All Episodes

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