Crack A Brew With AJW

Crack A Brew With AJW

In this podcast, veteran ultrarunner Andy Jones-Wilkins (AJW) invites a guest from the world of trail and ultrarunner to share with him a favorite beverage and engage in lively conversation about running and life. Guests include athletes, race directors, coaches, and media personalities.. Contact me: ajoneswilkins@gmail.com

Episodes

AJW Unplugged - The Western States 100 2025 Show

June 24, 2025 • 47 mins
In this most recent edition of AJW Unplugged, AJW discusses intriguing storylines going into this year's race, makes his predictions for top-5 men and women, and shares what his plans are for Race Day.
 
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
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Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race

June 7, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Topher Gaylord, veteran ultrarunner and President of the Board of Directors of the Western States 100.  In their conversation they discuss the tradition of honoring older runners at Western States, the outlook for the 2025 race, and the long term future of the event.
 
Follow Topher on Instagram @tgaylord
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Jan Vleck - From Boston to Olympic Valley, transitioning from road marathons to Western States

May 31, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 72 year old Jan Vleck from Olympia, Washington to discuss his transition from roads to trails, his love of the Pacific Northwest Trail scene, and his specific training on the road to the 2025 Western States.
 
 
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AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience

May 13, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on his recent experience running the Cocodona 250.  Along the way he ruminates about some of the people he met, the lessons he learned, and the ways in which the event will likely alter the way he makes his way in the world.
 
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
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Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record

May 10, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 80 year old Nick Bassett who last finished Western States at the age of 73 and is attempting to become the first 80 year old to complete the race.  In this wide ranging discussion they discuss training, race execution, and Nick's long history with the event.
 
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Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations

May 3, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode AJW Cracks a brew with 70 year old Oregonian Ed Willson to talk about his training for Western States and what he feels are the "Four Pillars of Success" for older Western States runners.
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Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying

April 26, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 74 year old Michael Koppy, an accomplished ultrarunner from Duluth, Minnesota.  Michael talks about his career running 200+ mile races and his long 10 year journey to the Western States starting line.
 
Consider a contribution to Michael's favorite charity, the Duluth YMCA
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Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States

April 19, 2025 • 35 mins
In this first episode of Season 10 AJW cracks a brew with French ultrarunner Michel Polletti.  Michel is one of six 70+ year olds in this year's Western States and in this episode he explains why he is undertaking a particularly unorthodox approach to the race in 2025.
 
Check out Michel's results here
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AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa

March 22, 2025 • 41 mins
In this latest AJW Unplugged Episode AJW dives into the last two Golden Ticket Races, talks about the incredible new Cocodona 250 film "The Chase", and shares some reflections on how his life has changed since becoming a grandfather.
 
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
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Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance

March 15, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Andy Blow, founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration.  In this episode they discuss the origin story of Precision Fuel and Hydration, recent advances in athlete strategies, and thoughts on the future of endurance sports performance.
 
Learn all about Precision Fuel and Hydration here
Read Hayden Hawks' Western States Case Study here
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Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States

February 22, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with up and coming ultrarunner Shea Aquilano to discuss her early career in running, her 5 year history with the Black Canyon 100K and her hopes and dreams for her first run at the Western States 100.
 
Follow Shea on Instagram @shea_aq
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Joe McConaughey: Eight Year Golden Ticket Quest, Cocodona 250 and Finally Going to Western States

February 15, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Joe "Stringbean" McConaughey.  After seven attempts Joe finally got his Western States golden ticket on his eighth try.  In this episode AJW and Joe discuss his journey to Western States, his experiences and advice for Cocodona 250 and his plans for the 2025 Western States.
 
Follow Joe on Instagram @thestring.bean
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Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn - Unpacking the Myths and Mysteries of Endurance Athletes Diets

February 8, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, the host of the "Your Diet Sucks" podcast.  In this wide ranging conversation they touch on the myths and mysteries of endurance athletes diets and some of the ways athlets of all types can sift through the noise.
 
Find Zoe's and Kylee's podcast here
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Hayden Hawks - 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year, His Favorite Memories from a Memorable Year, and Plans for 2025

February 1, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North American Ultrarunner of the Year Hayden Hawks.  They discuss Hayden's excitement at being crowned ultrarunner of the year, some of his favorite memories from 2024, and his hopes for even bigger and better things in 2025.
 
Follow Hayden on instagram @hawks_hayden
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Haroldas Subertas - Upbringing in Lithuania, the Cocodona 250, and Western States.

January 25, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2024 Cocodona 250 winner Haroldas Subertas.  In a fun, free-form conversation they discuss Harry's race at Cocodona, how he ended up in the US and what he is doing to prepare for his first Western States in June.
 
Follow Harry on Instagram @harry_subertas
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Darcy Piceu - High Mountain Running, the Good Old Days and Her Hardrock Legacy

January 18, 2025 • 52 mins
In this first episode of Season 9 AJW cracks a brew with legendary Colorado Ultrarunner Darcy Piceu to discuss high altitude running, her memories of the early days in her career, and her incredible legacy at the Hardrock 100.
 
Follow Darcy on Instagram @darcypq
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AJW Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review, 2025 Predictions, and a Personal Update

December 28, 2024 • 53 mins
In this year end episode of AJW Unplugged AJW looks back on his predictions from 2024, makes a few more predictions for 2025, and provides listeners with an update both personally and professionally.
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Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes.

December 14, 2024 • 83 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Finn Melanson to discuss the year in ultrarunning.  In addition to sharing their picks for these prestigious awards they also comment on rookie of the year, surprise of the year, most inspirational of the year, and best trail running film of the year.  They wrap up with predictions for 2025.
 
Check out Finn's excellent podcast here
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Don Freeman and Scott Warr: Golden Nuggets from the 6 part Council of Elders Series

December 7, 2024 • 78 mins
In this episode AJW welcomes Don Freeman and Scott Warr from Trail Runner Nation to look back on the Council of Elders Series and reflect on some of the "golden nuggets" that emerged out of those conversations.  And, along the way, producer Ryan Warr chimes in with some great nuggets of his own!
 
Check out Trail Runner Nation here 

Check out Stan Jensen's Web Site here
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Karen Bonnett-Natraj: The 2017 Western States, Mind-Body Connection, and Secrets to a Long Ultrarunning Career

November 30, 2024 • 56 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner to discuss her dramatic finish at the 2017 Western States as well as her unique approach to the mind/body connection and some of her secrets to success over a long career in the sport.
 
Check out Karen's website here
 
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