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#37 | Jenny & Scott Jurek on the Appalachian Trail Speed Record, Parenting, and What's Next
Backpacker Radio
In 2015, Scott Jurek was the most talked about person on the Appalachian Trail, even the trail community at large. As soon as the legendary ultrarunner announced that he was bringing his talents to Appalachia, a flurry of fanfare and press...
Key points in this episode
What Does Scott And Jenny's Active Lifestyle Look Like With Balancing Parenthood ?
Will Scott Be Back On The Trail Anytime Soon?
What Did Scott Anticipate He Would Be Doing Career Wise?
What Is Attractive About The Ultrarunning Sport?
How Was The Book Writing Process For Scott And Jenny?
As A Lifelong Athlete And Competitor, Has Scott Done Anything On A High Level, Competitive Degree Since The At Fkt In 2015?
What Are Some Other Trails That Have Peaked Scott's Interest That He Hasn't Had The Opportunity To Hike Yet ?
What Advice Do Scott And Jenny Have Regarding Their Lifestyle And Entering Parenthood?
Do Women Participate In Ultrarunning As Well ?
What Is Scott’s New Book?
How Did The “Eat And Run” And “Born To Run” Books Change Scott’s Life?
What Sports Are The Jureks Hoping Their Children Will Try?
Are There Other Forms Of Cheating Found In The Sport ?
Are There Other Forms Of Cheating Found In The Sport ?
Who Is Scott Jurek?
Do You Lose Your Mind During Long Ultra Races?
When Did Ultra Running Turn Into A Feasible Career?
What Are Ultra Running Prize Packages Like Today?
How Do Athletes Make Money If They Are Not Paid For Races?
What Does Scott Think About The Eastern States 100 Race?
How Did Jenny And Scott Jurek First Meet?
Has The Ultra Running World Changed In The Last Decades?
Is There Any Drug Testing In The Ultra Running Sport ?
What Injuries Did Scott Endure On His Appalachian Trail Hike ?
What Is The Normal Amount Of Time Needed To Recover From The Issues He Was Dealing With ?
Regarding Marriage, What Was The Expectation For What This Time On The Trail Would Look Like As Jenny Followed Along In A Vehicle ?
What Is Scott's Personality And How Did That Translate Into The Hike ?
What Was The Experience Like For Scott As An Inspirational Figure For Others?
Scott Went Northbound On The Trail Instead Of Southbound, Which Is What The Fkt Is Built For. In Hindsight, Would He Have Still Gone Backwards ?
What Advice Would Scott Offer To Someone Who Wants To Go After An Fkt Trail?
How Much Weight Did Scott Lose On The Trail ?
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