The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds of. Appalachian trail thruhike record broken by vegan endurance athlete scott jurek. An ultramarathoner is someone who regularly runs races that make the standard 26. Advice and vegan recipefilled memoir from an ultramarathoner. How a vegan appalachian trail recordbreaker fueled up. Scott jurek one of the best distance runners ever, and vegan. His website explains his transition to a plantbased diet. 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. Scott spoke to us about his career, how being vegan has helped him, and what nonrunners might get from reading his book. Scott jurek world renowned ultramarathoner, author, and. He invariably replied, sometimes you just do things. After this book, i read born to run by chris mcdougall.
The 14state, 2,189 mile venture required more than 6,000 calories a day, which found the 41yearold consuming 100 calories every half hour. As a child, jurek frequently asked his father why he had to do chores instead of playing with friends. Ultramarathoner scott jurek fueling to maintain activity. Being vegan wasnt a matter of subtraction, but addition. Thats three hours faster than anyone else has ever completed the incredibly long and strenuous hike. And sprinkled liberally throughout the book are lots of scott s favourite recipes for. It typically takes most throughhike backpackers 5 7 months to finish. Ultramarathoner and author scott jurek runs for literally hundreds of miles at a time, fueled by a plantbased, nutrientrich diet.
He completed this epic run in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes 50 miles per day, breaking the previous record by 3 hours. The reallife diet of the vegan who can run hundreds. Robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 1 year old. 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. Vegan athlete breaks appalachian trail record vegnews.
Want more of todays best plantbased news, recipes, and lifestyle. Carrie interviews ultramarathoner scott jurek about growing up in minnesota, his vegan lifestyle and his new book, eat and run. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun, 2012 wanna hoof it with an ultramarathon legend. Vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek hikes 2,189 miles, breaks. 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. Ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek has run, book signing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit.
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. There seems to be some resentment within the ultra community re. Ultramarathoner jurek takes diet to the extreme the new. And also like finding ultra s 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.
Vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek breaks world record. Scott jurek details his 6,000 calorieaday vegan meal. Vegan collard wraps with kimchi and sweet potato filling, plus the time i met scott jurek in person this is 30. What foods fuel a man who completed the entire appalachian trail in 46 days. Scholastica, scott continued running and soon began competing worldwide. Scott jurek and rich roll books convince this meateater to put down the bacon. Scott jurek details his 6,000 calorieaday vegan meal plan. Ultra fit over 50 diet tips from scott jurek, ultrarunner and vegan thepostgame scott jurek has a great book out call eat and run. The portland press herald recently profiled the eating habits practiced by vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek as he trekked across the appalachian trail in a recordbreaking 46 days. Hes been eating a completely plantbased diet for more than 16 years. May 4, 2012 one of the many vegan runners whom i truely admire. Each chapter ends with one of his favorite vegan recipes.
My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness is a 2012 autobiography by the ultramarathon champion scott jurek and steve friedman. Despite the quirky, unmistakably late90s cinematography used in the film, susan cohn rockefellers running madness, which is centered on the 2001 running of western states 100mile race, the documentary helped instill my belief that jurek is some. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. To start, scott jurek is not nearly as skilled a writer as christopher mcdougall so if you seek the artistry of good writing, you might be a little disappointed. Scott has led the sport with some amazing performances including multiple wins and course records.
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. Ultramarathoner scott jureks intransit snacks vegetarian. Scott jurek was known before his feat and the objections to his maine finish for his bestselling book eat and run. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Jurek writes acceptably, but clearly his first profession is running while mcdougalls equally as clearly is writing. Packed with protein spirulina is a complete protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is an excellent source of nutrition. 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. See more ideas about scott jurek, eat and run and runners food. It was published by houghton mifflin harcourt on june 5, 2012. I have no plan to convert to vegan, but i do see how a healthier diet will help my. 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.
Getting started on a plantbased diet or looking to refresh your eating habits. The appalachian trail is a national scenic trail that runs from georgia to maine for 2,189 miles. Below, ultramarathoner and eat and run author scott jurek shares his picks for healthy carryon snacks flora 7 sources oil getting highquality plantbased essential fatty acids on the road can be tough so i fill a couple 3 oz. Free download 7 keys to success on a healthy vegan diet. The appalachian trail is approximately 2,200 miles from georgia to maine. What a triumph both scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book. The middle of the book, mostly a description of jurek s vegan diet and. First, find an area of grass or sand and take easy 5 to 10minute runs once or twice a week. Jul 12, 2015 share scott jurek just became the fastest person to finish a supported thruhike on the appalachian trail, completing the 2,189mile journey in 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes. In a lot of ways its like a vegan cook book with a great story shoved in.
Scott was described in chris mcdougalls book born to run as the top ultrarunner in the country. Scott jurek, vegan ultrarunner, is my personal hero. I want a copy of my own so i can have all the recipes. While completing his masters degree in physical therapy from the college of st. In north, one ultramarathoner takes on the appalachian. By the time it was published, i had been waiting to read eat and run for about 4 years.
Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. I am interested in other literature that may have had a profound effect on your life and diet. Scott jurek breaks appalachian trail thruhike record. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness scott. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott, friedman, steve isbn. In 2010, at the 24hour world championships in brivela. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness jurek, scott, friedman. Ultramarathoner and author scott jurek runs for literally hundreds of. We spoke to ultrarunner and vegan scott jurek to find out.
Vegan ultrarunning legend scott jurek visits with the fan theory podcast. Scott jurek, vegan ultramarathon runner great vegan athletes. Scott jurek, vegan ultramarathoner and author a conversation with scott jurek after his book signing for his book eat and run at bookpeople on june 18th 2012. His book tells the tale of why he runs and how his plantbased diet supports his athletic career. Vegan ultramarathoner sets appalachian trail record. 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.
Vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek breaks appalachian trail. For a little extra carbohydrate boost, replace 1 cup water with 1 cup apple or grape juice. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Despite the quirky, unmistakably late90s cinematography used in the film, susan cohn rockefellers running madness, which is centered on the 2001 running of western states 100mile race, the documentary helped instill my belief that jurek is some powerful. Frazier is an ultramarathoner who takes you through the basics of setting up an effective training program, and this book includes solid nutritional advice from matthew ruscigno, mph, rd. He has been a dominating force for nearly two decades in the unforgiving sport of ultra running. Et on sunday, ultramarathoner scott jurek crested the summit of mount katahdin in maine, becoming the fastest person to finish a supported thruhike on the appalachian trail.
Ultramarathon running starts at the distances beyond the standard marathon of 26. Scott jurek on appalachian trail, vegan running at atlantic city vegan food festival. What vegan ultrarunner scott jurek likes to eat bon appetit bon. Jul, 2015 vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek became the fastest person to complete a supported thruhike of the appalachian trail by walking the 2,189mile expedition in 46 days, 8 hours, and seven minutes.
Vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek once ran marathons in 1 day. Vegan ultramarathoner breaks record for fastest race up. He is vegan, having given up meat in 1997 and becoming 100% vegan in 1999. 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. The piece is unique in that it ignores the ethical aspects of veganism and just talks about athletic performance. I discovered foods i had never known existed and experienced flavors and textures i had never imagined. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. Im not sure ill ever attempt an ultra, but this book has me energized for my.
Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Eat and run is the memoir of scott jurek, a vegan ultramarathon runner. He has appeared in two new york times bestsellers, born to run and the 4hour body. Ultramarathoner scott jurek pushing veganism hunter. The middle of the book, mostly a description of jureks vegan diet and ultramarathons raced and won, shows the author at his least reflective. Oct 14, 2015 the portland press herald recently profiled the eating habits practiced by vegan ultramarathoner scott jurek as he trekked across the appalachian trail in a recordbreaking 46 days. To be fair, scott jurek hadnt written it at that point.
Aug 17, 2015 what foods fuel a man who completed the entire appalachian trail in 46 days. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness by jurek, scott. The ultramarathoner scott jurek needs to calories a day to fuel his running regimen, and he gets them without consuming animal products. On july 12, 2015, ultramarathoner scott jurek broke the. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a man and a story unlike any other. Vegan runner and ultraendurance athlete, scott jurek, is releasing a new book, north, to document his recordbreaking journey of running the entirety of the appalachian trail. This is a great book by scott jurek one of ultras greatest ever competitors. This highly regarded and relentlessly encouraging book splits the difference between roll and jurek s books and jaffes fitness for mortals. Now, he has a new accolade to add to his list of honors. And while i did enjoy that book as well, chris does take a few shots at dean karnazes. The vegan ultramarathoner has taken home top honors in a whole host of prestigious races, from the hardrock hundred to the badwater ultramarathon to the spartathlon.
Vegan runner inspires readers to go the extra mile in new. And also like finding ultras writer, rich roll, scott jurek is also a vegan. Eat and run by scott jurek is inspiring and motivational. Jurek started on springer mountain in georgia, on may 27 and finished today on the summit. Ultramarathoner scott jurek comes to schuler with new book. Not only is jurek an elite athlete, hes also vegan. Come get inspired for your next trail running adventure. The 41yearold began the trek may 27 on springer mountain in georgia, and summited mount katahdin in maine july 12. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Vegan ultramarathoner goes 2,189 miles in record time.
Scott jurek is an american ultramarathoner who, in 2015 at the age of 41, broke the world record for the 2,168mile long appalachian trail. In eat and run, scott jurek opens up about his life and careeras an elite athlete and. He is a vegan and learned to apply his diet to his running. Watching a documentary featuring the ultramarathoner scott jurek the other night, i found it hard to believe that the guy was real. One of the many vegan runners whom i truely admire.
And sprinkled liberally throughout the book are lots of scott s favourite recipes for you to try if you so wish. 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. Scott jurek, vegan ultrarunner, is my personal hero thought. Here are the foods all runners should eat, according to him. Scott jureks vegan minnesota winter chili we make this about every other week in the cold months. Are you gearing up for an adventurepacked vacation. May 20, 2010 ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek was recently profiled in the nyt. Worldrenowned ultramarathoner scott jurek talks snacks, potatoes, and microgoals.
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