Ten Junk Miles

Join Scotty and Vermont 100 RD and Ultrarunner Amy Rusiecki for a long run in which they discuss the sport, the Vermont 100, race directing, changes in RD'ing over the years, adaptive athletes and ways to accomodate them in races, her life, and much much more!!

Support Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport here: https://www.vermontadaptive.org

Learn about Vermont 100 here: https://vermont100.com

This episode wouldn't be possible without the sponsorship of UCAN.  ( www.ucan.co )Order some products here at 20% off with the code TENJUNKMILES

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Meet Nation Member Brittney Tracey #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Chris Luebke 236.3 Miles

Most Time Runing: Nicole B 72:55:55

Most Vert: Tim Yuska 21,827

Join Scotty and Brittany Peterson, elite ultrarunner and former F2 at Western States.  We discuss Brittany's life in running, obstacles, injuries, lessons learned, and much much more.  They talk about the mental aspects of training and competing as well as challenges and identity while overcoming injury.

Learn more about Brittany, her coaching and adventures here: https://www.brittanypetersonruns.com/about

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Join Scotty, Mandi and Bear as they talk about the Kwik Trip 50K (Mandi's first 50K) and all that's going on with Arcteryx!

Join Scotty, Kerri, Lauren Duncan, Lynn Mellantine (Scotty's actual sister) Stacy Mellantine (Scotty's actual niece) and Lynn Gummelt (Not Scotty's sister) for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss Lynn's life in running, her remarkable ultrasignup results, Lauren's Kettle Morraine 100, and much much more!!

Meet Nation Member Amy D'Aprile #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Brian Kutz 121.6 Miles 

Most Time Runing: Ory Frazier 37:00:33

Most Vert: Brian Kutz 22,904

Join Scotty for an exploration into the World's Biggest and Most competitive Ultra, Comrades!!  He sits down with 4 participants from 2025's edition: Steven Dence, Heather Baker King, Ellie Pell and  Rhys Hogg.  They discuss everything, from travel, to pre and post race as well as their individual performances and perspectives.  If you are or have ever been Comrades-Curious this is the show for you!

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Meet Nation Member Alex Offer #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Eric Wesolowski 118.2 Miles 

Most Time Runing: Ke'Mani Smith 28:58:21

Most Vert: Eric Wesolowski: 20,190 ft.

Join Scotty, Mandi, Jen Matza, Jon Krist and Martin and Hannah Erl for Ten Junk Miles in which thet discuss: the upcoming Kwik Trip 50K and how to get involved, Martin and hannah's lives in running based out of the most important running city in the Midwest (West Allis) running injuries, presta valvesm and much much more!!

Meet Nation Member David Failing #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Milesh Kurmi : 329.6 Miles

Most Time Runing: JNilesh Kurmi: 573:22:26

Most Vert: Walter Preston: 15,968 ft.

Join Scotty and Mark Dowdle, who has done some of the satragest and most remarkable feats in ultrarunning.  We discuss Mark's life in running, journey runs, last person standing races and calendar club.  Lessons learned, and much much more.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mount To Coast Shoes.  Buy a pair now.....you won't regret it.  Use this link for 10% off: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/TJM

Oh, My, God.

Our old friend Gina Fioroni ran 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.  Just think about that.   

Oh My God.

Hear the story here.

Gina's prior episodes:

2018:

 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000534216063

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000408826619

2021:

 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000534216063

Join Scotty and longtime ultra enthusuasiast Jeff Stafford.  We discuss Jeff's life in running, multi day events.  Lessons learned, and much much more.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mount To Coast Shoes.  Buy a pair now.....you won't regret it.  Use this link for 10% off: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/TJM

Thao Hoang has given to our community for years.

Now he needs our help.  

His 21 year old autistic child is missing.  Please share this picture:  https://scontent-ord5-3.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/490755358_122103490478836657_126995442787051113_n.png?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=cc71e4&_nc_ohc=CBeSgQB53okQ7kNvwG7h8Vu&_nc_oc=AdmoIperCf7TpS49nVXY6bWOqhGb2Z4svfe2EoUjNJ8xKWC3gZ0i_3FI-E-ua84Nd5Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-3.xx&_nc_gid=TkT1xCop9T3Tsbve_MUaBA&oh=00_AfIyd-wYsVucyywZUjgn3Zu6z9BexY1Cn-lmeZmhHGt6kw&oe=6832D228

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Meet Nation Member Dan Shaw #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Joe Laskey: 201.1 Miles

Most Time Runing: Joe Laskey 54:02:51

Most Vert: Sam Snell 22,407 ft.

Join Scotty and ultra runner, race director and person of interest in the sport: Candice Burt.  We discuss Candice's life in running, the creation and popularization of her races, race directing, social media, and so much more.  There may be a part two to this.  Who knows.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mount To Coast Shoes.  Buy a pair now.....you won't regret it.  Use this link for 10% off: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/TJM

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Meet Nation Member Jessica Whitaker #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Marquis Cox: 292.6 Miles

Most Time Runing: Alex Offer 118:59:28

Most Vert: Alex Offer 55,781

Join Scotty, Mandi, Eddie, Chris Prairie and Elliot Beach for Ten Junk Miles in which they discusss: What's happening at Cocadona 250, Scotty and Chris's recent injuries, what Mandi and Eddie have been up to, and Elliot's recent finish at the Southern States 200.  and much much more!

TJM Badger Beer Mile: https://www.facebook.com/events/499680869356373/?ti=ls

Meet Nation Member Stephen Swanson #RunTJM

The Wylder App discussed: https://www.borderlands.cc/app

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Marquis Cox: 222,1 Miles

Most Time Runing: Nilesh Kurmi: 34:15:55

Most Vert: Jon Willman 28,770

Join Scotty and the always interesting Derek Murphy - Marathon Investigator for a long run in which they discuss what he's been up to, the reboot of the Marathon Investigator, the Coast to Coaster 200 and Derek's RD experiences, his discovery of multiday journey run race expertise, and much much more!!

This episode wouldn't be possible without the sponsorship of UCAN.  ( www.ucan.co )Order some products here at 20% off with the code TENJUNKMILES

Prior Marathon Investigation Interviews:

2017: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000391444547

2018: The Bill and Anita Interview: h...

Meet Nation Member Stephen Swanson #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Marquis Cox: 294.4 Miles

Most Time Runing: Marquis Cox 36:55:48

Most Vert: Erik Koenig 15,528

Did you know we interviewed Anton Krupicka during the pandemic?  

No?  Well, you're in luck because we are re-issuing it becausewe have been busy preparing for the Sugar Badger 50/50 (which still has some half marathon entries).

I bet there's quite a few things you didn't know about him that you will learn from this blast from the past.

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Meet Nation Member Brandon Walters #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles:Marquis Cox: 208 Miles

Most Time Runing: Grayce Langheine: 24:47:33

Most Vert: Alex Offer 18,412

Join Scotty and Jason Verlinde of the fretboard Journal for a long run in which they discuss Jason's background writing for the music industy including very early experiences at Amazon, starting his own Magazine and podcast for guitar enthusiats and his discovery of ultrarunning and training for his first 100K at Gorge Waterfalls.  We had to know how he did so there's a follow up added on.  Along with his short interview for "I've Got That On Vinyl" about his 5 essential albums.

Learn about Fretboard Journal here: https://www.fretboardjournal.com

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Meet Nation Member Brandon Walters #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Rob Judd: 208 Miles

Most Time Runing: Chris Dexter: 64:59:11

Most Vert: Rob Judd: 29,400 ft

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Join Scotty, Mandi ,Eddie, Melissa, Buckethat Bob and Ryan Yedlinski for Ten Junk Miles as we discuss: Ryan's life in running, the Band of Runners organization and trail camp as well as the work TJM, the Quick Trip 50K and the World's Longest Turkey Trot have helped.  We also get on some tangents and come up with some bad ideas, talk about Mount2Coast shoes, Strava Shoutout, Mail, Eddie drinks too many beers, and much much more!

Meet Nation Member Lee Oksiuta #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Marquis Cox: 229.5

Most Time Runing: Ed the Jester Ettinghausen: 66:48:44

Most Vert: Kate Tsai: 17,169 ft

Warning: No running content.

