New record-holding ultramarathoner, Scott Jurek? He's a vegan.

[flvegan]

Scott Jurek sets record in 24-hour race, earns athlete of the week

Endurance runner Scott Jurek (Duluth, Minn.) finished second at the World 24-hour Run Championships in Brive, France. The Seattle-based vegan ran more than 165.7 miles over 24 hours to win the silver medal. That was a record finish for an American and that's why Jurek is USA TODAY's athlete of the week.

The previous record (162.5 miles) was set by Mark Goodale in 1999. Michael Henze (Neehah, Wis.) finished 12th with 154.5 miles and Serge Arbona (Baltimore) finished 21st (150.5 miles). They earned a bronze medal for Team USA. Japan's Shingo Inoue won the race (170 miles).

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2010-05-17-athlete-of-the-week_N.htm

[WillParkinson]

1. That's so not true!

Everyone knows that vegans are weak in body. They don't get the protein for strenuous physical activity. Vegans cannot maintain healthy lifestyles.

Did I miss any?

Congratulations to Mr. Jurek!

[Pool Hall Ace]

2. Yeah, where is he getting his protein?

And he must be anemic if he's not eating meat!!! :rofl:

Another congratulations to Mr. Jurek!! :applause: