What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of. In this episode we speak with scott jurek, legendary ultra runner who. Scott jurek succeeded in his goal of breaking the speed record for a supported thruhike of the appalachian trail. He wrote a followup book, north, with his wife jenny jurek in 2018 about his attempt at the.
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. North such an amazing book by scott and jenny jurek. I think after racing for 20 years i still had a few things i. Great interview with scott jurek on cbs this morning. Read the story the appalachian trail at finally brought scott jurek to his kneesin a canoe. It passes through 14 states georgia, north carolina, tennessee. 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. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending.
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 breaks appalachian trail supported speed record. Scott jurek is one of the greatest runners of all time. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jurek scott books online. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. 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. The celebration atop mount katahdin by scott jurek, whose 46day run ended sunday, broke rules against littering. This new design deviates significantly from the last two, with much more focus on performance. Most long distance throughhikers wear trailrunning shoes these days, not boots, and jurek is no different. It has been translated into twenty different languages. Scott jurek wears the brooks pure grit 4 on the appalachian trail.
Ultrarunning legend jurek on his toughest race, his love of tempeh and why hes running the boston. Scott has won the prestigious western states 100 ultramathon 7 years in a row, holding the course record of 15. Lying in puddles of his own pavementbaked vomit, he was ready to quit. Scott jurek simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A conversation with appalachian trail record holder karl. Scott jureks congratulations to me after my run across north carolina. In north, the jureks recount their 2015 journey to discover something new about themselves and their marriage through a wholly unique challenge. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand da. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion and the former 24hour american record holder 165. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of miles. Scott jurek has set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has. We also talk about his 100% plant food diet, the impact of born to run, losing your drive during competition and a bevy of other topics.
He is perhaps best known for running the difficult western states 100 mile race seven years in a row. 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. Scott jurek named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a legend. Book scott jurek for speaking, events and appearances. Jurek also set the united states allsurface record in the 24hour run with 165. Personal webpage facebook page interview with scott jurek ultimate direction signature series vest endorsed by jurek. This past week or two, my meals have become more and more plantbased. Whats great is that this time its happening naturally no pressure from doing a 30day, vegonly challenge. Apr 10, 2018 scott jurek needed to push harder and go farther.
He has been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. Will ultrarunner scott jurek set a new appalachian trail. Listen to the interview, buy the book, go out and run. If you are wondering what makes an ultra runner a legend, here are some of the races scott has won. He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. I followed scott and jenny on social media in 2015, when he was tackling the at.
Amid the intense, 100degree heat, scotts body had broken down and finally collapsed on the side of the road. October 26, 1973 is an famous runner who lives in seattle, california. I dont mean to minimize the gifts of friendship, achievement, and closeness to nature that ive received in my running carer. All the gear an ultramarathon legend brings with him on the trail. Spartathlon 20062008, hardrock 100 2007, western states 100 19992005, badwater 2005 and 2006, plus many others you can see here. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs, highs and lows, grit and tenacity to follow your dream. Scott jurek interview north breaking the appalachian trail speed record. As one of the athletes who helped make ultramarathonsany race longer than 26. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail is the thrilling and inspiring memoir of scott and his wife jennys experience taking on and conquering the appalachian trail. Making me realize he did the last 34 of the trail with a torn quad. 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. Aug 28, 2015 scott jurek wears the brooks pure grit 4 on the appalachian trail.
Book scott jurek for speaking, events and appearances apb. Interview with scott jurek marathon training academy. He has also won the badwater ultramarathon the past two years. Hiking trails, running tips, trail running, scott jurek, n carolina, wind gap. 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. 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. You featured a lot in chris mcdougalls bestselling book born to run. It was published by houghton mifflin harcourt on june 5, 2012. 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 ultimate direction scott jurek ultra vest is the third iteration in the scott jurek signature series. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is a 2012 autobiography by the ultramarathon champion scott jurek and steve friedman.
From the author of the bestseller eat and run, a thrilling new m. On sunday morning, karl meltzer broke scott jureks yearold appalachian trail speed record, completing the 2,190 mile trek in 45 days, 22 hours, and. All the gear an ultramarathon legend brings with him on. This article was written by irunfar correspondent bob najar. Scott jurek set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail july 12th after more than a month running straight.
Had to play that back to make sure i heard him right when be said he had severely torn my quad between north carolina and tennessee. It relates jureks childhood in minnesota, his growing interest in sport, family life and career. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. When he set out in the spring of 2015, jurek anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. 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 jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat ive ever personally witnessed. 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. To no ones surprise, scott jurek fine tuned this beauty while setting the fkt on the appalachian trail. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run and vegan runner. In a sport that already dances on the fringe of society, ultrarunner scott jurek is a true rarity. He completed the 2,178mile trail stretching between georgia and maine in 46 days, 8 hours, and 8 minutes. Aug 28, 2015 scott jurek set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail july 12th after more than a month running straight.
Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public. Plus the onceinalifetime opportunity to run with scott jurek on the morning of 26th august. Jun 01, 2012 scott talks with us about why he wrote the book and offers us a bit of his philosophy on life and ultra running. Im convinced that a lot of people run ultramarathons for the same reason they take moodaltering drugs. Most long distance throughhikers wear trailrunning shoes these days, not boots, and jurek is. Take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a. Scott jurek postappalachian trail speed record interview.
Sep 20, 2016 on sunday morning, karl meltzer broke scott jurek s yearold appalachian trail speed record, completing the 2,190 mile trek in 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes. Scott jurek, ultra runner and professional trainer, talks about distance running and hiking and how to prepare for endurance events. Scott jurek on revitalizing your purpose, tackling the longest trails, setting. 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. But the longer and farther i ran, the more i realized that what i was often chasing was a state of mind a place where worries that. North is the story of the 2,189mile journey that nearly shattered him. Scott jurek, the author of eat and run, will discuss and sign his thrilling new memoir north. In this indepth, 55minute interview, hear all the ins and outs of scotts record attempt and what this effort means to him. Being uncomfortable brings us back to our roots life. Heres our quick guide to the best familyfriendly movies and shows you can stream right now. Scotts solo accomplishments also impressive, which includes the appalachian trails thruhike speed record and the united states allsurface record in the 24hour run with 165.
Scott talks with us about why he wrote the book and offers us a bit of his philosophy on life and ultra running. Man who broke appalachian trail record also broke rules, says baxter state park. The ultrarunners speed record on the appalachian trail has been overshadowed by claims that he. And the waterpollution issues, just look at north carolina with the hog. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. At the 2005 badwater 5mile race in death valley, scott jurek was curled on the hot asphalt puking his guts out. 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. A major turning point, besides having disease in the family, was reading dr. I heard that as a rumor from a friend who knows one of scotts pacers, but scott confirming it confirms to me that the guy is a total badass. Recently i had the chance to interview the legendary ultra runner scott jurek, author of the book eat and run. Scott defended his title at badwater in 2006 and was the first american to win.