In his 20year career, scott jurek has amassed a mindblowing number of ultrarunning victories, including seven straight wins in the western states 100 mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious race of its kind. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion. The dairy centers gordon gamm theater 2590 walnut st. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding. But after two decades of racing, speaking, and touring, jurek felt a need to discover something new about himself.
The 250seat theater was full, save a few seats here and there. Running in my xero shoes at a scott jurek book signing. Boulder natural wine crawl and more area events for tuesday. Scotts recordbreaking run of the appalachian trail is chronicled in his latest book north. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known ultrarunners. Morning routines the making of longdistance runner scott jurek. Scott jurek, the ultramarathoner who recently broke the appalachian trail speed record, moved to boulder in 2010, lured by his friend anton tony krupicka, twotime winner of the leadville trail 100. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. They offer a number of tours, but this one is the best if you have limited time or if you plan to take just one tour. While im not part of the scene, i follow them from a distance. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand a storyunlike any other. Scott jurek lopes down the road before taking a seat at a table outside boxcar coffee on pearl street.
My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness was released on june 5. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the western states endurance run, a 100mile traverse over the old gold rush trails of the california sierra nevada. That makes it personal, easy to hear, and you can ask questions as you go. We got to run with scott and i have to say, he is one of the most amazing, kind, giving, gracious, authentic and humble people i. Known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle, scott. Boulder based ultramarathoner scott jurek on sunday set the speed record for a supported thruhike of the 2,189mile appalachian trail, ending a journey that began may 27 in georgia. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, he has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events. Jenny jurek was made for the mountains womens running. In 2015, this adept of veganism broke a legendary recordthe appalachian trail. What a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail jurek, scott, jurek, jenny on. The new york times bestselling author of eat and run and a main character in the book born to run, jurek has been featured in the new york times, cnn, usa today, wall street journal, time, and espn magazine. Jul 08, 2015 will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning.
Apr 12, 2016 scott jurek scott jurek logs serious miles on the trails in boulder s backyard. Scott jurek visits india to talk running the outdoor journal. Scott s list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Run to the rooftop with jackrabbitboulder running company and ultimate. And when you hit the trail, you soon find that you are hiking or running with trail legends such as scott jurek or adam chase. 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. The scott boulder is a mountain bike with an aluminum, chromoly and steel t6 tange frame.
Scott prominently appears in two new york times bestsellers born to run and the 4hour body. Come run alongside ultra legends like scott jurek, tony krupicka, and marshall ulrich, then kick back with some flora magic truffles courtesy of scott jurek and enjoy the show. Location correction for scott jurek boulder book signing. The 41yearold ultra runner is falling behind on his attempt at a fastest known time. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, and in the upcoming film the game changers. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Will the appalachian trail record be jureks last great feat. Scott jureks favorite places to run around the world. Scott jurek will present his collection to the public for the first time, answer questions, and lead a group fun run. One of the great things about this particular tour organization is the limited group size. I was used to trails that caused deer to stumble and falter. 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. Plus the onceinalifetime opportunity to run with scott jurek on the morning of 26th august.
Join ultramarathon legend and new york times bestselling author scott jurek as he takes you on a journey of the body, mind and soul, while setting a speed record on the appalachian trail in 46 days. He will be crossing the country on tour for a month. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. I had hopscotched down boulder fields, forded across icy streams. He has been featured in the the new york times, cnn, usa today, wall street journal, epsn magazine and numerous other media. When scott and jenny jurek left their boulder home for a speedrun record attempt on the 2,189mile appalachian trail, they were underprepared, as they write in north, their new book that.
The boulder bookstore is even offering mothers day special where you can preorder of the book and he will personalize it, then they will ship it anywhere in the world. He makes his home near the mountains of boulder, co. Thats what running legend scott jurek asks you to do in his newest book, north. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending. Originally released in 1994, there are 6 versions of this bike. Catalyzed by christopher mcdougalls bestselling 2009 book born to runwhich told the story of mexicos tarahumara indians, who for centuries have run.
Scott jurek a family member and a book were born all in. Looking forward to running whim at inmotion running boulder at 5. When scott jurek was here for his book tour, he did a meet and greet at fitrightnw local, friendly, helpful, communityoriented and then led a group run to powells books massive, local store with big area for author talks where he talked about his book. An iconic american ultramarathoner for nearly 20 years, scott jurek runs to access a state of being, a zone. Some, but certainly not all, of the takeaways from jureks book and my evening with rockstar colorado ultrarunners include. 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 at in motion running in motion runningin. Scott is the bestknown ultrarunner in the world, with 7 victories in a row at the western states 100, and a 3time winner at greeces 153 mile. Scott jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat ive ever personally witnessed. Ive learned so much from your site and am looking forward to the book.
