Send us a text In this episode, Jen sits down with Alisa Hardy, Oscar Delgado, and Natalie McLeod to discuss the joys and struggles of managing relationships, work, and training. Tune in for honest insights, thought-provoking perspectives, and a reminder to find harmony in your passions and the people who matter most. Guest chapter marks: Alisa 1:4…

Send us a text 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 National Forest. We dive into the race director’s personal journey into running, what inspired them to take o…

Send us a text 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 a fun and lively conversation with guest Alan Tiongson, who recently tackled the Marquette…

Send us a text 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 ultrarunner, now gearing up for her 7th year at the challenging Mines of Spain 100 in Dubuque, Iowa. She dives into her passion for coaching, offering insights into the unique demands of …

Send us a text 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 into a personal story about my first DNF (Did Not Finish), sharing the lessons learned and …

Send us a text 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 about Matthias stepping in as a pacer. Dive into the world of running 150 miles and explore oth…

Send us a text 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 support. That runner was understandably preoccupied with earning her spanker! In this podcas…

Send us a text 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 exciting upcoming events. The heart of the episode features Matthias, who shares his persona…

Send us a text 🎙️ **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 positivity. 🌟 Lily shares her recent ultrarunning adventure at the Rocky Raccoon race in Texas. We also get…

Send us a text 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 her experiences with Eco Trail Races and her enduring passion for the Hennepin 100. The epi…

Send us a text 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 first got into running, his weight loss journey, and the transformative power of running i…

Send us a text 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 the pivotal moments that sparked her passion for endurance sports. Listeners are treated to…

Send us a text 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? Join us as they spill the beans and share their hilarious take on their Auntie's running adventu…

Send us a text 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 seasoned runner who has conquered the 100-mile race not once but twice, shares her firsthand ex…

Send us a text 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, Randy Knight, as he takes us on a journey through his years of incredible experiences. Rand…

Send us a text 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 electrifying atmosphere of the Chicago Marathon, where dedicated athletes from around the world…

Send us a text 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 unforgettable moments from the runner's perspective. Take advantage of this captivating journey through th…

Send us a text 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 firsthand encounters during the race event, from shuttle rides to soaking in the Twin Lakes a…

Send us a text First, race sign up: https://runsignup.com/race/il/byron/tiger10milertrailrace?fbclid=IwAR2POo8c1iCM8QqcrBRdxnTk2jq9BQ8FbMWuMH9vsLTJlvKLBiGTSVYJFBM In this podcast episode, our guest Chris Remhof takes us on an exhilarating journey through his running experiences and involvement in the Tiger 10 Miler race in Byron, Illinois. Chris sh…

Send us a text 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 to creating the Gristmill Grind Race in September. We discuss the incredible impact that th…

Send us a text The Trail Tales: Unraveling Ultrarunning with Michele Schueler Join 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 for runners at every level. Fueling your body is crucial, and Michele shares her experience with physical …

Send us a text 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 live where we answered questions. (17:21 into Podcast) Markers are added for that section. Up next i…

Send us a text Quick Pinetum update and last year's Pinetum Podcast, recycled. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text 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 another amazing year! https://pledgeit.org/solomonforsowf?fbclid=IwAR1ylEjVNoy6AaSTYBvQ7FEd0qnHKQc7rcwL…

Send us a text Dan sits down with Jen and Andrea and talks about how his running journey began. Who leads Dan to the ultra Kool-Aid, and what is next? Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Dan Blumhoff

Send us a text Read below for Links: We sit down with Donna to discuss how her running journey started. Donna shares some inspiring stories that we can't wait to share. As mentioned on the podcast: Joe Stengel Race Dark Horse Lodge Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecorn…

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about everything from periods to belly breathing. We share a few products we like to help us in our running, specifically for women. Guys, if you're thinking of skipping this one, don't! There is some knowledge here that is sure to impress the ladies in your life. You just might get a chuckle or two out of th…

Send us a text Dr. Lauren from Rituals Chiropractic covers all kinds of fun things with us. We discuss things from rolling to pre and post-race care. The ladies share some great info in this podcast. Enjoy the podcast and please let us know if there's a topic you'd like to hear, Jen Heller and Andrea Summers Things mentioned on the podcast: https:/…

Send us a text Nathan shares with us how he started running at a very young age and how that lead up to the ultrarunning world. We talk about his 150-miler and Farmdale experience. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text We sit down and talk with Laura Mangrum about the basics of crewing Ultrarunners. We chat about our personal experiences and what we have seen works best for us. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Runners of the Corn

Send us a text James shares how he entered the ultra world and how he trains for his races. Things mentioned on the podcast: His place for hill work: Blackwell forest preserve - Mt Hoy – - Warrenville, Illinois Nutrition: Fluid Performance - Low Sugar Endurance Fuel Sports Drink Mix Spring, WOLF PACK - Endurance Meal for Athletes- 350 kcal Back in …

Send us a text The Show Up or Blow Up Podcast! Listen to Travis share about his ultrarunning experiences and planned adventures. We learn a new term, FAR bag. What is it and do you need one? Listen and find out. Great advice for newbies and seasoned trail runners and some great laughter to share. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCor…

Send us a text Jen shares her experience running the Dinosaur Valley Endurance Event, 100 miles that took place in Glen Rose, Texas. Since recording, we found out that there will be a race discount for the event, you must register between Dec 15-Dec 31st to get that discount. Feel free to reach out to Jen for more race insight through Runners of th…

Send us a text Matthias shares all about the Javelina 100 event. This event takes place the last weekend in October near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text Dan shares his background of running before meeting the Yetis. We talk about how he met Keith and how that lead him into the Ultrarunning world. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text Willie shares how he met the Yeti's and joined the ultra-running world. We talk about how it all started and some unfinished business he has at Mines of Spain. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text We sit down with Tara and discuss how this started and lead to five one-hundred-mile finishes at the Mines of Spain race in Dubuque, Iowa. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text We have a guest co-host, Grace Johnson from Stone Bridge Running with us on this podcast. Grace and Jen give an update from Hennepin Hundred weekend. We talk to Casey about his running and how it all got started. Grace comes up with a fun idea for a future episode. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.co…

Send us a text We get to learn some things about Alan and how he plunged into the Ultra world. We talk about some ....interesting topics that might have you laughing out loud. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Alan Tiongson

Send us a text Matthias and Jen sit down and chat with Rae Brunner. We learn about Rae getting into the Ultra world and some of the travel races she has done. Rae talks about the Bigger Than the Trail organization and shares some great tips for all runners getting ready for winter. Rae shares some shots with Jen from the famous Dr. Lauren. There ma…

Send us a text Tim shares with us how he got into the world of running, starting with road running and then into the trail and ultra world. He shares the back story of the person who motivated him to be a better runner, Ken Lauff. This podcast has a mix of seriousness to a whole lot of laughter. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn…

Send us a text How does one come from living on some islands, a desert, and even the big Sin city to Dixon, Illinois? We talk about that! We talk about Merl overcoming a Heart Bypass surgery. Merl shares how that scare arrived and his comeback from it. And of course, we ask the famous question, when did you enter the Ultra world? Be sure to follow …

Send us a text Interviews with runners and race directors at CMAR and Pinetum race events. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text We talk to the owners of Boldfoot socks about how they got started in the sock world. One of the owners shares with us his recent Potawatomi 100 story. Hear what Josh has to say about training in Las Vegas for McPot! Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecorn…

Send us a text We sit down and don't hit record with Erin Montgomery and then hit record. Erin shares how she got started, overcoming races, and other ultra insights. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text Chris Beveroth shares how he started in the Ultra world and how he trained for and completed the famous Leadville 100. Chris shares other stories from trails and ultras he's run in the Midwest. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text The Pinetum Race Directors sit down and talk race details. There is some serious talk and some giggles. Who has signed up? Can't wait to see you all so very soon! Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller

Send us a text Join us as we get to know Lyn whom recently joined the Yetis in December of 2021 and quickly became a fan of the ultra world. She shares discovering and jumping into the ultra world. All because she joined a local running group in Dixon, Illinois to train for her upcoming race, Chicago Marathon. Lyn shares some great nutrition tips a…

Send us a text Matthias discusses zone 2 training with Jen and Andrea. With this podcast, there are some informational slides to help guide you. Be sure to check for that link on the Runners of the Corn Facebook page. If you do not have Facebook and looking for that slide, message us through the website at Runnersofthecorn.com Be sure to follow us …

Send us a text This is part 2 of the Zone 2 training podcast. Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecornBy Jen Heller