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

2026/10/23

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

From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 11

2026/10/21

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

Meet The Nation 351 - Donald Dargan

2026/10/21

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

Gang Show 188 - Cat Dog Tree

2026/10/16

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. This episode brought to you by Dri-Seats. Use the code TJM20 and get 20% off now. you know you need them. Stop waiting: https://www.dri-seats.com 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/

Long Run 272 - Matt Fitzgerald - Author of "Dying To Run"

2026/10/09

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

Meet The Nation 350 - Kristin Napora

2026/10/05

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

Gang Show 265 - Breakfast At Mandi's House

2026/10/02

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

Long Run 270 - Ashley Paulson

2026/09/25

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

Gang Show 264 - Lubia Salgado

2026/09/17

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?fbclid=IwY2xjawUYENRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTdWWklRV2k5c3NBSko4TVFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSWZJYaN3WXSd9enQi6wNIxsVF8B-Sf1EyTsWwdYJIfZxDoYJM2owpqH8OZs_aem_h0WVXwjKZDwxY51efq_m1w 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

Long Run 270 - Micki Colson, Chad Colson and the Shawnee Hills 100

2026/09/11

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

From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 10

2026/09/09

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

Long Run 269 - Emily Quintanilla

2026/09/04

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

Meet The Nation 349 - Sean Camfield

2026/09/01

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

From Setback To The Start Line - Episode 9

2026/08/31

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

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

2026/08/28

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

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F67 and still going 2026/09/09

Interesting

I have 41 years so I really enjoyed the recovery talk.

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Run-now 2026/09/02

Amazing group of people

Running for a better community and gaining friends along the trail. This podcast and the people involved in the trail running community are doing gr...

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Caitlin Hird 2026/08/09

My running friends

Can’t say enough good things about this podcast. I was looking for inspiration when I could barely run a mile, and thanks to this podcast I’ve run two...

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Run mn 2026/07/19

Always making me laugh

Thanks for making the miles go faster.

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Ultra Runningham 2026/07/01

I always come back

I started listening to TJM at the start, when Scotty introduced it to me at IT100 at the beginning. I like to listen to a lot of podcasts, about runn...

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John E retired 2026/05/07

10 junk miles love

Been listening since 2017. Enjoy all the formats. When running by myself I count on ten junk miles to keep me company. Love eddies jokes on the gan...

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Superslick15 2026/03/14

Amazing!

These episodes are great! Real stories from runners that come from all walks of life.

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Andi434343 2026/02/26

Susan Donnelly

Thank you for sharing Susan’s story

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Bigg-Jake 2026/01/06

Good stuff

I love this authentic and unscripted podcast. Some times, deep conversations with old friends, chats with new folks and other times absolute chaos…on...

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J Moreland 2025/12/21

Great show

Half the show is some of the best one on one interviews in the running-podcast-genre. Not many elites, but all great stories. The other half is a bun...

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