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The Midpacker PodcastA History of Western States w/ Tim Twietmeyer & Andy “AJW” Jones-WilkinsThe MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: MidPack Musings SubStackSupport the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH JANJIHYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES...2025-06-251h 41
Crack A Brew With AJWAndy Blow: The History of Precision Fuel and Hydration and Thoughts on the Future of Endurance Sports PerformanceIn this episode AJW cracks a brew with Andy Blow, founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration. In this episode they discuss the origin story of Precision Fuel and Hydration, recent advances in athlete strategies, and thoughts on the future of endurance sports performance. Learn all about Precision Fuel and Hydration here Read Hayden Hawks' Western States Case Study here Read Robbie Britton's Leadville 100 Case Study here2025-03-1549 min
Crack A Brew With AJWAJW Unplugged - Western States/Hardrock/Leadville Metaphor, Early Thoughts on Ultrarunner of the Year, and a Personal UpdateIn 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/2024-09-0750 min
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy Jones-Wilkins about why he fell in love with Western States and why he continues to love it to this day! Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/2024-04-0444 min
Trail Runner NationEP 664: Decoding Longevity: Lessons from 'Outlive'In today's episode, we are going to open the bookstore and review the book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity"by Dr. Peter Attia. This book offers a radical approach to longevity, emphasizing proactive, personalized strategies over the reactive methods of mainstream medicine. Today, we'll focus on four key chapters that explore innovative nutrition, optimal exercise and sleep, and the crucial role of emotional health in living longer better lives. Joining us to discuss four chapters are frequent guests and friends of TRN, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Adam Kimble. Dr. Attia challenges conventional wisdom, advocating f...2024-02-161h 25
Trail Runner NationEP 662: From Random Words to Trail Tales: A Lighthearted Ultrarunning DiscussionIn this episode, we dive into the unique intersection of everyday vocabulary and the expansive world of trail and ultrarunning. We are joined by the ever-insightful Warren Pole and the ultrarunning sage, Andy Jones-Wilkins, for a lighthearted yet profound discussion that ties the randomness of language to the trails we cherish. There are times in our running careers when the only thing we think about is running and everything we see or experience we relate to running. In that spirit, Trail Runner Nation podcast periodically produces an episode where we pick a random word out of a...2024-02-0159 min
Steady StateEpisode 6: Rylee Reichwald on Training as a Student for Her First 100 MilerThis episode we are joined by Rylee Reichwald and CTS coach Andy Jones Wilkins (or AJW)!
Rylee is training for her first 100 as a college student in Phoenix and is giving this preparation her best. We cover managing crew and pacers, racing in Arizona, training camps and more!
AJW and I's Arizona training camp information:
https://trainright.com/camp-v2/sonoran-desert-winter-ultrarunning-camp/
Follow along with Rylee on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/smallsracing_tasting/
Links to AJW's coaching page and...2024-01-1750 min
The Strength Running Podcast305. How to Crush the Western States 100: Course Tips & Race Strategy with Andy Jones-WilkinsThe Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is an iconic fixture in the world of ultrarunning. As the world’s oldest 100 miler, it has become a symbolic representation of the ultimate endurance challenge. Few people have as much knowledge about Western States as my guest today, Andy Jones-Wilkins. Andy has completed Western States an incredible 10 times, along with other 100 milers such as Hardrock, Leadville, Wasatch and Vermont. Andy’s love for the Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is undeniable, but as a coach his understanding of training and racing applies to all areas of the sport. We d...2023-06-221h 04
Florida Trail Runners Podcast#105: Pre-Western States 100 with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Matt MurphyThis year is the 50th year of the Western States 100 in the Olympic Valley. For this episode, we’ve got “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins back for a second time for the "Pre-Western States Chat" with a Florida runner! He's joined by Matt Murphy who got into the race on June 10th, only a two week notice for the Western States 100. They're also joined by Matt's wife, Karen, who will also be out there crewing and pacing!
