Adversity Quote by Scott Jurek

“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

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

“When you run on the earth and with the earth, you can run forever. —RARAMURI PROVERB”

— Scott Jurek

“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

“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. —BRUCE LEE”

— Scott Jurek

Only the most saintly and delusional among us welcomes all pain as challenge, perceives all loss as harsh blessing.

— Scott Jurek

“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

“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

“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

“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

Overcoming the difficulties of an ultramarathon reminds me that I can overcome the difficulties of life

— Scott Jurek

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