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Ten Junk Miles

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 Actif Epica 120K in the same calendar year (more people have walked on the moon) as well as finshed 50+ ultramarathons including several 100 mile races. He was once kicked out of an ultra runing group due to allegations of cyber-bullying. He has a habit of offending people by accident while trying to help them. He is a co-founder of the Flatlander Ultrarunners in Chicagoland which has rapidly grown to over 2000 members. He came up with the idea for Ten Junk Miles after becoming frustrated with hearing interview after interview of Scott Jurek and deciding that runners needed more: more discussions of bathroom breaks that went wrong, pacer stories from hell, DNF reports, stories of getting lost on the trail and other related matters.

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  • July 21 · 19 min

    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

  • July 13 · 31 min

    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

  • July 10 · 2 hr 40 min

    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/

  • July 1 · 2 hr 7 min

    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/

  • June 21 · 24 min

    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/

  • June 19 · 1 hr 53 min

    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/

  • June 18 · 23 min

    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

  • June 16 · 1 hr 53 min

    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/

  • June 5 · 1 hr 52 min

    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/

  • June 3 · 25 min

    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

  • May 29 · 2 hr 6 min

    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/

  • May 21 · 1 hr 29 min

    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

  • May 18 · 27 min

    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

  • May 15 · 2 hr 26 min

    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/

  • May 15 · 28 min

    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/

  • May 2 · 2 hr 17 min

    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/

  • April 24 · 2 hr 44 min

    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/

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