Matt Murphy has done races like the Holcomb Valley 50k, the Long Play, Croom Zoom, the Javelina 100, the San Diego 100, Sweat...2023-06-211h 28
Crack A Brew With AJWDean Karnazas: Running, Writing, and the Western States 100In this episode AJW has a wide ranging discussion with veteran ultrarunner Dean Karnazes, author of "Ultramarathon Man" and "Runner's High." Their discussion ranges from the intersection of running and writing to Dean's long history with Western States 100. You can find Dean on Twitter and Instagram at @Ultramarathonman or on his web site Ultramarathonman.com If you'd like some help with your running goals, consider hiring Coach Andy.2023-05-2750 min
Trail Runner NationRun Longer, Run Stronger. 7 Rules of SuccessAre you ready to take your running game to the next level? Whether you're gearing up for marathons, ultra-races, or simply looking to improve your endurance, this is the episode you don't want to miss. In this special rerun edition from two years ago, we dive into the valuable insights shared by the renowned runner and coach, Andy Jones-Wilkins. Get ready as we explore the seven simple yet powerful rules that can transform your long runs from good to extraordinary. But hold on, these rules are just the beginning! We'll be sure to follow up with more episodes to...2023-05-191h 26
Trail Runner NationGrab Bag - Reaching Deep with AJWWelcome to a new episode of Trail Runner Nation, the podcast that explores the sport of trail running and beyond. In this grab bag episode, we have our good friend Andy Jones-Wilkins, a frequent contributor over the years and host of the new "Crack a Brew with AJW" podcast. Season 2 of his podcast will be starting soon. Don't miss an episode. If you haven't listened to season 1, check out the great discussions he has with RD, Craig Thornley, Jim Walmsley, Anton Krupicka, Courtney Dauwalter, Ellie Greenwood, Nikki Kimball and Arlan Glick! In this episode, we ask Andy wh...2023-04-211h 00
Crack A Brew With AJWAndy Jones-Wilkins: AJW's Podcaster Son, Logan, Flips the Mic and Interviews His DadIn this 8th and final episode of Season One AJW welcomes his son Logan on to Crack a Brew with him and talk about Western States, Hardrock, and what it's like growing up as the son of an ultrarunner. You can find Logan's Podcast here https://www.rodeo-labs.com/podcast/ An article Logan wrote about ultrarunning here https://www.irunfar.com/two-wheels-spectating-2021-hardrock-100-bike And AJWs 2016 Hardock Race report here https://www.irunfar.com/down-to-the-very-marrow-my-2016-hardrock-100 2023-03-1848 min
The Rodeo Labs Podcast1. Will the Real Gravel Worlds Please Stand Up?Welcome to the Rodeo Labs Race Director Round Up! Over the next few weeks, as the gravel race “season” gets underway, we have decided to take on a mini-series focusing on gravel racing through the collective eyes of gravel race directors from across the country. Race directors are both the tastemakers and the police of the nebulous concept of “the spirit of gravel.” While race directors have a fantastic platform to voice their perspective for their own races, that voice is often limited to those narrow confines. The goal here is to use our podcast, as a small journalistically minded ou...2023-03-1755 min
Trail Runner NationYear End Audio Magazine with AJWWe wanted to wrap up 2022 with one of our favorite type of episode, TRN Audio Magazine. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to discuss this and that with a guess the title game. Links to stuff we mentioned: "Unbreakable" movie by JB Benna Born To Run book by Christopher McDougall Pied Piper of Trail Running short reel "Strong Downhills Late in Races May Determine the Fastest Finishers" by David Roche "The Hidden Factor That Explains Easy Run Pace" by Alex Hutchinson Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar2022-12-301h 23
Trail Runner NationDo We Get Toughness Wrong? With Steve MagnessAs a young runner, Steve Magness was a very fast runner, holding one of the fastest high school mile times at 4:01. He was a model for toughness, pushing through the pain until he puked. But this strategy failed as he continued trying to break the 4:00 barrier at the University of Houston. Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. In his new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL...2022-11-0459 min
Trail Runner NationDo Hard Things - Part 3This is the part 3 and final chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 1, 4, 8, 9, and 10 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this...2022-10-281h 19
Trail Runner NationAudio Magazine - Volume 11Professional Headmaster and 2nd place finisher of the 2005 Western States 100, Andy Jones-Wilkins, join us to write the latest edition of Audio Magazine. The Authors dug deep to come up with topics that will keep you up to date and informed about trail running. Since there was so much trash talking leading up to this recording, we kindly ask our listeners to rank the magazine articles best to worst. Click this link to participate in the poll. There might be some high stakes and bragging rights based on the results, which, of course, we will share with The...2022-09-091h 17
The Schlock and Awe PodcastEp 89 Dad Movies Do Action: The Living Daylights & US Marshalls W/ Andy GorhamThis week on S&A Lindsay is joined by the torchbearer of Action Twitter and the nicest Star Wars Fan around, Andy Gorham. The two of them gear up for a Franchise amps up action Double Feature of John Glen's Living Daylights (1987 - we're doing Bond Baby!) & Stuart Baird's US Marshals (1998).
