When scott jurek toed the starting line at his first western states 100 ultramarathon, he let loose a primal yell and set off at a crushing clip. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the western states endurance run, a 100 mile jaunt over the gold rush trails of americas sierra. In the footsteps of pheidippides spartathlon, september 2007 19. Scott jurek, vegan ultrarunner, is my personal hero. Apparently the seattle, wabased morrison collapsed a few times in the final 300 meters, and was helped up by his two pacers, scott jurek and. A dominant force in the sport of ultrarunning, scott jurek is a seventime winner of the 100 mile western states endurance run and a twotime winner of the 5mile badwater ultramarathon through death valley. Jurek has won the prestigious western states 100 mile race something like 7 times a distinction elevated by the fact that he is the youngest. Scott jurek has 93 results in the ultrarunning magazine calendar database. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Ultrarunning magazine is published 10 times per year with a double issue mayjune and decemberjanuary. Geeks only if you are a geek and really like numbers, this page is for you. Also in the front of the room on that day they still held the awards ceremony indoors back then was thensixtime western states champion scott jurek whod win western states once more the next year, in 2005, to accumulate his storied seven wins and the race runnerup that year, dave mackey, from colorado. Back to my roots tonto trail, grand canyon, 2010 epilogue world 24hour championships, 2010. Winning western states in his first two attempts, jurek, 27, is a rarity in the ultra scene.
Eat and run by scott jurek overdrive rakuten overdrive. In 1999, as a compete unknown, he took the lead of the western states endurance run, a 100 mile traverse over the old gold rush trails of the california sierra nevada. It is way more than just posting photos and connecting with friends, it is the fastest source of information. In 2010, at the 24hour world championships in brivelagaillarde, france, jurek won a silver medal behind shingo inoue and set a new us record for distance run in 24 hours with 165. Hes taken an even longer break from the leadville 100, at which he placed second in 2004, his only running of the race. He has also been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one. A dominant force in the sport of ultrarunning, scott jurek is a seventime winner of the 100 mile western states endurance run and a two. Regaling readers with jawdropping tales of endurance, jurek also delivers. Place bib no status time in time out elapsed name gender age 1 m1 finished 09.
Scott jurek or jurkeras called lovingly by his friend dusty is a tall, lanky, head full of fusilli pasta like hair and a world renowned ultramarathoner. Experienced, masteraged runners normally dominate this sport, in. Description from wikipedia the western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100mile long 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on trails in californias sierra. Scott jurek, consideredone 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 100 mile endurance run, which he. Ultrarunner and star of born to run, scott jurek s eat and run, an inspiring memoir of jurek s. Robie, founder of the western states trail ride and its offshoot, the western states endurance run. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant forceand darlingin the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. He has been a dominating force for nearly two decades in the unforgiving sport of ultra running. Scott jurek to guide western states first legally blind racer kyle robidoux, an experienced 100 mile racer, is wsers first legally blind runner.
The race starts at the base of the squaw valley ski resort and finishes at the placer high school track in auburn, california. He has been named a national geographic adventurer of the year and one. A race for the soul the western states endurance run 100 miles ws100 2001. Hunted by the wasatch speedgoat hardrock 100, july 2007 18. In the following interview, scott talks about his time away from racing, what made him choose leadville as his comeback race, how much longer we might see him race competitively. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the western states endurance run, a 100 mile traverse over the old. Scott jurek trail running snowboard pilates the 100 the incredibles day sports keep running social media is an incredible thing.
Secrets of the dark wizard yosemite valley, 2010 21. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the western states endurance run, a 100mile traverse over the old. Abc wide world of sports televised the race on its popular 90minute show. 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 100 mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times, among many others. Throughout his running career, jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the hardrock hundred, the badwater ultramarathon, the spartathlon, and the western states 100 mile endurance run. 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 100. Finding my way while running the appalachian trail. Scott jurek to guide western states first legally blind. 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. For the last 38 miles, from foresthill to the finish at placer high school in auburn, morrison was accompanied by pacer scott jurek, who has won the last seven western states endurance runs. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant force in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. 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 s taken a bit of a break from competitive racing. A recordbreaking day a stacked mens field, and favorable course and weather conditions, made for a good day to put scott jurek s sixyearold course record of 15.
It is mostly a collection of statistics by tropical john medinger, but there are also others who have and will contribute to. Scott jurek is a world renowned ultramarathon champion and the 24hour american record holder of 165. 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 100 mile traverse over the old gold rush trails of the california sierra nevada. The 1985 event was dedicated to the memory of wendell t. Scott jurek is a worldrenowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. Watching a documentary featuring the ultramarathoner scott jurek the other night, i found it hard to believe that the guy was real. Yeah, youve probably never heard of him, but let me assure you, he is a true badass.
Jez bragg managed a fantastic 3rd in the western states 100 despite temperatures soaring over 100. He has also been named a national geographic adventurer of the year. Known and admired for his earthconscious lifestyle, scott. Scott jurek is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time, having won most of the sports most prestigious events, including the 153mile spartathlon, the hardrock 100, the badwater 5mile ultramarathon and the western states 100 mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott jurek, consideredone 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 100 mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times, among many others. For those who havent heard, the 2006 western states first place finisher brian morrison was disqualified after being assisted to the finish line by his pacers who included scott jurek, ironically. His wins include the western states 100 mile endurance run an unprecedented seven consecutive times, the 5 mile badwater ultramarathon twice, hardrock hundred and the 153 mile spartathlon. Named one of the greatest runners of all time, scott jurek has become a living legend. Despite the quirky, unmistakably late90s cinematography used in the film, susan cohn rockefellers running madness, which is centered on the 2001 running of western states 100 mile race, the documentary helped instill my belief that jurek is some. 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 100 mile endurance run, which he won a record seven straight times.
His wins include the western states 100 mile endurance run an unprecedented seven consecutive times, the 5 mile badwater ultramarathon twice, hardrock hundred and the 153 mile spartathlon three times. 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. Throughout jurek s career he has been one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning many of the sports most prestigious races multiple times, including the hardrock hundred, the badwater ultramarathon, the spartathlon, and the western states 100 mile endurance run. The western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100mile 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on californias sierra nevada mountains trails each year on the last full weekend of june. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the western states endurance run, a 100 mile jaunt over the gold rush trails of. For nearly two decades, scott jurek has been a dominant force and darling in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. The words of scott jurek, a dominant force and darling in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. The western states course was measured to the nearest 110 mile, and it officially became a 100. Scott gordon jurek is an american ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker.
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