

Crack A Brew With AJW
Andy Jones-Wilkins
Runner and Coach Andy Jones-Wilkins talks with trail running athletes, coaches and race directors about topical subjects. Each episode features a beverage and will last as long as it typically takes to leisurely enjoy the beverage.
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May 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Diana Fitzpatrick: Running Career, Western States Memories, and Her Role as Board President
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with legendary runner and Western States Board President Diana Fitzpatrick to discuss her running career, her most fond Western States memories and the various challenges of her role as Western States Board President. Follow Diana on Instagram @dianafitz11

May 11, 2024 • 52min
Corrine Malcolm: Cross Country Skiing, Western States, and the Changing Landscape of Ultrarunning Media
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with renowned ultrarunning personality Corrine Malcolm to talk about her upbringing in the upper midwest, the Western States 100 and her thoughts on the evolution of ultra and trail running media. Follow Corrine on instagram @corrinemalcolm

May 4, 2024 • 51min
Stephanie Howe - The Early Years, her 2014 Western States win, and life as an ultrarunning coach/nutritionist
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with the 2014 Western States champion to discuss her early years in Minnesota, her incredible win at Western States, and her incredibly busy life as a coach/nutritionist with CTS. Follow Stephanie Howe on instagram @stephaniemariehowe Learn about Stephanie's coaching practice here Read Research Essentials for Ultrarunning here

Apr 27, 2024 • 55min
Rob Krar - Finding Solace on the Trails, Western States, and the Rob Krar Ultra Camp
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with two time Western States champion to discuss what trail running means to them, the magic and mystique of the Western States 100, and Rob's annual ultrarunning camp which is one of the most successful in the United States. Follow Rob on Instagram @robkrar Learn all about the Rob Krar Ultra Camp here

Apr 20, 2024 • 53min
Scotty Mills - How to finish Western States 20 times and other tales from over four decades of ultrarunning
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Western States legend Scotty Mills to discuss his 20 finishes, the uniqueness of the trail and ultra community, and Scotty's thoughts about the future of the sport. Become a friend with Scotty on Facebook @Scottmills

Apr 13, 2024 • 44min
Meghan Canfield - Discovering trails, keys to running longevity, and her legacy at Western States.
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Meghan Canfield, AKA "The Queen" to talk about the transition from fast marathons to trail running, her keys to ultrarunning longevity, and her extraordinary legacy at the Western States 100. Follow Meghan on Instagram @runningmegleg

Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 7min
Tim Twietmeyer: Western States History, Life Beyond Running and the Future of the Sport
In the first episode of Season 6 AJW cracks a brew with Western States legend Tim Twietmeyer to discuss the early days of the race, Tim's role as a long time board member for the event, and his thoughts on the future of the sport. Here is a great bio on Tim https://www.backcountryrunner.com/bios/tim-twietmeyer.phtml

Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
Jeff Browning - Rural childhood, longevity and the transition to 200 mile races
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jeff Browning, aka Bronco Billy, to discuss his upbringing on a farm in Missouri, the keys to his longevity at the top of the sport and the challenge of transitioning from 100 to 200 mile races and beyond. Follow Jeff on instagram @gobroncobilly

Feb 24, 2024 • 56min
Lucy Bartholomew - The Early Years, Western States and "Lucy's Dad"
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Australian ultrarunner Lucy Bartholomew to discuss her early years in the sport, Western States and her adopted hometown of Auburn, California and her extraordinary relationship with her ultrarunning dad. Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy_bartholomew Check out Dylan Harris' incredible film "Lucy's Dad"

Feb 17, 2024 • 56min
Magda Boulet: From US National Team Marathoner to Western States Champion
In this episode AJW chats with Magda Boulet about transitioning from road marathons to the trails as well as her role as President of Gu Sports and their mutual passion for the Western States 100. Follow Magda on Instagram @runboulet Read the Western States Mission and Values statement here


