Episodes

  • Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes.

    Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes.
    Dec 14 2024
    In this episode 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, and best trail running film of the year. They wrap up with predictions for 2025. Check out Finn's excellent podcast here Like a Lead Balloon by Billy Yang Alpine Connections produced by Nnormal

    Pictured: AJW (in denim vest) and Finn at the Georgia Death Race 2019, the first time they met.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Don Freeman and Scott Warr: Golden Nuggets from the 6 part Council of Elders Series

    Don Freeman and Scott Warr: Golden Nuggets from the 6 part Council of Elders Series
    Dec 7 2024
    In this episode AJW welcomes Don Freeman and Scott Warr from Trail Runner Nation to look back on the Council of Elders Series and reflect on some of the "golden nuggets" that emerged out of those conversations. And, along the way, producer Ryan Warr chimes in with some great nuggets of his own! Check out Trail Runner Nation here

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Karen Bonnett-Natraj: The 2017 Western States, Mind-Body Connection, and Secrets to a Long Ultrarunning Career

    Karen Bonnett-Natraj: The 2017 Western States, Mind-Body Connection, and Secrets to a Long Ultrarunning Career
    Nov 30 2024
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner to discuss her dramatic finish at the 2017 Western States as well as her unique approach to the mind/body connection and some of her secrets to success over a long career in the sport. Check out Karen's website here Listen to Karen's podcast here Watch Karen's 2017 Western States finish here
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    56 mins
  • Jeff Kozak - Writing and running, 100 Mile Memories, and the Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States

    Jeff Kozak - Writing and running, 100 Mile Memories, and the Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States
    Nov 16 2024
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner and writer Jeff Kozak. In their wide ranging discussion they touch on the intersection of writing and running, some of Jeff's fondest 100 mile memories, and the wild and wooly Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States where Jeff has volunteered for the past several years. Read Jeff's Ultrarunning Magazine column here.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Eric Clifton: Ultrarunning in the 1980s, the 1996 Western States, and aging gracefully in the sport.

    Eric Clifton: Ultrarunning in the 1980s, the 1996 Western States, and aging gracefully in the sport.
    Nov 2 2024
    In this episode of the Council of Elders, AJW chats with Eric Clifton about his early days in trail and ultrarunning, brain an east coaster running big West Coast races, and the art and science of aging gracefully in the sport. Eric does not participate in social media but if you want to see something incredible check out his Ultrasignup page here!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Geri Kilgariff: Old School Arizona desert trail running and the origins of the Javelina Jundred

    Geri Kilgariff: Old School Arizona desert trail running and the origins of the Javelina Jundred
    Oct 25 2024
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Arizona legend Geri Kilgariff. Back in 2002 Geri and a few friends staged the first ever Javelina Jundred. Little did they know what it would become. Sit back, relax and enjoy some great stories from one of the all-time greats in Arizona trail running. Geri stays away from social media but for a glimpse into the old days at Javelina check out this video from the 2007 race.
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    48 mins
  • David Horton: JFK, Hardrock, The Barkley and Reflections on 5 Decades of Ultrarunning.

    David Horton: JFK, Hardrock, The Barkley and Reflections on 5 Decades of Ultrarunning.
    Oct 19 2024
    In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with ultrarunning legend David Horton. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss David's intense training regimen in his yourh, his experiences at some of the most iconic events in the sport, and his work in recent years as a race director. Check out David's website.
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    53 mins
  • John Medinger - Running Background, Ultrarunning Magazine and the Western States 100.

    John Medinger - Running Background, Ultrarunning Magazine and the Western States 100.
    Oct 12 2024
    In this episode AJW cracks a brew with John Medinger to talk about how he discovered the trails, his early days as a runner, the Ultrarunning Magazine, Ultrarunner of the Year voting, and some of his fondest memories gathered over four decades at the Western States 100. Learn more about John on his Facebook page @johnmedinger
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    1 hr and 8 mins