Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes

    Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes
    Dec 27 2025
    In this episode, for the 3rd consecutive year, 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, most inspirational of the year, FKT of the year and best trail running film of the year. Check out Finn's excellent podcast here Follow Finn on Instagram @runsingletrack The Chase Trail Folk
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning

    Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning
    Dec 20 2025
    In this latest episode in the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 27 year old trail runner Annie Hughes to discuss her passion for really long distance races, returning from injury, and her hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Follow Annie on instagram @annie.a.hughes
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge

    Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge
    Dec 13 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States Champion Caleb Olson to discuss training and racing with a young and growing family, his great story about receiving the coveted Western States Cougar trophy, and his pursuit of climbing 1,000,000 vertical feet in 2025. Follow Caleb on Instagram @calebolson123
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    53 mins
  • Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250

    Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250
    Dec 7 2025
    In this latest episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with East Coast Crusher Lila Gaudrault to talk about her love of the East Coast Trail Running, how she balances running with a full-time health care job and her thoughts going into her first ever race "out west" The Cocodona 250! Follow Lila on Instagram @lilagaudrault
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    54 mins
  • Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China

    Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China
    Nov 29 2025
    In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with 23 year old Missouri ultrarunner Cody Poskin to discuss his approach to training and racing, the youth movement in long distance running, and his experience running (and winning!) the Ultra Gobi 400K race in China. Follow Cody on Instagram @cody_poskin
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    52 mins
  • Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50

    Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50
    Nov 22 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 25 year old Hans Troyer to discuss his experiences with Rhabdomyolisis at the 2024 Black Canyon 100K, hist experience at his first Western States in 2025 and his hopes for the upcoming JFK 50. Follow Hans on Instagram @hanstroyer Check out the film "The Kid" right here
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    59 mins
  • Kaylee Frederick: Running ultras as a teenager, finding her groove, and shocking the world at the World 24 hour Championships

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