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Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events. Apr 11, 2026

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In this episode AJW cracks a brew when Meg Eckert to discuss her incredible 6 Day World Record of over 600 miles, her upcoming race at the Cocodona 250, and how she balances the unique demands of multi day races on the trail and the track. Follow Meg on Instagram @megan_eckert

Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100 Apr 04, 2026

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In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North Carolina's Canyon Woodward to discuss his unique upbringing in the mountains of Western North Carolina, his career as a grassroots political organizer and his hopes for the future as he prepares for the 2026 Western States 100. Follow Canyon on instagram @canyonwoodward Learn about his organization Dirtroad Organizing here

Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026 Mar 28, 2026

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In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Colorado based trail and ultrarunner Imogen Ainsworth to talk about her active upbringing in athletics, her incredible 2nd place finish at the 2025 Leadville 100 and her hopes and dreams going into her 2026 season. Follow Imogen on instagram @imogenainsworth

Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams Feb 14, 2026

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In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Rookie of the Year Anne Flower. They discuss her assault on Ann Trason's Leadville Course Record, her world record 50 miler, and her Western States dreams going into the Black Canyon 100K Follow Anne on Instagram @_flowpow_ Check out our website!

Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos Feb 07, 2026

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In this first episode of Season 13 AJW cracks a brew with Will Murray, Rookie of the Year for 2025 and an all around great guy. Along the way they talk about the connection between teaching and running and how Will manages to stay so calm in the midst of the chaotic world of high level ultrarunning. Follow Will on Instagram @willmurray.run Check out our website.

AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update. Jan 01, 2026

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In this special New Year's Day Episode of Crack a Brew with AJW we review our predictions from 2025, make three wishes for 2026, and launch a new book review feature as well as providing a personal update on training, racing, and all things in between. Follow AJW on instagram @ajoneswilkins

Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes Dec 27, 2025

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In this episode, for the 3rd consecutive year, AJW cracks a brew with Finn Melanson to discuss the year in ultrarunning. In addition to sharing their picks for these prestigious awards they also comment on rookie of the year, surprise of the year, most inspirational of the year, FKT of the year and best trail running film of the year. Check out Finn's excellent podcast here Follow Finn on Instagram @runsingletrack The Chase Trail Folk

Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning Dec 20, 2025

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In this latest episode in the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 27 year old trail runner Annie Hughes to discuss her passion for really long distance races, returning from injury, and her hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Follow Annie on instagram @annie.a.hughes

Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge Dec 13, 2025

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In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States Champion Caleb Olson to discuss training and racing with a young and growing family, his great story about receiving the coveted Western States Cougar trophy, and his pursuit of climbing 1,000,000 vertical feet in 2025. Follow Caleb on Instagram @calebolson123

Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250 Dec 07, 2025

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In this latest episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with East Coast Crusher Lila Gaudrault to talk about her love of the East Coast Trail Running, how she balances running with a full-time health care job and her thoughts going into her first ever race "out west" The Cocodona 250! Follow Lila on Instagram @lilagaudrault

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