Synopses & Reviews
For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant forceand#8212;and darlingand#8212;in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile traverse over the old Gold Rush trails of the California Sierra Nevada. He won that race seven years in a row, setting a course record along the way. Twice he won the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile and#8220;jauntand#8221; through Death Valley. Recently he set an American record of 165.7 miles in 24 hoursand#8212;6 1/2 marathons in one day. And he was one of the elite runners who traveled to Mexico to run with the Tarahumara Indians, as profiled in the bestseller
Born to Run. His accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary, but that he has achieved all of this on a plant-based diet makes his story all the more so.
In Eat and Run, Scott Jurek opens up about his life and careerand#8212;as an elite athlete and a veganand#8212;and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family, to his early beginnings in running (he hated it), to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his world-spanning, record-breaking races, Scottand#8217;s story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart all the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Chock-full of incredible, on-the-brink stories of endurance and competition, fascinating science, and accessible practical adviceand#8212;including his own favorite plant-based recipesand#8212;Eat and Run will motivate everyone to and#8220;go the distance,and#8221; whether that means getting out for that first run, expandingand#160;your food horizons, or simply exploring the limits ofand#160;your own potential.
Review
"The surprise here isn't that Scott Jurek knows a lot about nutritionand#8212;I especially love his "Holy Moly Guacamole" recipe. Or that he ran prodigious mileage to prepare for his many ultramarathon victories. More impressively, we discover that Jurek studied many of the great philosophers, and used their lessons to focus his running.
In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn." and#8212;Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon and author of
The Runnerand#8217;s Guide to the Meaning of Life"What a triumphand#8212;both Scott Jurek's life and this one-of-a-kind book. I've seen Scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, I finally understand how he does it. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand#8212;and a storyand#8212;unlike any other." and#8212;Christopher McDougall, best-selling author of Born to Run
Synopsis
A moving memoir about a man who at the lowest point in his life decides to turn everything around, signing up for his first marathon and—one foot after another—begins a life-altering adventure.
Synopsis
When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he wept, entirely unexpectedly, as his father embraced him. Millions of people who have run a marathon understand where those tears come from, even if there are millions more who will never understand what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling test of mind over matter. But Powells emotional reaction to completing the race wasnt just about the run. It was about the joy and relief of coming back up after hitting rock bottom.
Running Away is the story of how one man changed the course of Powells life. Inspired by his own father, Powell decided to make a change in his mindset and circumstances that were headed nowhere good after a painful divorce. He moved to Boulder and began training for a marathon. Over 26.2 chapters that follow, Powell grapples with coming to terms with his past relationships and begins to have hope for a better life, one filled with new experiences and hard-won discipline.
Synopsis
When journalist Robert Andrew Powell finished his first marathon, he cried, cradled in his father's arms. Long-distance runners understand where those tears come from, even if there are others who will never grasp what drives someone to run 26.2 consecutive miles in a grueling mental and physical test. Powell's emotional reaction to completing the race wasn't just about the run, though. It was also about the joy and relief of coming back up after hitting rock bottom.
Running Away is the story of how one decision can alter the course of a life. Knocked down by a divorce and inspired by his father, Powell decided to change his mindset and circumstances. He moved to Boulder and began running in earnest for the first time in his life. Over the 26.2 chapters that follow, Powell grapples with his past, gaining insight and hard-won discipline that give him hope for the future.
Synopsis
An inspiring memoir from ultrarunner Scott Jurek, star of Born to Run, covering his remarkable running career, fueled, surprisingly, by an entirely plant-based diet.
Synopsis
and#8220;In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn.and#8221;and#8212;Amby Burfoot, author of
The Runnerand#8217;s Guide to the Meaning of LifeFor nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant forceand#8212;and darlingand#8212;in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller Born to Run.
In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plant-based diet and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, Scottand#8217;s story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Full of stories of competition as well as science and practical adviceand#8212;including his own recipesand#8212;Eat and Run will motivate readers and expand their food horizons.
and#8220;Jurekand#8217;s story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as possible.and#8221;and#8212;Denver Post
and#8220;A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir.and#8221;and#8212;Trail Runner
About the Author
SCOTT JUREK is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. He has prominently appeared in two
New York Times bestsellers,
Born to Run and
The 4-Hour Body, and has been featured on CNN and in the
New York Times,
USA Today,
The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other media. Known and admired for his earth-conscious lifestyle, Scott is also a highly sought after motivational speaker, physical therapist, coach, and chef. He has delivered talks to numerous organizations, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and the esteemed Entertainment Gathering. He lives in Boulder.
STEVE FRIEDMAN is the author of Lost on Treasure Island, Driving Lessons, and The Agony of Victory and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Loose Balls. His work has appeared numerous times in The Best American Sports Writing. His website is stevefriedman.net.
Table of Contents
Prologueand#8195;xi
1. Somebodyand#8195;1
Badwater Ultramarathon, Death Valley, California, 2005
2. Sometimes You Just Do Thingsand#8195;10
Proctor, Minnesota, 1983
3. For My Own Goodand#8195;18
Caribou Lake Invitational, 1986
4. Iand#8217;d Rather Skiand#8195;27
To Adolph Store And Back, 1986
5. The Pride of the Cake Eatersand#8195;37
Running Aroundand#160;with Dusty, 1991and#8211;92
6. The Wisdom of Hippie Danand#8195;45
Theand#160;Minnesota Voyageurand#160;50-Miler, 1994
7. and#8220;Let the Pain Go Out Your Earsand#8221;and#8195;54
Theand#160;Minnesota Voyageurand#160;50-Miler, 1995; 1996
8. Attack of the Big Birdsand#8195;62
The Angeles Crest 100, CALIFORNIA, 1998
9. Silent Snow, Secret Snowand#8195;72
Training for the Western States 100, Minnesota, 1999
10. Dangerous Tuneand#8195;81
(More) Training for the Western Statesand#160;100, Seattle, 1999
11. and#8220;Are You Peeing?and#8221;and#8195;91
The Western States 100, California, 1999
12. Bug Boy Goes Downand#8195;104
The Western States 100, 2000, 2001
13. Of Bears and Gazellesand#8195;123
The Western States 100, 2002 AND 2003
14. Hot Timesand#8195;130
The Badwater Ultramarathon, Death Valley, California, 2005
15. These Guys Again?and#8195;142
The Copper Canyon, Mexico, 2005
16. No Good Deed Goes Unpunishedand#8195;154
The Western States 100, California, 2006
17. Hunted by the Wasatch Speedgoatand#8195;164
The Hardrock100, Silverton, Colorado, July 2007
18. The Photographer Who Wasnand#8217;t Thereand#8195;175
Spartathlon, Athens, Greece, September 2007
19. Lostand#8195;192
Duluth, Minnesota, 2010
20. One Step at a Timeand#8195;207
Slacking in Yosemite Valley, 2010
21. Back to My Rootsand#8195;215
The Tongo Trail, 2010
Epilogueand#8195;221
IAU World 24-Hour Championships, 2010
Acknowledgmentsand#8195;229
Race Historyand#8195;230
Notesand#8195;235
Indexand#8195;241