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 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
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 94 minutes
- Episodes
- 871
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Meet the Nation #1 - Vinton Storm - Founder
This is a totally new format of show that we are adding temporarily during the Corona Crisis.
"The Nation" is our community. Get to know each other as you are interacting online more than ever. …
Long Run 100 - John Godinet
Join Scotty and long time East Coast runner John Godinet for a long run in which they discuss John's life in running as well as his battle with ALS.
This episode is also sponsored by PATH projects..…
Operation Leadville #4 - Follow Up Calls
Join Scotty, Adam and holly for follow up coaching calls with their coaches for the Leadville 10 in August.
This episode is also sponsored by PATH projects...the best clothes for men to run in, peri…
Gang Show 124 - Franziska Andonopoulos
The gangs all here!!! Join Scotty, Adam, Holly and Rachel for ten junk miles with Turkey Trotter and Birthday Girl Franziska Andonopoulos! We talk about her life in running, how she found the show…
Long Run 99 - Aneta Zeppettella
Join Scotty and Aneta Zeppettella for a long run in which they discuss her life in running, growing up in Poland before the wall came down, her discovery of the sport, introduction to trails and how…
Operation Leadville Special - #3 Adam and Ellie
Evesdrop on Adam and his coach on their first call regarding his coaching. Unscripted and unedited. Get a peek into what's happening behind the scenes with the coaching for Leadville.
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Operation Leadville Special #2 - Holly and Joe
Evesdrop on Holly and her coach on their first call regarding his coaching. Unscripted and unedited. Get a peek into what's happening behind the scenes with the coaching for Leadville.
Website: ht…
Gang Show 123 - John Sharp and the Gang
Join Scotty, Adam, Holly and long time friend of the show John T. Sharp for ten junk miles in which we discus: John's life in running, Heart Rate Training, Coaching, Rosebud Restaurant, Eddie Izzard…
Long Run 98 - Mark Johnson
Join Scotty and Minnesotan Mark Johnson for a long one on one discussion of his life in running, and his path to opening up his own running-focused gym for runners. A really cool conversation with …
Operation Leadville special #1 - Scotty and Liza
Evesdrop on Scotty and his coach on their first call regarding his coaching. Unscripted and unedited. Get a peek into what's happening behind the scenes with the coaching for Leadville.
Website: h…
Meet the Listeners 9 - Day Drinking
Join the gang for a call in show, (very little running content) where we chat with a few different fans about their random questions. Special guest appearance by Laura Eriks to chat about the Arrow…
Long Run 97 - Erin Montgomery
Join Scotty and Erin Montgomery for A long run in which they discuss: her life in running, learning a out the Iditarod dog sled race, being the honorary “Teacher on the trail,” teaching the Iditaro…
Gang Show 122 - Steve Tursi
We (Scotty, Holly, Adam and Steve Tursi) planned to do the St. Croix 40, but bad weather prevented us from making our journey. So we made up our own adventure, ate a lot of food and decided to do a …
Long Run 96 - Annie Weiss
Join Scotty, Brian Frain and Annie Weiss for a special long run where they discuss Annie’s life in running and path to ultra, nutrition and diets, FKT’s, Brian’s book, life, Milwaukee and much much…
Gang Show 121 - Kerri Maess
The Gang is back!!!! Join Scotty, Holly, Adam and, yes, Rachel for ten junk miles with Badger 50K finisher Kerri Maess! We discuss her life in running and coyotes, dude showers, jeopardy, swatch wa…
Long Run 95 - Sam German (Turco)
You might remember Sam Turco from the early years. Before she left us for Boulder and Aaron and Mountains and dogs. Well, this is Scotty and Sam, just talking. About life, politics, family, frien…
Special Episode - Winter Essentials with Arcteryx
Join Scotty, Adam, Holly and Rachel for a special live cast at Arcteryx Chicago where they discuss beginner winter running essentials. From layers, to slipping to jackets and winter ultras, and all…
Gang Show 120 - Annie Weiss and Brain Frain
Join Scotty, Adam, Holly and Brian Frain and Annie Weiss on a long group run in which we discuss: the Sugar and Flour Bakery in Greendale, the Handmaiden's Tale, Annie's FKT in the Ice Age Trail, c…
Special Episode - World's Longest Turkey Trot For ALS 2019
We were tired, we hadn't slept, we ran 100 miles, partied and drove from Wisconsin. We didn't like each other very much and everything hurt.
So we thought we'd podcast again.
This episode brought t…
Long Run 94 - Erica Williams
Join Scotty and his old friend Erica Williams for a discussion of all things life and running. Erica recently finished her first 100 mile race (Yeti 100) after a journey involving weight loss, diet…