From the Publisher
"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
For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force-and
darling-in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until
recently 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.
"Jurek''s story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and
cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as
possible."-Denver Post
"A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir."-Trail
Runner
About the Author
SCOTT JUREK is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion who
trains and races on a vegan diet. He has prominently appeared in
two New York Times bestsellers, Born to Run and
The 4-Hour Body, and has been featured on CNN and in the
New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street
Journal, and numerous other media. Known and admired for his
earth-conscious lifestyle, Scott is also a highly sought after
motivational speaker, physical therapist, coach, and chef. He has
delivered talks to numerous organizations, including Microsoft,
Starbucks, and the esteemed Entertainment Gathering. He lives in
Boulder.
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.
About the Book
Ultrarunner and star of "Born to Run," Jurek delivers an inspiring memoir of a remarkable running career, fueled, surprisingly, by an entirely plant-based diet.
Format: Hardcover
Published: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 0547569653
ISBN - 13: 9780547569659