This is a Double of looking at how Action has evolved through different traditions and franchises. And how Action Dalton and Action Jones are the best.
Listen to Andy on Action Addicts & You Could've Been a Bloodfist Movie.
Follow Andy on Twitter @Andr...2022-08-172h 16
Florida Trail Runners Podcast#43: Post Western States 100 with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis GomezThe 2022 Western States 100 has come and gone, and Luis Gomez was one of the few Floridians who crushed it this year. On episode 33, we had a pre-race chat joined by “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins. So without a doubt, we are back again to recap and hash out how that race went down! Andy Jones-Wilkins has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with volunteering, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make it happen! He was also out at the Michigan Bluff aid station where he ra...2022-07-181h 14
Florida Trail Runners Podcast#43: Post Western States 100 with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis GomezThe 2022 Western States 100 has come and gone, and Luis Gomez was one of the few Floridians who crushed it this year. On episode 33, we had a pre-race chat joined by “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins. So without a doubt, we are back again to recap and hash out how that race went down!
Andy Jones-Wilkins has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with volunteering, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make it happen! He was also out at the Michigan Bluff aid s...2022-07-181h 14
Trail Runner Nation2022 Western States 100 PreviewMerry Statesmas! They 2022 running of the iconic Western States 100 is next weekend. We sit down with Andy Jones-Wilkins to get his take on this year's race. There will be 385 amazing stories from each of the starters this year. We highlight some of the ones that you might want to watch unfold. Joe Uhan's iRunFar articles, "Western State Killing Machine": Part 1 & Part 2 Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar2022-06-1756 min
Podcasts – Trail Runner NationEP 575: TRAINING PRINCIPLES: The Joy of Pacinghttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/chrt.fm/track/G13EE/pdst.fm/e/traffic.libsyn.com/trailrunnernation/TRN_TP_Pacing.mp3
Pacing can be an art and a science. In this episode we bring on four experts to help us understand what a good pacer is and isn’t / does and doesn’t.
Scotty Mills, Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, Coach Meghan Canfield, and Andy Jones-Wilkins share their wisdom as racers and pacers. What makes a good one?
Here are some previous episodes we have done on pacing:
Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with...2022-06-1100 min
Trail Runner NationTRAINING PRINCIPLES: The Joy of PacingPacing can be an art and a science. In this episode we bring on four experts to help us understand what a good pacer is and isn't / does and doesn't. Scotty Mills, Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, Coach Meghan Canfield, and Andy Jones-Wilkins share their wisdom as racers and pacers. What makes a good one? Here are some previous episodes we have done on pacing: Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with Victor Ballesteros Pacing and Crewing with Dominic and Katie Check out SoCal Coyotes Check out Meghan's coaching site Hir...2022-06-111h 06
Florida Trail Runners Podcast#33: Pre Western States 100 with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis GomezThe Western States 100 is coming up on June 25th in the Olympic Valley. For this episode we’ve got “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis Gomez! ADJ has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with volunteering, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make it happen!
