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. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. He wrote a followup book, north, with his wife jenny jurek in 2018 about his. Running in my xero shoes at a scott jurek book signing.
One of the great things about this particular tour organization is the limited group size. 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. Join ultramarathon legend and new york times bestselling author scott jurek as he takes you on a. The attempt, which happened in 2015, was successful. 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.
Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by scott jurek is published in trade paperback by random house books. 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. Also, please check websites below for costs to attend boulder and denver events. Driving down the streets there is a good chance you will pass the backpacker or climbing magazine company cars. Scott jurek lopes down the road before taking a seat at a table outside boxcar coffee on pearl street. 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. 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. Apr 12, 2016 scott jurek scott jurek logs serious miles on the trails in boulder s backyard. What a triumphboth scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book.
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. Morning routines the making of longdistance runner scott jurek. He lives in boulder and when he released his book, jeff and i traveled up there for his book release party. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion. Will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record.
Hes a central character in christopher mc dougalls bestselling book born to run and has released his own book. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Jul 08, 2015 will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record. When scott jurek went into the woods to create his masterpiece, no one knew if he would make it back out again. Ive learned so much from your site and am looking forward to the book. 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. In 2015, this adept of veganism broke a legendary recordthe appalachian trail. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness was released on june 5. Some, but certainly not all, of the takeaways from jureks book and my evening with rockstar colorado ultrarunners include. A passionate vegan, he lives in the mountains of boulder, colorado with his wife, jenny, and daughter, raven. 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. Boulder natural wine crawl and more area events for tuesday. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Thats what running legend scott jurek asks you to do in his newest book, north.
Scott jurek of boulder breaks appalachian trail supported. 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. 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 a family member and a book were born all in. What a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. But after two decades of racing, speaking, and touring, jurek felt a need to discover something new about himself. What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. Jenny jurek was made for the mountains womens running. Originally released in 1994, there are 6 versions of this bike. Despite all the glory and attention, scott has kept his feet firmly planted on planet earth. 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.
While im not part of the scene, i follow them from a distance. 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. Plus the onceinalifetime opportunity to run with scott jurek on the morning of 26th august. 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.
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. Scott will lead a fun run leaving from the boulder running company at 5. Ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek has run, book. 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.
Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by. Catalyzed by christopher mcdougalls bestselling 2009 book born to runwhich told the story of mexicos tarahumara indians, who for centuries have run. I was particularly excited as i had just received the book as a birthday gift from my brother. Scott prominently appears in two new york times bestsellers born to run and the 4hour body. Browse scott jurek s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Run to the rooftop with jackrabbitboulder running company and ultimate. 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. The 41yearold ultra runner is falling behind on his attempt at a fastest known time. Check out the amazing photos from this technical trail running and rock climbing event in boulder, colo. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, and in the upcoming film the game changers. Looking forward to running whim at inmotion running boulder at 5. Location correction for scott jurek boulder book signing. 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 generally travels from boulder, co, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. 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. He has been featured in the the new york times, cnn, usa today, wall street journal, epsn magazine and numerous other media. Scott jureks favorite places to run around the world. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending. Scott jurek will present his collection to the public for the first time, answer questions, and lead a group fun run. 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. 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. Ultra marathon legend scott jurek tour of india bengaluru 2015. He makes his home near the mountains of boulder, co. The dairy centers gordon gamm theater 2590 walnut st. 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. It was in late june 2015, somewhere in the middle of a dense, wet forest in.
Scott jurek lost 20 pounds setting appalachian trail record. 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 gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public. Ct public library followed by book signing and then a special 4pm fun run. Jurek has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events including the historic 153mile spartathlon, the. An iconic american ultramarathoner for nearly 20 years, scott jurek runs to access a state of being, a zone. The event in boulder is not actually at the boulder bookstore, but at the dairy center for the arts. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
I was used to trails that caused deer to stumble and falter. Hes famous for his kindness and for his support of the everyday runner. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known ultrarunners. 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. 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. The notice i sent out yesterday about scott jurek book signings see below needs a correction. 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. Scotts recordbreaking run of the appalachian trail is chronicled in his latest book north. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. This weeks podcast episode features a candid conversation with ultrarunners, scott and jenny jurek.
Protons running invited ultra marathon legend scott jurek to india to share his insights and run with runners in india. 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. The 41yearold worldclass ultramarathon runner weighed 153. The 250seat theater was full, save a few seats here and there.
A family member and a book were born all in the same week. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. 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. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail jurek, scott, jurek, jenny on. Will the appalachian trail record be jureks last great feat. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Sep 25, 2015 the tour is conceived and organised by protons sports, a bangalorebased running company. Ive seen scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, i finally understand how he does it. 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. 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.
He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand a storyunlike any other. Scott s list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle, scott. I had hopscotched down boulder fields, forded across icy streams. 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. The scott boulder is a mountain bike with an aluminum, chromoly and steel t6 tange frame. Scott jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat ive ever personally witnessed. 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. How do you tap into the vast potential of the body and mind. Ultimate direction launches new jurek collection running gear. Scott jurek speakers bureau and booking agent info. 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. Top ultra runners attending colorado fundraiser podiumrunner.
Named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a living legend. That makes it personal, easy to hear, and you can ask questions as you go. He will be crossing the country on tour for a month. Scotts list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Scott jurek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics.
Last week, our colorado book tour took us to neptune mountaineering in boulder, co. In boulder, colorado, scott jurek has concocted quite the recipe that has. Scott jurek visits india to talk running the outdoor journal. Hes usually locked away in his writing chamber but we finally got him on ig so give him a follow. I cant wait to share the next part of my story with you on april 10th. Scott jurek at in motion running in motion runningin. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock. His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding. He won that race seven years in a row, setting a course record along the way. 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.
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