Ten Junk Miles

All kidding aside, join Scotty and Dusty as they sit down (sober) for a more serious one on one story of Dusty's life and times, from childhood to present, including his time with Scott Jurek, his pacing gigs, his ski and run career and his struggles with Lyme disease.  

Join Scotty, Sam, Tony and Aaron for a fun filled night of meeting the listeners of the show (Sorry we missed you Amanda J).  We talk about cats giving kidney transplants, drug testing, the birth of our Reddit page, online dating and, as a special bonus we chat with Sam's mom. We know these shows can be cheesy.  But we find them to be fun.  Enjoy!

Join Scotty on a long run with John Storkamp.  John is a speedster, race director (Superior 100, Zumbro 100 among others) a ten time Arrowhead 135 Finisher, Finisher of the Iditarod Trail Invitational (350 miler version).  He's also sober and interesting as hell!!!

Join The entire gang for a return visit by probably the greatest pacer that ever lived - Dusty Olson!!  We confirm the fact that he's safe and a pacifist. We talk about what he's been up to and what's next.  Note: designated drivers were obtained for this show.  

Take a two hour long run with Scotty and 100 mile master Susan Donnelly.  Hear the story about how a picture of Ann Trason inspired Susan to run 88 100 mile races now, all over the country and world.  She's a life coach.  She's been around the sport for quite some time.  We can learn a ton from her.  She's a sheer delight!

  Join Scotty, Sam, Tony and former guest Natalie Hildebrandt (pinch hitting for Aaron) as they sit down with Jennifer Heinton...who's done a zillion marathons, countless triathlons, and just doesn't like the trails.   They also dissect Scotty's Comrades performance, and much much more.  

Join Scotty and Ultra Runner Podcast host Eric Schranz on a long run. Scotty has been chasing Eric for an interview since he first decided to do long run on on one interviews. Eric has interviewed everyone in the ultra scene ver the past five years, he's also an interesting guy, runner and family man. It's a nice look into the life of a Podcaster through another Podcaster.

Join Scotty, Sam and Aaron for Ten Junk Miles with Jean Lenard and Adam Benkers.  Jean and Adam both finished the Kettle Moraine 100 Mile race June 4, along with Sam.  The first 100 mile race completed by all three!  They are also joined by Eric Skocaj who recently was the only finisher at the Endurance Society 888K challenge.  Sam's single and the guys want to play dating game.  There are a few tangents.  Kat's Kudos and so much more!

Take a long run with Sam and Bonnie Busch, AKA Bonnie Badass. Bonnie is a legend in the Midwest Ultramarathon community, having tackled it all-- from Badwater to Arrowhead. She most recently won the Potawatomi 100 Miler, and earned her 1,000 mile buckle. We talk about how she got into running, and advice she has for young females just getting into the sport. Scotty, Sam, and Bonnie dive deeper into the world of Winter Ultras-- a TJM favorite topic.

  Join Scotty, Aaron, Tony, and Sam as they sit down with ultrarunner and photographer Scott Laudick. We talk running, including Laudick's 2015 Georgia Jewel 100 finish, and bad race photos. We also get into a debate about the now infamous TJM Beer Bong Ice Age Aid Station.    Other topics discussed include: Aaron's continued foray into cycling, Kat's Kudos, Scotty's upcoming trip to Africa, and Sam's willingness to let the guys make her an online dating profile. 

Join Scott, Aaron, Sam and guest host Racine (See Episode 1) for a full show with Natalie Hildebrandt, who just finished the Indiana Trail 100.  We discuss her background and growing up in South Africa, the Comrades Ultramarathon (which Scotty is off to do), finishing her first 100, the Passion of Christ, Celebrity Dead Pool Check In, and much much more!

Join the full gang of Scotty Aaron, Tony and Sam for a ten mile run with local runner, marathon maniac, half fanatic and recent 100 mile finisher Janel Jacobsen Kraus.  Also on this episode:   Special skype guest Claudia Johnston who won the MadCity 50K and qualified for the national team;   Scotty and Aaron take a quiz to determine if they are narcisists   Interesting results    2Toms, Amazon, Aaron's new bike, and much much more               

Take a ten mile run with a couple of the most unfiltered ultra runners (Scotty and his friend David Clark) as they discuss a whole host of topics.  This podcast really feels like voyeurism.  They discuss their alcoholism, their feelings, David's book "Out There: A Story of Ultra Recovery."   This is a pretty real convo.  We're sure you will enjoy.   Buy his book at our amazon store: http://astore.amazon.com/tejumi01-20/detail/1499721196

Scotty goes for a long run with someone who has always interested him - Coach Andy Noise.  Andy has been running for 30 years, was a speedy marathoner, a triathlete, and is a timed event specialist coming off a win of a 48 hour event.  They talk nutrition, coaching philosophy, and music.  

Join Samantha Turco in her long run debut with Melissa Pizarro, a Chicagoland woman that gave birth in April 2015 and ran the Potawatomi Trail 200 in April 2016, the first female to finish.  They talk about Melissa's history, how she got into running and how she gained inspiration from her daughter, boyfriend, running group and Alfredo Pedro Perro.  Melissa was also a guest on Episode 12. http://tenjunkmiles.libsyn.com/episode-12-ladies-night-with-melissa-pizarro-and-whitney-richman  Read her Race Report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-005NF5KAyIeUNsVUpoX3daeFE/view?usp=docslist_api

Join Scotty, Bryon Powell and Meghan Hicks on a long run where they discuss Bryon and Meghan's new book "Where the Road Ends A guide to Trail Running."  they also discuss the rather interesting lives Bryon and Meghan live, having left regular full time jobs to make www.irunfar.com a full time sustaining job.  they discuss their running history, the history of irunfar the unique challenges their lives and business have.  They also discuss the sport of trail and running broadly, the changes to the sport, PED's, Lance Armstrong and much much more.  Bryon and Meghan have dedicated their life to the sport of running, and it is very easy to see their passion for it in this interview. Buy their book here: http://astore.amazon.com/tejumi01-20/detail/1492513288 and visit their website here: www.irunfar.com  

Scotty goes for a long run with Samantha Gash to discuss her transformation from attorney to runner.  Samantha will run across the entire country of India this summer to raise funds and awareness for eduction.  Samantha is an amazing person who has spent her young life changing the world through running and activism.  This is one not to miss. To donate to Samantha's run please visit: http://www.runindia.org.au/donate.php  

Tony, Scotty and Sam (Aaron on hiatus) sit down with two great guys from Central Illinois, Eric Skocaj and Paul Wilkerson in an episode that is officially sponsored by @2toms!!!  We also Skype with a girl that peed herself three times and hitched a ride with a sheriff after contracting compartment syndrome during a race.  Other topics discussed include:   Tony's completion of the Potawatomi Trail 100!; The CRUD 8 & 24 Hour Races - http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=16134IL Of course 2Toms products! A hilarious race report by listener Olivia who suffered a very serious injury; And much much more!   

Join Scotty as he sits down with Hardrock legend (11 attempts) Jim Sweat.  Jim has been running ultramarathons for THIRTY (30) years.  Jim is a testament to persistence.  An amazing guy with an amazing story of trying, and trying again!