Scott Jurek, Ultra Runner

07/31/20 • 78 min

Scott Jurek is an American ultra running legend, author, and public speaker. One of the most dominant ultra runners of all time, Scott has won the Hardrock Hundred (2007), the Badwater Ultramarathon (2005, 2006), the Spartathlon (2006, 2007, 2008), and the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and unbelievable 7 straight times (1999–2005). In addition to many other accomplishments, Scott set the speed record in 2015 for competing the 2200 mile Appalachian Trail in just 46 days. We were absolutely honoured to be able to speak with Scott about his incredible career.

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