All Episodes
Crack A Brew With AJW — 119 episodes
Jeff Garmire - Appalachian Trail FKT, Cocodona, and the State of the Sport
Kaci Lickteig - Running Hardrock after a 10 Year Wait, Training for the Mountain in the Plains, and Comparing Two Iconic Events
Canyon Woodward - Western States, UTMB and Turning the Mic on AJW
AJW Unplugged - Final Thoughts on Western States 2026
Mo Livermore and Shannon Weil - A Western States History Lesson
Ann Trason - Her Legacy at Western States and Thoughts for the Future Ann
AJW Unplugged: The 2026 Western States Episode
Brian Morrison: Heartbreak at the 2006 Western States 100 and the 20 Year Healing Process
Zach Miller - Western States Training, 12 Years Between Golden Tickets and A Run Down Memory Lane
Jeff Mogavero: East Coast Upbringing, Discovering a Love of the Trails, and the 2026 Western States 100
Hannah Allgood: Training, Racing and Her Return to Western States
Holly Ranson: Golden Ticket Chase, Australian Trail Running Scene, and Hopes and Dreams Going into Western States.
AJW Unplugged: History and Reflection on the Golden Ticket Series, Cocodona Thoughts and Predictions, and a Personal Update
Sarah Lavender Smith: Running into Middle Age, Balancing Running and Life and Turning the Mic on AJW
Jacob Banta: Golden Tickets, Western States, and Balancing Life on Both Sides of the Lens
Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events.
Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100
Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026
Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams
Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos
AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update.
Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes
Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning
Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge
Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250
Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China
Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50
Kaylee Frederick: Running ultras as a teenager, finding her groove, and shocking the world at the World 24 hour Championships
Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning
Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running
Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running
Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living
AJW Unplugged - Perfomance Enhancing Drugs, Javelina Training, and Hip Replacement Update
Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go
Cheryl and Karl Meltzer: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys in Running and Life
Callie Vinson and Scott Traer - Arizona Ultrarunning's Dynamic Duo
AJW Unplugged - The Western States 100 2025 Show
Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race
Jan Vleck - From Boston to Olympic Valley, transitioning from road marathons to Western States
AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience
Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record
Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations
Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying
Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States
AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa
Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance
Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States
Joe McConaughey: Eight Year Golden Ticket Quest, Cocodona 250 and Finally Going to Western States
Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn - Unpacking the Myths and Mysteries of Endurance Athletes Diets
Hayden Hawks - 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year, His Favorite Memories from a Memorable Year, and Plans for 2025
Haroldas Subertas - Upbringing in Lithuania, the Cocodona 250, and Western States.
Darcy Piceu - High Mountain Running, the Good Old Days and Her Hardrock Legacy
AJW Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review, 2025 Predictions, and a Personal Update
Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes.
Don Freeman and Scott Warr: Golden Nuggets from the 6 part Council of Elders Series
Karen Bonnett-Natraj: The 2017 Western States, Mind-Body Connection, and Secrets to a Long Ultrarunning Career
Jeff Kozak - Writing and running, 100 Mile Memories, and the Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States
Eric Clifton: Ultrarunning in the 1980s, the 1996 Western States, and aging gracefully in the sport.
Geri Kilgariff: Old School Arizona desert trail running and the origins of the Javelina Jundred
David Horton: JFK, Hardrock, The Barkley and Reflections on 5 Decades of Ultrarunning.
John Medinger - Running Background, Ultrarunning Magazine and the Western States 100.
AJW Unplugged - Western States/Hardrock/Leadville Metaphor, Early Thoughts on Ultrarunner of the Year, and a Personal Update
Steve Aderholt - Modern Day Large Scale Event Director and the man who makes the Cocodona 250 come to life
Callie Vinson - The Long and Winding Road to a 200+ Mile finish and her extraordinarily inspiring personal story.
David Roche - Chasing down the ghost of Matt Carpenter at the Leadville 100
Don Freeman: His relationship with the 200 mile distance, longevity in the sport, and what it means to be a podcast pioneer
Mike McKnight: Transitioning to 200+ mile races, the mystique of Cocodona and his exciting plans for 2025.
Mika Thewes: The "Art" of Running, Dealing with Adversity on the Run, and her 200 Mile Fascination.
