Author Topic: Have we talked about this yet? Scott Jurek currently running the AT (Read 65193 times)

JBM · « **Reply #40 on:** July 08, 2015, 03:56:09 PM »

I didn't follow along the whole way, but it seemed like he was doing 50 miles pretty much every day from what I saw. Due to ME being steeper with climbs and with the expectation of being worn out, I would have thought he'd give himself more time at the end??

merigayle · « **Reply #41 on:** July 08, 2015, 05:48:51 PM »

I think North to South for weather for those not trying for records

He posted today, 3 hours ago, 189 or something miles to go. Will be TIGHT. I wonder if it is harder in terms of climbs in one direction or if the fresher legs on the harder ME section makes it faster, but it seems that N--->S is faster.

Chasing Amy · « **Reply #42 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:05:37 PM »

From what I've read, he's struggling right now, about a mile an hour.

merigayle · « **Reply #43 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:09:47 AM »

Quote from: Chasing Amy on July 08, 2015, 10:05:37 PM

From what I've read, he's struggling right now, about a mile an hour.

Have you seen any videos of the terrain? Brutal! I can see it taking an hour to go a mile. I think it was on his page the video. Or Luis Escobar's.

merigayle · « **Reply #44 on:** July 09, 2015, 08:11:24 AM »

Looks like he ran thru the night. This is going to be the only way to get to the finish and break the record.

JBM · « **Reply #45 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:37:02 AM »

http://www.outsideonline.com/1997316/will-scott-jurek-break-appalachian-trail-record-maybe?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookpost

I read this article this morning. Very tight.

merigayle · « **Reply #46 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:35:44 AM »

Here is the most up to date info
http://treeswiththefuron.bangordailynews.com/2015/07/09/home/scott-jureks-speed-attempt-on-the-appalachian-trail-is-a-real-nail-biter/

That says if he goes 2mph thru to the end he will make it. Now, anyone who has run an ultra knows it all sounds SOOOOOOO easy on paper

Making it happen is another thing. My first 48 hour race was a HUGE slap in my face of the reality of that. BUT I am pulling for him.

siamesedream · « **Reply #47 on:** July 09, 2015, 12:53:43 PM »

Somebody get a hamburger to that guy.

nneJ · « **Reply #48 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:01:21 PM »

Quote from: siamesedream on July 09, 2015, 12:53:43 PM

Somebody get a tofu~~ham~~burger to that guy.

FIFY.

GO SCOTT, GO!

nadra's babydaddy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 09, 2015, 05:46:30 PM »

This shit is going to be close. He needs Dusty to come back and crack the whip!

merigayle · « **Reply #50 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:31:48 PM »

Quote from: nadra's lackey on July 09, 2015, 05:46:30 PM

This shit is going to be close. He needs Dusty to come back and crack the whip!

radial · « **Reply #51 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:21:17 PM »

Quote from: siamesedream on July 09, 2015, 12:53:43 PM

Somebody get a hamburger to that guy.

This is probably more profound than you intended it to be. I don't know anything about this guy, but he's clearly undernourished. I hope he nails his goal, but I'm not going to be too surprised if he falls short.

siamesedream · « **Reply #52 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:35:49 PM »

Quote from: radial on July 09, 2015, 07:21:17 PM

This is probably more profound than you intended it to be. I don't know anything about this guy, but he's clearly undernourished. I hope he nails his goal, but I'm not going to be too surprised if he falls short.

I agree.

merigayle · « **Reply #53 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:45:09 PM »

Quote from: radial on July 09, 2015, 07:21:17 PM

This is probably more profound than you intended it to be. I don't know anything about this guy, but he's clearly undernourished. I hope he nails his goal, but I'm not going to be too surprised if he falls short.

All long distance speed hikers look malnourished at the end. Going 50 miles a day must be tough to keep up with your nutritional needs.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #54 on:** July 10, 2015, 01:07:25 PM »

Quote from: merigayle on July 09, 2015, 07:45:09 PM

All long distance speed hikers look malnourished at the end. Going 50 miles a day must be tough to keep up with your nutritional needs.

I don't believe he looks "malnourished". Skinny, yes. Plenty of overweight people ARE malnourished.

merigayle · « **Reply #55 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:33:33 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on July 10, 2015, 01:07:25 PM

I don't believe he looks "malnourished". Skinny, yes. Plenty of overweight people ARE malnourished.

Maybe malnourished is not the right word but i have seen a lot of before and after pictures of people who did long, long distance pursuits and they look so different than they did at the start. Maybe overly skinny and gaunt?

radial · « **Reply #56 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:16:53 PM »

Quote from: merigayle on July 10, 2015, 02:33:33 PM

Maybe malnourished is not the right word but i have seen a lot of before and after pictures of people who did long, long distance pursuits and they look so different than they did at the start. Maybe overly skinny and gaunt?

If it was just a matter of burning off some stored body fat, that would be fine. But he's probably also burning lean muscle mass. It would be fascinating if we had not only the ability to track his whereabouts but to track his body composition in real time.

merigayle · « **Reply #57 on:** July 11, 2015, 02:10:08 PM »

http://www.weather.com/sports-recreation/weather-ventures/news/scott-jurek-appalachian-trail-photos#/1

amazing pictures.

nadra's babydaddy · « **Reply #58 on:** July 11, 2015, 04:29:18 PM »

SCOTTSCOTTSCOTT!!!!

Looks to be about 40 miles from the end with just over 24 hours to get it done. Time to summon whatever the hell demons he has left.

COME ON JURKER!!! DO YOU WANNA BE SOMEBODY?

?

radial · « **Reply #59 on:** July 11, 2015, 04:36:45 PM »

He can knock out 40 miles in 24 hours. Go Scotty!

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