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Ten Junk Miles
by Ten Junk Miles, LLC
A lighthearted conversation by runners about their lives as runners and the issues that are interesting or important to them and guests of the show. TJM is meant to be a companion to you as you run. Think of us as your running partners on days when you just need some friends to get you out on an easy run. The show is composed of 10 segments, one for each mile, and every 10 minutes or so we move on to the next topic, to keep things interesting. Among the hosts' experience are ten 100-mile finishes, dozens of half and full marathons, plenty of 50-milers, and some speedy 5ks and a BQ (and a handful of DNFs).Your host, Scotty Kummer is an attorney, doberman owner and quite possibly the most painstakingly average runner known to man. Scott has stumbled through numerous plus 4 and 5 hour marathons. He's DNF'ed the 150 mile, 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distance. Okay, and he is a member of the Order of the Hrimthurs for having completed the Arrowhead 135, the Tuscobia 160 and the
Episodes
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From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 11
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. On this episode they talk about his continuing struggles to find his groove. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush:...
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Meet The Nation 351 - Donald Dargan
Meet Nation Member Donald Dargan!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Viktoria Brown - 204.9 Most Time Runing: Joe Miller - 86:18:21 Most Vert: Barry Thrune - 15,407 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Gang Show 188 - Cat Dog Tree
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE FROM 2022 as we keep our dear friend Eddie in our thoughts and prayers as he battles a cardiac incident. Join Scotty, Kat, Holly, Mandi and Eddie for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss: Chicken sex, the Slack challenge, Boston, Life of Pi, Running in cemetaries, Cher and…
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Long Run 272 - Matt Fitzgerald - Author of "Dying To Run"
Join Scott Kummer and Matt Fitgerald for a long run in which they discuss Matt's life in running, coaching and writing. Matt strggles with Long Covid and he was unable to run from it for a substantial amount of time - then decided to try to run the Javalina Jundred 100K anyway. This book…
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Meet The Nation 350 - Kristin Napora
Meet Nation Member Kristin Napora!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Ed The Jester Ettinghausen - 172.1 Most Time Runing: Ed the Jester Ettinghausen - 48:40:38 Most Vert: Andy Kumeda - 23,025 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the...
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Gang Show 265 - Breakfast At Mandi's House
Join Scott W. Kummer, Mandi Florip, Jon Krist, Barry Thrune and Bill Schneider for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss what we have been up to, Bill, Barry and Mandi's Badger experiences, Jon and Scotty are headed to Big Sur, the upcoming Pettit Indoor marathon, current issues in the sport…
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Long Run 270 - Ashley Paulson
Join Scotty and Ashley Paulson the 100 mile world record holder, treamill 100 mile record holder, Badwater Champion and mother of four (4). She's totally fun and cool. Ashley and Scotty run Ten Junk Miles in which they talk about her life in running, her triathalon and ultra careers, record...
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Gang Show 264 - Lubia Salgado
Join Scott W. Kummer, Eddie Pedroza, Melissa "Kinda A Big Deal" Kaiser and special guest Lubia Salgado for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss what we have been up to, Lubia's story, Strava Shoutouts, and much much more!!! donate to Lubia's fundraiser here:...
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Long Run 270 - Micki Colson, Chad Colson and the Shawnee Hills 100
Join Scotty Micki Colson and Chad Colson for a long run in which they discuss their lives in running, their path to becoming two of the top race photographers in the business and the race they direct: Shawnee Hills Trail Races!! Shawnee Hills Trail Races here: https://www.shawneehills100.com/#/...
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From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 10
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. On this episode they unpack his experiences at A Race For The Ages. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush:...
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Long Run 269 - Emily Quintanilla
Join Scotty and Emily Quintanilla for a long run in which they discuss her life in running, her recovery from addiction and her recent finish of the Badger 100 mile race! Emily is also a race director for Sombrero Running and a podcast host on Where's The Finish Podcast. Run Sombrero Running…
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Meet The Nation 349 - Sean Camfield
Meet Nation Member Sean Canfield!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 165.1 Most Time Runing: Jeremiah Sullivan 26:46:31 Most Vert: EBrent (Rusty) Lee 21,373 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast…
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From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 9
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN:...
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Long Run 268 - What The Hell Is A Peptide - Dr. Nicole Yedlinsky
Join Scotty and Dr. Nicole Yedlinski for ten junk miles in which she explains to him (like he's a sixth grader) what a peptide is, why it is controversial, the bans, the science, and much much more. A lot to be learned and explained here. A race instance in which some knowledge is imparted!…
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Gang Show 263 - The Badger Drop Bag Show
Join Scott W. Kummer, Kerri Maess, @Adam "Moose" Mathews, Angie Mathews, Lauren Duncan and Lee Oksiuta for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss what we have been up to, how the Badger Trail Races went, Moose's use of made up words and what the hell was in all these drop bags that were left behind....
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From Setback to the Start Line - Episode 8 - Status Update - Things Are Clicking
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN:...
