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Ten Junk Miles

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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  1. 938

    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: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles

  2. 937

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  3. 936

    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 Scotty on his experiences there hanging with the RD (Craig Thornley) and the GOAT (Ann Trason). Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  4. 935

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  5. 934

    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 and even an aid station chef.  A little something for everyone! Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  6. 933

    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: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok: https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

  7. 932

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  8. 931

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  9. 930

    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, Patreon and much much more.  You don't have to run alone!!! Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  10. 929

    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: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  11. 928

    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: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok: https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634 Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  12. 927

    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 and authentic person in the sport. Link to all things Lindsay:  https://linktr.ee/run.this.life Link to Revolution Running: https://revolutionrunning.net Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  13. 926

    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 Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  14. 925

    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 more!! Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  15. 924

    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 sport for over 15 years and he has seen it from several unique perspectives.  This is a conversation that needs a part II. Ian's article that inspired the talk:  https://iancorless.org/2026/05/ Ian's Website: https://iancorless.org Check out Talk Ultra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-ultra/id497318073 Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  16. 923

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  17. 922

    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 for an everyday runner to tackle them. Learn more about the Wild Horse 200 here (it looks gorgeous):  https://wildhorse200.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  18. 921

    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: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

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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:  https://donorbox.org/2026-kwik-trip-50k-fun-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4ak9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFudjlWVTBmY2lKdFRDS3Vqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg7ktnviuCM1tdsFeVcySgV_5pk79qDnU2c4T8Jr-PMPEDvDrWvC6MxuQ-Pl_aem_cR3mZx6Rsw76f4PVFeQTeg Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Brice Clapp: 212.7 Most Time Runing: Brice Clapp: 65:00:19 Most Vert: Chad Lasater: 27,234 Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  20. 919

    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 Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  21. 918

    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: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  22. 917

    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 of running. Sign up for Womp Romp here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132578 Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  23. 916

    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 running, inverted penises, and much much more! Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  24. 915

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  25. 914

    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.   That's right.  3100 MILES!!!! Podcast interview with Gina Fioroni referenced: Podcast with the great Yolanda Holder:  Sri Chimnoy Page: https://srichinmoy.org Sport And Meditation Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Meditation-Sri-Chinmoy/dp/389532213X/ref=rvi_d_sccl_5/146-0262065-9357725?pd_rd_w=1B0IZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=40CVF9SBBJA1VQYM19DA&pd_rd_wg=E5Gx2&pd_rd_r=a2f964f3-8241-4bb3-804c-658aa00c2b27&pd_rd_i=389532213X&psc=1 Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  26. 913

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  27. 912

    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: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

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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: https://sophiespeidel974500.substack.com Sarah Lavender Smith's Substack: https://sarahrunning.substack.com/ Sarah's Book on Trail Running: https://www.amazon.com/Trail-Runners-Companion-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B071WDHGCW?ref_=ast_author_mpb The article Sarah wrote on running and relationships: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/culture-people/is-running-a-threat-to-your-relationship-2/ Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  29. 910

    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 races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

  30. 909

    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 Champions: Most Miles: Viktoria Brown 212.1 MIles Most Time Runing: Michael Schreiber 48:25:52 Most Vert: Michael whiteside 20,033 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  31. 908

    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 his recent visit back to the sport at the Jackpot ultras.  They also talk music a little as Cory is an accomplished pianist.  This is an important discussion that should raise a few issues many people have not considered.  Who would I be without running? Check out Cory's video project here: Cory's books and music are all available here: https://www.coryreese.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  32. 907

    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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  33. 906

    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 Vasectomy status, bonk calls, Patreon, and much, much more!!! Listen to You Said 100 Miles?  Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-said-100-miles/id1633911686 Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  34. 905

    Meet The Nation 334 - Greg Phillips

    Meet Nation Member Michael Mctighe #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Laura Range 128.1 miles Most Time Runing: Laura Range 46:54:40 Most Vert: MDL Ramos 17,069 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  35. 904

    Gang Show 245 - Pettit Indoor Marathons 2026

    Join Scotty, Mandi and a host of runners who participated in the Pettit Indoor Marathons to discuss their performances as well as other issues involving the sport, including the 18 mile LA Marathon controversy, and much much more!! Join Scotty and Jon Pohlkamp, a 2:38 marathoner that underwent the same surgery and recovery that Scotty had.  Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to marathoning. Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  36. 903

    From Setback To the Start Line - Episode 3 - There's Hope - With 2:38 Marathoner Jon Pohlkamp

    Join Scotty and Jon Pohlkamp, a 2:38 marathoner that underwent the same surgery and recovery that Scotty had.  Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to marathoning. Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/  

  37. 902

    Meet The Nation 334 - Michael Mctighe

    Meet Nation Member Michael Mctighe #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Marquis Cox 108.2 miles Most Time Runing: Brittany Mccollum 40:04:14 Most Vert: Jason Wickman 18.024 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Long Run 258 Keira Henninger

    Join Scotty and Race Director Keira Henninger for a long run in which they discuss her life in running, how she came to be an RD, her races, life as a full time race director, and much much more! Learn about Keira and all of her races here: https://www.keirahenninger.com/races   Sign up for Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

  39. 900

    From Setback to Starting Line - Episode 2 - With Coach Liza Howard and Michael Tulman, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN, CFL1, USAW-L1

