Podcast Episodes

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 5 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 5 months, 2 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 5 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 5 months, 4 weeks 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 6 months, 1 week ago

Michel Polletti - From Chamonix Around the World to Western States

Season 10 Episode 1

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 …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

AJW Unplugged - Western States Golden Tickets, "The Chase" Premiere, and Life as a New Grandpa

Season 9 Episode 8

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 cha…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Andy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports Performance

Season 9 Episode 7

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 a…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shea Aquilano: Finding Trail Running, the Black Canyon 100k and her hopes and dreams for her first Western States

Season 9 Episode 6

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 f…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Joe McConaughey: Eight Year Golden Ticket Quest, Cocodona 250 and Finally Going to Western States

Season 9 Episode 5

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Joe "Stringbean" McConaughey.  After seven attempts Joe finally got his Western States golden ticket on his eighth try.  In this episode AJW and Joe discuss his…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago