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Crack A Brew With AJW

Andy Jones-Wilkins

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 116

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

Season 12 · Episode 1

samedi 15 novembre 2025 • Duration 52:23

In this first episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 20 year old Kaylee Frederick of Pittsburgh, PA. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss running ultras at a young age, silencing the doubters, and surprising the field at the 24 Hour World Championships earlier this year. You can follow Kaylee on Instagram @frederick.kaylee

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

samedi 1 novembre 2025 • Duration 51:53

In this episode AJW hands the microphone to his son Logan to crack a brew with wife and mother Shelly Jones-Wilkins. In their conversation they discuss their recent experience at the Javelina Jundred, their 10 year run at the Western States 100, and some of the keys to sustaining a long term healthy relationship with ultrarunning as a big part of it. Not surprisingly, Shelly doesn't do social media You can follow Logan on Instagram @ljoneswilkins Your can follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race

Season 10 · Episode 7

samedi 7 juin 2025 • Duration 01:09:07

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Topher Gaylord, veteran ultrarunner and President of the Board of Directors of the Western States 100. In their conversation they discuss the tradition of honoring older runners at Western States, the outlook for the 2025 race, and the long term future of the event. Follow Topher on Instagram @tgaylord

Jan Vleck - From Boston to Olympic Valley, transitioning from road marathons to Western States

Season 10 · Episode 6

samedi 31 mai 2025 • Duration 58:53

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 72 year old Jan Vleck from Olympia, Washington to discuss his transition from roads to trails, his love of the Pacific Northwest Trail scene, and his specific training on the road to the 2025 Western States.

AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience

Season 10 · Episode 5

mardi 13 mai 2025 • Duration 48:33

In this episode of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on his recent experience running the Cocodona 250. Along the way he ruminates about some of the people he met, the lessons he learned, and the ways in which the event will likely alter the way he makes his way in the world. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record

samedi 10 mai 2025 • Duration 49:25

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 80 year old Nick Bassett who last finished Western States at the age of 73 and is attempting to become the first 80 year old to complete the race. In this wide ranging discussion they discuss training, race execution, and Nick's long history with the event.

Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations

Season 10 · Episode 3

samedi 3 mai 2025 • Duration 45:16

In this episode AJW Cracks a brew with 70 year old Oregonian Ed Willson to talk about his training for Western States and what he feels are the "Four Pillars of Success" for older Western States runners.

Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying

Season 10 · Episode 2

samedi 26 avril 2025 • Duration 49:00

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 74 year old Michael Koppy, an accomplished ultrarunner from Duluth, Minnesota. Michael talks about his career running 200+ mile races and his long 10 year journey to the Western States starting line. Consider a contribution to Michael's favorite charity, the Duluth YMCA

Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States

Season 10 · Episode 1

samedi 19 avril 2025 • Duration 35:53

In this first episode of Season 10 AJW cracks a brew with French ultrarunner Michel Polletti. Michel is one of six 70+ year olds in this year's Western States and in this episode he explains why he is undertaking a particularly unorthodox approach to the race in 2025. Check out Michel's results here

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

Season 9 · Episode 8

samedi 22 mars 2025 • Duration 41:47

In this latest AJW Unplugged Episode AJW dives into the last two Golden Ticket Races, talks about the incredible new Cocodona 250 film "The Chase", and shares some reflections on how his life has changed since becoming a grandfather. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins