Throughout the book, Scott is continuously referencing other books, some about running, others about wider issues and general life. Without a doubt, this is a key contributing factor to Scott’s ultra-running success today, preparing both his mind and body for the torture, sheer distance, and mental agony ultra-running entails. Practically under Dusty’s wing, Scott begins to run longer distances with his new training partner, logging miles in the double digits from a relatively young age. It was here he met who would become one of his closest friends and training partners for years to follow, known as Dusty. Early-on, Scott took up skiing and started running to improve his ski-fitness during the off-season. Consequently, Scott found himself spending less time playing, or “being a kid,” so to say, and more time doing chores, cooking, and cutting wood in the back garden. Scott and ghost-writer, Steve Friedman, do a fantastic job of creating and transforming touching moments early-on into a visual masterpiece, allowing us almost to experience the story firsthand.įrom a young age, Scott’s mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The first few chapters of Scott Jurek’s Eat & Run does a fantastic job of pulling the reader in, discussing his difficult childhood, overall background, how he got started running, and how he was called “pee wee” from a young age. You only ever grow as a human being if you’re outside your comfort zone.” – Scott Jurek

As an amazon associate, we will earn a small percentage on qualifying purchases. To put it simply, Eat & Run is an insightful autobiography mashed up with ultra running race recaps, invaluable running advice, and vegan recipes with a sprinkle of sincerity throughout.

What is seemingly a book about running is about so much more, including Scott’s difficult childhood, closest friendships, finding the true meaning behind running, and “just doing things,” as Scott and his Father would put it. Oh, and he’s a physical therapist, coach, chef, and plant-based living advocate.Įat & Run by Scott Jurek is an insight into the journey, mind, and childhood of the ultra-running legend. Scott has won various ultra-running races, including the Hardrock one-hundred, the Sparthathlon, and the Western States seven times in a row.

Running book review: Eat & Run by Scott JurekĪbout the author: Scott Jurek is one of the greatest runners of all-time, an ultra-running legend.

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