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“Fear is what makes you come alive, the lure of the unknown - can I do this? - thats where the growth comes from, the pain. I dont remember the running effortlessly; I remember the hard times; adversity breathes transformation.”

Quote by Scott Jurek

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Scott Jurek, born on October 26, 1973, is a renowned American long-distance runner and author. He is best known for his exceptional achievements in ultra-trail running, having won the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run multiple times and setting several world records. more

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