Scott jurek has done exactly that in the ultrarunning world. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a man and a story unlike any other. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by. Scott jurek vegan ultramarathon athlete beegans online. Nov 07, 2017 he also won a silver medal in 24 hour run in france. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential long distance runners of our time, gaining fame through his incredible athletic accomplishments, but also through his rich storytelling jurek holds several victories and world records at some of the most grueling road and.
It might not matter so much that lentils are an excellent source of protein, that they are one of the fastestcooking legumes, or that they are consumed in large quantities all over europe, asia, and africa even idaho. Interview with scott jurek, ultramarathon legend and. Memoir chronicles vegan extremerunners journey and. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit bon. How a wholefoods, plantbased dietfree of all meat and animal productshas propelled one runner to ultramarathon greatness. Scott jurek is an ultramarathon champion and vegan athlete. Jun 19, 2012 scott jurek is one of the worlds top ultramarathoners, winning races of 50, 100 and 120 miles in record times. Jun 05, 2012 scott jurek has done exactly that in the ultrarunning world. While many of us sit behind a desk for eight or nine.
And for almost two decades now, jurek has been a vegan. For any reluctant vegan who worries that nothing will ever replace the taste or texture of a juicy beef patty, consider the lentil burger. I had heard great things about this book and had planned on reading it anyway but just hadnt done so yet. Within two pages, however, i was shocked at its simplistic, childish tone and oddly terse sentences. Scott jurek is a vegan ultrarunner who is also the author of eat and run. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a plantbased diet. Whats even more inspiring is that hes done it as a vegan. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. On top of all this, jurek also happens to be an accomplished home cook and veganhe shared his story and favorite recipes in his book, eat and run. One of the key characters in the bestselling born to run, he is known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle and is also a highly soughtafter motivational speaker, physical therapist, coach, and chef. Vegan runner inspires readers to go the extra mile in new. Scott jurek is an ultraendurance vegan athlete who has inspired thousands of people to lace up and run. Why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott, friedman, steve isbn.
Scott jureks 8 grain strawberry pancakes team howtobefit. Heres the book for vegans who want fitness in moderation, and better health without massive commitment. Admittedly, reading the stories of people like rich roll and scott jurek can be intimidating. Vegan ultrarunner scott jurek breaks appalachian trail.
Jurek recently smashed the appalachian trail record, completing the entire 2,160mile trek through rough terrain in 46 days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes. In eat and run, scott jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete and a vegan and inspires runners at every level. Mar 01, 2017 ryan and his family made a big pot of this chili this weekend and since finding the recipe, its the only chili they eat now. If theres anyone who truly needs no introduction in the vegetarian and vegan running community, its scott jurek. This book is essentially scott jureks autobiography where he talks about his childhood, how he got into running, going vegan and ultimately dominating in ultramarathons around the world. 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 is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners.
Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. He eased into it starting in college, cutting out meat, then eschewing fish and becoming firmly ovolacto vegetarian, then finally eschewing. Scott jurek is an inspiration ad always, but his wife is the glue that holds this whole book and trip together. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by scott jurek, steve. Im a longtime admirer of scott jurek, both for his athleticism and veganism, and was really looking forward to this book. 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 153mile spartathlon three times. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness scott. But recently, jurek has endured a string of painful setbacks that have him. The middle of the book, mostly a description of jureks vegan diet and ultramarathons raced and won, shows the author at his least reflective. Part memoir, part race report, part training guide, part recipe book eat and run is a curious mix, but an. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part iii of iii. The most inspiring proposal in this bookpart memoir, part training guide, part vegan manifestois that running, like so many things in life. Scott has led the sport with some amazing performances including multiple wins and course records.
It was published by houghton mifflin harcourt on june 5, 2012. Why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part iii. Vegan ultrarunner scott jurek breaks appalachian trail speed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 today, the wall street journal, and numerous other media. 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. Ultramarathon running starts at the distances beyond the standard marathon of 26. 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. 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.
My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is a 2012 autobiography by the ultramarathon champion scott jurek and steve friedman. Each chapter ends with one of his favorite vegan recipes. Scott jurek is vegan since 1999, before that he was a vegetarian for two years. 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. Scotts achievements have placed him squarely at the top of the ultrarunning world as a shining example of whats possible with a vegan diet. Natural grocers here in albuquerque has scott jurek to thank for me being a. What foods fuel a man who completed the entire appalachian trail in 46 days. What a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book.
