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 11 - Scotty and John Storkamp
Join Scotty on a long run with John Storkamp. John is a speedster, race director (Superior 100, Zumbro 100 among others) a ten time Arrowhead 135 Finisher, Finisher of the Iditarod Trail Invitation…
Episode 34 - Dusty Olson Returns!!
Join The entire gang for a return visit by probably the greatest pacer that ever lived - Dusty Olson!! We confirm the fact that he's safe and a pacifist. We talk about what he's been up to and what…
Long Run 10 - Scotty and Susan Donnelly
Take a two hour long run with Scotty and 100 mile master Susan Donnelly. Hear the story about how a picture of Ann Trason inspired Susan to run 88 100 mile races now, all over the country and world.…
Episode 33 - Jennifer Hienton, Comrades, Natalie returns
Join Scotty, Sam, Tony and former guest Natalie Hildebrandt (pinch hitting for Aaron) as they sit down with Jennifer Heinton...who's done a zillion marathons, countless triathlons, and just doesn'…
Long Run 9 - Scotty and Eric Schranz
Join Scotty and Ultra Runner Podcast host Eric Schranz on a long run. Scotty has been chasing Eric for an interview since he first decided to do long run on on one interviews. Eric has interviewed e…
Episode 32 - Jean Lenard and Adam Benkers
Join Scotty, Sam and Aaron for Ten Junk Miles with Jean Lenard and Adam Benkers. Jean and Adam both finished the Kettle Moraine 100 Mile race June 4, along with Sam. The first 100 mile race comple…
Long Run 8 - Sam and Bonnie Busch
Take a long run with Sam and Bonnie Busch, AKA Bonnie Badass. Bonnie is a legend in the Midwest Ultramarathon community, having tackled it all-- from Badwater to Arrowhead. She most recently won the…
Eplisode 31- Scott Laudick
Join Scotty, Aaron, Tony, and Sam as they sit down with ultrarunner and photographer Scott Laudick. We talk running, including Laudick's 2015 Georgia Jewel 100 finish, and bad race photos. We also…
Episode 30 - Natalie Hildebrandt
Join Scott, Aaron, Sam and guest host Racine (See Episode 1) for a full show with Natalie Hildebrandt, who just finished the Indiana Trail 100. We discuss her background and growing up in South Afr…
Episode 29 - Janel Kraus, Claudia Johnston, Narcisism
Join the full gang of Scotty Aaron, Tony and Sam for a ten mile run with local runner, marathon maniac, half fanatic and recent 100 mile finisher Janel Jacobsen Kraus. Also on this episode:
Speci…
Long Run 7 - Scotty and David Clark
Take a ten mile run with a couple of the most unfiltered ultra runners (Scotty and his friend David Clark) as they discuss a whole host of topics. This podcast really feels like voyeurism. They di…
Long Run 5 - Scotty and Coach Andy Noise
Scotty goes for a long run with someone who has always interested him - Coach Andy Noise. Andy has been running for 30 years, was a speedy marathoner, a triathlete, and is a timed event specialist …
Long Run 6 - Sam Turco and Melissa Pizarro
Join Samantha Turco in her long run debut with Melissa Pizarro, a Chicagoland woman that gave birth in April 2015 and ran the Potawatomi Trail 200 in April 2016, the first female to finish. They ta…
Long Run 4 - Scotty and Bryon Powell/Meghan Hicks
Join Scotty, Bryon Powell and Meghan Hicks on a long run where they discuss Bryon and Meghan's new book "Where the Road Ends A guide to Trail Running." they also discuss the rather interesting live…
Long Run 3 - Scotty and Samantha Gash
Scotty goes for a long run with Samantha Gash to discuss her transformation from attorney to runner. Samantha will run across the entire country of India this summer to raise funds and awareness fo…
Episode 28 - Paul Wilkerson & Eric Skocaj
Tony, Scotty and Sam (Aaron on hiatus) sit down with two great guys from Central Illinois, Eric Skocaj and Paul Wilkerson in an episode that is officially sponsored by @2toms!!! We also Skype with …
Bonus Episode 3 - Mini Interview with Scotty and Jim Sweat
Join Scotty as he sits down with Hardrock legend (11 attempts) Jim Sweat. Jim has been running ultramarathons for THIRTY (30) years. Jim is a testament to persistence. An amazing guy with an amaz…
Episode 27 - Ellissa Ballas, Comrades and Marathon Training
Join Scotty, Tony, Aaron and (Who the fuck is) Sam Turco as they chat with air force serviceperson and speedster Elissa Ballas. They discuss MadCity100K, the upcoming Comrades Marathon and South Af…
Long Run 2 - Scotty and Billy Simpson
Join Scotty on a long run with Hardrock legend, and veteran of the ultra running world, Billy Simpson. We talk about his lifetime of running, Hardrock (of course) recovery and, well, life.