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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

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 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

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!!

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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/

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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.

Join Scott W. Kummer, Kerri Maess, @Adam "Moose" Mathews, Angie Mathews, Lauren Duncan and Lee Oksiuta for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss what we have been up to, how the Badger Trail Races went, Moose's use of made up words and what the hell was in all these drop bags that were left behind.

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

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

Meet Nation Member Casey Sepich!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 191.3

Most Time Runing: Jeremiah Sullivan 31:44:54

Most Vert: Erik Koenig 23,061

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty for a long run with Bonnie Kaufman, the final finisher of the 2026 Badger 100.  they discuss her life in running, the tragic loss of her son Nick, a previous Badger 100 finisher, and her finish of the 2026 Badger 100.  

Meet Nation Member Lubia Salgado!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan 127.1

Most Time Runing: jon Williams 36:11:35

Most Vert: Erik Koenig 23,471 ft.

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty and four midwesterners: Nora Bird, Lauren Duncan, Paul Stofko and Tammy Hellings as they discuss their entire experience with getting into, training for and running the Western States Endurance Run.  They discuss training, logistics, costs, travel and much much more.  Bonus content from Scotty on his experiences there hanging with the RD (Craig Thornley) and the GOAT (Ann Trason).

Meet Nation Member Julia Garza!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Vanessa Kline 142.8

Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 73:49:07

Most Vert: Jamie Allen 25,388 ft.

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty, Eddie Pedroza, Melissa (Kinda A Big Deal) Kaiser and Andrew Robot-Dinasour for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has been up to, and then call random people who are involved in the Badger Trail Races to get to know them better. Runners, past participants, new people and even an aid station chef.  A little something for everyone!

Join Scotty and Ultra and Trail runner Sara Davidson who has had two (2) root repair surgeries and run 100 and 200 milers after them.  We talk about her life in running, her surgeries and recovery and running afterwards.

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 Nation Member Julia Garza!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Andy Lohn 146.8 MIles

Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 66:50:32

Most Vert: Jon Willman 27,093 ft. 

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Meet Nation Member Julie Hennes #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 138.5

Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox: 82:28:26

Most Vert: Jon Willman 33,593 ft. 

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty, Eddie Pedroza, Melissa (Kinda A Big Deal) Kaiser and Andrew Robot-Dinasour for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has been up to, a big update on Plankgate, kids in races, secret recordings, Andrew's Kettle Moraine 100K finish, Scotty's recovery, Strava Shoutouts, Patreon and much much more.  You don't have to run alone!!!

Join Scotty, Mandi, Barry, Matza Ball Jen and Martin Erl for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what everyone has beenup to, gearing up for summer racing/training, injuries, and much much more.  You don't have to run alone!!!

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

Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634

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

Take a long run with Scotty and Lindsay Teague who posts videos and inspirational content under the moniker "Run.This.Life." on instagram, tiktok and Facebook.  They get to know each other and talk about what she does and why, as well as the person behind these media posts.  She's a very relatable and authentic person in the sport.

Link to all things Lindsay:  https://linktr.ee/run.this.life

Link to Revolution Running: https://revolutionrunning.net

Meet Nation Member Amy Bird  #RunTJM

RUSEEN Reflective Gear: https://ruseen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoov_pTWeho4ziS8d0zFBvvcBm6j9F8Dynbot0bMtXPE2F7tHxW2

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan: 162.6

Most Time Runing: Jimmy Jones 30:38:15

Most Vert: Andy Kumeda 22,188

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty, Mandi, Barry, Jon Krist, Bill Schneider and Curt Brey for ten junk miles in which they discuss the Manitowoc  Maratime Marathon - Scotty's first race post injury, how the race went for everyone, the event generally, backing in, "of course," Strava Shoutouts, Patreon and much much more!!

Take a long run with Scotty and Photographer, Journalist and podcaster Ian Corless brought about by recent developments in trail and ultra media coverage, the rise of the influencer and its effects on the experience of participating and covering the sport.  Ian has been around and involved in the sport for over 15 years and he has seen it from several unique perspectives.  This is a conversation that needs a part II.

Ian's article that inspired the talk:  https://iancorless.org/2026/05/

Ian's Website: https://iancorless.org

Check out Talk Ultra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-ultra/id497318073

Meet Nation Member Rachel Carasquillo  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jeremiah Sullivan: 184.4 

Most Time Runing: Cassandra Maughan 71:50:53

Most Vert: John Baughman: 19,836

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty and U.K. ultrarunner and TJM Triple Crown winner Chris Miles to discuss his recent 200 mile finish at the Wild Horse 200 in South Wales, as well as his life in running and all the other things.  This is a neat look into the development of 200 mile races in the U.K. and what its like for an everyday runner to tackle them.

Learn more about the Wild Horse 200 here (it looks gorgeous):  https://wildhorse200.com

Join Scotty and athlete and coach John Sterner to discuss his life in running and a new chapter about to begin with a root repair surgery (the same surgery Scotty had).

