“FINDING THE TIME If you’re going to run regularly, you’re going to need to carve out part of your day, even if it’s 30 to 60 minutes. If that seems impossible, ask yourself: How much time do I spend watching… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“She died on March 22. Those last hours I didn’t stop stroking her hair or telling her, “Don’t worry, I’m here.” I told her… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
It's a hard, simple calculus: Run until you can't run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“When you run on the earth and with the earth, you can run forever. —RARAMURI PROVERB” — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“Running efficiently demands good technique, and running efficiently for 100 miles demands great technique. But the wonderful paradox of running is that getting started… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
Only the most saintly and delusional among us welcomes all pain as challenge, perceives all loss as harsh blessing. — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“Snow. Sun. Sandstone. Sky. He was doing what he liked and knew. It was now. And this now had no pressure, just permission. —James… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“You want to get the promotion at work, or the girl, or the guy, or the personal best in the 5K race, of course.… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“The empty mind is a dominant mind. It can draw other minds into its rhythm, the way a vacuum sucks up dirt or the… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
“Next time you’re running, count the times your right foot strikes the ground in 20 seconds. Multiply by three and you’ll have your stride… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
Overcoming the difficulties of an ultramarathon reminds me that I can overcome the difficulties of life — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
You could carry your burdens lightly or with great effort. You could worry about tomorrow or not. You could imagine horrible fates or garland-filled… — Scott Jurek Copy Share Image
