Ten Junk Miles

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 int...

  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 S...

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, Aa...

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....

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://t...

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 l...

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.r...

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...

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!  

Join Scotty, Tony, Aaron and (Who the fuck is) Sam Turco as they chat with air force serviceperson and speedster Elissa Ballas.  They discuss MadCity100K, the upcoming Comrades Marathon and South Africa trip, marathon training, unleashed dogs and much much more

 Join Scotty on a long run with Hardrock legend, and veteran of the ultra running world, Billy Simpson.  We talk about his lifetime of running, Hardrock (of course) recovery and, well, life.  

Join Scotty, Aaron, Tony and (who the hell is?) Sam for a trip down memory lane with the guy that originally got Scotty into running, Brian Nach!  We talk about marathons, abusive bosses, Fleet Feet Chicago, finding love on the trail, 2Toms Sport Shield, and injuries.   They also check in with their old friend Jimmy Dean Freeman about his new podcast, "Do Inspiring Shit!"  We can't wait to start l...

 Take a ten mile run with Scotty, Amy, Tony and Aaron along with special guests Shan Riggs and Arosemena.  Shan and Loli recently ran across Panama.  Shan has also won several ultras, including one while intoxicated. 

Join Amy, Scotty, Tony and Aaron as they meet eight (8) new listeners for the first time, and discuss: Impostor Syndrome; Chipotle; Camattos; The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile; Video Gaming in your middle ages; And much much more!

A brand new kind of TJM format.  Join Scotty and Vanessa Runs as they go on a long run together.  This is down to earth, one on one discussion between one of us and a person we have interest in.  Not a suck up.  Not a Fan chat.  Just the kind of conversation you would expect if you joined us with someone we are interested in on a long run.   Hopefully you love it!

 Join Scotty, Amy, Tony and Midwest ultra legend Juli Aistars for 11 relatively curse-free junk miles while they discuss: The Last Vol State Race; Ryan Sandes New Book "Trail Blazer" (available in our store); Taking time off from running; 2Toms blister shield; Western States and their new PED Policy; and Descrimination against non-elite dogs.  And much much more!  

Join Scotty, Amy, Aaron and Tony for a Ten Mile run with special guest, guitar legend, trail yoda and Tshirt ninja Jake Burkhart! The gang also check in via skype with: Best Selling author Miska Shubaly (and brand new US citizen) about his soon to be released novel "I swear I'll Make It Up To you."   Mishka wrote the novel "The Long Run" which set Scotty on a mission to run his first 50 mile race....

  Join Scotty, Amy, Aaron, Tony and special guest Matt Mennacher for a ten mile run.    They talk to Jared Hazen about the sale of his Western States buckle and ask if he has anything else for sale in his closet. 7 Time Badwater finisher Tony Portera checks in before the Jackpot 100 and his plan to listen to Ten Junk Miles for the entire race, running NSNG and Vinnie Tortorich. The gang discloses...

Join the gang for a special episiode about all things Tuscobia. Scotty and Tony join guest hosts Amy Ehlers and Chalayne Palmgren to talk about the race generally, Scott and Mary's individual races and Chalayne's experiences volunteering. they then talk to Chris and Helen Scotch, the race directors and Grant Maughan ( www.dingofishexpress.com ) who finished in 2nd Place. Also, Scotty reads a race ...

 Run ten junk miles with the gang (bonus mile included) while they visit with Tim Kruse and Jeff Lenard, who recently completed the Gnarly Bandit Series (Kettle Moraine 100, Black Hills 100, Superior 100, Zumbro 100 and Wild Duluth 100k).  Special skype guests Jake Burkhart and Craig Lloyd join a discussion of:   Frozen Otter 64 Mile Trek; Trail and Ultra Running Facebook Group; Running as a group...

Join Aaron, Scotty, Amy and Tony for ten junk miles with John D'Agostino.  John shed close to 100 pounds on his path to getting his life on a healthy path.  He discusses his recent performance at the Frozen Gnome 50K, his struggles to stay involved in running, and much much more. Aaron takes a stab at curtailing his profanity.  With moderate success. The gang also chats with entrepreneur and autho...

Join Aaron, Amy, Tony and Scott with special guest Dusty Olson, perhaps one of the greatest pacers in running.     We we discuss Dusty's background, his rise to fame as the notorious Dustball, his relationships with Scott Jurek and the ultrarunning community as a whole, and his separation from it when he contracted Lyme disease.   They read a random race report from the 2002 Edmund Fitzgerald 100k...