Luis is one of the very few Floridians to have their name drawn for this years race. This journey covers 6 years of racing and 16 tickets! Luis has done races from the Long Haul 100, Javelina Jundred, Arkans...2022-06-091h 19
Florida Trail Runners Podcast#33: Pre Western States 100 with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis GomezThe Western States 100 is coming up on June 25th in the Olympic Valley. For this episode we’ve got “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins and Luis Gomez! ADJ has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with volunteering, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make it happen! Luis is one of the very few Floridians to have their name drawn for this years race. This journey covers 6 years of racing and 16 tickets! Luis has done races from the Long Haul 100, Javelina Jundred, Arkansas Traveler, to Bryce...2022-06-091h 19
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTips For Choosing Your Ultramarathon Crew And PacerTopics Covered In This Episode:How to choose a good pacerThe key crew rolesCommon mistakes runners make with crews and pacersPlanning for things to go wrongGuest:Andy Jones-Wilkins, known as AJW, is an ultrarunner and CTS Coach who first began running ultramarathons in 1992. AJW ran his first 100 miler in 2000 and to date has completed 32 100 mile races, including 10 finishes at the Western States including 7 straight top ten placings.Show Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajoneswilkinsCTS Coach Bio: https...2022-05-1850 min
Trail Runner NationSpin the Bottle with TRNSometimes we just have to have a light fun episode. We invited Andy Jones-Wilkins to join us on a new type of episode, Spin the Bottle, a randomized vocabulary game. Join us and play along. We referenced AJW's postmortem episode shortly after his first DNF. HERE is that episode. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar2022-02-251h 03
Trail Runner NationTRN Gift ExchangeSince it is gift-giving season, we thought we would throw out some ideas to The Nation in a unique way, by doing a gift exchange with Andy Jones-Wilkins! Here are some of the gifts: Book, Running & Being by George Sheehan Sundial Snittens Holy Hiker Bidet Petzl Iko headlamp A race bib/entry Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar2021-12-1051 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSYou Got Into Western States...So Now What?Topics covered in this episode:Planning out race logisticsDetermining how best to prepare for Western StatesPreparing for the unique demands of the eventKey Western States course insightsChoosing appropriate build-up racesGuest Bio:Andy Jones-Wilkins, known as AJW, is an ultrarunner and CTS Coach who first began running ultramarathons in 1992. AJW ran his first 100 miler in 2000 and to date has completed 32 100 mile races, including 10 finishes at the Western States including 7 straight top ten placings.Connect With Andy Jones-WilkinsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ajoneswilkins2021-12-0752 min
Trail Runner NationThe Nation SpeaksOur first live recording where Nation Members could join the audience and listen while we record & ask any questions they have for Don, Scott and frequent-guest Andy Jones-Wilkins. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar2021-11-121h 02
Steep Life MediaJavelina Training Sessions W/ Shelby Farrell | Andy Jones-WilkinsIn this new mini-series, our friend Shelby Farrell sits down with a variety of ultrarunners to get advice about training and preparing for Aravaipa Running's Javelina Jundred. In this Episode Shelby interviews, Andy Jones-Wilkins.
2021-10-2559 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 164 - Andy Jones-WilkinsMatt and Eugene are joined by a true legend of our sport, Andy Jones-Wilkins. AJW (as he is known) began running ultramarathons in 1996 as a way to maintain fitness in between transcontinental cycling trips with his wife, Shelly. AJW was a stalwart top-ten finisher at Western States in the early 2000’s, finishing in the top ten seven consecutive times with a career-best second place to the mighty Scott Jurek in 2005. Andy has just celebrated ten years of his column “AJW’s Taproom” on iRunfar, and is a frequent contributor to the grandpappy of all trail podcasts Trail Runner Nation. Andy’s p...2021-10-191h 33
Trail Runner NationSeven Simple Rules For a Successful Longer RunAndy Jones-Wilkins joins to talk about seven simple rules to consider for a successful long run. This list is not comprehensive and we may have follow up episodes. Don't run a single hill (the definition of a hill varies by fitness level) Run all downs, (unless the hill taxes the knees, quads, or risk a fall) Start early with a purposeful walk/run rhythm. Keep the body fresh, do not put yourself in a catch up position. EVERY time you shift from a run to a walk, use this mantra, "Walk with purpose!" Walking with a purpos...2021-09-031h 23
