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. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness was released on june 5. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Scotts recordbreaking run of the appalachian trail is chronicled in his latest book north. Ultra marathon legend scott jurek tour of india bengaluru 2015.
Scott jurek at in motion running in motion runningin. Apr 12, 2016 scott jurek scott jurek logs serious miles on the trails in boulder s backyard. Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. 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. He has been featured in the the new york times, cnn, usa today, wall street journal, epsn magazine and numerous other media. 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.
Hes usually locked away in his writing chamber but we finally got him on ig so give him a follow. Scott prominently appears in two new york times bestsellers born to run and the 4hour body. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by. But after two decades of racing, speaking, and touring, jurek felt a need to discover something new about himself. Originally released in 1994, there are 6 versions of this bike. 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. Thats what running legend scott jurek asks you to do in his newest book, north. He makes his home near the mountains of boulder, co. 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. Looking forward to running whim at inmotion running boulder at 5. 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 lopes down the road before taking a seat at a table outside boxcar coffee on pearl street. 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. 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. 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. Scott jurek lost 20 pounds setting appalachian trail record. 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, 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 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 jurek of boulder breaks appalachian trail supported. Scott jurek is one of my heroic ultra characters in boulder. Some, but certainly not all, of the takeaways from jureks book and my evening with rockstar colorado ultrarunners include. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known and most beloved ultrarunners. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a living legend. 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.
His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding. When scott jurek went into the woods to create his masterpiece, no one knew if he would make it back out again. 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. 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. Catalyzed by christopher mcdougalls bestselling 2009 book born to runwhich told the story of mexicos tarahumara indians, who for centuries have run. Scott jurek generally travels from boulder, co, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Will the appalachian trail record be jureks last great feat. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion. 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 250seat theater was full, save a few seats here and there. What a triumphboth scott jurek s life and this oneofakind book. 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. Location correction for scott jurek boulder book signing. 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. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail jurek, scott, jurek, jenny on. 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. Sep 25, 2015 the tour is conceived and organised by protons sports, a bangalorebased running company. 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.
Crazy how this 6 x 9 stack of paper felt like a 2 ton weight on my shoulders last 2 yrs. The attempt, which happened in 2015, was successful. A family member and a book were born all in the same week. Jenny jurek was made for the mountains womens running. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public. Morning routines the making of longdistance runner scott jurek. Boulder natural wine crawl and more area events for tuesday. 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. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a manand a storyunlike any other. The 41yearold worldclass ultramarathon runner weighed 153. The notice i sent out yesterday about scott jurek book signings see below needs a correction. Will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record.
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. The frame comes in colors like black, violet pearl and mirror black. 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 jureks favorite places to run around the world. Jul 08, 2015 will scott jurek break the appalachian trail record.
Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Scott jurek visits india to talk running the outdoor journal. Ive learned so much from your site and am looking forward to the book. 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 lives in boulder and when he released his book, jeff and i traveled up there for his book release party. 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. It was in late june 2015, somewhere in the middle of a dense, wet forest in.
Scotts list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Ultimate direction launches new jurek collection running gear. Hes a central character in christopher mc dougalls bestselling book born to run and has released his own book. Scott jurek a family member and a book were born all in. Also, please check websites below for costs to attend boulder and denver events. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
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. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. How do you tap into the vast potential of the body and mind. What a triumph both scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. He won that race seven years in a row, setting a course record along the way. 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. I was used to trails that caused deer to stumble and falter. He is a great writer and i thoroughly enjoyed his previous book eat and run. Scott will lead a fun run leaving from the boulder running company at 5. A passionate vegan, he lives in the mountains of boulder, colorado with his wife, jenny, and daughter, raven. Scott gordon jurek born october 26, 1973 is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. 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 jureks recordsetting journey on the appalachian trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat ive ever personally witnessed. The event in boulder is not actually at the boulder bookstore, but at the dairy center for the arts.
Finding my way while running the appalachian trail by scott jurek is published in trade paperback by random house books. He wrote a followup book, north, with his wife jenny jurek in 2018 about his. Plus the onceinalifetime opportunity to run with scott jurek on the morning of 26th august. While im not part of the scene, i follow them from a distance. Running in my xero shoes at a scott jurek book signing. 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.
Scott jurek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Join ultramarathon legend and new york times bestselling author scott jurek as he takes you on a. 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. Browse scott jurek s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Driving down the streets there is a good chance you will pass the backpacker or climbing magazine company cars. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness paperback bargain price, april 2, 20. Protons running invited ultra marathon legend scott jurek to india to share his insights and run with runners in india.
I cant wait to share the next part of my story with you on april 10th. I was particularly excited as i had just received the book as a birthday gift from my brother. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail, and in the upcoming film the game changers. 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 will present his collection to the public for the first time, answer questions, and lead a group fun run. Check out the amazing photos from this technical trail running and rock climbing event in boulder, colo. Known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle, scott. Jurek has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunnings elite trail and road events including the historic 153mile spartathlon, the. My unlikely journey to ultramarathon greatness, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. That makes it personal, easy to hear, and you can ask questions as you go. Hes famous for his kindness and for his support of the everyday runner. 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. Scott s list of ultra running accomplishments seems endless. Scott jurek is one of the worlds best known ultrarunners. The 41yearold ultra runner is falling behind on his attempt at a fastest known time. Ct public library followed by book signing and then a special 4pm fun run.
In 2015, this adept of veganism broke a legendary recordthe appalachian trail. Ultramarathoner and vegan scott jurek has run, book. 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. One of the great things about this particular tour organization is the limited group size. I had hopscotched down boulder fields, forded across icy streams. Top ultra runners attending colorado fundraiser podiumrunner.
What a triumphboth scott jureks life and this oneofakind book. This weeks podcast episode features a candid conversation with ultrarunners, scott and jenny jurek. 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. In boulder, colorado, scott jurek has concocted quite the recipe that has. I find his running accomplishments completely mindbending. Scott jurek speakers bureau and booking agent info. The dairy centers gordon gamm theater 2590 walnut st. Run to the rooftop with jackrabbitboulder running company and ultimate.
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