Crack A Brew With AJW

In this episode AJW welcomes Kaci Lickteig, AKA the Pixie Ninja, back to the podcast to discuss her recent experience at the Hardock 100, how she trains for big mountain races in the Great Plains, and her thoughtful comparison between Hardock and Western States.
 
Follow Kaci on Instagram @pixieninja44

In this first episode of Season 15, AJW cracks a brew with Canyon Woodward to talk about his breakout performance at the 2026 Western States 100 and to look ahead to the 2026 UTMB.  Additionally, Canyon turns the mic on AJW to talk about his Western States career, his Master's Thesis and his thoughts about the future of the sport.
 
Follow Canyon on Instagram @canyonwoodward
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In this bonus Unplugged Episode AJW reflects back on his pre race picks, analyzes the evolving competitive density in both the men's and women's races, and discusses the emerging dominance of CTS as the preeminent Western States Endurance Coaching Company.  He finishes with a personal update and his plans for the summer.
 
Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Western States 100 co-founders Mo Livermore and Shannon Weil to re-live the origins of the race, provide details on some of the key characters in the history of the race, and provide some insight as to why, all these years later, they still have passion and devotion to this incredible event.

In this special episode AJW cracks a brew with 14 time Western States Champion Ann Trason.  In their wide ranging discussion they talk about Ann's legacy at the event, her unique relationship with the trail, and her thoughts about the future of women in ultrarunning.
 
Follow Ann on Instagram @ann.trason