by Scott Jurek
First published 2013
Scott Jurek chronicles his journey from reluctant runner to ultramarathon legend. For nearly twenty years, Jurek dominated the grueling sport that attracts growing numbers of participants worldwide. His breakthrough came in 1999 when the unknown competitor led the Western States Endurance Run, a victory he repeated for seven straight years while setting the course record. He conquered the Badwater Ultramarathon twice, racing 220 kilometers through Death Valley's punishing terrain. His most remarkable achievement came when he covered 270 kilometers in twenty-four hours, equivalent to six and a half marathons in a single day, setting a new American record. Jurek traces his path from his Midwestern childhood through his early hatred of running to his gradual embrace of veganism. His story challenges conventional assumptions about athletic performance and nutrition. Through record-breaking races and personal transformation, Jurek reveals the iron will that drove his success and offers inspiration to runners at every level of experience.
Genres: biography, adventure, autobiography, fitness
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-transformation
Setting: Death Valley, Western States
Period: 1999, 2000s
352 pages · Paperback · Temas de hoy