Trail Runner NationWestern States 100 Annual PrognosticationWestern States 100 is the first high profile race that is being held since the pandemic cancelled racing around the world. We sit down with Andy Jones-Wilkins to get his take on this year's race. There will be 320 amazing stories from each of the starters. We highlight some of the ones that you might want to watch unfold. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar Make sure to get your FREE sample pack of UCAN by clicking HERE Register to win a pair of La Sportiva Cyklon shoes...2021-06-241h 05
Trail Runner NationDNF: Postmortem Case Study with AJWThe world did not come to an end at the 2021 World's End 100K last week. Andy Jones-Wilkins experienced his first DNF after successfully completing 184 ultras prior. Read more about AJW's race in the Tap Room at iRunFar Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar Get your free UCAN sample pack here. 2021-06-111h 00
Trail Runner NationNuggetCast with AJWThis is the first of a new series of episodes called NuggetCast. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to explain what a NuggetCast is and to help kick off the first episode. This episode's nuggets are: Train the mind Throw out the ego Be Prepared Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar 2021-06-0458 min
The Pain CaveEpisode 86 - UTMB Fallout, WS100 Preview, and Twenty Questions with Andy Jones-WilkinsA true legend of the sport joined us in The Pain Cave this week. The great Andy Jones-Wilkins dropped by to offer his perspective on the state of the sport following the big announcement of the new partnership between UTMB and the Ironman Group. We also talked briefly about our excitement for the upcoming Western States 100 before we dove into 20 Questions to discuss skeleton, pierogis, and the best way to fertilize a tree.Links:Famous enough to have a Wikipedia page!AJW’s Tap RoomInstagramCoaching for CTSBeers for th...2021-06-021h 10
Run The Riot PodcastEP82 - A Visit With AJWAJW (Andy Jones-Wilkins) has been a big part of our sport for quite some time. He hasn’t been afraid to make a statement both in his competitiveness on the trails and in his writing and interviews. It was such a pleasure getting to know AJW and gain some insight into his history, methods, and mindset in ultrarunning. I know you’ll enjoy listening in as we laugh together and unpack some of what makes our sport so great. Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/ajw2021-05-241h 28
Trail Runner NationState of The NationThis past year has broken from the normal and thrown some curveballs, challenges and outright disappointments to our lives inside trail running. We thought it would be a good discussion to talk about the state of The Nation, the trail running community that we all enjoy and love. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to talk about some of the changes and what that may mean to our sport. Links of interest: Ultrarunner Magazine's article from 2017 written by 9 important races in the US, "Why We Won't Pay: UTMB, ITRA and the 'Pay For Points' Racket" ...2021-05-141h 07
Trail Runner NationCan Science Trump Intuition?Alex Hutchinson rejoins The Nation to help us understand the latest research as it relates to endurance sports. We discuss: What Marathoners (and Badminton Players) Think About Yes, Walking is Sometimes Faster Than Running Uphill Don't Judge a Runner's Efficiency by Their Stride Scientists Weigh in on the Great Trekking Pole Debate Listed to our podcast series with Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet as we discuss each chapter of Alex's Book, Endure: Mind,Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance: Podcast #1: The Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, Belief Podcast #2: The Central Governor Theor, P...2021-03-261h 02
Trail Runner NationWhat's in AJW's Drop Bag?We reconnect with Andy Jones-Wilkins to play one of our favorite podcast games, Drop Bag. We each pull a "relevant" topic out of our drop bag and discuss. Here are some of the stuff we talked about: Link to Ultrarunning Magazine's article by Bob Crowley, "Head, Heart and Soul: The Future of Trail Running" If you want a deal on Ultrarunning Magazine click HERE Link to AJW's Trail Love Letters Stan Jensen's Run 100s website Christine Carter's TedTalk, "The 1-Minute Secret to Forming a New Habit" and Brad Kearn's Morning Routine and his podcast Hire Andy as...2021-03-051h 08
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to RunningHow to Stay Running For Life: Special Collaborative Episode! - 2020-12-09How to Stay Running For Life: Special Collaborative Episode! This week’s guests are a little different from our usual guests such as Olympian Jared Wade or top race director Dave McGillivray of the Boston Marathon or yoga instructor Adina Crawford to name a few. The athletes in this podcast aren’t household names but still impact lots of runners. They’re founders of some of the top Facebook running groups around the world and they have agreed to collaborate on this special episode. Facebook is a great platform for runners around the world to...2020-12-0922 min
Trail Runner NationPatience to Endure w/ AJWOne of our favorite types of podcasts are to throw out a word and discuss it with smart people. That is why we invited Andy Jones-Wilkins back on to talk about "Patience". In fact, AJW has written about patience on iRunFar recently: "Patience in Trying Times". And back in 2013, "Ultrarunning Skill #3: Patience". Needless to say, he was WAY ahead of Don and Scott....not new. Hire Andy as a coach!2020-11-2859 min
