Meet The Nation 341 - Jon Krist and Kwik Trip 50K
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John Crist, a financial planner from Caledonia, Wisconsin, steps into the spotlight on Meet the Nation Monday after years of avoiding the spotlight—only to reveal he’s secretly one of the most dedicated ultra-runners in the Midwest. He’s not just a participant; he’s the de facto race director of the upcoming Kwik Trip 50K, a free 50-kilometer event with seven Kwik Trip stops, designed to raise funds for the Band of Runners—a nonprofit supporting veterans and Gold Star families through trail camps and fastpacking trips. Despite being unable to attend due to commitments at Western States, John is rallying listeners to show up, donate, and help him raise $10,000. His personal journey—from Army service to circumnavigating Guam on foot, to embracing rest and family life—paints a picture of a man who’s redefined success beyond the finish line. The episode becomes a call to action: show up, support veterans, and turn a free run into a meaningful mission.
The Kwik Trip 50K is a free 50K race on June 27, 2026, with 7 Kwik Trip stops and 3 loops—perfect for beginners to run just 4 miles.
All donations go directly to the Band of Runners, a nonprofit that hosts annual trail camps for veterans and Gold Star families.
John Crist circumnavigated Guam on foot, making him the second man and a key figure in ultra-running history.
The event’s donation goal is $10,000, but donors stop giving once the target is hit—so keep the goal moving.
John is the unofficial race director, and if 300 people show up, he’ll be overwhelmed—so come in force.
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Meet the Nation Returns
Scott Coomer kicks off the episode with a humorous apology for the hiatus, re-launching Meet the Nation Monday and inviting listeners to participate.
John Crist’s Background and Running Journey
“I circumnavigated Guam a couple of years ago with a friend of mine. So we were on 100 miles on the island. We did a figure eight. I was the second man.”
The Kwik Trip 50K: Race Details and Mission
“It's a free event. We encourage donations to the Band of Runners for the shirt expense... Everything goes directly to them.”
The Band of Runners: A Veteran Support Network
“It creates a space to talk and share and you know... discuss things that you're not going to talk about at the water cooler at work.”
The Host’s Donation and Call to Action
“If 300 people show up, John's just going to shit. He's going to be like, what? Make me lose my mind.”
“I circumnavigated Guam. a couple of years ago with a friend of mine. So we were on 100 miles on the island. We did a figure eight. Do we know how many”
“If 300 people show up, John's just going to shit. He's going to be like, what? Make me lose my mind.”
“just creates a space to talk and share and you know. discuss things that you're not going to talk about at the water cooler, uh, at”
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Scott Coomer
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John Crist
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Kwik Trip
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Band of Runners
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Sugar Badger
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Anna
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Guam
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Lauren Duncan
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Western States
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Bob Dylan
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