Épisodes

  • Sarah Lavender Smith: Running into Middle Age, Balancing Running and Life and Turning the Mic on AJW

    Sarah Lavender Smith: Running into Middle Age, Balancing Running and Life and Turning the Mic on AJW
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with runner/writer Sarah Lavender Smith to discuss running into middle age and the balance required to continue in the sport for the long term. Sarah also turns the mic on AJW and asks him some very provocative questions. It's a fun one! Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahrunning Check out Sarah's website sarahlavendersmith.com And her Substack sarahrunning.substack.com
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Jacob Banta: Golden Tickets, Western States, and Balancing Life on Both Sides of the Lens

    Jacob Banta: Golden Tickets, Western States, and Balancing Life on Both Sides of the Lens
    Apr 18 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Jacob Banta, elite trail runner and renowned photographer/videographer to discuss his Golden Ticket at Tarawera in February, his build up to the 2026 Western States 100, and how he strives to balance his perspective on the sport from both sides of the camera lens. Follow Jacob on Instagram @banta.visuals Check out Jacob's work at his website bantavisuals.co
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    50 min
  • Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events.

    Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events.
    Apr 11 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew when Meg Eckert to discuss her incredible 6 Day World Record of over 600 miles, her upcoming race at the Cocodona 250, and how she balances the unique demands of multi day races on the trail and the track. Follow Meg on Instagram @megan_eckert
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    49 min
  • Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100

    Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100
    Apr 4 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North Carolina's Canyon Woodward to discuss his unique upbringing in the mountains of Western North Carolina, his career as a grassroots political organizer and his hopes for the future as he prepares for the 2026 Western States 100. Follow Canyon on instagram @canyonwoodward Learn about his organization Dirtroad Organizing here
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    52 min
  • Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026

    Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026
    Mar 28 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Colorado based trail and ultrarunner Imogen Ainsworth to talk about her active upbringing in athletics, her incredible 2nd place finish at the 2025 Leadville 100 and her hopes and dreams going into her 2026 season. Follow Imogen on instagram @imogenainsworth
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    47 min
  • Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams

    Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams
    Feb 14 2026
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Rookie of the Year Anne Flower. They discuss her assault on Ann Trason's Leadville Course Record, her world record 50 miler, and her Western States dreams going into the Black Canyon 100K Follow Anne on Instagram @_flowpow_ Check out our website!
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    48 min
  • Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos

    Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos
    Feb 7 2026
    In this first episode of Season 13 AJW cracks a brew with Will Murray, Rookie of the Year for 2025 and an all around great guy. Along the way they talk about the connection between teaching and running and how Will manages to stay so calm in the midst of the chaotic world of high level ultrarunning. Follow Will on Instagram @willmurray.run

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    51 min
  • AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update.

    AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update.
    Jan 1 2026
    In this special New Year's Day Episode of Crack a Brew with AJW we review our predictions from 2025, make three wishes for 2026, and launch a new book review feature as well as providing a personal update on training, racing, and all things in between. Follow AJW on instagram @ajoneswilkins
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    51 min