Interview with scott jurek, ultramarathon legend and author. 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. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand a storyunlike any other. Scott jurek is a world renowned ultramarathon champion and the 24hour american record holder of 165. Scott jurek appears to be almost as good at writing about his story as he is at running.
Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, hes finished first in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite events over the course of his career. He is a dedicated vegan who was taking in 7,000 calories per day, and even that was not enough. If you try this recipe, let us know how you like it. Aug 24, 2018 over the decades he has spent running around the world, scott jurek has witnessed history. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail please note.
Take scott jurek, for example, the ultramarathoner who made headlines this summer when he ran the entire length of the appalachian trail in a. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. Scott jurek is an ultramarathon champion and the 24hour american record holder of 165. From his midwestern childhood 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 worldspanning, recordbreaking races, scott s story. And also like finding ultras writer, rich roll, scott jurek is also a vegan, or plant based athlete which seems to be the more politically correct term vegan athletes are choosing theses days. Aug 26, 20 scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a plantbased diet.
Harvard book store and the harvard outing club welcome renowned ultrarunner scott jurekauthor of the best seller eat and runfor a discussion of his new book north. If you want to bump up your activity a notch while getting the biggest payback for your training time, this is the perfect title to get. We spoke to ultrarunner and vegan scott jurek to find out. So, this is a book from a highly motivated runner which can change your life. Having become famous off the back of born to run, scott has clearly been encouraged to cash in on his fame. Scott jurek xocolatl energy balls james ellis fitness. If you prefer to read about his running, you can read born to run book. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, he shares his experience on what it took to set a speed record for completing the appalachian trail. In eat and run, scott jurek opens up about his life and careeras an elite. Over the decades he has spent running around the world, scott jurek has witnessed history. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultras greatest ever competitors. Ryan and his family made a big pot of this chili this weekend and since finding the recipe, its the only chili they eat now.
At a difficult moment in a race, his friend and frequent pacer dusty olson motivated jurek by asking if he wanted to get chicked to be outrun by a woman. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon. Despite growing up on a meatheavy diet in minnesota, he turned to veganism when he realised it helped him recover quicker from running. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential long distance runners of our time, gaining fame through his incredible athletic accomplishments, but also through his rich storytelling. Many people would not believe that he can get such enormous energy just from plantbased food. 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. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit. I have yet to eat them after a 20 mile run like he did, but ill get there. Apr 02, 2018 scott jurek is an ultraendurance vegan athlete who has inspired thousands of people to lace up and run.
Mar 15, 2018 this book is essentially scott jurek s autobiography where he talks about his childhood, how he got into running, going vegan and ultimately dominating in ultramarathons around the world. This recipe comes from scott jureks book, eat and run. His new memoir eat and run details his progression from a meatandpotatoes boy who hated to run to a worldclass athlete, throwing in running tips and his favorite recipes. This is a superbly written book, full of fantastic background on his life and what made him into the sort of human being capable of achieving the incredible feats he has. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds. Jan 21, 2018 why being vegan benefits runners from scott jurek part iii of iii. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. On top of all this, jurek also happens to be an accomplished home cook and veganhe shared his story and favorite recipes in his book, eat and. Scott jurek is one of the worlds top ultramarathoners, winning races of 50, 100 and 120 miles in record times. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand da. I have nothing but admiration for them both after reading the story of how. Scott jurek, vegan ultramarathon runner great vegan athletes. Thats what running legend scott jurek asks you to do in his newest book, north. Eat and run by scott jurek vegan books your daily vegan.
In a lot of ways its like a vegan cook book with a great story shoved in between the. One of the key characters in the bestselling born to run, he is known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle and is also a highly soughtafter motivational speaker, physical therapist, coach, and. Scott jurek tinkers around his kitchen in boulder, colorado, making. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of. Im not sure ill ever attempt an ultra, but this book has me energized for my. No one knows how to push through a bad patch better than scott jurek, one of the greatest ultramarathoners in history. And sprinkled liberally throughout the book are lots of scotts favourite recipes for you to try if you so wish. Scotts transition from a junk food endurance athlete to a vegan champ is a singular one. Scott gordon jurek is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Written by scott jurek, jenny jurek, audiobook narrated by scott jurek, jenny jurek. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, achieved on a vegan diet, hes finished first in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite events over the course of his career. His journey has at one point of time made me also think of converting into a vegan. Jun 20, 2018 no one knows how to push through a bad patch better than scott jurek, one of the greatest ultramarathoners in history.