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Scott Jurek has earned victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite events, including a record seven straight wins in the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Widely respected as an ambassador for the sport and for healthy living, Scott is the author of the new book Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness.
“Running Wild” chronicles Scott's thoughts and experiences leading up to this June’s Safaricom Marathon, where he will race as part of the Conservancy’s Team Nature.
Scott Jurek and 200 runners prepare to embark on a three-mile fun run from The Nature Conservancy's Worldwide Office in Arlington. © Anand Mishra/TNC
June 2012: Scott speaks out on running in Africa, his favorite foods and his strangest wildlife encounter. Read post
May 2012: Scott explores his motivation to overcome challenges in this excerpt from his forthcoming book. Read post
Scott Jurek: "In 2007, in my second Spartathlon victory, as I passed the ruins of Corinth I imagined Pheidippides at my side. Running has taken me places." © Glenn Tachiyama
April 2012: Scott answers questions from fellow runners participating in Team Nature's Earth Day event. Read post
March 2012: Scott discusses why the Safaricom Marathon represents a unique combination of challenge and opportunity. Read post
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