Summary: Scott Jurek's running career includes victories in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite trail and road events, including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-mile Ultramarathon, and his signature race the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, which he has won a record seven straight times. The Washington Times named him one of the top runners of the decade, Runner's World awarded him a Hero of Running and Ultrarunning Magazine named him Ultra-Runner of the Year three times. In 2010, he set a new US all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles—6.5 marathons in one day. Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. He’s gone from consuming McChicken Sandwiches at McDonald’s on a regular basis to becoming a passionate advocate for vegetarianism, and today he follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his superior endurance, recovery and overall health. Listen in to this episode as I pick Scott's brain on his career, training methodology and mental approach including: Scott's unconventional background in running What separates those that make a career out of winning races from those that just fall short How to get started in ultra-marathon How Scott overcomes adversity when the times get tough What drives him to compete in ultras Competing under pressure Scott also shares insights to his 100% plant based diet: How to get started with a vegetarian diet as a runner Common obstacles and strategies to overcome them How to transition to a plant based diet by expanding your horizons The mindset to have to be successful and stick with a vegetarian diet How to obtain enough calories, proteins and amino acids from a plant based diet A look into his diet, what he consumes each day along with what he puts into smoothies Recommendations of products to help you obtain all of your nutritional needs as a runner Scott also shares his advice on how to enjoy years of successful running. Quick Tip I share four different half and full marathon specific long runs that can break up the tedium of constant long slow miles and improve your result on race day. Links Mentioned in the Show ScottJurek.com - Scott's website Flora 7 Sources - Vegan Omega 3 and fatty acid supplement
