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
- 868
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Long Run 48 - Jason Green
Join Scotty and the great Jason Green for a in depth, intimate discussion of founding running groups, ultra running culture, trends and changes, how attitudes and approaches have changed, what it’s …
Episode 70 - Carleen C
Join Scotty, Siva, Holly, Linda and guest Carleen Coulter to discuss her life in running, her recent finish at Rocky Raccoon 100, the Arrowhead 135, the year ahead in racing, and so much much more!!
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Long Run 47 - Yolanda Holder
Yolanda Holder has completed over 500 races of a marathon or longer, including 21 100 milers. She has two Guinness World Records and at the age of 59 participated in her first bikini competition. …
Episode 69 - Siva Balu
And how is your day going so far? Join Scotty, Rachel, Adam, Tony and the only Pakastani from Idaho, SIVA BALU (plus a lot of other letters). We discuss his attempt at Potawatomi 200, Scotty's Arr…
Long Run 46 - Sandra Villines
Join Scotty and Sandra Villines on a long one on one discussion about her life in running, from beginning on a treadmill training for a half marathon to becoming a Badwater Champion and breaking a 3…
Episode 68 - Jimmy Jones
The full gang is back!!! Join Scotty, Tony, Adam and Rachel for TenJunk Miles with Jimmy Jones, who seems to have done every food and beverage run known to man. We also discuss Scotty’s DNF at Tusc…
Meet the Listeners 6
First time caller? Long time listener? Join the gang (with special guest Holly Lindroth) as we take calls from listeners. To talk about anything. Warning: non-running content. #RunTJM
Long Run 45 - Joe Prusaitis
Join Scotty and coach, former RD and ultra legend Joe Prusaitis for a one on one discussion of his life and running, changes to the spot over the years. And much much more. It’s a rare glimpse into a…
Long Run 44 - Bobbi Nicol-Cote
Join Scotty and transgender ultra athlete Bobbi Nicol-Cote for a discussion of her life in running, her transition, and the issues that face the running community in expanding to include transgender…
Episode 66 - Douglas Beattie
Join Scotty, Tony, Adam and guest host Holly Lindroth for ten junk miles with Doug Beattie - who recently finished the triple crown of 200 mile (yes you read that right) ultras. 3 200 milers in one…
Long Run 43 - Catra Corbett
Join Scott Kummer as he does an in depth long run interview with Dirt Diva Catra Corbett
Long Run 42 - Alex Elizabeth Eichman
Alex Eichman has been the first femal at the Tuscobia 160 and finished the Tahoe 200 and Superior Trail 100. Learn about her life in running, training and future plans in this one on one long run w…
Episode 65 - Joe Lang
Join Rachel, Adam, Tony and Scotty along with guest Joe Lang as we discuss: Joe’s hunting experiences vs trophy hunters, how much more epic pioneer FKT’s were, trench foot, upcoming winter races riva…
Special Episode - St. Pats 24 Hour
Join Scotty as he interviews 3 participants and the director of the St. Pat's 24 hour race for discussions about timed racing, ALS and finding love on the trails.
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Episode 64 - Holly & Melissa do Tunnel Hill
Join Scotty, Adam and guest host Siva for an in depth episode on Tunnel Hill 100! We talk about strategies, pacers and crew, hopes and dreams, and much much more. This episode brought to you by …
Long Run 41 - Edward Sandor
Take a long (long long long long (sorry)) run with Scotty and Edward Sandor. Edward is an all around interesting guy who has run many epic races including Arrowhead 135, Hardrock 100 and Barkley. …
Episode 63 - Melissa Kaiser
Join Scotty, Adam, Tony and guest host Denise along with Melissa "Kinda a Big Deal" Kaiser as they discuss her recent finish at the Hennepin 100, Brene Brown's "Braving the Wilderness," living in a …
Long Run 40 - Sue Lucas
Join Scotty and his good friend and mentor Sue Lucas (Course record holder at Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160) for a long one on one discussion of her life and running and all things between.
We al…
Episode 62 - Sue Lucas and the Bear
Join Scotty, Rachel, Adam, Tony and Frost Queen Sue Lucas for ten junk miles where we breakdown everything that happened at the Bear 100, preview the Hennepin 100, discuss FKT's, Scotty's marathon, …
Episode 61 - Mary Kathryn & Jodi Norbut
Adam and Rachel are at Bear 100, So Mary Leonard and Jodi Haefner pitch in to guest and guest hope, for Ten Junk Miles discussing, their lives in running, the anthem controversy, confid nice and you…