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Meet The Nation 348 - Casey Sepich
Meet Nation Member Casey Sepich!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 191.3 Most Time Runing: Jeremiah Sullivan 31:44:54 Most Vert: Erik Koenig 23,061 Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Long Run 267 - Bonnie Kaufman - The Final Badger 100 Finisher (2026)
Join Scotty for a long run with Bonnie Kaufman, the final finisher of the 2026 Badger 100. they discuss her life in running, the tragic loss of her son Nick, a previous Badger 100 finisher, and her finish of the 2026 Badger 100. Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here:...
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Meet The Nation 347 - Lubia Salgado
Meet Nation Member Lubia Salgado!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 127.1 Most Time Runing: jon Williams 36:11:35 Most Vert: Erik Koenig 23,471 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Gang Show 260 - 4 Perspectives On Western States
Join Scotty and four midwesterners: Nora Bird, Lauren Duncan, Paul Stofko and Tammy Hellings as they discuss their entire experience with getting into, training for and running the Western States Endurance Run. They discuss training, logistics, costs, travel and much much more. Bonus content from...
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Meet the Nation 346 - Luke Nugent
Meet Nation Member Julia Garza!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Vanessa Kline 142.8 Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 73:49:07 Most Vert: Jamie Allen 25,388 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Gang Show 261 - Meet the Badger Trail Races People
Join Scotty, Eddie Pedroza, Melissa (Kinda A Big Deal) Kaiser and Andrew Robot-Dinasour for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has been up to, and then call random people who are involved in the Badger Trail Races to get to know them better. Runners, past participants, new people...
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From Setback to the Start Line 7 - Sara Davidson and her success following root repair surgeries
Join Scotty and Ultra and Trail runner Sara Davidson who has had two (2) root repair surgeries and run 100 and 200 milers after them. We talk about her life in running, her surgeries and recovery and running afterwards. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush:...
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Meet The Nation 345 - Julia Garza
Meet Nation Member Julia Garza!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Andy Lohn 146.8 MIles Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 66:50:32 Most Vert: Jon Willman 27,093 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Meet the Nation 344 - Julie Hennes
Meet Nation Member Julie Hennes #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 138.5 Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 82:28:26 Most Vert: Jon Willman 33,593 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Gang Show 260 - Important Plankgate Update
Join Scotty, Eddie Pedroza, Melissa (Kinda A Big Deal) Kaiser and Andrew Robot-Dinasour for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has been up to, a big update on Plankgate, kids in races, secret recordings, Andrew's Kettle Moraine 100K finish, Scotty's recovery, Strava Shoutouts,...
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Gang Show 259 - Martin Erl
Join Scotty, Mandi, Barry, Matza Ball Jen and Martin Erl for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has beenup to, gearing up for summer racing/training, injuries, and much much more. You don't have to run alone!!! Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here:...
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From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 6 - Trying To Build Momentum
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN:...
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Long Run 266 - Lindsay Teague - Run.This.Life.
Take a long run with Scotty and Lindsay Teague who posts videos and inspirational content under the moniker "Run.This.Life." on instagram, tiktok and Facebook. They get to know each other and talk about what she does and why, as well as the person behind these media posts. She's a very relatable...
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Meet The Nation 343 - Amy Bird
Meet Nation Member Amy Bird #RunTJM RUSEEN Reflective Gear: https://ruseen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoov_pTWeho4ziS8d0zFBvvcBm6j9F8Dynbot0bMtXPE2F7tHxW2 Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan: 162.6 Most Time Runing: Jimmy Jones 30:38:15 Most Vert: Andy Kumeda 22,188 Sign up for theTen…
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Gang show 258 - Live From The Manitowoc Marathon
Join Scotty, Mandi, Barry, Jon Krist, Bill Schneider and Curt Brey for ten junk miles in which they discuss the Manitowoc Maratime Marathon - Scotty's first race post injury, how the race went for everyone, the event generally, backing in, "of course," Strava Shoutouts, Patreon and much much…
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Long Run 265 - Ian Corless
Take a long run with Scotty and Photographer, Journalist and podcaster Ian Corless brought about by recent developments in trail and ultra media coverage, the rise of the influencer and its effects on the experience of participating and covering the sport. Ian has been around and involved in the...
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Meet The Nation 342 - Rachel Carrasquillo
Meet Nation Member Rachel Carasquillo #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan: 184.4 Most Time Runing: Cassandra Maughan 71:50:53 Most Vert: John Baughman: 19,836 Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Long Run 263 - Chris Miles - 200 Milers in the U.K.
Join Scotty and U.K. ultrarunner and TJM Triple Crown winner Chris Miles to discuss his recent 200 mile finish at the Wild Horse 200 in South Wales, as well as his life in running and all the other things. This is a neat look into the development of 200 mile races in the U.K. and what its like…
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Long Run 263 - John Sterner - Root Repair Surgery
Join Scotty and athlete and coach John Sterner to discuss his life in running and a new chapter about to begin with a root repair surgery (the same surgery Scotty had). Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here:...
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Meet The Nation 341 - Jon Krist and Kwik Trip 50K
Meet Nation Member Jon Krist #RunTJM Kwik Trip 50K Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/672580985822465?active_tab=about Donate to the Kwik Trip Event Here:...
