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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

Name: North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
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From the author of the bestseller Eat and Run, a thrilling memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46-day run to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail. Scott Jurek is one of the world's best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he's finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite events over the course of his career. But after two decades of racing, training, speaking, and touring, Jurek felt an urgent need to discover something new about himself. He embarked on a wholly unique challenge, one that would force him to grow as a person and as an athlete: breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.

North is the story of the 2,189-mile journey that nearly shattered him. When he set out in the spring of 2015, Jurek anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest would be in short supply -- but he couldn't have imagined the physical and emotional toll the trip would exact, nor the rewards it would offer. With his wife, Jenny, friends, and the kindness of strangers supporting him, Jurek ran, hiked, and stumbled his way north, one white blaze at a time.

A stunning narrative of perseverance and personal transformation, North is a portrait of a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life. It will inspire runners and non-runners alike to keep striving for their personal best.

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Are you looking for inspiration to push your limits and achieve your personal best? Look no further than "North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail." This thrilling memoir by Scott Jurek, one of the world's best ultrarunners, will captivate you from start to finish. Jurek's remarkable endurance and speed, achieved on a vegan diet, have made him a legend in the running community. Now, he takes on his biggest challenge yet - breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.

Join Jurek on this grueling and immensely inspiring 2,189-mile journey that nearly shattered him. Running nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks, Jurek faced punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. But with the support of his wife, Jenny, friends, and even strangers, he persevered. "North" is a story of personal transformation, where Jurek became a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life.

What sets "North" apart is not only Jurek's incredible physical feat but also the emotional journey he takes us on. He shares his vulnerabilities, doubts, and moments of sheer triumph, making this book relatable and inspiring for both runners and non-runners alike. Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or someone seeking motivation to overcome your own challenges, "North" will reignite your spirit and push you to keep striving for your personal best.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that embodies the true spirit of perseverance. Get your copy of "North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail" now and embark on a transformative journey alongside Scott Jurek. Click here to order!

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