An impressive number of hikers have gathered to witness scott jurek as he makes his final steps on his 46 day, 8 hour, and 7 minute speed record odyssey. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In a sport that already dances on the fringe of society, ultrarunner scott jurek is a true rarity. Making me realize he did the last 34 of the trail with a torn quad. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. Writing a book was on his life list, says karnazes, something he wanted to do but didnt expect to be of much consequence. Will ultrarunner scott jurek set a new appalachian trail. 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. Scott has won the prestigious western states 100 ultramathon 7 years in a row, holding the course record of 15. He completed the 2,178mile trail stretching between georgia and maine in 46 days, 8 hours, and 8 minutes. Scott jurek has set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail. An interview with vegan ultrarunning legend scott jurek, including scotts top 3 tips for.
On july 12, 2015, scott jurek, hampered by injuries and running on almost no sleep, set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail. This article was written by irunfar correspondent bob najar. Being uncomfortable brings us back to our roots life. Ultra running 70km through torres del paine, patagonia. An interview with vegan ultrarunning legend scott jurek, including scotts top 3 tips. 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.
Scott jurek and arnulfo quimare of the tarahumara tribe, photographed by luis escobar. Scott jureks appalachian trail record andrew drummond. For a little extra carbohydrate boost, replace 1 cup water with 1 cup apple or grape juice. Scott jurek, ultra runner and professional trainer, talks about distance running and hiking and how to prepare for endurance events. I heard that as a rumor from a friend who knows one of scott s pacers, but scott confirming it confirms to me that the guy is a total badass.
I wanted to let some of the key thinkers in born to run, like scott jurek and dr. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Scott jurek, adventurers of the year 2016 national. As it turned out, the publication of ultramarathon man in 2005 fundamentally altered his life. Scott jurek is obviously an exceptional athlete, propelling himself the entire length of the appalachian trail in 46 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. He tells his story in a new book which he coauthored with his wife jenny called, north finding my.
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. Ultrarunning legend jurek on his toughest race, his love of tempeh and why hes running the boston. The ultrarunners speed record on the appalachian trail has been overshadowed by claims that he. In this indepth, 55minute interview, hear all the ins and outs of scotts record attempt and what this effort means to him. On sunday, we caught up with scott in the middle of his 14 city book tour. All the gear an ultramarathon legend brings with him on. As one of the athletes who helped make ultramarathonsany race longer than 26. The cheers overpower the gusting winds sweeping through the mountains of. I m out backpacking through central america right now but it. This past week or two, my meals have become more and more plantbased. Scott jurek, one of the greatest runners of all time, answer ten questions, in hong kong on october 12, 2016. Packed with protein spirulina is a complete protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is an excellent source of nutrition. Great interview with scott jurek on cbs this morning.
I think after racing for 20 years i still had a few things i. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant force and darling in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Shes bagged 200mile ultras and spent countless hours climbing rock, her first outdoor passion. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending. He is perhaps best known for running the difficult western states 100 mile race seven years in a row. 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. Scott jurek has raced 5miles across the scorched earth of death valleys badwater basin, and won. Amid the intense, 100degree heat, scotts body had broken down and finally collapsed on the side of the road. Scott jurek postappalachian trail speed record interview. North such an amazing book by scott and jenny jurek. Its critical to highlight that this book was written by scott jurek with jenny. 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. You featured a lot in chris mcdougalls bestselling book born to run.
Lying in puddles of his own pavementbaked vomit, he was ready to quit. Scott jurek set a new supported speed record on the appalachian trail july 12th after more than a month running straight. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultras greatest ever competitors. October 26, 1973 is an famous runner who lives in seattle, california. Whats great is that this time its happening naturally no pressure from doing a 30day, vegonly challenge. Married to ultrarunning phenom scott jurek, outdoor gear and clothing designer jenny jurek holds her own. Its critical to highlight that this book was written by scott jurek with jenny jurek. Ultramarathon runner scott jurek ran the entire appalachian trail last summer in 46 days, eight hours, and seven minutes, averaging 48 miles per day. Hillary hits the road to explain what the hell happened. The man behind ultramarathon man trail runner magazine.
Scott jurek ultra vegan september 2, 2008 in the world of endurance running, people may know the name dean karnazes, as he has been wildly instrumental in popularizing ultramarathon running and elevating consciousness of the sport into the mainstream. On april 14, 2014, jurek and rickey gates became the first north americans to. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail is the account of scott. Ultramarathoner scott jurek is attempting to set a new fkt on the appalachian trail. Jurek chose the sawyer mini filter, which runs inline in a. A hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen paperback march 29, 2011. Some of those are the big races you mentioned like the western states, or badwater iconic legendary races like the iconic legendary music. Jurek is the only north american to ever win this race, and he holds the two fastest times on the course behind yiannis kouros. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott, friedman, steve isbn. Im convinced that a lot of people run ultramarathons for the same reason they take moodaltering drugs. Heres a rough paraphrased transcript of the interview bold added by me. Read the story the appalachian trail at finally brought scott jurek to his kneesin a canoe.
Behind such a herculean effort is months of planning. Scott jurek, ironically featured here at outside magazines rising star in 2002. 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. And i was pretty proud of the result i broke the us record running 165. Jurek completed the trek in 46 days, eight hours, 7 minutes, taking a little more than three hours off the record set in 2011 by jennifer pharr davis of asheville, n.
Even though scott jurek s interview may seem annoyed at the whole america s best distance runner award, you got to consider the source of that award. 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. Scott jurek interview we talk veganism with the mo. Scott jurek succeeded in his goal of breaking the speed record for a supported thruhike of the appalachian trail. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian trail. Interview with scott jurek marathon training academy. In this episode we speak with scott jurek, legendary ultra runner. The american ultrarunner scott jurek has always been ahead of the. Ultra marathon legend scott jurek tour of india bengaluru 2015. View profile view forum posts view journal entries view articles view gallery uploads registered user join date 01062009.
Scott defended his title at badwater in 2006 and was the first american to win. 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. Talk ultra is 4 years old and to signify this landmark we are bringing you 4 interviews from our back catalogue, one from 2012, 20, 2014 and 2015. He has also won the badwater ultramarathon the past two years. Daniel lieberman and eric orton, step off the pages to speak for themselves. Scott jurek kept going on appalachian trail, even when all. It wont take a reader of this book long to realise that scott jurek is not a normal person.
A free inside look at tour guide interview questions and process details for 117 companies all posted anonymously by interview candidates. Scott jurek and wife on npr now scott jurek on npr talking about new book about at speed record 04182018, 12. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Her new memoir, what happened, includes a book tour with stops all over north america starting next monthand it should be very interesting. Protons running invited ultra marathon legend scott jurek to india to share his insights and run with runners in india. The boulderbased freelance designer has also been weaving her. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs, highs and lows, grit and tenacity to follow your dream.
Scott jurek simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hes now released a book about the experience titled north. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 4th episode of my adventure across 5 countries in latin america follows my adventure with max willcocks as we run the entire w. Conversation with scott jurek the ultimate direction buzz.
Ultramarathoner scott jurek set a record for completing the full appalachian trail after summiting mount katahdin in maine on sunday. At the 2005 badwater 5mile race in death valley, scott jurek was curled on the hot asphalt puking his guts out. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public. I followed scott and jenny on social media in 2015, when he was tackling the at. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail is the. Scott jurek the greatest runner on earth 52 insights. Scott jurek is lined up for an interview on talk ultra. I dont mean to minimize the gifts of friendship, achievement, and closeness to nature that ive received in my running carer. In this interview, we visit the toronto postproduction studio, spin vfx. Timmy olson, kilian jornet, david johnston, scott and jenny jurek and a bonus, sir ranulph fiennes. 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. Scott jurek breaks appalachian trail supported speed record.
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