Every single one of us possesses the strength to attempt something he isn't sure he can accomplish. — 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