Rachel Entrekin: Fixed Time Events vs Long Trail Races, her Cocodona Experience and thoughts about the future of super long races.
Jeff Garmire: Thru Hiking, FKTs, and the 200 Mile Phenomenon
AJW Unplugged: Western States Preview, Cocodona Reflections, and a Personal Update
Diana Fitzpatrick: Running Career, Western States Memories, and Her Role as Board President
Corrine Malcolm: Cross Country Skiing, Western States, and the Changing Landscape of Ultrarunning Media
Stephanie Howe - The Early Years, her 2014 Western States win, and life as an ultrarunning coach/nutritionist
Rob Krar - Finding Solace on the Trails, Western States, and the Rob Krar Ultra Camp
Scotty Mills - How to finish Western States 20 times and other tales from over four decades of ultrarunning
Meghan Canfield - Discovering trails, keys to running longevity, and her legacy at Western States.
Tim Twietmeyer: Western States History, Life Beyond Running and the Future of the Sport
Jeff Browning - Rural childhood, longevity and the transition to 200 mile races
Lucy Bartholomew - The Early Years, Western States and "Lucy's Dad"
Magda Boulet: From US National Team Marathoner to Western States Champion
Sabrina Little: Running background, favorite races and the intersection of writing and running.
Ben Hian - Sponsorship in the 1990s, San Diego Bad Rats, and the Angeles Crest 100
John Trent - Finding ultras, Western States, and the wonderful intersection of running in writing
Emily Hawgood - Early life, Ultrarunner of the Year, and Western States
Ian Torrence - Longevity, the incredible 1999 season and the JFK 50
Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes
Kaci Lickteig: Full-time work, running, and the quest for her 10th Straight Western States finish
AJW Unplugged: Here we go! The World Trail Majors
Jamil Coury: Running History, the Beginning of Aravaipa, and the Legend of the Cocodona 250
Zach Bitter: Origin Story, Juggling Life with an Ultrarunning Partner, and the Javelina Jundred
AJW Unplugged: Javelina, Hip Surgery, and the UTMB/Ironman Takeover
Caleb Bowen: West Virginia Mountain Running and Snagging a Beast Coast Golden Ticket
Heather Jackson: Triathlon, Cycling, and a Joyful Transition to Trail Running
Caroline Gleich: Making a Difference at the Intersection of Athletics and Activism
Jason Koop: Coaching, Coaches, and the State of the Sport
Amelia Boone: Obstacle Racing, Barkley, and Hardrock Dreams
Paul Terranova: The Rocky Mountain Slam and Ultrarunning Longevity
Leah Yingling: Western States, UTMB, and the Future of Ultrarunning Media
Peter Mortimer: Adventures and Misadventures at the Barkley, the Spine Race, and Cocodona
Maggie Guterl: The Collegiate Loop, Barkley, and What's Next
Tyler Green: Facing Up to the Western States Killing Machine
Pam Reed: Western States, Badwater, & Hardrock in a Mere 20 Days
Hal Koerner: Coming back to Western States and what it all means
Katie Asmuth: Angeles Crest, Western States and Memorial Day Camp
Karl Meltzer: East Coast Trails vs West Coast Trails and the Future of Trail Running
Dean Karnazas: Running, Writing, and the Western States 100
Dale Garland: Hardrock, Education, and the Future of the Sport
Devon Yanko: Longevity, Golden Tickets and her return to Western States
Jason Green: The Yeti Trail Army, Tom Green, and Inspiration
Sally McRae: Versatility, Parenting, and Cocodona 250
Andy Jones-Wilkins: AJW's Podcaster Son, Logan, Flips the Mic and Interviews His Dad
Nikki Kimball - 10 Top-10 Western States Finishes and Ultrarunning Satisfaction
Arlen Glick - Life outside running and big plans for 2023
Ellie Greenwood- Reliving the 2012 Western States and UROY Voting Commentary
Craig Thornley - History with Western States and thoughts for the future
Anton Krupicka - Running, Writing, and the 2010 Western States
Jim Walmsley with His Plans for 2023, Life in France, and What he Misses Most About Arizona
Courtney Dauwalter and the Importance of Relationships, Education, and Going With the Flow