Ultra Running on a rise due to stuntman Karno

OMG, I cannot believe you decided to post here.

A lot of the guys around here really respect you, and I have been sticking up for you on a ton of threads, making sure you were mentioned as one of the best - if not the best - ultra runner in the world.

It really is awesome to be talking to you.

Keep up the great work, and keep winning races.

I am so inspired by you, and want to be just like you.

You know that anyone can have a screen name "Scott Jurek" and it might not be him really.

luv2run wrote:

You know that anyone can have a screen name "Scott Jurek" and it might not be him really.

That's not true. You actually think people might go around using a name that isn't really theirs?

luv2run wrote:

You know that anyone can have a screen name "Scott Jurek" and it might not be him really.

Scott is a pretty good person, he is a vegetarian and he loves animals and stuff. He wouldn't do something like that I would think.

Does the fact that he is publicized really make a dent on participation? I would say no.

participation is minimal at events (50+) unless it is a big one like western states or another prestigious or historic race and guys that are 40+ are still on the top of the ultra scene here in the US. what does that tell us? the sport is not growing.

I think most people wont take it serious because guys like Scott are few. (guys that are actually impressive with pace over these distances). the others are just getting out there and doing what others just dont want to do. not to mention the fact that the runners involved with ultra are seen by most other runners as being really bizarre. social ackward, etc. Most runners (5k-marathon) would probably not consider what most of these people are doing as running.. In my opinion, if you can take a nap during a race, it ceases to be a run at that point.

Karnezes is a shameless self promoting media hog and is not an impressive runner by any stretch in my opinion. i do commend him on being able to get the attention he has for doing nothing.. :)

my .02

If it's not him, he didn't do something like that.

Guys it is me, although with all the knuckleheads on this site, I could see why u would think I was a troll. I also do appreciate all the positive things said about me on this site. It really helps get me through all the hard work. Although this is the first time Ive posted under my actual name, I do have a screen name on this site, which I post so that u wont be biased on my comments. Here I just put my name so as to set the record straight about Karno

Cronie wrote:

OMG, I cannot believe you decided to post here.

A lot of the guys around here really respect you, and I have been sticking up for you on a ton of threads, making sure you were mentioned as one of the best - if not the best - ultra runner in the world.

It really is awesome to be talking to you.

Keep up the great work, and keep winning races.

I am so inspired by you, and want to be just like you.

I agree he is a great runner but get off your knees would you? It's embarassing.

Scott Jurek wrote:

Guys it is me, although with all the knuckleheads on this site, I could see why u would think I was a troll. I also do appreciate all the positive things said about me on this site. It really helps get me through all the hard work. Although this is the first time Ive posted under my actual name, I do have a screen name on this site, which I post so that u wont be biased on my comments. Here I just put my name so as to set the record straight about Karno

I call BS.

If it is you tell me what color the walls are on your running store in the university village in Seattle.

Actually, forget my trick question. You are not scott. The real Jurek is running the Hard Rock 100 right now.

no im not, im sitting in my Marriot right now, because i had to pull out due to tendinitis in my right ankle. Also if u dont believe its me fine, im not looking for hero worship, im just here to set the record straight about Karno.

haha tendonitis. it wouldnt be that you sprained your ankle playing soccer this week AND still are running HR. go away troll

Hey "scott jurek" too bad the real Scott Jurek is running in second place as we speak at the HR 100. Check it out on the webcast at their site www.hardrock100.com Do your homework before you decide to come on this site and waste our time with your stupid post. Better yet get a life and go do some running of your own.