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Gang Show 257 - Kristin Napora and the Big Burrito
Join Scotty, Eddie, Oscar, Melissa "Kinda A Big Deal Kaiser" and Kristin Napora for Ten Junk MIles in which they discuss what they've been up to, Fomo, Race Schedules, Potawatomi Trail Race experiences, Scotty's injury, and much much more! Sidenote: This show is soberish. Sign up for theTen Junk...
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From Setback To The Start Line - 5 - Coaching Call 5-22-26
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN:...
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Long Run 262 Matt Hoadley - Ultrarunner, RD, And Community Builder
Join Scotty and Ultrarunner, RD and Community Builder Matt Hoadley for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss his life in running, becoming an RD, battling his inner demons and finding reasons and why's as his running life advances. Very interesting and though provoking stuff about the mental side…
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Gang Show 256 - Julie Hennes and the Fox Valley Gang
NOTE: ViEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED Join a special gang featuring Scotty, Robin Toots Magoots Grapa, Matt Smith, Cory Malecki Katie Martens, Joshua Martens, Shari VanStraten and special guest Julie Hennes for Ten Junk Miles in which they have a little too much to drink and discuss their lives in...
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Meet The Nation 340 - Levi Marriott
Meet Nation Member Rachel Grabow!!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Chris Miles 203.6 Most Time Runing: Chris Miles 78:59:11 Most Vert: Chris MIles 32,799 TRIPLE CROWN WINNER Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Long Run 261 - Alex Ramsey - Sri Chimnoy 3100 Finisher
Join Scotty and Ultrarunner and Sri Chimnoy 3100 mile finisher Alex Ramsey for Ten Junk Miles in which they talk about: Alex's life in running, discovering the dirtbag group, his and Scotty's adventures over the years and ultimately his finish of the Sri Chimnoy 3100 race in New York last year....
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Meet The Nation 339 - Rachel Grabow
Meet Nation Member Rachel Grabow!!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 186.1 Most Time Runing: Jim Arnold 70:54:08 Most Vert: Jim Arnold 23,501 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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From Setback To The Start Line 4 - Coaching Call 04-12-26
Join Scotty and coach Liza Howard. Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to running. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN:...
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Long Run 261 Full Corrected - Sophie Speidel
Join Scotty and ultrarunner Sophie Speidel on a long run in which they dicuss their injuries (both have root tears) as well as Sophie's life in running, approaches to recovery and dealing with a changing relationship with the sport, and much much more. Sophie's Substack:...
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Meet The Nation 338 - Andrew Kuzee
Meet Nation Member Andrew Kuzee!!! #RunTJM Link to Steve Cannon Book: https://www.amazon.com/40-Days-Historic-Around-Largest/dp/1942810059 Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 126.8 Most Time Runing: Mark Kirkland 25:12:17 Most Vert: MDL Ramos 21,380 Sign up for theTen Junk Miles…
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Meet the Nation 337 - Eric Mauricette
Meet Nation Member Eric Mauicette!!! #RunTJM Link to Bay of Fundy International Marathon: https://www.bayoffundymarathon.com Bold Coast Runners: https://www.boldcoastrunners.org/about-us/officers-and-minutes Bold Coast Bash: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132555 Weekly Strava…
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Long Run 259 Cory Reece 2026
Join Scotty and Cory Reece for a long run in which they discuss Cory's life in running, his time away from the sport, and his reflections on having a life intertwined with ultrarunning and then stepping away. Fresh perspectives, realizations and insight and much much more. Cory also talks about…
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Meet The Nation 336 - Serrah West
Meet Nation Member Serrah West #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions: Most Miles: Marquis Cox 183.9 MIles Most Time Runing: Tina Pascolla 100:49:08 Most Vert: Jason Friedman 21,496 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group:...
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Gang Show 255 - Donnie Symonds and the Chicago Gang
Join Scotty, Eddie, Melissa (Kinda a Big Deal) Kaiser, Oscar, Buckethat Bob and special guest Donnie Symonds for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss: Donnie's life in running, finishing a 100 with his daughter, a checkin on Bob's GLP-1 strategizing with running, Oscar's Black Canyon, Scotty's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A lighthearted conversation by runners about their lives as runners and the issues that are interesting or important to them and guests of the show. TJM is meant to be a companion to you as you run. Think of us as your running partners on days when you just need some friends to get you out on an easy run. The show is composed of 10 segments, one for each mile, and every 10 minutes or so we move on to the next topic, to keep things interesting. Among the hosts' experience are ten 100-mile finishes, dozens of half and full marathons, plenty of 50-milers, and some speedy 5ks and a BQ (and a handful of DNFs).Your host, Scotty Kummer is an attorney, doberman owner and quite possibly the most painstakingly average runner known to man. Scott has stumbled through numerous plus 4 and 5 hour marathons. He's DNF'ed the 150 mile, 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distance. Okay, and he is a member of the Order of the Hrimthurs for having completed the Arrowhead 135, the Tuscobia 160 and the
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A lighthearted conversation by runners about their lives as runners and the issues that are interesting or important to them and guests of the show. TJM is meant to be a companion to you as you run. Think of us as your running partners on days when you just need some friends to get you out on an...
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