarathoner to hike the 2,189 miles of the appalachian trail, which passes through 14 states. While many of us sit behind a desk for eight or nine hours a day, scott jurek is running. Interview archives page 4 of 16 marathon training academy. Scott jurek and other ultrarunners, most from the northwest yeah, im talking about you tc and the rest of the marathon maniacs motivated me even more. In this indepth, 55minute interview, hear all the ins and outs of scotts record attempt and what this effort means to him. Scott jurek is currently considered a single author. Scott jurek s recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most grueling feat ive ever personally witnessed. 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.
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. Packed with protein spirulina is a complete protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is an excellent source of nutrition. Unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is about race to the ny times. Scott jurek, consideredone 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. You can run in scott jureks shoes literally gearjunkie.
Raised in a home on a threeacre lot outside duluth, minnesota, jurek took up running in junior high school as a natural extension of his innate desire to. In this episode we speak with scott jurek, legendary ultra runner who ran all 2,189 miles of the appalachian trail in 46 days. Scott jurek won the prestigious western states 100 miler 7 times in a row. Discover book depositorys huge selection of scott jurek books online. Aug, 2015 scott jurek postappalachian trail speed record interview bryon powell on august, 2015 2 comments scott jurek has had a long, diverse, and successful trail and ultrarunning career, and his latest feat, resetting the supported speed record for the appalachian trail in the eastern united states, could be considered a capstone to his running.
Scott jurek audio books scott jurek, consideredone 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. Apr 30, 2018 scott and jenny jurek scott and jenny jurek in castle black. Dec 14, 2014 why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part iii of iii duration. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run and food recipes. Buy a cheap copy of eat and run book by scott jurek. Scott jurek postappalachian trail speed record interview. Apr 14, 2018 scott jurek s recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most grueling feat ive ever personally witnessed. It wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person. It was a little, short hiatusa year basically, yeah. His wins include the western states 100 mile endurance run an unprecedented seven consecutive times, the 5 mile badwater ultramarathon twice, hardrock hundred and the 153 mile spartathlon three times. Interview with scott jurek posted on february 22, 2007, interview conducted february 15, 2007 by duncan larkin scott jurek, 33, is arguably one of the best ultramarathoners in the.
Scott jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most grueling feat ive ever personally witnessed. From his midwestern childhood of 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 incredible, worldspanning, recordbreaking races. Aug 26, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of scott jurek books online. Scott jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat ive ever personally witnessed. In this episode, scott and jenny jurek talk about their record setting run on the 2000 mile appalachian trail, the value of doing hard things including writing books, and their favorite vegan. The appalachian trail is abbreviated at and is a hiking trail in the eastern united states from georgia. Most long distance throughhikers wear trailrunning shoes these days, not boots, and jurek is no different. Mar 27, 2019 in this episode, scott and jenny jurek talk about their record setting run on the 2000 mile appalachian trail, the value of doing hard things including writing books, and their favorite vegan. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable. Scott jurek interview we talk veganism with the mo. Oh and also check out our interview with him from day 39 of his attempt.
This book and interview by jenny jurek will appeal to you if you. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. He has been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one of. When not on the roads and trails logging miles he can be found drinking coffee while reading bad science fiction books. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Scott jurek is one of the greatest runners of all time. Ultramarathoner jurek takes diet to the extreme the new. Amby burfoot, winner of the 1968 boston marathon and author of the runners guide to the meaning of life what a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. Scott jurek, 33, is arguably one of the best ultramarathoners in the world. 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. Known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle, scott.
Champion ultramarathon runner scott jurek, 34, has dominated the sport by winning some of the worlds toughest footraces, including the 100mile western states endurance run seven times in a row. Jurek defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. Posted on february 22, 2007, interview conducted february 15, 2007. Few athletes have made an impression on their sport like coloradobased scott jurek has made on the demanding sport of ultra marathon running. Whats great is that this time its happening naturally no pressure from doing a 30day, vegonly challenge. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet.
Interview with appalachian trail record holder, scott jurek. An interview with vegan ultrarunning legend scott jurek, including scotts top 3. This past week or two, my meals have become more and more plantbased. Hes the best selling author of the book eat and run. This interview is with jenny jurek and gets her perspective on the 46. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book.
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