Ten Junk Miles

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/

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...

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

Join Scotty, Eddie, Melissa (Kinda a Big Deal) Kaiser, Oscar, Buckethat Bob and special guest Donnie Symonds for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss: Donnie's life in running, finishing a 100 with his daughter, a checkin on Bob's GLP-1 strategizing with running, Oscar's Black Canyon, Scotty's Vasectomy status, bonk calls, Patreon, and much, much more!!!

Listen to You Said 100 Miles?  Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-said-100-miles/id1633911686

Meet Nation Member Michael Mctighe #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Laura Range 128.1 miles

Most Time Runing: Laura Range 46:54:40

Most Vert: MDL Ramos 17,069 ft.

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

Join Scotty, Mandi and a host of runners who participated in the Pettit Indoor Marathons to discuss their performances as well as other issues involving the sport, including the 18 mile LA Marathon controversy, and much much more!!

Join Scotty and Jon Pohlkamp, a 2:38 marathoner that underwent the same surgery and recovery that Scotty had.  Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to marathoning.

Join Scotty and Jon Pohlkamp, a 2:38 marathoner that underwent the same surgery and recovery that Scotty had.  Listen to them talk about his running, injury, course of treatment, recovery and return to marathoning.

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 Michael Mctighe #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Marquis Cox 108.2 miles

Most Time Runing: Brittany Mccollum 40:04:14

Most Vert: Jason Wickman 18.024 ft.

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

Join Scotty and Race Director Keira Henninger for a long run in which they discuss her life in running, how she came to be an RD, her races, life as a full time race director, and much much more!

Join Scotty, Coach Liza Howard and Scotty's PT Michael Tulman for a discussion of Scotty's injury, other meniscus injuries, his arc of recovery, next steps and how the coach and PT can work together to get Scotty back running again.

The information on this podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, medical advice, diagnosis, coaching, physical therapy or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician, coach, physical therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any...

Meet Nation Member Cory Malecki #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Steve Griffin 197 Miles

Most Time Runing: Steve Griffin 122:04:53 Hours

Most Vert: Michael Whiteside Jon Cooper 19,970 ft. 

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

This is episode 1 of a new series between Scotty and his coach Liza Howard about his comeback to running from his meniscal root tear injury.  Follow or join.  We have no idea where this path leads, but we will enjoy the journey.

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, Mandi, Melissa "Kinda a Big Deal Kaiser" Jen "Matza" Robbins, Barry Thrune and special guest Buckethat Bob Henne for Ten Junk Miles in which we talk about Barry's Arrowhead 135, Bob's St. Croix 40 and we do a deep dive on the issues surrounding the use of GLP-1's as runners.  A little something for everyone.

Meet Nation Member Shari VanStraten #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Sjad Khaleghi 163.1 Miles

Most Time Runing: Justin Smith 50:45:140

Most Vert: Michael Whiteside 17,119 ft.

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

Join Scotty and Western States Race Director Craig Thornley for a long run in which they discuss his life in running, how he came to be the Western States RD, what that entails, how Western States works, their approaches to emrging issues in the sport, the lottery, doping, gender, and his recovery from knee surgery. And much much more. It's like evesdropping on RD's chatting. And I think you will like it.

Listen to the Ian Maddison Interview referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000586719163

Listen to the Ann Trason Interview referenced...

Meet Nation Member Sharon Ferbache #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Matt Tribe 140.2 Miles

Most Time Runing: Jennifer Miller 32:38:40

Most Vert: Christine Tokarz 28,593 ft.

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

Join Scotty, Kerri, Moose, Angie, Lauren Duncan and Lee Oksiuta for Ten Junk Miles in which we discuss: Scotty's injury update, what everyone has been up to, next race planned - looking ahead to 2026.  Vasectomy's.  Bonk Calls.  Strava Shout-outs, Mail.  Patreon and more!

Meet Nation Member Parker Rios #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Pete Kostelnick 210.2 Miles

Most Time Runing: Pete Kostelnick 30:17:59

Most Vert: Michael Whiteside: 22,123

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

Join Scotty, Eddie, Melissa "Kind of A Big Deal" Kaiser, and Mike Malinin for ten Junk Miles in which we discuss: Scotty's injury update, what everyone has been up to, next race planned - looking ahead to 2026. Mike's life in running, his recent attempt at Hennepin 100, his dystonia and various questions about being a drummer for the Goo Goo Dolls, The TJM Dead Pool 2026, Strava Shout-outs, Patreon and more!

Listen to the Long Run with Mike here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000726526767

Contribute To The Top Ten Album Project: https://script...

Meet Nation Member Aimee Schlussel #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jon William 184.4 Miles

Most Time Runing: Mango Danaher 91:27:57

Most Vert: Justin Young 28,271 ft.

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

Join Scotty and Australian beginner ultrarunner Lavinia Kava in which they discuss: her background in backetball, her introduction to ultra running, her participation in the FURTHEr project with Lululemon, her interest in ultra running and her training for her very first 50K in Australia.

Check out Flopwear By Charlie: https://www.flopwearbycharlie.com.au/

Learn about Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB: https://kosciuszko.utmb.world

Meet Nation Member Brent Merrill #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jon William 204.1 Miles

Most Time Runing: Christopher Rojas 53:15:35

Most Vert: Justin Young 14,117

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

Join Scotty, TJM listener Shane Greenlee and MS Run the US Founder Ashley Schneider for a long run in which they discuss: An explanantion of MS; Shane's diagnoss and treatment for MS; Shane's running journey; Ashley's running journey; Ashley's history with MS and why it caused her to found MS Run the US; Ashley's transcon; and Shanes upcoming participation in the MS Run the US Transcon event, what he will need to do and what to expect. This was a really interesting and informative discussion.

Support Shane's Run here: https://givebutter.com/MSRTUSRelay26/msrunrelay26/shanegreenlee

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Meet Nation Member Phil Klinkner #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Dan Wallace 430.9

Most Time Runing: Roxborough Runner: 20:52:49

Most Vert: Sajad Khaleghi 19,047

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

Merry Christmas!!

Join Scotty, Mandi and Melissa "Kinda a Big Deal" Kaiser for a Christmas call in show of sorts, but this year the callers are actually in the house.  We check in with several runners and guests about what they've been up to, how they feel about 2025 and what they are looking forward to in 2026.  Along with some "Tom Follery" and other assorted topics.  Packages.  Bonk Calls.  And More!!

From the TJM family we really appreciate all of you and hope that you all have a great hoiliday and join us in 2026 for what's to co...

New Gang Show! Join Scotty, Tammy Hellings, Matt Smith, Robin Toots Magoots Grapa and Jason "REGAIN" Venkus for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss what it was like to take part in the World's Longest Turkey Trot 2025 edition from Milwaukee to the Chicago Bean to raise money for the Band of Runners Trail Camp.  In total we raised more than $14,500!!!

It's not too late to donate here to the fundraiser:

https://donorbox.org/world-s-longest-turkey-trot-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOyeUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPeXJpS0NkSTJiTXN4Vzl1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrs_vtQ0akgW8QmZfFwo7c0gP7CPD9rcb-LeVlkEsNzBC7lAZfkKf_s...

Meet Nation Member Miha Mikec #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Pete Kostelnick 140.1

Most Time Runing: Justin Smith 31:46:41

Most Vert: Erik Koenig 22,280 ft.

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

Meet Nation Member Sjan Bystrom #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Andy Kumeda 114.3

Most Time Runing: joe Bodner 62:17:43

Most Vert: Andy Kumeda 27,605 ft.

Donate to the Torchy's Taco Run for Band of Runners: https://donorbox.org/14th-annual-torchy-s-taco-run

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

New Gang Show! Join Scotty, Mandi, Eddie and Melissa (Kind of a Big Deal) Kaiser for ten junk miles in which they discuss: Oscar's honeymoon, Eddie and Oscar's anxieties, everyone's recent race exploits, and much much more.  

Hey, at least this one was soberish!!

Meet Nation Member Chris Peck #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Pete Kostelnick 124.1

Most Time Runing: Ed the Jester Ettinghausen 32:09:40

Most Vert: MDL Ramos 15,682 ft.

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

Join Scotty and Ultrarunner Chef and RD Billy White for a long run in which they discuss his life in running and cooking, journey to running, experiences working as a chef, being an RD, the Sweedish ultrarunning scene generally and much much more!

Get Billy's Cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Run-Enjoy-Performance-Pleasure/dp/1472986067/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185066970694&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2IqIeP6FfarVaFmjN5DCtwBHhQjueDUJncfKNsvRkOc8cnXQuEOCF-9qQFCGVadVvLBnyBV2rsnX0_SQ8BzERwSt0SB8nWPEr9zXUuM3C09e9hEYEfGnpX9Wm9NOIwIPUtYTuBDsrxplrLu95W0jCuGreo6CQZYH5H_CGlUxYb9Iji40lbzBLt9tQpTaB0S88kuIZ7SO-DliJ6Y4AnxwCMNz33xUNFlAel6C8zt93cA.yJ-h-vIOqYSn0PvaETUq80rHz1wY5ZlJyYAsyqsN5...

Meet Nation Member Caitlin Augustiniak #RunTJM

Sign up for virtual WLTT: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132155

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Pete Kostelnick 160.1

Most Time Runing: Justin Smith 31:33:17

Most Vert: Andy Kumeda 17,382

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

Join a special gang featuring Scotty, Robin Toots Magoots Grapa, Cory Malecki Katie Martens and Shari VanStraten for Ten Junk Miles in which they have a little too much to drink and discuss their lives in running, wound care, Decks, and much much more!

Meet Nation Member DJ Moberly #RunTJM

Weekly Strava Champions

Most Miles: Jada Freer 205.6

Most Time Runing: Jada Freer 71:37:37

Most Vert: Shawn McDermott 16,070

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

Join a special gang featuring Jessica Vandenbush from Run Clean Eat Dirty with special guest Mauricio Reys from Albumruns for Ten Junk Miles in which they discuss Mauricio's life in running, how albumruns came to be, and a host of other music and running related topics.  

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