Crack A Brew With AJW

In this latest edition of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on the recent announcement of increased prize money at Run Rabbit Run, shares his thoughts on the North American Women's Performance of the Year voting, and provides a personal update. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this 7th episode of the "encore" series AJW welcomes back Jason Koop to talk about how CTS coaches have dominated Western States in recent years, the four reasons ultras are getting faster year after year, and Koop's take on how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the endurance coaching industry. Follow Koop on Instagram @jasonkoop

In this 6th episode of the "Encore' series AJW cracks a brew with Rachel Entrekin to discuss her organic training philosophy, her transition to being a full-time runner, and how her life has evolved after her incredible outright win at Cocodona. We also talk about her recent engagement! Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel_entrekin

In this encore episode AJW cracks a brew with Tropical John Medinger to reflect on his five decades in the sport and to talk about the resurgence of the Lake Sonoma 50 Miler a race he started over 20 years ago. Follow Tropical John in Instagram @medingerjohn Learn all about the Lake Sonoma 50 here

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Trail Runner Nation co-host Scott Warr to talk about his long history with podcasting, some of his fondest memories of the podcast and his upcoming quest to complete the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Follow Scott on Instagram @scottwarrski

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jeff Garmire to talk about his incredible self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail in 2025, his 6 year streak at the Cocodona 250, and his reflections on the current state of the sport. Follow Jeff on instagram @thefreeoutside Check out the film about his 2025 FKT here

In this episode AJW welcomes Kaci Lickteig, AKA the Pixie Ninja, back to the podcast to discuss her recent experience at the Hardock 100, how she trains for big mountain races in the Great Plains, and her thoughtful comparison between Hardock and Western States. Follow Kaci on Instagram @pixieninja44

In this first episode of Season 15, AJW cracks a brew with Canyon Woodward to talk about his breakout performance at the 2026 Western States 100 and to look ahead to the 2026 UTMB. Additionally, Canyon turns the mic on AJW to talk about his Western States career, his Master's Thesis and his thoughts about the future of the sport. Follow Canyon on Instagram @canyonwoodward Learn more about the Green Racing Project

In this bonus Unplugged Episode AJW reflects back on his pre race picks, analyzes the evolving competitive density in both the men's and women's races, and discusses the emerging dominance of CTS as the preeminent Western States Endurance Coaching Company. He finishes with a personal update and his plans for the summer. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

Shannon Weil, co-founder who shaped awards and aid systems. Mo Livermore, co-founder who organized early races and medical protocols. They recount the race's Tevis Cup origins and key characters. They trace the course history, the birth of the famous buckles, medical research roots, and how advocacy saved trail access. Tradition, growth, and race-day rituals are explored.