Crack A Brew With AJW

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.

AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update. 01/01/2026

Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes 12/27/2025

Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning 12/20/2025

Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge 12/13/2025

Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250 12/07/2025

Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China 11/29/2025

Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50 11/22/2025

Kaylee Frederick: Running ultras as a teenager, finding her groove, and shocking the world at the World 24 hour Championships 11/15/2025

Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning 11/01/2025

Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running 10/18/2025

Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running 10/04/2025

Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living 09/27/2025

AJW Unplugged - Perfomance Enhancing Drugs, Javelina Training, and Hip Replacement Update 09/13/2025

Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go 09/06/2025

Cheryl and Karl Meltzer: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys in Running and Life 08/30/2025

Callie Vinson and Scott Traer - Arizona Ultrarunning's Dynamic Duo 08/23/2025

AJW Unplugged - The Western States 100 2025 Show 06/24/2025

Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race 06/07/2025

Jan Vleck - From Boston to Olympic Valley, transitioning from road marathons to Western States 05/31/2025

AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience 05/13/2025

Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record 05/10/2025

Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations 05/03/2025

Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying 04/26/2025

Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States 04/19/2025

AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa 03/22/2025

Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance 03/15/2025

Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States 02/22/2025

Joe McConaughey: Eight Year Golden Ticket Quest, Cocodona 250 and Finally Going to Western States 02/15/2025

Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn - Unpacking the Myths and Mysteries of Endurance Athletes Diets 02/08/2025

Hayden Hawks - 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year, His Favorite Memories from a Memorable Year, and Plans for 2025 02/01/2025