Episodes

  • 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
  • AJW Unplugged - Western States/Hardrock/Leadville Metaphor, Early Thoughts on Ultrarunner of the Year, and a Personal Update

    AJW Unplugged - Western States/Hardrock/Leadville Metaphor, Early Thoughts on Ultrarunner of the Year, and a Personal Update
    Sep 7 2024
    In this latest edition of AJW Unplugged AJW reflects on his experiences this summer at Western States, Hardrock and Leadville, provides some early thoughts on North American Ultrarunner of the Year, and gives an update on his own running and life. Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins Learn about AJW's coaching practice here https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/
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    51 mins
  • Steve Aderholt - Modern Day Large Scale Event Director and the man who makes the Cocodona 250 come to life

    Steve Aderholt - Modern Day Large Scale Event Director and the man who makes the Cocodona 250 come to life
    Aug 31 2024
    In this episode AJW sits down with veteran ultrarunner and Cocodona 250 Race Director to learn about his background in running and event production as well as the unique challenges and opportunities of directing North America's most prestigious 200+ mile race. Learn all about the Cocodona 250 here https://cocodona.com/
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    56 mins
  • Callie Vinson - The Long and Winding Road to a 200+ Mile finish and her extraordinarily inspiring personal story.

    Callie Vinson - The Long and Winding Road to a 200+ Mile finish and her extraordinarily inspiring personal story.
    Aug 24 2024
    In this episode AJW chats with Arizona ultrarunner Callie Vinson to discuss her journey to 200+ mile success as well as her incredibly inspiring story of personal triumph. Follow Callie on Instagram @callievinsonn
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    53 mins
  • David Roche - Chasing down the ghost of Matt Carpenter at the Leadville 100

    David Roche - Chasing down the ghost of Matt Carpenter at the Leadville 100
    Aug 22 2024
    In this special episode AJW cracks a brew with David Roche a few days after his historic course record performance at the Leadville 100. In a wide ranging discussion they discuss the history of the race, David's training plan, his nutrition strategy and his flawless race day execution. Follow David on instagram @mountainroche Read Matt Carpenter's report on his 2005 Leadville finish here.
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    1 hr and 1 min