In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner and writer Jeff Kozak. In their wide ranging discussion they touch on the intersection of writing and running, some of Jeff's fondest 100 mile memories, and the wild and wooly Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States where Jeff has volunteered for the past several years. Read Jeff's Ultrar…

In this episode of the Council of Elders, AJW chats with Eric Clifton about his early days in trail and ultrarunning, brain an east coaster running big West Coast races, and the art and science of aging gracefully in the sport. Eric does not participate in social media but if you want to see something incredible check out his Ultrasignup page here!…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Arizona legend Geri Kilgariff. Back in 2002 Geri and a few friends staged the first ever Javelina Jundred. Little did they know what it would become. Sit back, relax and enjoy some great stories from one of the all-time greats in Arizona trail running. Geri stays away from social media but for a glimpse into t…

In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with ultrarunning legend David Horton. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss David's intense training regimen in his yourh, his experiences at some of the most iconic events in the sport, and his work in recent years as a race director. Check out David's website.…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with John Medinger to talk about how he discovered the trails, his early days as a runner, the Ultrarunning Magazine, Ultrarunner of the Year voting, and some of his fondest memories gathered over four decades at the Western States 100. Learn more about John on his Facebook page @johnmedinger…

In this latest edition of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on his experiences this summer at Western States, Hardrock and Leadville, provides some early thoughts on North American Ultrarunner of the Year, and gives an update on his own running and life. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins Learn about AJW's coaching practice here https://trainright.com…

In this episode AJW sits down with veteran ultrarunner and Cocodona 250 Race Director to learn about his background in running and event production as well as the unique challenges and opportunities of directing North America's most prestigious 200+ mile race. Learn all about the Cocodona 250 here https://cocodona.com/…

In this episode AJW chats with Arizona ultrarunner Callie Vinson to discuss her journey to 200+ mile success as well as her incredibly inspiring story of personal triumph. Follow Callie on Instagram @callievinsonnBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this special episode AJW cracks a brew with David Roche a few days after his historic course record performance at the Leadville 100. In a wide ranging discussion they discuss the history of the race, David's training plan, his nutrition strategy and his flawless race day execution. Follow David on instagram @mountainroche Read Matt Carpenter's …

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Don Freeman, a veteran of over 50 ultras including a handful of 200 milers, to discuss the mysterious 200 mile distance, his thoughts on the evolution of the sport, and his "other" career as a pioneer podcaster with Trail Runner Nation. Follow Don on instagram @trailrunnernation and visit the extensive podcast…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran 200 mile runner Mike McKnight to learn more about his transition to 200 milers, his thoughts on the mystique of Arizona's Cocodona 250, and his exciting plans for the 2025 season. Follow Mike on instagram @thelowcarbrunnerBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with accomplished 200 mile runner and artist Mika Thewes. They discuss her background as an art student ot Rhode Island School of Design, her passion for running really long distances, and her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Cocodona 250. Follow Mika on Instagram @sugarcrashvegan…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2024 Cocodona 250 winner Rachel Entrekin. Along the way they discuss her introduction into the sport, the differences between fixed time events and long trail races, her Cocodona experience and some thoughts about the future of super long runs. You can read Rachel's blog: Another dumb running blog – y'all welc…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jeff Garmire, an incredibly accomplished mountain athlete from Montana who successfully blurs the lines between thru hiking, FKTs and Ultramarathons. Follow Jeff here to read all about the new race he is putting on, his book, his film, and all of his adventures: Twitter Facebook Instagram…

In this solo episode of Crack a Brew with AJW I present my Western States Preview, some reflections on last month's Cocodona 250, and an update on my own journey both professionally and personally. Learn about my coaching practice here Follow me on Instagram @ajoneswilkinsBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

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 @dianafitz11By Andy Jones-Wilkins

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 @corrinemalcolmBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

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 Ultra…

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…

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 @ScottmillsBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

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 @runningmeglegBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

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…

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 @gobroncobillyBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

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"…

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 hereBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW sits down with runner/philosopher Sabrina Little to discuss her running background, her favorite races, and her passion for both running and writing. They also have a great conversation about Sabrina's new book "The Examined Run" Follow Sabrina on Instagram @sabrinablittle Buy Sabrina's book here!…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with legendary Southern California runner Ben Hian. They discuss the early years of trail runner sponsorship, the vibrant San Diego trail community, and Ben’s pursuit of greatness at the Angeles Crest 100 in the 1990’s. See the pic from 1999 at Holcomb Valley Learn about Ben’s company at radreps.com…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran runner and writer John Trent. Along the way they discuss their mutual passion for Western States, the role their families have played in their running careers, and the way in which running and writing intersect for them. Follow John on instagram @trent4964 Buy a copy of John's book "Second Sunrise" her…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Emily Hawgood fresh off her 3rd place in the Ultrarunner of the Year voting. They discuss her life growing up in Zimbabwe, her incredible 2023 racing season, and their mutual love of the Western States 100. Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyhawgoodBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner Ian Torrence. They discuss Ian's early introduction to the sport, his groundbreaking 1999 season and his long term relationship with both the Zane Grey 50 Miler and the JFK 50 Miler. Follow Ian on Instagram @itgoesinflag Read my feature on Ian here…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Finn Melanson to discuss the year in ultrarunning. In addition to sharing their picks for these prestigious awards they also comment on rookie of the year, surprise of the year, mosti inspirational of the year, and best trail running film of the year. They wrap up with predictions for 2024. Check out Finn's ex…

