Podcast

Ten Junk Miles

Comedy, Improv, Running, Sports

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.

More at http://www.tenjunkmiles.com

Running chart
#38
Episodes
970
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 23 min
On air since
2015
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

970 episodes, newest first

  1. Gang Show 266 - Lubia's Chicago Marathon and Andrew's First 100

    Show notes

    Join Scott W. Kummer, Melissa "Kinda A Big Deal" Kaiser, Oscar Delgado and Lubia Salgado for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss what we have been up to, Lubia's drunk marathon, Andrew's first 100 miler, Strava Shoutouts, 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

    2 hr 36 min
  2. Meet The Nation 352 - Cynthia Bianucci

    Show notes

    Meet Nation Member Cynthia Bianucci!! #RunTJM Weekly Strava Champions Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 266.5 Miles Most Time Runing: Jeremiah Sullivan 47:23:57 Most Vert: Craig Hibbets: 17,802 ft.

    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/

    31 min
  3. Long Run 273 - Melissa Londry and Alyx Barnett - Trail Running, Race Directing and Advocacy in SW Virginia

    Show notes

    Join Scott Kummer Melissa Londry and Alyx Barnett for a long run in which they discuss their lives in running, Alyx's journey to Virginia, Southwest Virginia Trail Running, sexual harassment policies, race directing, and much much more.

    The prior show with Alyx referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000478625837

    Learn about SWVA Running here: https://www.swvarunning.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

    1 hr 52 min
  4. From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 11

    Show notes

    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: 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

    19 min
  5. Meet The Nation 351 - Donald Dargan

    Show notes

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

    19 min
  6. Gang Show 188 - Cat Dog Tree

    Show notes

    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 much much more!!

    This episode brought to you by UCAN. Try some of their products today by clicking here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles/ Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off.

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    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/

    2 hr 40 min
  7. Long Run 272 - Matt Fitzgerald - Author of "Dying To Run"

    Show notes

    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 chronicles his decision, training and the run itself. It is a great story and a must read for anyone being held back by an injury.

    Buy Dying To Run here: https://8020books.com/product/dying-to-run/

    Learn about all things Matt here: https://mattfitzgerald.org/

    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

    1 hr 36 min
  8. Meet The Nation 350 - Kristin Napora

    Show notes

    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 Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

    18 min
  9. Gang Show 265 - Breakfast At Mandi's House

    Show notes

    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, 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

    2 hr 13 min
  10. Long Run 270 - Ashley Paulson

    Show notes

    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 breaking performance, ultra culture and much much more!! Ashley is a ton of fun and she was great to get to know!!

    The link to all things Ashley: https://www.ashkickn.com

    Join Ashley's running club here: https://www.ifit.com/blog/ashleys-endurance-run-club

    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

    1 hr 37 min
  11. Gang Show 264 - Lubia Salgado

    Show notes

    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: https://fundraisers.heroesendurance.org/lubia-salgado-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

    2 hr 48 min
  12. Long Run 270 - Micki Colson, Chad Colson and the Shawnee Hills 100

    Show notes

    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/#/

    Learn about Colson Photography: https://www.colsonphoto.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

    2 hr 17 min
  13. From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 10

    Show notes

    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: 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

    26 min
  14. Long Run 269 - Emily Quintanilla

    Show notes

    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 Races here: https://sombrerorunning.com

    Listen to Emily on "WTF": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheres-the-finish/id1731931610

    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 hr 37 min
  15. Meet The Nation 349 - Sean Camfield

    Show notes

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

    25 min
  16. From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 9

    Show notes

    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

    21 min
  17. Long Run 268 - What The Hell Is A Peptide - Dr. Nicole Yedlinsky

    Show notes

    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!

    Special note: No medical advice or training advice given. This is purely informational. Consult your own doctor or coach for medical advice or training advice.

    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

    1 hr 23 min
  18. Gang Show 263 - The Badger Drop Bag Show

    Show notes

    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.

    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 hr 41 min
  19. From Setback to the Start Line - Episode 8 - Status Update - Things Are Clicking

    Show notes

    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

    38 min
  20. Meet The Nation 348 - Casey Sepich

    Show notes

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

    24 min