Podcast Episodes

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

Season 11 Episode 3

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…

Published on 16 hours ago

Cheryl and Karl Meltzer: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys in Running and Life

Season 11 Episode 2

In this second episode of the Partnership Series AJW cracks a brew with Cheryl and Karl Meltzer to discuss the highs and lows of a decades long relationship, some of their most memorable experiences …

Published on 1 week ago

Callie Vinson and Scott Traer - Arizona Ultrarunning's Dynamic Duo

Season 11 Episode 1

In this first episode of his "partnership series" AJW cracks a brew with Callie Vinson and Scott Traer to talk about balancing training and racing schedules, coaching, supporting one another, and cel…

Published on 2 weeks ago

AJW Unplugged - The Western States 100 2025 Show

Season 10 Episode 8

In this most recent edition of AJW Unplugged, AJW discusses intriguing storylines going into this year's race, makes his predictions for top-5 men and women, and shares what his plans are for Race Da…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race

Season 10 Episode 7

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Topher Gaylord, veteran ultrarunner and President of the Board of Directors of the Western States 100.  In their conversation they discuss the tradition of hono…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jan Vleck - From Boston to Olympic Valley, transitioning from road marathons to Western States

Season 10 Episode 6

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 72 year old Jan Vleck from Olympia, Washington to discuss his transition from roads to trails, his love of the Pacific Northwest Trail scene, and his specific t…

Published on 3 months ago

AJW Unplugged: Reflections on My Cocodona 250 Experience

Season 10 Episode 5

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 w…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nick Bassett - The Oldest Western States Finisher Attempts to Break His Own Record

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…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ed Willson - Returning to Western States 20 Years Later, Reflections and Revelations

Season 10 Episode 3

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 runn…

Published on 4 months ago

Michael Koppy - Running Western States after 10 years of trying

Season 10 Episode 2

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 jour…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago