Eat and Run

If you liked "Born to Run"...get this book!!!

It is a real person with a real life story. It isnt all happy endings and wonderful times. Scott has an amazing drive, and strong need to run, but we see that he is just a human too. So there is bad, good, and even harsh. I laughed out loud quite a few times, and cried quite a few as well, but I felt as though I was on the journey with him. I have even more respect for him after this book than I did after "Born to Run", which is where I learned about Scott. I have followed Scott since I read that book, and have enjoyed his career, and I find him very inspirational.

I was amazed by his candor, and ability to talk about some of the personal things he covers. It truly makes me ADMIRE him all the more.

If you liked "Born to Run", you will like this book. Please remember it is a personal memoir, not a bunch of different people's stories as in BtR. Although you do get to meet all of those characters from Scott's point of view.

I highly recommend this book!!!

OH...one more thing...Alot of the vegan receipts at the end are great!!! I went out and bought the hard copy for a cook book!!!

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Great next step after "Born to Run"

This is a wonderful book, a very personal account of life and running by Scott Jurek. Having read Born to Run I was keen to know more about what running, and what something as extreme as an ultramarathon meant to those who participated and were passionate. Scott gives an intimate account of what running has brought him, how the physical challenge stretched his mind and touched his soul, this I really appreciated. He also gives plenty of practical information; running tips, training guidance and then his food philosophy and recipes making for a very wholesome read. Highly recommended! The only aspect that I found a little jarring was the narrator, it took me time to adapt to his narration, which at times I found quite aggressive. Having said this it was not a poor performance and just took some getting used to.

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one of the better ultramarathon books

most people looking at this book have likely read dean karnazes "ultramarathon man" or one of his other books. while dean makes himself sound like a tough guy, he's no match for scott jurek.

the story of how scott started in the sport, changed his diet, went through a spiritual journey and made it all the way to the top is truly remarkable. if you're a marathoner but looking to up your game or take on a new challenge, this one will really open your mind.

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This book changed my life

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Scott Jurek is a highly competitive endurance athlete who also comes across as transparent, humble, and helpful. His story is interesting, and some of the training and nutritional ideas have helped me dramatically. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone.

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Great memoir, a must "read" for runners

If you could sum up Eat and Run in three words, what would they be?

Great context and in-depth look at one of the stars of Born to Run. Very much enjoyed the nutritional insights.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Quincy Dunn-Baker?

Someone who wasn't so abrasive in his reading style. Sometimes I felt like the reader made Scott seem like an angry guy with a big chip on his shoulder...very different from the spiritual vegan discussions at the end of each chapter. It was a little jarring.

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Insiring read for vegans and athletes

Any additional comments?

This book was very inspiring to me, as I'm an aspiring raw vegan and runner. I have no desire to be a marathon runner, but hearing the author's story of becoming an *ultra" marathon runner inspired me to go further in my own daily runs. I also felt so inspired to continue learning about raw food. I love dedication of this guy.

I only left out a star because the narration was a little over dramatic at times. NOT a deal breaker at all. I just resigned myself to let it go when I noticed it. This is a very inspiring book.

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Human Endurance

A fantastic story of human endurance and what can be accomplished. My favorite line, which I tell myself all the time now is "not all pain is significant". Then I just keep running, or holding that yoga pose, or pumping that weight. It is easy to be a lazy, painless athlete, which leads to mediocre results forever.

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Great until two issues got to me

Would you try another book from Scott Jurek and Steve Friedman and/or Quincy Dunn-Baker?

I think so, I was really into the book for 90% of it. I have read most of the ultra running books and like Dean Ks book, I felt I was running along with Scott.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the running pieces and the friendship he had with Dusty, I also liked his relationship with his mother.

Which character – as performed by Quincy Dunn-Baker – was your favorite?

I guess it was Scott.

What else would you have wanted to know about Scott Jurek and Steve Friedman ’s life?

Since Scott brought up his wife leaving him and having to give her half his money and how brutal it was for him. I would have like to have had more background here. To me as a woman I noticed he never rarely talked about her in the book. I felt that this guy leaves his wife for several weeks at a time all the time and is shocked that she left him and then how dare she take what is his. I wonder if she was working at these businesses while he was off doing his thing and maybe he didn't get that she earned part of the business. I also wondered if she was a good person who was lonely or a bitch who was selfish. I have to assume that he was selfish because he never provided any detail and if my husband left me for weeks at a time I would not be happy. But I don't know because no other data was provided.

It is possible that coming off of reading Dean's book where his wife, children and parents were all part of his adventure, he seems to embrace the love of his sport and his family all at the same time.

I have a friend who married a professional NFL player who is now a coach, she knew what she was getting into and understands the sacrifices that she is forced to make all the time, I don't have Scotts wife perspective.

Any additional comments?

Scott also lost me a bit when he got lost for a bit and made the comment that he wished he had taken time for himself and not been forced or caught up in working and making a living. Here we was traveling the world and running with his best friend, it felt like he didn't appreciate what he had or enjoy all of the outdoor experiences. Most people don't have these luxuries. This threw me off because the entire book was about how he appreciated the world and his sport and his body, but then he wished he had more time to focus on what he wanted. Based on what I read, it seemed like that was all he did.

However, overall the book was great. I am inspired.

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Sometimes you just got to do stuff!

I go it. I liked it, and I'll listen to it again. Felt very real, the childhood stories, the hard training yards, the focus, the competitiveness, the ups and downs and so on. Very listenable.

It was very worthwhile to hear a success story based on hard consistent work.

But, whatever happened to Dusty? I'd like to read that as a sequel!

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Long awaited and very satisfactory book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you're a runner, you've probably heard of Scott Jurek by reading Born to Run. While not a sequel to McDougall's book in any way, Jurek's book takes you closer to the real thing by letting you know how it feels from an actual ultra runner's pespective. It is well written, full of interesting stories, technical tips and a very good read (listen) altogheter.

What did you like best about this story?

Scott Jurek is an exceptionnal athlete. Yet, he is so honest and down to earth that I could relate with his stories, even tough I only am a "normal" marathonner. The stories make you want to push yourself beyond your limits - if only to find out how far you can go. I know it did help me run farther and better.

What does Quincy Dunn-Baker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narration is quite good. I'm not sure why Jurek did not decide to read it himself.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is a book I listened to while running. I really recommend it! I couldnt stop which help me keep going on longer runs.

Any additional comments?

Of course, some of the stuff here you've already heard before. With Born to Run and Dean Karnases' books, a lot has been said about Ultras. Yet, Scott Jurek's take on the subject is as unique as his talent. I really recommend you pick it up.

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