Runners of the Corn
Podcast about running in the Midwest. Races happening in and around Illinois and interviews with local runners I want to learn more about.
Episodes
58 episodes
Inside Shawnee Hills 100: Trail Running, Race Directing, and Training Insights
In this episode of Runners of the Corn, we sit down with the new race directors of the Shawnee Hills 100, an epic event offering distances of 13 miles, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles through the scenic and rugged terrain of Shawnee Na...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:30
Alan vs Marquette
On this episode of Runners of the Corn, Jen, and Lyn kick things off by chatting about past and upcoming races, sharing their experiences with recent injuries and how those setbacks impacted their mental health and recovery. They then dive into...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:06:26
S3/E9-Jen Even: From Runner to Ultra Coach
In this episode of Runners of the Corn, Jen sits down with Jen Even of Even Better Coaching. Jen shares her inspiring journey from casual runner to ultraru...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:19:31
CMAR Soundbites, DNFs and Pinetum
In this episode of Runners of the Corn, we bring you a mixed bag of engaging content! Tune in for exciting soundbites from the Cry Me a River (CMAR) race, where you can feel the energy and hear firsthand experiences from the event. I also dive ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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59:24
S3 E7: Erin's Pupcast on 150 Potawatomi
In this episode, we chat with Erin Montgomery about her incredible journey conquering 150 miles at Potawatomi. Get the inside scoop as host Jen shares her experiences crewing for Erin, with plenty of funny moments along the way. Plus, hear abou...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:17:54
NEIN! Let's get a spanker!
Welcome to the latest episode! Today, Jen shares some sound bites recorded at Schuetzen Nein and gives a brief race report from the event. Despite capturing a lot of great content, she missed getting a recording of the runner she was there to s...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:59
Matthias? How are you doing this?
In this episode, Jen sits down with a special co-host, Stephanie Kemmeren, to delve into a conversation with her husband and co-host, Matthias. Before diving into the main discussion, Jen and Stephanie chat about recent races and preview some e...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:07:40
The Lily Podcast
🎙️ **The Lily Podcast - Episode Release on May 24th!** 🎙️In this exciting episode of The Lily Podcast, recorded last week, we dive into the incredible journey of Lily, an ultrarunner who embodies humility, speed, kindness, and positivit...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:26:57
Dr. Lauren Podcast
In this special episode of "Runners of the Corn," hosts Jen and Grace sat down with Dr. Lauren Wills on February 9th. Dr. Lauren shared her remarkable journey into running and how it intersected with her career as a chiropractor. She discussed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:05:32
The Dewey Podcast
Welcome to Runners of the Corn, the podcast where we explore the inspiring stories of everyday runners. In this episode, Matthias and Jen sit down with Aaron Dewey, a passionate runner who shares his incredible journey. Aaron talks about how he...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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47:22
Exploring the Ultra Journey with Morgan
For the start of Season 3 of the Runners of the Corn Podcast, hosts Jen and Lyn embark on a captivating exploration of ultrarunning alongside special guest Morgan Mader. Morgan shares her unique journey from weightlifting to running, revealing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:41:29
A Child's Take on the Ultraworld
Welcome to a special episode of the Runners of the Corn Podcast! I'm shaking things up by sitting down with my 7 and 12-year-old nieces. Ever wondered what kids think about ultrarunners and the wild things we do, like tackling 100 milers?...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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27:00
Dino Trails : Unveiling the Dinosaur Valley Endurance Event with Libby Jones
Welcome to another exciting episode of Runners of the Corn! In this episode, hosts Jen and Lyn are joined by the incredible Libby Jones from Active Joe Racing to delve into the thrilling world of the Dinosaur Valley Endurance Event. Jen, a seas...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:28:41
Randy Knight: Tales from Hennepin Hundred to Cocodona and Beyond
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Runners of the Corn," where we dive deep into the world of ultrarunning and bring you inspiring stories from the trail. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the seasoned ultrarunner, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:13:43
The Long Run Chronicles: From Chicago to Hennepin - Stories of Running Resilience and Beyond
In this episode of "The Long Run Chronicles," we dive into the exhilarating world of distance running, sharing stories that span the spectrum from marathons to ultra races. Our hosts, Jen, Lyn, and Lauren, kick things off by recounting the elec...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:07:15
Matthias Kemmeren: Running the Leadville 100-Mile Journey
The runner's side of things:Join us as we sit down with Matthias Kemmeren and dive deep into his Leadville 100 experience on the latest Runners of the Corn podcast episode. Get ready to hear firsthand about the highs, lows, and unforgettabl...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:22:50
The Leadville Experience
Join us in this Runners of the Corn podcast episode as we journey to Leadville for an unforgettable experience. We dive into the excitement of pacing, crewing, and running alongside the incredible Yeti trail and ultra runners. We recount our fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:11:23
The Tiger 10 Miler Race, Ultra Adventures, and Western States: A Conversation with Chris Remhof
First, race sign up: https://runsignup.com/race/il/byron/tiger10milertrailrace?fbclid=IwAR2POo8c1...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:26:41
The Gristmill Grind and Beyond: Conversations with Ultra Runner Dan Stumpenhorst
Join us as we chat with Dan Stumpenhorst, an ultra runner passionate about nature, farming, and trail running. Listen in as Dan shares his journey into ultra running, how he was introduced to trail running by the Coyote Group, and how this led ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:11:43
The Trail Tales: Unraveling Ultrarunning with Michele Schueler
The Trail Tales: Unraveling Ultrarunning with Michele SchuelerJoin us for a lively conversation with the incredible Michele Schueler as she and ROC discuss the joys of nighttime ultra running, sharing laughter and valuable tips...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:07:02
Stone Bridge 5 Year Live Edition
We recorded during the Stone Bridge's 5-year Anniversary with various stories about Stone Bridge and Grace. In addition, we threw in some random questions and talked a bit about our training.A recorded section was missing from the FB ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:04:27
Pinetum Update and 2022 Pinetum Podcast
Quick Pinetum update and last year's Pinetum Podcast, recycled.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:23
Potawatomi Recap 2023
We start with a quick recap of the Skunk Ape race, which took place in Dixon, Il, and lead into a race recap of the Potawatomi Trail Races, which takes place in Pekin, Il. We share audio clips taken there. Thank you Mike Kelsey for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:36:24