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North Overview
From the author of the bestseller Eat and Run, a thrilling memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46-day run to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.
Scott Jurek is one of the world’s best-known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he’s finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite events over the course of his career. But after two decades of racing, training, speaking, and touring, Jurek felt an urgent need to discover something new about himself. He embarked on a wholly unique challenge, one that would force him to grow as a person and as an athlete: breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.
North is the story of the 2,189-mile journey that nearly shattered him. When he set out in the spring of 2015, Jurek anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest would be in short supply — but he couldn’t have imagined the physical and emotional toll the trip would exact, nor the rewards it would offer.
With his wife, Jenny, friends, and the kindness of strangers supporting him, Jurek ran, hiked, and stumbled his way north, one white blaze at a time. A stunning narrative of perseverance and personal transformation, North is a portrait of a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life. It will inspire runners and non-runners alike to keep striving for their personal best.
About the Author
Scott Jurek is an ultramarathon champion and the 24-hour American record holder of 165.7 miles–6 1/2 marathons in one day. His wins include the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run an unprecedented seven consecutive times, the 135 mile Badwater Ultramarathon twice, Hardrock Hundred, and the 153-mile Spartathlon three times.
He powers his body on a plant-based diet and is a passionate cook, physical therapist, and coach. Scott prominently appears in two New York Times Bestsellers Born to Run and The 4-Hour Body. He has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, EPSN Magazine, and numerous other media.
Editorial Reviews
“Reading North is rather like watching the film Titanic. Ultimately, you know the outcome. Jurek overcomes initial injuries and deprivations, eventually breaking the record. But, that is the script line. What sucks you in is the fact that the Jureks’ daily struggles matter. Their candid sharing of each day’s minutia places you on the trail alongside them.” – Nancy Hobbs. Trail Runner. Book Review: North. 17 April 2018
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