    Join Scotty, Coach Liza Howard and Scotty's PT Michael Tulman for a discussion of Scotty's injury, other meniscus injuries, his arc of recovery, next steps and how the coach and PT can work together to get Scotty back running again. The information on this podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, medical advice, diagnosis, coaching, physical therapy or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician, coach, physical therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition Articles referenced by Michael: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2016.6219?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9194705/ Thanks to the products helping my recovery: MIdwest Orthopedics at Rush: https://www.rushortho.com/ Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Meet The Nation 333 Cory Malecki

    Meet Nation Member Cory Malecki #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Steve Griffin 197 Miles Most Time Runing: Steve Griffin 122:04:53 Hours Most Vert: Michael Whiteside Jon Cooper 19,970 ft.  Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 1 - With Coach Liza Howard

    This is episode 1 of a new series between Scotty and his coach Liza Howard about his comeback to running from his meniscal root tear injury.  Follow or join.  We have no idea where this path leads, but we will enjoy the journey. Get Path Products here: https://pathprojects.com And UCAN: https://ucan.co/collections/all And Fitsok:  https://fitsok.com And Mount to Coast: https://mounttocoast.com And Trail Toes: https://www.trailtoes.com Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Gang Show 253 - Buckethat Bob Henne, Barry Thrune, Arrowhead and GLP-1's

    Join Scotty, Mandi, Melissa "Kinda a Big Deal Kaiser" Jen "Matza" Robbins, Barry Thrune and special guest Buckethat Bob Henne for Ten Junk Miles in which we talk about Barry's Arrowhead 135, Bob's St. Croix 40 and we do a deep dive on the issues surrounding the use of GLP-1's as runners.  A little something for everyone. Sign up for the Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Meet The Nation 332 - Shari VanStraten

    Meet Nation Member Shari VanStraten #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Sjad Khaleghi 163.1 Miles Most Time Runing: Justin Smith 50:45:140 Most Vert: Michael Whiteside 17,119 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Long Run 257 - Craig Thornley - Race Director - Western States 100

    Join Scotty and Western States Race Director Craig Thornley for a long run in which they discuss his life in running, how he came to be the Western States RD, what that entails, how Western States works, their approaches to emrging issues in the sport, the lottery, doping, gender, and his recovery from knee surgery.  And much much more.  It's like evesdropping on RD's chatting.  And I think you will like it. Listen to the Ian Maddison Interview referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000586719163 Listen to the Ann Trason Interview referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000421633341 Sign up for Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

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    Meet The Nation 331 - Sharon Ferbache

    Meet Nation Member Sharon Ferbache #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Matt Tribe 140.2 Miles Most Time Runing: Jennifer Miller 32:38:40 Most Vert: Christine Tokarz 28,593 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

  46. 893

    Gang Show 252 - Lee Oksiuta and Moose's Sample

    Join Scotty, Kerri, Moose, Angie, Lauren Duncan and Lee Oksiuta for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss: Scotty's injury update, what everyone has been up to, next race planned - looking ahead to 2026.  Vasectomy's.  Bonk Calls.  Strava Shout-outs, Mail.  Patreon and more! Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Meet The Nation 330 - Parker Rios

    Meet Nation Member Parker Rios #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Pete Kostelnick 210.2 Miles Most Time Runing: Pete Kostelnick 30:17:59 Most Vert: Michael Whiteside: 22,123 Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Gang Show 251 - Mike Malinin Joins The Gang

    Join Scotty, Eddie, Melissa "Kind of A Big Deal" Kaiser, and Mike Malinin for ten Junk Miles in which we discuss: Scotty's injury update, what everyone has been up to, next race planned - looking ahead to 2026.  Mike's life in running, his recent attempt at Hennepin 100, his dystonia and various questions about being a drummer for the Goo Goo Dolls, The TJM Dead Pool 2026, Strava Shout-outs, Patreon and more! Listen to the Long Run with Mike here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000726526767 Contribute To The Top Ten Album Project: https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbxs8cTOx0SUt_eisdUvrUkvdCAHILOkN_1-dyXDxGRBMGIZpKQUClvzMPqRb0HW1iAP/exec Listen to the Kara Goucher interview referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000650502773 Join the Dead Pool Here:  https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbxdC7CEyOgxKjFCMyvrk5dF-GoDj4OduGutZbStlluL8Gy4oUedZe8QA0DaHQkOVUARWA/exec Check Out The Feat: https://www.facebook.com/thefeat.chicago Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Meet The Nation 329 - Aimee Schlussel

    Meet Nation Member Aimee Schlussel #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jon William 184.4 Miles Most Time Runing: Mango Danaher 91:27:57 Most Vert: Justin Young 28,271 ft. Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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    Long Run 257 - Lavinia Kava - Australian ultra runner's first 50K

    Join Scotty and Australian beginner ultrarunner Lavinia Kava in which they discuss: her background in backetball, her introduction to ultra running, her participation in the FURTHEr project with Lululemon, her interest in ultra running and her training for her very first 50K in Australia. Check out Flopwear By Charlie:  https://www.flopwearbycharlie.com.au/ Learn about Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB: https://kosciuszko.utmb.world Sign up for Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

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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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