bbboeken's review against another edition
4.0
Zeer interessant en vlot geschreven boek over de vegetarische ultra-marathonner Scott Jurek.
charliepritchard1996's review against another edition
4.0
Having recently signed up to do a half marathon, I have been on the hunt for some brilliant reading material.
Scott Jurek is a phenomenon, an ultra-marathon runner and a fantastic mind. You need an elite mentality to combat the challenges that Jurek has faced since stepping out from the unknown to the ultra-marathon world of endurance and extreme limits.
Some of the tips that Jurek offers are considered and subtle. He is not seeking to offer sweeping assertions about how best to train and run. His insight is not only superb, but the way that he communicates is inspiring in itself. I have drawn determination and belief from his book, and I will be a better runner for it, without a doubt.
Jurek’s successes at the Western States 100 for seven consecutive years are mind-boggling. His achievements in California are unparalleled and his times each year improved, a tangible testament of his grit and dedication. Jurek seemed to have a deep-rooted desire to prove people wrong and uptake ‘challenges’ such as training with and maintaining a vegan and later raw foods diet.
I found Jurek’s storytelling of the Spartathlon in Greece alluring. He really succeeds in providing historical context and linking it to modern day ultra running, but this particular chapter on his plight in Greece is a great addition to the book. I liked how he competed across the world after conquering the American scene to a certain extent.
Jurek’s first Spartathlon was a profound and romantic journey through Greece. In his accounts of American ultramarathons, which were depicted as purely gruelling experiences, this sense of romanticism is absent, making for a great contrast.
Overall, a book of immense insight and a fascinating story. I am already looking forward to reading his latest work, running the Appalachian trail, published in 2018.
Scott Jurek is a phenomenon, an ultra-marathon runner and a fantastic mind. You need an elite mentality to combat the challenges that Jurek has faced since stepping out from the unknown to the ultra-marathon world of endurance and extreme limits.
Some of the tips that Jurek offers are considered and subtle. He is not seeking to offer sweeping assertions about how best to train and run. His insight is not only superb, but the way that he communicates is inspiring in itself. I have drawn determination and belief from his book, and I will be a better runner for it, without a doubt.
Jurek’s successes at the Western States 100 for seven consecutive years are mind-boggling. His achievements in California are unparalleled and his times each year improved, a tangible testament of his grit and dedication. Jurek seemed to have a deep-rooted desire to prove people wrong and uptake ‘challenges’ such as training with and maintaining a vegan and later raw foods diet.
I found Jurek’s storytelling of the Spartathlon in Greece alluring. He really succeeds in providing historical context and linking it to modern day ultra running, but this particular chapter on his plight in Greece is a great addition to the book. I liked how he competed across the world after conquering the American scene to a certain extent.
Jurek’s first Spartathlon was a profound and romantic journey through Greece. In his accounts of American ultramarathons, which were depicted as purely gruelling experiences, this sense of romanticism is absent, making for a great contrast.
Overall, a book of immense insight and a fascinating story. I am already looking forward to reading his latest work, running the Appalachian trail, published in 2018.
mattpr_co's review against another edition
4.0
Great memoir of one of the great runners of our time. Jurek comes off a little braggy, if you will, but I think he's earned that right, he has backed it up at the biggest races in the world. He also doesn't shy away from some uglier stuff like fractured relationships over the years.
I read this in preparation for a race, hoping to pick up some tips from one of the best, and I did. I also feel a little discouraged from exploring anything super ultra because of some of the descriptions of Jurek's experiences.
I want to try some of the recipes published in the book as well.
I read this in preparation for a race, hoping to pick up some tips from one of the best, and I did. I also feel a little discouraged from exploring anything super ultra because of some of the descriptions of Jurek's experiences.
I want to try some of the recipes published in the book as well.
simonko's review against another edition
3.0
velmi dobra kniha pre ludi, ktori nikdy nepoculi o ultramaratonoch a zvazuju stat sa veganmi. tzn ok kniha pre mna.
ladydewinter's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this, the question that pops up the most - both in the book and in the reader's mind - is why. Why would one want to run 100, 200 km? This book is Scott Jurek's attempt to answer it. I found it really inspiring - not that it made me want to run ultras, but it made me want to run even more, and live and enjoy life.
I also really want to try out the recipes in this book. All of them sound appealing, which is rare, and not too complicated, which is a bonus. They also aren't too differently from what I am eating anyway, which is a relief.
I also really want to try out the recipes in this book. All of them sound appealing, which is rare, and not too complicated, which is a bonus. They also aren't too differently from what I am eating anyway, which is a relief.
karolinasreadings's review
5.0
Tahle knížka se mi líbila tak moc, že se mi o ní snad ani nechce psát. Je to knížka o odhodlání, síle, hledání toho něčeho co leží za naší osobní hranicí vyčerpání, ale i o běhu jako takovém, o jídle. A určitě není jen pro běžce, ultramaratonce, vegetariány, nebo vegany. Scott Jurek poutavě popisuje svůj příběh, cestu k veganství a ultramaratonu, ale i životní příhody, myšlenky honící se člověku hlavou při běhu.
Věřím, že kdo se o tom chce dozvědět víc, měl by si knížku pročíst a načerpat z ní to, co sám potřebuje.
Věřím, že kdo se o tom chce dozvědět víc, měl by si knížku pročíst a načerpat z ní to, co sám potřebuje.
voicenextdoor's review against another edition
5.0
If you have read BORN TO RUN, are interested in running, are a runner or are interested in plant based diets this is a GREAT book to read.
Scott Jurek is highly inspirational and a great example of what we as humans are able to do.
The Audiobook version is a great companion to listen to while training, out for a walk or cooking in the kitchen.
The recipes alone are worth the price of the book. The Mushroom Lentil burger is AWESOME.
Scott Jurek is highly inspirational and a great example of what we as humans are able to do.
The Audiobook version is a great companion to listen to while training, out for a walk or cooking in the kitchen.
The recipes alone are worth the price of the book. The Mushroom Lentil burger is AWESOME.
ecogeeksfeministfreaks's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
bookwoods's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
While reading Eat and Run I came to the conclusion that ultrarunning is definitely the most extreme sport I’ve come across. But while Scott Jurek’s descriptions made me ask the question of why would anyone be crazy enough to voluntarily take part in the insane competitions, he also succeeded in giving a satisfying answer to that question. If you want to know what I mean, read the book.
Essentially Eat and Run is Scott’s memoir revolving around his career as an ultrarunner, particularly exploring the part that his vegan diet, different mental practices and other athletes have had on it. I did find it a bit repetitive, but the world of ultrarunning felt so foreign to me that I kept being amazed, and the writing style makes this quite a quick read too.
While reading Eat and Run I came to the conclusion that ultrarunning is definitely the most extreme sport I’ve come across. But while Scott Jurek’s descriptions made me ask the question of why would anyone be crazy enough to voluntarily take part in the insane competitions, he also succeeded in giving a satisfying answer to that question. If you want to know what I mean, read the book.
Essentially Eat and Run is Scott’s memoir revolving around his career as an ultrarunner, particularly exploring the part that his vegan diet, different mental practices and other athletes have had on it. I did find it a bit repetitive, but the world of ultrarunning felt so foreign to me that I kept being amazed, and the writing style makes this quite a quick read too.