Episodes

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

    Joe McConaughey: Eight Year Golden Ticket Quest, Cocodona 250 and Finally Going to Western States
    Feb 15 2025
    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 journey to Western States, his experiences and advice for Cocodona 250 and his plans for the 2025 Western States. Follow Joe on Instagram @thestring.bean
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    49 mins
  • Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn - Unpacking the Myths and Mysteries of Endurance Athletes Diets

    Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn - Unpacking the Myths and Mysteries of Endurance Athletes Diets
    Feb 8 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Zoe Rom and Kylee Van Horn, the host of the "Your Diet Sucks" podcast. In this wide ranging conversation they touch on the myths and mysteries of endurance athletes diets and some of the ways athlets of all types can sift through the noise. Find Zoe's and Kylee's podcast here
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    57 mins
  • Hayden Hawks - 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year, His Favorite Memories from a Memorable Year, and Plans for 2025

    Hayden Hawks - 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year, His Favorite Memories from a Memorable Year, and Plans for 2025
    Feb 1 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North American Ultrarunner of the Year Hayden Hawks. They discuss Hayden's excitement at being crowned ultrarunner of the year, some of his favorite memories from 2024, and his hopes for even bigger and better things in 2025. Follow Hayden on instagram @hawks_hayden Special hank you to Hayden's sponsors HOKA, Precision Fuel and Hydration, COROS, Squirrels Nut Butter, SIDAS, SunGod, and CurraNZ
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    54 mins
  • Haroldas Subertas - Upbringing in Lithuania, the Cocodona 250, and Western States.

    Haroldas Subertas - Upbringing in Lithuania, the Cocodona 250, and Western States.
    Jan 25 2025
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2024 Cocodona 250 winner Haroldas Subertas. In a fun, free-form conversation they discuss Harry's race at Cocodona, how he ended up in the US and what he is doing to prepare for his first Western States in June. Follow Harry on Instagram @harry_subertas
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    51 mins