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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

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    • 4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

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

    Meet The Nation 258 - Dan Wallace

    Meet The Nation 258 - Dan Wallace

    Meet Nation Member Dan Wallace!!  #RunTJM
    This week's Strava Leaderboard:
    Most Miles: Chris Kash Pope - 189.7 Miles
    Most Time Running: Chris Kash Pope - 39:28:50
    Most Vert: Josh Boyer - 18,451 feet
    Congrats everyone!!  Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322
    Join our official Facebook Group for race and podcast news: 1057521258604634

    • 19 min
    Long Run 215 - Casey Thivierge - WeUltra

    Long Run 215 - Casey Thivierge - WeUltra

    Take a long run with Scotty and Canadian Ultrarunner Casey Thivierge where they discuss his life in running, organizing running groups, his Western States journey and finish as well as his new book "Running and Rambling: A Decade of Chronicles and Reflections.  
    Get Casey's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Rambling-decade-chronicles-reflections/dp/B0CP198XF5
    Check out WeUltra on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563476237221847
    Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Here is a link to the new Graves PX Shell Jacket discussed in the intro: https://pathprojects.com/products/graves-px-shell-jacket

     
    This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles

     
    Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

     
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    • 2 hr 2 min
    Long Run 215 - Allie Bailey Returns - There is No Wall

    Long Run 215 - Allie Bailey Returns - There is No Wall

    Join Scotty and ultra runner, podcaster and NOW Author Allie Bailey for Ten Junk MIles in which we discuss her new book "There Is No Wall" what's new in her life since our last chat, and much much more.  Allie is the best and you will love her.
    Buy Allie's book "There Is No Wall" Here: https://www.amazon.com/There-No-Wall-Allie-Bailey-ebook/dp/B0CQDCP2FT
    Listen to her awesome podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bailey-and-harding-ultra-sound-system/id1691373673
    Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Here is a link to the new Graves PX Shell Jacket discussed in the intro: https://pathprojects.com/products/graves-px-shell-jacket

     
    This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles

     
    Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

     
    Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles

     
    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/

     
     

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Meet the Nation - Anita Avery

    Meet the Nation - Anita Avery

    Help out the Elkhart County Cancer Resources fundraiser here: https://givebutter.com/leap2024/team-symonds/donniesymonds
    Meet Nation Member Anita Avery!!  #RunTJM
    This week's Strava Leaderboard:
    Most Miles: Steven Dence - 253.3 Miles
    Most Time Running: Steven Dence - 57:35:50
    Most Vert: Michael Whiteside - 23,763 feet
    Congrats everyone!!  Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322
    Join our official Facebook Group for race and podcast news: 1057521258604634

    • 25 min
    Gang Show 216 - Ben Mollin, Rich Fela, Oscar Delgado and more!!

    Gang Show 216 - Ben Mollin, Rich Fela, Oscar Delgado and more!!

    Join Scotty, Kerri, Eddie and special guest host Oscar Delgado for ten junk miles with TJM fans Rich Fela and Ben Mollin.  They discuss Rich and Ben's running stories, the 25 mile run Oscar and ben took to get to the show, habbit and streak running, naked 5k's, vacation ideas, packages and more!!
    Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Here is a link to the new Graves PX Shell Jacket discussed in the intro: https://pathprojects.com/products/graves-px-shell-jacket

     
    This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles

     
    Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

     
    Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles

     
    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 8 min
    Meet the Nation 256 - Jeff Morris

    Meet the Nation 256 - Jeff Morris

    Meet Nation Member Jeff Morris!!  #RunTJM
    This week's Strava Leaderboard:
    Most Miles: Jim Macaluso - 140.1 Miles
    Most Time Running: JEd The Jester Ettinhausen - 49:55:29
    Most Vert: Michael Whiteside - 23,763 feet
    Congrats everyone!!  Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322
    Join our official Facebook Group for race and podcast news: 1057521258604634

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

klsmalls ,

Ok fine. I’ll write a review.

I started listening because of Kent Cowgill. Then started listening from the beginning because I can’t not. But I just jumped ahead because of Oscar Delgado. Now I’ll go back to where I left off in 2017. Good to hear not much has changed in the next 6-7 years. I think that’s good?
I only listened while running for a while, but I’m dealing with some plantar fasciitis so now I’m listening while doing a jigsaw puzzle. I’ll catch up eventually.
Oh yeah and I enjoy the show. Relatable, funny and my only issue is when someone starts eating food into the mic 😭. #misophonia
Might run St Pats this year. Wonder if that is still a TJM thing. Already signed up for a Ragnar, Run Woodstock and Hungerford. Gotta heal up!

beachrunner1 ,

4 year listener

Love this podcast (all types). There are days I am procrastinating going for my run and I just have to say I need to listen to Ten Junk Miles and I am out the door. Thanks Gang and Scott!

Zach lols to TJM ,

My favorite podcast

Scotty and gang are the best! TJM is a must listen for me on all runs and the countless miles I drive for work. The show is both hilarious and informative, making it the best running podcast out there.

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