Scott Jurek runs and eats! By running I
mean 100 mile runs (that’s 160km!) and 24 hour races. By eating I mean only plant based foods.
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Endurance has been a theme in my reading for a while and this is the latest latest entry. I was led to this ultra marathon legends autobiography because Jurek was mentioned in “Born to Run”. But unlike “Born to Run” which I would recommend to anyone, this is better suited for running enthusiasts only.
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The most interesting aspects of the book is his search for the link between endurance sports and altered states of consciousness. I also enjoyed the more practical sections with training and dietary advice.
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📝 A common mistake for beginners is to have too long strides. Count the times you right foot skrikes the ground In 20 seconds. Multiple by 3 and you get your stride rate per minute. Speed up til you reach 85-95 strides per minutes.
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📝 Later in his career he started a more holistic view on his training:
– Yoga for body awareness, flexibility & centered focus.
– Body posture & stabilization.
– Conscious breathing.
– Upper body strength.
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📝 “The more I measure the more sure I was on my instincts” Jureks book has a more open attitude towards technology than the “back to basics” attitude of “Born to Run”.
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📝Jurek Book Recommendations:
“Running Wild” – John anorino “Running and Being”
“The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei”
“The Power of Now”
“Bone Games”
“The Way of the Peaceful Warrior”
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⭐️ TAKEAWAY:
Every runner knows it is a hassle to time meals and workouts. Free up more time for actual training (instead of digesting) by replacing heavy meaty meals with plant based ones!
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4/5
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