“Triumph! A man and a story like no other.” Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run.

For two decades, Scott Jurek has been an iconic figure in the grueling sport of ultrarunning, having won the Spartathlon three times, the Badwater (217 kilometers) twice, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run seven consecutive times. The fact that he achieved all of this while following a vegan diet makes his story unique, showcasing the strength of his iron will and shattering the stereotypes of what athletes should eat for optimal performance.

In Eat and Run, Jurek shares stories from his life and career while offering practical advice and his vegan recipes. From his childhood, when he hunted and cooked for his meat-loving family, to his slow transition to the world of ultrarunning (he hated running), his encounters with the Tarahumara, and his journey into vegetarianism, Scott Jurek is a source of inspiration.

Whether you’re about to run for the first time, want to expand your culinary horizons, or simply seek to explore your limits. “Everyone can become an ultramarathoner. No matter how far you go, the race of each day is a journey of discovery and an opportunity to explore what you can achieve in sports and in life.”