Eat And Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness Audiobook

" 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. "

" Very interesting guy. I had no idea anyone every ran ultramarathons of 100 miles or more. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Excellent book with stories about specific ultramarathons and multiple training tips. "

" 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. "

" Interesting insights into an ultra running champion and his life. He gets annoyingly preachy about the whole vegan thing though. Good read overall. "

" 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! "

" 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. "

" Ok.. so runner's aren't usually the best writers but they get extra stars for inspiration. And great vegan advice too. "

" Don't remember when I finished this one. Quite the heartbreaking book - until I read that one media interview Dusty gave, where it all began to make sense. Full review after a second read. Recipes are very useful. "

" I loved this book. I knew of Scott Jurek before reading, but i didnt know enough. His story was so inspirational and also educational. I loved the recipe St the end of each chapter. I loved the photos from the ultras. I loved this book! "

" I enjoyed the racing stories, especially how get got going early in his career. Some of the food stuff wasn't as interesting. "

" Very quick and inspiring read. "

" This is AWESOME!!!! Jurek is an inspiration as both a runner and a vegan (not that I'm going to become one...BUT I've changed how I eat because of this book). "

" Some amazing adventures and some good recipes too! "

" After reading Born to Run I was curious to read more about Jurek. Eat & Run was an interesting book. The man has an amazing work ethic and a thirst for knowledge. The book becomes a little repetitive but overall a fascinating read "

" Correctly titled "Eat & Run" because that's all there is here. Not much of a memoir or biography. Just an account of his running accomplishments and justifications for his diet (along with a handful of recipes). "

" Great book and the development and successful running career of one of the best ultra long distance runners to ever live, who also happens to be a vegan (read this book if you are a runner and want to find out the people can run 135 mile races through Death Valley in 120 degree heat!) "

" After reading this, I think I can and should push myself harder when I run. "