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Lead Stories: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Podcast 112: Two-Time Spartathlon Champion & Premier Ultramarathon Runner SCOTT JUREK

Posted January 7th, 2008 at 7:15 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Trail / Ultra

Episode 112 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with America’s dominating ultramarathon runner and premier vegan athlete SCOTT JUREK.

In the interview Scott evaluates his historic 2007 season, including a course record despite an ankle injury at the Hardrock 100 and his second-consecutive victory at the legendary Spartathlon.

Download the podcast to hear Scott discuss these topics, as well as, his 2008 racing plans, the mental aspects of successful ultra-running, pain perception and tolerance for endurance athletes, Sri Chimnoy’s Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, his volunteer work and passion for the sport, potential post-athletic career plans, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Scott Jurek
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 22.4 MB | Length: 32:38 MIN

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Quote of the Day: 12/29/07

Posted December 29th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Just go out there and do what you’ve got to do.”

- Martina Navratilova, tennis legend and a premier vegetarian athlete

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Quote of the Day: 6/26/07

Posted June 26th, 2007 at 6:39 AM by Andrew Goodman

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Let your personality type define what you get involved in; it’ll help you find an activity that you can be really passionate about.”

- Brendan Brazier, former Ironman Triathlon Champion and premier vegan athlete

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