Scott Jurek: Vegan Marathoner

Scott Jurek is a vegan ultra-marathon runner who last year won - and set a new record for - the Badwater Ultramarathon. This is a treacherous 135 mile race from Death Valley, California, to the slopes of Mt. Whitney with an elevation gain of 13,000 feet and temperatures pushing 120 degrees fahrenheit. Fueled along the way by an all vegan diet of soy protein drinks and potato and rice balls, he normally eats a high-protein vegan diet with lots of tofu, tempeh, and whole grains, nuts and seeds. As a sometimes 5K runner myself, I am in utter awe and more than a little inspired by this man!

On Monday, July 24, Scott will once again compete in the Badwater Marathon and aim to set a new record - again. I'll be rooting for him and I'll be sure to post again with the results of the race when its finished!

More info:
Scott in the news
Scott Jurek online
Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition