Runners of the Corn

Send us a textIn 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 on this iconic race, and what runn

Send us a textOn 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 50. Alan takes listeners through h

Send us a textIn 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 ultrarunning and how she helps athl

Send us a textIn 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 the emotions involved. Plus, get an

Send us a textIn 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 other exciting topics like the Kettle

Send us a textWelcome 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 podcast, Jen also briefly discusses what t

Send us a textIn 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 personal journey and insights that can help

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 an insider’s perspect

Send us a textIn 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 episode also delved into Dr. Lauren's

Send us a textWelcome 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 in his life. He also shares some val