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The New York Times bestseller Eat and Run is ""the inspiring story of an inspired man. Scott Jurek's phenomenal success as an ultra-marathoner demonstrates that meat and other animal foods are not necessary for optimum health, strength, and endurance.""—Andrew Weil, #1 New York Times bestelling author of Spontaneous Happiness
For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force — and darling — in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. 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, Scott’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 advice — including his own recipes — Eat and Run will motivate readers and expand their food horizons.
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"Growing up in Proctor, skiing with Sorens, going to the same church, hanging out with Scott's siblings were all parts of my childhood. What I didn't realize was Dusty sold me my skis all through school from ski hut, and a lot of his rice milk recipes are my lifestyle with alleregy kiddos. After seeing some of the awesome recipes and not being able to wait to try them I am tempted to go shopping now! Great book, great memories of the past in small town and a great tribute to a great runner, definitely a keeper of a book."
— Srosch (5 out of 5 stars)
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“In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn.”
— Amby Burfoot, author of The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life
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Bogdan Ciocsan, 12/7/2017
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" Excellent excellent book. Once I finished I wanted to read it again. Very inspiring and a very fun read. Jurek has many ways of finding similarities with his reader. It's like you're right there next to him. The book is almost worth it just for the recipes. Lentil mushroom burgers are a must try. "
— Angie, 2/18/2014 -
" Very interesting guy. I had no idea anyone every ran ultramarathons of 100 miles or more. "
— Cynthia, 1/30/2014 -
" This was ok. Well written, mostly-inspiring (although it bordered on self-aggrandizement, I got the feeling the author was trying hard to avoid the tone "look how awesome I am!"), and a quick read. I was ready for it to be done by the end, and skimmed the last few race stories. I'm still not convinced that a vegan diet is the only way to health. "
— Crystal, 1/28/2014 -
" In theory, I should be Scott Jurek's ideal audience: Vegan for more than 15 years, running for about five. For those reasons, I've been highly anticipating this read for months. Maybe my expectations were too high. The sad truth is it's just not written that well. The parts about his path to veganism seem awkwardly placed (does it really matter that some ski instructors served him salad in high school if he didn't give up meat until years later?); the tips and recipes at the end of each chapter also feel awkward, sometimes like nothing more than filler; and especially awkward, if not outright embarrassing, is the brazen schilling for the companies that have endorsed him. Maybe someday we won't blink an eye at product placement in books, just like we've gotten used to it in movies. I'm glad that day hasn't come yet. Again, I concede that perhaps I'm being too harsh because my expectations were so high. Even if not a literary classic in the making, the stories about his races--the bulk of the book--are inspiring enough that they make me want to train for a marathon again, and isn't that the ultimate point of a book like this? I love Jurek's message--I just wish it was conveyed more smoothly. For those looking for inspirational books about veganism, I would suggest Diet for a New America and The China Study. Once a Runner is a good example of a well written, inspiring book on training for a race. "
— Craig, 1/27/2014 -
" Excellent book with stories about specific ultramarathons and multiple training tips. "
— Loren, 1/26/2014 -
" Kind of an interesting read, if you're interested in ultramarathons and vegan recipes. Sometimes got a bit too bogged down in the details though. "
— Ari, 1/20/2014 -
" Interesting insights into an ultra running champion and his life. He gets annoyingly preachy about the whole vegan thing though. Good read overall. "
— David, 1/15/2014 -
" What an incredible story, and so well written! Many a runner's hero! This really gives us fledling marathoner/ ultra marathoners a schooling on what kind of pain one has to be willing to endure to compete! "
— Bill, 1/8/2014 -
" Great book about diet and running. What separates this book from the others I've read on running is that it gets a little dark at the end and the author is incredibly honest about his experience, rather than falsely optimistic. "
— Jeremy, 12/1/2013 -
" Ok.. so runner's aren't usually the best writers but they get extra stars for inspiration. And great vegan advice too. "
— Caryn, 9/27/2013
About the Authors
Scott Jurek, consideredone of the greatest runners of all time, has claimed multiple victories in the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock Hundred, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times, among many others. He has been named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and one of Sports Illustrated‘s Fittest 50. The New York Times bestselling author of Eat and Run and a main character in the book Born to Run, he has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Time, and ESPN Magazine.
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.