In 1999, as a complete unknown, Scott Jurek took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America's Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. Jurek was also one of the elite runners who travelled to Mexico to run with the Tarahumara Indians.
His accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. Now he opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the vegan diet that is key to his success. Full of stories of endurance and competition as well as practical advice and some of his original recipes, this book will motivate people to go the distance, whether that means getting out for a first run, expanding your food horizons, or simply exploring the limits of human potential.
