Episodes

  • Dylan Bowman - The Trailrunning Media Landscape, Fan Experience, Athlete Reality and Western States

    Dylan Bowman - The Trailrunning Media Landscape, Fan Experience, Athlete Reality and Western States
    7 Nov 2026
    In this first episode of the media series AJW cracks a brew with Dylan Bowman, President and CEO of Freetrail. In this wide ranging episode they discuss the ever evolving trailrunning media landscape, the emerging fan experience, the new reality of athlete contracts, and Dylan's role on the Western States Board of Directors. Follow Dylan on Instagram @dylanbo Learn more about Freetrail at freetrail. This week's beer review: Deshutes Tropical Fresh IPA
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    1 hr and 4 min
  • AJW Unplugged - Prize Money, Women's Performance of the Year, and a Personal Update

    AJW Unplugged - Prize Money, Women's Performance of the Year, and a Personal Update
    3 Oct 2026
    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
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    50 min
  • Jason Koop - CTS Dominance at Western States, Why Ultras are Getting so Much Faster, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Endurance Coaching

    Jason Koop - CTS Dominance at Western States, Why Ultras are Getting so Much Faster, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Endurance Coaching
    26 Sep 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 19 min
  • Rachel Entrekin: Training Philosophy, Becoming a Full-Time Runner, and Life After Cocodona

    Rachel Entrekin: Training Philosophy, Becoming a Full-Time Runner, and Life After Cocodona
    19 Sep 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 3 min
  • Tropical John Medinger: Reflections on Five Decades in the Sport and the Reprise of the Lake Sonoma 50

    Tropical John Medinger: Reflections on Five Decades in the Sport and the Reprise of the Lake Sonoma 50
    12 Sep 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 6 min
  • Scott Warr - Podcasting Every Week for 16 Years and the Camino de Santiago

    Scott Warr - Podcasting Every Week for 16 Years and the Camino de Santiago
    5 Sep 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 2 min
  • Jeff Garmire - Appalachian Trail FKT, Cocodona, and the State of the Sport

    Jeff Garmire - Appalachian Trail FKT, Cocodona, and the State of the Sport
    29 Aug 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 7 min
  • Kaci Lickteig - Running Hardrock after a 10 Year Wait, Training for the Mountain in the Plains, and Comparing Two Iconic Events

    Kaci Lickteig - Running Hardrock after a 10 Year Wait, Training for the Mountain in the Plains, and Comparing Two Iconic Events
    22 Aug 2026
    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
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    54 min