AJW cracks a brew with Western States legend Kaci Lickteig as she begins the build up to her 10th attempt at the Western States 100. They also discuss her full-time job as a Physical Therapist and why she loves running in Arizona so much. Follow Kaci on Instagram Check out our WebsiteBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

AJW does a short solo chat about the newly announced World Trail Majors. Read more about it at aravaiparunning.comBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Arizona ultrarunning legend Jamil Coury. Runner/Entrepreneur/Business Owner, over the past decade Jamil has emerged as one of the most influential figures in the sport. In this conversation AJW and Jamil discuss the deep history of Arizona Ultrarunning, the origins of Aravaipa Running and the Legend of Jamil's…

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner Zach Bitter to learn more about his background, hear about how he juggles life with an elite level partner, and his reflections on his recently completed Javelina Jundred. Follow Zach on Instagram @zachbitter and check out Zach's websiteBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW goes solo to give everyone an update on his current life situation and to weigh in on the current controversy regarding UTMB/Ironman. Read Gary Robbins detailed account hereBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW chats with West Virginia trail runner Caleb Bowen to discuss the West Virginia Trail Running scene, his experience as a college cross country coach at Marshall University, his alma mater, and his experience snagging a Western States Golden Ticket at the Grindstone 100K Follow Caleb on Instagram @coachbowenmuxc Check out our webs…

In this episode AJW sits down with world class triathlete Heather Jackson as she prepares for the Javelina Jundred at the end of October. They discuss the transition from triathlon to trail running, the differences in communities and cultures, and Heather's strong desire to secure a Golden Ticket at Javelina to earn a trip back to Western States. L…

In this episode AJW sits down with Athlete/Activist Caroline Gleich to discuss her career in sport, her passion for public policy, and her thoughts for the next decade in both athletics and activism. Follow Caroline on Instagram @carolinegleich Check out these excellent resources from Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/about Crackabrew…

In this final episode of Season 3 AJW sits down with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop to discuss coaching, some of the most influential coaches in their lives, and the current state of the sport through Koop's unique perspective. Follow Koop on Instagram @jasonkoop Check out his podcast Visit his coaching page…

In this episode AJW welcomes world class obstacle racer Amelia Boone to Crack a Brew with AJW to discuss the transition from obstacle racing to ultras, the Barkley and her Hardrock dreams. Find Amelia on Instagram @arboone11By Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW sits down with season ultra veteran Paul Terranova to talk about his quest to complete the Rocky Mountain Slam in the summer of 2023 and his keys to ultrarunning longevity. Follow Paul on Instagram @paulterranova and check out his wife Meredith's website https://eatingandlivinghealthy.com…

In this wide ranging discussion AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling as she prepares for UTMB. They discuss her last two years at Western States, the difference between east coast trails and west coast trails, UTMB, and the future of ultrarunning media. Follow Leah on Instagram @leah_yingling and her photographer husband Mike @shitinthewoods…

AJW cracks a brew (and a scotch whiskey) with Arizona ultra runner Peter Mortimer. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss the Barkley, 200+ mile races and Pete's "One and Done" philosophy. Learn all about Pete on his website https://www.8moremilescoaching.com/By Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this fun and wide ranging discussion AJW sits down with Maggie Guterl after her 77 hour run on the Collegiate Peaks Loop. They discuss variety of training, the ongoing debate between east coast and west coast trails, and what's next for Maggatron as she turns 40. Follow Maggie on Instagram @Maggatronruns…

In this episode AJW sits down with Tyler Green, two time runner-up at Western States, to discuss the connection between education and ultrarunning as well as the wonder and beauty of the Western States experience. Follow Tyler on Instagram @narrowgreenarrow Read all about the Western States Killing Machine here and here.…

AJW kicks off season three with a lively interview with 62 year-old ultra legend Pam Reed. Focusing mainly on Pam's "My Three Runs" Project they discuss the joys and challenges of running three of North America's most prestigious ultras in just three weeks. Learn all about Pam on her websiteBy Andy Jones-Wilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with two time Western States champion Hal Koerner to discuss directing an aid station at the iconic race, Hal's long history with the event and his hope to return to run it again in 2024. Follow Hal on Twitter and instagram @halkoerner Visit Hal's store at roguevalleyrunners.com Watch JB Benna's iconic film "Unbrea…

In this episode two time top-10 Western States finisher Katie Asmuth joins AJW to reminisce about her first 100 miler at Angeles Crest 100, why she loves the Memorial Weekend Training Camp so much, and her state of mind going into this year's Western States. Follow Katie's adventures on Instagram @kt_asmuth…

In this episode AJW sits down with Karl "Speedgoat" Meltzer, the winningest 100 mile runner of all time to discuss what's harder, east coast trails or west coast trails and to ruminate on the future of the sport both of them love to much. You can find Karl on instagram and twitter @karlmeltzer and learn all about his event, the Speedgoat Mountain R…