Runner and Coach Andy Jones-Wilkins talks with trail running athletes, coaches and race directors about topical subjects. Each episode features a beverage and ...
Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes.
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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Don Freeman and Scott Warr: Golden Nuggets from the 6 part Council of Elders Series
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 Check out Stan Jensen's Web Site here
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Karen Bonnett-Natraj: The 2017 Western States, Mind-Body Connection, and Secrets to a Long Ultrarunning Career
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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Jeff Kozak - Writing and running, 100 Mile Memories, and the Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States
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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Eric Clifton: Ultrarunning in the 1980s, the 1996 Western States, and aging gracefully in the sport.
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!
Runner and Coach Andy Jones-Wilkins talks with trail running athletes, coaches and race directors about topical subjects. Each episode features a beverage and will last as long as it typically takes to leisurely enjoy the beverage.