Crack A Brew With AJW

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Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China Nov 29, 2025

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In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with 23 year old Missouri ultrarunner Cody Poskin to discuss his approach to training and racing, the youth movement in long distance running, and his experience running (and winning!) the Ultra Gobi 400K race in China. Follow Cody on Instagram @cody_poskin

Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50 Nov 22, 2025

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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

Kaylee Frederick: Running ultras as a teenager, finding her groove, and shocking the world at the World 24 hour Championships Nov 15, 2025

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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

Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning Nov 01, 2025

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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

Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running Oct 18, 2025

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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

Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running Oct 04, 2025

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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

Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living Sep 27, 2025

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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

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

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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

Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go Sep 06, 2025

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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/

Cheryl and Karl Meltzer: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys in Running and Life Aug 30, 2025

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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 over 30 years on the trails, and what the future holds for them as they enter their next chapter. Check out everything Karl is up to on his website https://karlmeltzer.com/

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