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 2026 Western States Episode

June 20, 2026 • 65 mins
In this latest AJW Unplugged episode AJW discusses the current projected race conditions, makes some predictions about the front end of the race, dives into some storylines he's be following, and summarizes what to him makes Western States like no other race.
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
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Brian Morrison: Heartbreak at the 2006 Western States 100 and the 20 Year Healing Process

June 13, 2026 • 90 mins
In this extraordinary episode AJW cracks a brew with Brian Morrison to talk about his race at the 2006 Western States, his tragic collapse on the track 200 meters from the finish line, and the book he has recently published to tell the story 20 years later.
Find Brian's amazing book here
Follow Brian on Instagram @briantmorrison

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Zach Miller - Western States Training, 12 Years Between Golden Tickets and A Run Down Memory Lane

June 6, 2026 • 56 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a a brew with Zach Miller just a couple of weeks before his first run at the Western States 100.  In this wide ranging discussion they talk about Zach's long and successful career, some highlights from his early days as a runner and cruise ship worker, and his thoughts going into the 2026 Western States.
Follow Zach on Instagram @zachmiller38
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Jeff Mogavero: East Coast Upbringing, Discovering a Love of the Trails, and the 2026 Western States 100

May 30, 2026 • 61 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Montana ultrarunner Jeff Mogavero to discuss his hardscrabble upbringing back east, developing a love of the trails, and his thoughts and plans going into this year's Western States 100.
Follow Jeff on instagram @jeffmogavero
Check out Jeff's website jeffmogavero.com
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Hannah Allgood: Training, Racing and Her Return to Western States

May 23, 2026 • 48 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Hannah Allgood 7th place finisher at the 2025 Western States.  Along the way they discuss Hannah's background, her training, and her focus going into the 2026 Western States 100.
Follow Hannah on Instagram @shesallgood21
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Holly Ranson: Golden Ticket Chase, Australian Trail Running Scene, and Hopes and Dreams Going into Western States.

May 16, 2026 • 48 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with rising star on the Australian trail running scene Holly Ranson to talk about her Golden Ticket at Tarawera 100K, the challenges and joys of trail running in Australia, and all that she is excited about going into her first run at Western States next month.
Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyranson
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AJW Unplugged: History and Reflection on the Golden Ticket Series, Cocodona Thoughts and Predictions, and a Personal Update

May 2, 2026 • 54 mins
In this most recent AJW Unplugged AJW provides some historical background on the recently completed Golden Ticket Series, looks ahead with predictions and analysis about the upcoming Cocodona 250, and provides a personal update about all that he's been up to recently and what's ahead for him.
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
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Sarah Lavender Smith: Running into Middle Age, Balancing Running and Life and Turning the Mic on AJW

April 25, 2026 • 60 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with runner/writer Sarah Lavender Smith to discuss running into middle age and the balance required to continue in the sport for the long term.  Sarah also turns the mic on AJW and asks him some very provocative questions.  It's a fun one!
Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahrunning
Check out Sarah's website sarahlavendersmith.com
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Jacob Banta: Golden Tickets, Western States, and Balancing Life on Both Sides of the Lens

April 18, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jacob Banta, elite trail runner and renowned photographer/videographer to discuss his Golden Ticket at Tarawera in February, his build up to the 2026 Western States 100, and how he strives to balance his perspective on the sport from both sides of the camera lens.
Follow Jacob on Instagram @banta.visuals
Check out Jacob's work at his website bantavisu...
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Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events.

April 11, 2026 • 48 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew when Meg Eckert to discuss her incredible 6 Day World Record of over 600 miles, her upcoming race at the Cocodona 250, and how she balances the unique demands of multi day races on the trail and the track.
Follow Meg on Instagram @megan_eckert
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Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100

April 4, 2026 • 51 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North Carolina's Canyon Woodward to discuss his unique upbringing in the mountains of Western North Carolina, his career as a grassroots political organizer and his hopes for the future as he prepares for the 2026 Western States 100.
Follow Canyon on instagram @canyonwoodward
Learn about his organization Dirtroad Organizing here
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Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026

March 28, 2026 • 46 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Colorado based trail and ultrarunner Imogen Ainsworth to talk about her active upbringing in athletics, her incredible 2nd place finish at the 2025 Leadville 100 and her hopes and dreams going into her 2026 season.
Follow Imogen on instagram @imogenainsworth
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Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams

February 14, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Rookie of the Year Anne Flower.  They discuss her assault on Ann Trason's Leadville Course Record, her world record 50 miler, and her Western States dreams going into the Black Canyon 100K
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Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos

February 7, 2026 • 50 mins
In this first episode of Season 13 AJW cracks a brew with Will Murray, Rookie of the Year for 2025 and an all around great guy.  Along the way they talk about the connection between teaching and running and how Will manages to stay so calm in the midst of the chaotic world of high level ultrarunning.
Follow Will on Instagram @willmurray.run

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AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update.

January 1, 2026 • 50 mins
In this special New Year's Day Episode of Crack a Brew with AJW we review our predictions from 2025, make three wishes for 2026, and launch a new book review feature as well as providing a personal update on training, racing, and all things in between.
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Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes

December 27, 2025 • 78 mins
In this episode, for the 3rd consecutive year, 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 inspirat...
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Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning

December 20, 2025 • 65 mins
In this latest episode in the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 27 year old trail runner Annie Hughes to discuss her passion for really long distance races, returning from injury, and her hopes and dreams for the year ahead.
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Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge

December 13, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States Champion Caleb Olson to discuss training and racing with a young and growing family, his great story about receiving the coveted Western States Cougar trophy, and his pursuit of climbing 1,000,000 vertical feet in 2025.
Follow Caleb on Instagram @calebolson123
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Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250

December 7, 2025 • 53 mins
In this latest episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with East Coast Crusher Lila Gaudrault to talk about her love of the East Coast Trail Running, how she balances running with a full-time health care job and her thoughts going into her first ever race "out west" The Cocodona 250!
Follow Lila on Instagram @lilagaudrault
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Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China

November 29, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with 23 year old Missouri ultrarunner Cody Poskin to discuss his approach to training and racing, the youth movement in long distance running, and his experience running (and winning!) the Ultra Gobi 400K race in China.
Follow Cody on Instagram @cody_poskin
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