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Crack A Brew With AJW — 124 episodes · page 1 of 2
AJW Unplugged - Prize Money, Women's Performance of the Year, and a Personal Update
Jason Koop - CTS Dominance at Western States, Why Ultras are Getting so Much Faster, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Endurance Coaching
Rachel Entrekin: Training Philosophy, Becoming a Full-Time Runner, and Life After Cocodona
Tropical John Medinger: Reflections on Five Decades in the Sport and the Reprise of the Lake Sonoma 50
Scott Warr - Podcasting Every Week for 16 Years and the Camino de Santiago
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