4 Quotes & Sayings By Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek is a trail running legend. He has been recognized as one of the most respected voices in the sport of ultra running. Born in California, Jurek started running at age 4 and was an accomplished long-distance runner by age 12. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in psychology Read more

Jurek started his career as a professional runner in 1991, winning numerous national and international races, including the Badwater Ultramarathon at 135 miles (217 km) and the Trans-America Footrace at 3,000 miles (4,828 km). He set seven course records at Badwater, winning twice. As an ultra runner, he holds five course records on the Appalachian Trail, three on the Pacific Crest Trail, two on the Continental Divide Trail and has won nine Western States Endurance Run titles.

He also holds course records at the Western States 100 Mile Run (14:50), Western States 100 Mile Trail Run (15:02), Barkley Marathons (45:43), Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run (54:05), Pikes Peak Marathon (7:53) and the Clifton Gorge 100 Mile Endurance Run (8:37).

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Running efficiently demands good technique, and running efficiently for 100 miles demands great technique. But the wonderful paradox of running is that getting started requires no technique. None at all. If you want to become a runner, get onto a trail, into the woods, or on a sidewalk or street and run. Go 50 yards if that's all you can handle. Tomorrow, you can go farther. Scott Jurek
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[Running] is a hard, simple calculus: Run until you can’t run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster. Scott Jurek
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In a sprint, if you don't have perfect form, you're doomed. The ultra distance forgives injury, fatigue, bad form, and illness. A bear with determination will defeat a dreamy gazelle every time. Scott Jurek