Driving down the streets there is a good chance you will pass the backpacker or climbing magazine company cars. 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 generally travels from boulder, co, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. 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. Despite all the glory and attention, scott has kept his feet firmly planted on planet earth. In boulder, colorado, scott jurek has concocted quite the recipe that has. Hes usually locked away in his writing chamber but we finally got him on ig so give him a follow. When scott jurek went into the woods to create his masterpiece, no one knew if he would make it back out again. I cant wait to share the next part of my story with you on april 10th. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by scott jurek is published in trade paperback by random house books. Browse scott jurek s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Scott jurek of boulder breaks appalachian trail supported.
The frame comes in colors like black, violet pearl and mirror black. When ingrid encalada latorres husband, eliseo jurado, stopped by a westminster safeway on thursday to pick up some items for his 9yearold stepson, bryant, and 2yearold son, anibal, she didnt. It was in late june 2015, somewhere in the middle of a dense, wet forest in. Ct public library followed by book signing and then a special 4pm fun run. A passionate vegan, he lives in the mountains of boulder, colorado with his wife, jenny, and daughter, raven. Jun 20, 2012 now on the road for his book tour, i met up with jurek and a crew of colorados fittest at boulder running company for a quick jaunt, some yummy vegan food thanks to native foods cafe, and bit of conversation. 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. Ultimate direction launches new jurek collection running gear. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. Hes a central character in christopher mc dougalls bestselling book born to run and has released his own book. Will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record. Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. How do you tap into the vast potential of the body and mind. Top ultra runners attending colorado fundraiser podiumrunner.
He won that race seven years in a row, setting a course record along the way. From the author of the bestseller eat and run, a thrilling new memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46day run to break the speed record for the appalachian trail. For the first time, american ultramarathoner scott gordon jurek will be in india to talk about and promote running to enthusiasts in three cities bangalore, mumbai and delhi. Scotts list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. What a triumphboth scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a living legend. She and her husband, scott jurek, one of the best trail runners of all time, released a book earlier this year, north, which chronicled scott s attempt to clock the fastest known time on the appalachian trail or a. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Local boulder ultrarunning legend, scott jurek, recently released a book sharing the secrets and struggles he learned from running hundreds of miles on a wholefood, plantbased diet. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by. A stunning narrative of perseverance and personal transformation, north is a portrait of a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life.
Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock. This weeks podcast episode features a candid conversation with ultrarunners, scott and jenny jurek. Hes famous for his kindness and for his support of the everyday runner. The notice i sent out yesterday about scott jurek book signings see below needs a correction. Jul 14, 2015 scott jurek finished pounding out his recordsetting run of the appalachian trail on sunday surprised at how hard the trail hit back. Scott jurek s favorite places to run around the world the legendary ultrarunners top trails, both near and far scott jurek on his attempt to complete the appalachian trail in. Crazy how this 6 x 9 stack of paper felt like a 2 ton weight on my shoulders last 2 yrs. Just received my author copy of north and although it doesnt compare to newborn snuggles, seeing it in print for the first time is pretty. Last week, our colorado book tour took us to neptune mountaineering in boulder, co. Scott jurek lost 20 pounds setting appalachian trail record.
Ultimate direction is proud to announce the public launch of the new scott jurek designed jurek collection at the boulder running company wednesday, may 15 at 5. I was particularly excited as i had just received the book as a birthday gift from my brother. Scott jurek speakers bureau and booking agent info. The attempt, which happened in 2015, was successful. Also, please check websites below for costs to attend boulder and denver events.
The 41yearold worldclass ultramarathon runner weighed 153. Ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek has run, book. Scott will lead a fun run leaving from the boulder running company at 5. Sep 25, 2015 the tour is conceived and organised by protons sports, a bangalorebased running company. He wrote a followup book, north, with his wife jenny jurek in 2018 about his. Jurek has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events including the historic 153mile spartathlon, the. He sips water while talking about what he eats, how he runs ultramarathons and his new book about both.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The event in boulder is not actually at the boulder bookstore, but at the dairy center for the arts. Apr 22, 2011 come run alongside ultra legends like scott jurek, tony krupicka, and marshall ulrich, then kick back with some flora magic truffles courtesy of scott jurek and enjoy the show. A family member and a book were born all in the same week. Ultra marathon legend scott jurek tour of india bengaluru 2015.
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, andhis signature racethe western states 100mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times. With his wife, jenny, friends, and the kindness of strangers supporting him, jurek ran, hiked, and stumbled his way north, one white blaze at a time. Oct 15, 2018 she and her husband, scott jurek, one of the best trail runners of all time, released a book earlier this year, north, which chronicled scotts attempt to clock the fastest known time on the appalachian trail or a. Scott jurek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Check out the amazing photos from this technical trail running and rock climbing event in boulder, colo. Feb 14, 2018 crazy how this 6 x 9 stack of paper felt like a 2 ton weight on my shoulders last 2 yrs. Protons running invited ultra marathon legend scott jurek to india to share his insights and run with runners in india. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Join ultramarathon legend and new york times bestselling author scott jurek as he takes you on a. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public.
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