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

Meet Nation Member Jon Krist  #RunTJM

Kwik Trip 50K Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/672580985822465?active_tab=about

Donate to the Kwik Trip Event Here:  https://donorbox.org/2026-kwik-trip-50k-fun-run?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4ak9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFudjlWVTBmY2lKdFRDS3Vqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg7ktnviuCM1tdsFeVcySgV_5pk79qDnU2c4T8Jr-PMPEDvDrWvC6MxuQ-Pl_aem_cR3mZx6Rsw76f4PVFeQTeg

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Brice Clapp: 212.7

Most Time Runing: Brice Clapp: 65:00:19

Most Vert: Chad Lasater: 27,234

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty, Eddie, Oscar, Melissa "Kinda A Big Deal Kaiser" and Kristin Napora for Ten Junk MIles in which they discuss what they've been up to, Fomo, Race Schedules, Potawatomi Trail Race experiences, Scotty's injury, and much much more!

Sidenote: This show is soberish.

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

Join Scotty and Ultrarunner, RD and Community Builder Matt Hoadley for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss his life in running, becoming an RD, battling his inner demons and finding reasons and why's as his running life advances.  Very interesting and though provoking stuff about the mental side of running.

Sign up for Womp Romp here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132578

NOTE: ViEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

Join a special gang featuring Scotty, Robin Toots Magoots Grapa, Matt Smith, Cory Malecki Katie Martens, Joshua Martens, Shari VanStraten and special guest Julie Hennes for Ten Junk Miles in which they have a little too much to drink and discuss their lives in running, inverted penises, and much much more!

Meet Nation Member Rachel Grabow!!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Chris Miles 203.6

Most Time Runing: Chris Miles 78:59:11

Most Vert: Chris MIles 32,799

TRIPLE CROWN WINNER

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty and Ultrarunner and Sri Chimnoy 3100 mile finisher Alex Ramsey for Ten Junk Miles in which they talk about: Alex's life in running, discovering the dirtbag group, his and Scotty's adventures over the years and ultimately his finish of the Sri Chimnoy 3100 race in New York last year.  

That's right.  3100 MILES!!!!

Podcast interview with Gina Fioroni referenced:

Podcast with the great Yolanda Holder: 

Sri Chimnoy Page: https://srichinmoy.org

Sport And Meditation Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Meditation-Sri-Chinmoy/dp/389532213X/ref=rvi_d_sccl_5/146-0262065-9357725?pd_rd_w=1B0IZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=40CVF9SBBJA1VQYM19DA&pd_rd_wg=E5Gx2&pd_rd_r=a2f964f3-8241-4bb3-804c-658aa00c2b27&pd_rd_i=389532213X&psc=1

Meet Nation Member Rachel Grabow!!!  #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 186.1

Most Time Runing: Jim Arnold 70:54:08

Most Vert: Jim Arnold 23,501 ft.

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

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

Join Scotty and ultrarunner Sophie Speidel on a long run in which they dicuss their injuries (both have root tears) as well as Sophie's life in running, approaches to recovery and dealing with a changing relationship with the sport, and much much more.

Sophie's Substack: https://sophiespeidel974500.substack.com

Sarah Lavender Smith's Substack: https://sarahrunning.substack.com/

Sarah's Book on Trail Running: https://www.amazon.com/Trail-Runners-Companion-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B071WDHGCW?ref_=ast_author_mpb

The article Sarah wrote on running and relationships: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/culture-people/is-running-a-threat-to-your-relationship-2/

Meet Nation Member Andrew Kuzee!!!  #RunTJM

Link to Steve Cannon Book: https://www.amazon.com/40-Days-Historic-Around-Largest/dp/1942810059

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 126.8

Most Time Runing: Mark Kirkland 25:12:17

Most Vert: MDL Ramos 21,380

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Meet Nation Member Eric Mauicette!!!  #RunTJM

Link to Bay of Fundy International Marathon:  https://www.bayoffundymarathon.com

Bold Coast Runners: https://www.boldcoastrunners.org/about-us/officers-and-minutes

Bold Coast Bash: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132555

Weekly Strava Champions:

Most Miles: Viktoria Brown 212.1 MIles

Most Time Runing: Michael Schreiber 48:25:52

Most Vert: Michael whiteside 20,033 ft.

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com

Join Scotty and Cory Reece for a long run in which they discuss Cory's life in running, his time away from the sport, and his reflections on having a life intertwined with ultrarunning and then stepping away.  Fresh perspectives, realizations and insight and much much more.  Cory also talks about his recent visit back to the sport at the Jackpot ultras.  They also talk music a little as Cory is an accomplished pianist.  This is an important discussion that should raise a few issues many people have not considered.  Who would I be without running?

Check out Cory's video project here:

Cory's books and music are all available here: https://www.coryreese.com

Meet Nation Member Serrah West #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions:

Most Miles: Marquis Cox 183.9 MIles

Most Time Runing: Tina Pascolla 100:49:08

Most Vert: Jason Friedman 21,496 ft.

Sign up for theTen Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com