Scott’s Blog

This past Sunday, I loaded up my bicycle with at least 50 pounds of local, organic food. Not in ownership of a car, this is nothing unusual, although these are special occasions when I have to be creative about using the panniers, rack, and a backpack.

Not more than a mile from my Seattle apartment is the Broadway Farmer’s Market where I bought ten pounds of pinto beans from one of my favorite growers. In the Yakima Valley, Alvarez Farms grows peppers, tomatotillos, onions, garlic, peanuts, beans, and much more. They tell me next week they’ll have two other varieties of beans which I also plan to stock up on. Their fresh beans I’ve bought in years past, but wished I’d done so in larger quantities as the freshness is like nothing else! (more…)

Last February I did an interview with EliteRunning.com. We discussed my training, transition to becoming vegan, racing, and ultrarunning in general. I’m commonly asked a lot about these topics and feel this interview provides some insight.

As I arrived in Greece last week, I was reminded of last year’s arrival prior to Spartathlon. I was reviewing a new book written by D. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, “Vegetarian Sports Nutrition”. Being very impressed with this book, I agreed to write the forward. Although a few books have been written about vegetarian sports nutrition, Larson-Meyer goes into great detail when presenting the science and does so in an easy to understand format. At the same time, she provides practical information that the veteran and aspiring vegetarian can each utilize in their daily and exercise specific nutritional planning. Many formulas and tables guide the reader in calculating their individual nutritional requirements both on and off the field or race course.

Carnivores read on! (more…)

Many have been asking about my process in speeding the recovery of my recent ankle sprain prior to Hardrock. I had about three and a half days to do all I could of intense rehab during these initial stages of healing. Following the basic RICE recipe with some added natural remedies, here it is.

**But please note this isn’t intended as a prescription or recommendation. As all injuries and individuals are different, be sure to get a diagnosis and establish a proper treatment plan with an appropriate health care provider. (more…)

Back in April, The Final Sprint posted an interview with me. Still very relevant with lots of good information, we talk in depth about Spartathlon, nutrition including vegan nutrition and eating while racing, training, and tips for new ultrarunners.

Endurance Planet posted an interview with me on their Monday July 30 edition. I am interviewed on my training, racing, nutrition, and media coverage on the sport of ultramarathoning.