Join Scotty and two-time Ms. Wisconsin Raenna Johnson for a Side Trail in which they discuss her life, what it's like to be Miss Wisconsin, running for Ms. America, coaching pageant contestants, podcasting, and much much more!!

Check out Raenna's podcast and all things Raenna here: https://www.raeannajohnson.com/podcast

or on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sash-soul/id1732598001

Meet Nation Member Sean Dyer #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: John Baughman 208.6

Most Time Runing: John Baughman 72:09:39

Most Vert: Kyle Kalbus Run Coach KK: 19,206 

Join Scotty, Mandi and a whole collection of assorted finishers of the Pettit Indoor Marathon and Half to discuss their races, strategy, mindset and etc.  Also, we go deep into a recent heart scare with respect to a former guest and talk a bit about heart health.

This episode wouldn't be possible without the sponsorship of UCAN.  Order some products here: https://ucan.co/collections/all at 20% off with the code TENJUNKMILES

Meet Nation Member Michael Lockridge #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions: Congratulation on winning the TRIPLE CROWN Elliot Beach!!!

Most Miles: Elliot Beach 211.1

Most Time Runing: Elliot Beach 78:23:21

Most Vert: Elliot Beach 30,105

Brendan Leonard has been writing books and entertaining the outdoor/enduance world since 2011.  A lot has changed since his last appearance in 2019, so he and Scotty catch up on life, running, the industry, music, cooking and much much more!

This episode brought to you by our new friends at Dri Seats.  I'm loving mine....get yours for 20% off with the code TJM20 - https://www.dri-seats.com

All Things Brendan and Semi-Rad are here: https://semi-rad.com/about/

All of Brendan's Books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brendan-Leonard/author/B00HB...

Meet Nation Member Jake Wilkins #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions:

Most Miles: Simen Holvik : 212.4

Most Time Runing: Amber Merulli:  31:07:13

Most Vert: Amber Merulli: 15,610

Join Scotty and the gang, along with random listeners to celebrate Ten Junk Miles turning Ten! in the most appropriate way: by hearing all of you talk about people races and things you have found within the show and its extended universe.  Memories.  Reflections.  And more!!

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

Meet Nation MemberRex Hunt #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions:

Most Miles: Marquis Cox 165.9 Miles

Most Time Runing: Brittany McCollum: 41:41:26

Most Vert: Colin O'Brien 18,107

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

Join Scotty and Summer Willis for a long run in which they discuss Summer's life in running and her advocacy in the area of sexual assault and rape awareness.  Summer ran 29 marathons in a year to bring attention to her cause and empower herself as a survivor of abuse.  She's also run a marathon carrying a matress and crawled a half marathon on her hands and knees.

She is also a advocate for legislation in the area of rape and sexual abuse.

Learn all about her and connect with her here: https://summerwillis.com/resources/

Meet Nation Member David Taylor #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champtions:

Most Miles: Shawn McDermont: 209.1 MIles

Most Time Runing: Shawn McDermont: 59:29:20

Most Vert: Michael Whiteside 16,742

Meet Nation Member Matt Tribe #RunTJM

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

Remember when we interviewed Jamil Coury in 2018?  No?  Well, you're in luck because we are re-issuing it because I recently got several hugs from his mom and learned a lot about working aid stations at the Jackpot Ultras.  I also had a chance to catch up with him a bit.

I bet there's quite a few things you didn't know about him that you will learn from this blast from the past.

Meet Nation Member Matt Tribe #RunTJM

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Weekly Strava Champtions:

Most Miles: Marquis Cox 171.5 miles

Most Time Running: Pete Kresock 36:00:02

Most Vert: Keith Bosak 26,900 ft

Join Scotty and Badwater 135 RD Chris Kostman for a long run in which they discuss Chris's history in endurance, his journey to becoming the RD of Badwater, his life, and much much more.  They discuss badwater 135, Badwater Salton Sea and Badwater Cape Fear, as well as the history and personalities of Badwater and its culture.  

This episode wouldn't be possible without the sponsorship of UCANN.  Order some products here at 20% off with the code TENJUNKMILES

Check out all of the Badwater races here: https://www.badwater.com

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