Episodes

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

    Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning
    Nov 1 2025
    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
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    52 mins
  • Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running

    Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running
    Oct 18 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunners Zach and Nicole Bitter. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss the trials and tribulations of sharing a life of running and some of their fondest memories of supporting one another in some of the sport's most competitive events. Follow Zach on Instagram @zachbitter Follow Nicole on Instagram @nkbitter
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    55 mins
  • Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running

    Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running
    Oct 4 2025
    In this latest episode of the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle to discuss their new roles as parents to young Monte, how they balance both of their competitive running lives, and their unique roles in the ever changing trail running media landscape. Follow Leah on Instagram @leah_yingling Follow Mike on Instagram @shitinthewoods
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living

    Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living
    Sep 27 2025
    In this latest episode in the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States winner Abby Hall and her husband Cordis to talk about their collective experience at Western States and how they successfully balance elite ultramarathon training with their busy lives.

    Follow Abby @abby.k.hall

    Follow Cordis @cordisimo
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    55 mins
  • AJW Unplugged - Perfomance Enhancing Drugs, Javelina Training, and Hip Replacement Update

    AJW Unplugged - Perfomance Enhancing Drugs, Javelina Training, and Hip Replacement Update
    Sep 13 2025

    In this midseason Unplugged episode AJW laments the most recent positive drug test in trail running, gives an update on the Javelina Jundred and provides a little insight on his ongoing recovery from hip replacement surgery

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    50 mins
  • Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go

    Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go
    Sep 6 2025
    In this third episode of the Partnership Series AJW cracks a brew with Jenn and Jeff Browning to talk about managing a busy family and a complex running calendar all while maintaining marital harmony and working full-time. Learn all about Jeff and his various projects on his website https://www.giddyupultra.com/
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    56 mins