Episodes

  • AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience

    AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience
    May 13 2025
    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
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    49 mins
  • Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record

    Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record
    May 10 2025
    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.
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    49 mins
  • Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations

    Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations
    May 3 2025
    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.
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    45 mins
  • Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying

    Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying
    Apr 26 2025
    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
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    49 mins
  • Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States

    Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States
    Apr 19 2025
    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
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    36 mins
  • AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa

    AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa
    Mar 22 2025
    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
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    42 mins
  • Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance

    Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance
    Mar 15 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Andy Blow, founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration. In this episode they discuss the origin story of Precision Fuel and Hydration, recent advances in athlete strategies, and thoughts on the future of endurance sports performance. Learn all about Precision Fuel and Hydration here Read Hayden Hawks' Western States Case Study here Read Robbie Britton's Leadville 100 Case Study here
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    49 mins
  • Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States

    Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States
    Feb 22 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with up and coming ultrarunner Shea Aquilano to discuss her early career in running, her 5 year history with the Black Canyon 100K and her hopes and dreams for her first run at the Western States 100. Follow Shea on Instagram @shea_aq
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    43 mins