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

In this latest AJW Unplugged episode AJW discusses the current projected race conditions, makes some predictions about the front end of the race, dives into some storylines he's be following, and summarizes what to him makes Western States like no other race.   Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins

In this extraordinary episode AJW cracks a brew with Brian Morrison to talk about his race at the 2006 Western States, his tragic collapse on the track 200 meters from the finish line, and the book he has recently published to tell the story 20 years later.   Find Brian's amazing book here   Follow Brian on Instagram @briantmorrison    

In this episode AJW cracks a a brew with Zach Miller just a couple of weeks before his first run at the Western States 100.  In this wide ranging discussion they talk about Zach's long and successful career, some highlights from his early days as a runner and cruise ship worker, and his thoughts going into the 2026 Western States.   Follow Zach on Instagram @zachmiller38 Check out Miller v Hawks on youtube here

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Montana ultrarunner Jeff Mogavero to discuss his hardscrabble upbringing back east, developing a love of the trails, and his thoughts and plans going into this year's Western States 100.   Follow Jeff on instagram @jeffmogavero Check out Jeff's website jeffmogavero.com

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Hannah Allgood 7th place finisher at the 2025 Western States.  Along the way they discuss Hannah's background, her training, and her focus going into the 2026 Western States 100.   Follow Hannah on Instagram @shesallgood21

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with rising star on the Australian trail running scene Holly Ranson to talk about her Golden Ticket at Tarawera 100K, the challenges and joys of trail running in Australia, and all that she is excited about going into her first run at Western States next month.   Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyranson

In this most recent AJW Unplugged AJW provides some historical background on the recently completed Golden Ticket Series, looks ahead with predictions and analysis about the upcoming Cocodona 250, and provides a personal update about all that he's been up to recently and what's ahead for him.   Follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins Learn about AJWs coaching practice here Check out Dylan Harris's latest Cocdona film "The Cutoff" here Read AJWs weekly column here