COACH JENNY - EPISODE 38 - SCOTT JUREK: North - Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail with Scott Jurek
Scott Jurek is considered one of the greatest long distance runners of all time. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven times.
He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Eat and Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born to Run.
In 2015, Scott decided to mark the end of a 20-year career as a competitive runner by undertaking what would be his mind and body’s greatest test: establishing a new fastest known time (FKT) for running the entire length of the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail. In order to set the record, he would run each and every day, rain or shine, for 46 days straight—NO days off—
While Scott ran, his wife Jenny who is also an accomplished ultramarathoner, led the support crew, an ever changing motley group of old friends and new acquaintances. In their book NORTH, Scott and Jenny chronicle their amazing journey.
This is a conversation with Scott about his new book, this incredible adventure, retirement, and parenthood. Enjoy.
TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:
:01 WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOU WANTED TO BE A RUNNER?
3:01 THE COMMUNITY BETWEEN RUNNERS
6:24 RECORDING ‘NORTH’ AS AN AUDIOBOOK
7:25 WRITING THE BOOK ‘NORTH’
9:08 SCOTT’S MOTIVATION TO RUN THE 2,160 MILE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
13:20 TRAINING STRATEGY FOR THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
20:09 PERSEVERANCE IN ADVERSITY
24:00 ANGELS ON THE TRAIL
27:35 CREWING CHALLENGES ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
30:04 CRITICS ALONG THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
34:22 HIKING vs RUNNING ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
35:52 SCOTT'S FAVORITE PARTS OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
37:05 SOURCES OF STRENGTH AND MOTIVATION TO ENDURE
45:05 WHAT WERE THE FINAL STAGES, HOURS, AND MILES LIKE?
48:04 HOW PARENTHOOD CHANGED SCOTT’S LIFE
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The running community makes running both a solitary and social sport.
Northeast US trail runners face daunting natural challenges.
Hike your own hike. Hike the way that works best for you.
Adventure is a metaphor for life.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Appalachian Trail (Wikipedia)
BOOKS BY SCOTT JUREK:
Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
NORTH: A Memoir About Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
BOOK ABOUT SCOTT JUREK:
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
GUEST BIOGRAPHY: SCOTT JUREK - BORN TO RUN:
Named one of the greatest runners of all time, Scott Jurek has become a living legend. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and—his signature race—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day.
Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir, Eat & Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born To Run.
More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental conservation, fitness and health.
A passionate advocate for vegetarianism, he follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his endurance, recovery and consistent twenty year racing career. He believes that everyone can run an ultra and everyone can access their body’s innate capacity to heal. Through writing, public speaking, and consulting, Scott takes joy in encouraging people of all fitness levels to take the next step toward vibrant health.
Scott currently resides in Boulder, CO with his wife, Jenny, and newborn daughter, Raven.
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COACH JENNY - EPISODE 37 - ROXANNE HARLEY - THE EGOSCUE METHOD FOR POSTURAL THERAPY
Roxanne Harley is a posture alignment specialist who practices the Egoscue Method, a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body.
TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:
0:45 ROXANNE HARLEY INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
8:29 THE EGOSCUE METHOD OF CHANGING POSTURE TO ALLEVIATE PAIN
11:46 THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT
12:09 PHYSICAL FITNESS BETWEEN 50-80 YEARS OLD
14:21 EGOSCUE METHOD HISTORY
21:17 WE ARE DESIGNED TO WALK
23:28 POSTURE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
27:05 WHAT PAIN IS TELLING YOU
28:01 CASE STUDY - DOLORES (78 YRS OLD)
30:10 CASE STUDY - SUZANNE (40 YRS OLD)
33:48 HOW LONG FOR IMPROVEMENT TO BE SEEN?
36:01 CALMING ASPECTS OF THE EGOSCUE METHOD
37:58 UTILIZING THE SELF-HEALING ASPECTS OF OUR BODY
42:05 MONITORING THE VERTICAL LOAD ON OUR BODIES
44:25 THE DANGER OF INACTIVITY
46:50 HOW RUNNERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR POSTURE
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
CHANGING YOUR POSTURE CAN ALLEVIATE PAIN
OUR BODY LOVES TO WALK, IT’S ONE OF ITS FAVORITE THINGS TO DO
THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT IS BETWEEN 50-80 YEARS OLD.
STRENGTH, RANGE OF MOTION, AND BEING PAIN-FREE ARE ESSENTIAL TO WELLNESS
EGOSCUE EXERCISES:
Egoscue Spread Foot Forward Bend
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Roxanne Harley - Posture Alignment Specialist - Egoscue Method
Roxanne Harley is a posture alignment specialist who practices the Egoscue Method, a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body. I met Roxanne as part of an overall wellness assessment I had at Prestige Fitness in Tucson. I walked in thinking I was fine other than a little shoulder pain but quickly realized that my posture had really gotten out of alignment.
Egoscue is a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body. This is a conversation with Roxanne and it's about why posture alignment is important, how we fall out of alignment and how we can heal naturally using the Egoscue Method.
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COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 36 - TRAIL RUNNING WITH ULTRA-RUNNER ZAC MARION
TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:42 HOW ZAC BEGAN HIS JOURNEY INTO RUNNING
10:00 TRANSITIONING FROM SHORT DISTANCES TO MARATHONS
16:14 THE ULTRA RUNNING COMMUNITY
22:07 THE MOST BRUTAL COURSE ZAC RAN
23:47 THE ABILITY TO ADAPT
26:29 FAVORITE TYPES OF GEAR & THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC
32:25 STRATEGIES FOR 50K, 100K, AND 100 MILE RACES
39:31 FINDING THE RIGHT PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES
42:05 ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO TRY MARATHONS OR TRAIL RUNNING
45:40 LATEST RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR RUNNERS
49:32 ADVANCEMENTS IN FOOTWEAR FOR RUNNERS
53:14 GLUTE & CALF MUSCLE RESEARCH
58:21 DESIGNING FOR ULTRA FOOTWEAR
1:02:28 LIGHTNING ROUND OF QUICK-ANSWER QUESTIONS
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
NO SINGLE TYPE OF FOOTWEAR IS RIGHT FOR EVERYBODY
EACH MUSCLE FIBER IS BUILT TO DO ONE THING IN ONE DIRECTION
STAND AT THE FINISH LINE IF YOU WANT TO GET MOTIVATED TO RUN
RUNING IS A ONE-LEGGED SPORT; DON’T HAVE BOTH LEGS ON GROUND AT THE SAME TIME
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