Trail Runner Nation100-Mile Week ChallengeAndy Jones-Wilkins is not a stranger to big training blocks and high mileage, but it has been nearly four years since he has run 100 miles in one week. This year has been unique and without any races, Andy decided to push his boundaries and set his BHAG: Run 100 miles in one week. He shares the five gold nuggets he learned from his adventure. Read his pre run expectation at iRunFar Tap Room Hire Andy as a coach!2020-08-2856 min
Trail Runner NationA Revolutionary Treatment For Improved Performance, Memory and HealthWhat if there was a revolutionary treatment that could: improve your cardiovascular capacity decrease sports injuries help you live longer enhance memory make you more creative make you look more attractive keep you slim and decrease food cravings protect you from cancer and dementia ward off colds and flu decrease your chance of heart attack, stroke and diabetes help you feel happier, less depressed and less anxious Dr. Matthew Walker's book, "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" could miraculously improve all of these. Alex Hutchinson and Andy Jones-Wilkins wake us from ou...2020-06-191h 12
Trail Runner NationTen Things New Trail Runners Should KnowDo you remember your first trail run? What was the first thing you learned? There are some differences everyone learns when transitioning to the trails. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation and we talk about some things we wish we knew including: How to find a trail? What gear do you need? What techniques are different? How can I remain safe? What Etiquette is important to know Here is the article about the Emergency Puffy featured at Cruzet Running by John Anderson AJW's Coaching2020-05-231h 18
Trail Runner NationWestern States Cancels 2020 Race - A Talk With the RDToday, the Western States Endurance Run Board of Directors announced the cancellation of the 2020 race. This is only the second time in the race's 46 years that they have had to cancel the race. Race Director, Craig Thornley, joins Andy Jones-Wilkins in a discussion to clarify and answer any questions.2020-03-2847 min
Trail Runner NationThe What Now?Earlier this week we posted a podcast discussing the situation with COVID-19. Since then, many communities have been directed to "shelter in place". This doesn't mean we cannot continue with our passion of running. As promised, this is the follow up podcast with Coach and Prognosticator, Andy Jones-Wilkins. The discuss the subject of what we can do now. If we approach this with the right attitude (as many ultra runners do), we can see this as a great opportunity to try something new or experiment with something in our training. Let us know what you are planning to do...2020-03-201h 12
Trail Runner NationAnatomy of a ComebackThroughout your running experience, you might have experienced or are experiencing a running layoff due to many different reasons. Sally McRae, The Yellow Runner , and Andy Jones-Wilkins, join The Nation to explore this topic: Why do they occur, how to cope with them, and how to overcome the layoff. They offer some good principles that can help you stage a comeback and how to help others in their's. There is a bonus at the end of the podcast where we talk about vomit etiquette. AJW's Coaching AJW's Tap Room Sally's Coaching Check...2019-11-301h 12
Trail Runner NationCan Jello Speed Up Recovery with Alex HutchinsonAvid Runner and Author, Alex Hutchinson joins The Nation to discuss: Eliud Kipchoge's recent 2019-11-231h 09
Trail Runner NationHow to Finish Your Next Race Much Faster with Karl MeltzerKarl Meltzer just won his record 41st 100-mile race in October at the Cloudsplitter 100- the most of any other person! He joins The Nation with Andy Jones-Wilkins to discuss one way to potentially shave HOURS off your next 100-mile finish. His philosophy: KISS- Keep is Stupid Simple. Trail running is a very simple and primitive sport that we might be making way too complicated and difficult. Making choices in your gear, drop bags, crew, pacing and aid station management can shave hour(s) off your time. It might make it a more enjoyable experience too. 2019-11-011h 11
Trail Runner NationEndure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - PART 3PART 3 discussing three more chapters of the great book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance PART 1 HERE. PART 2 HERE The capacity to endure, from 5K to 240 miles to a relationship is an elusive skill that we search for. Runner and journalist, Alex Hutchinson, exposes us to research that has been done in recent years that will change the paradigm you may have about endurance. He explores the relationship of the mental and the physical and what we have learned from scientists on how we can maximize our potential. East Coast Exec...2018-12-291h 02
Trail Runner NationEndure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - PART 2PART 2. You can listen to PART 1 HERE. The capacity to endure, from 5K to 240 miles to a relationship is an elusive skill that we search for. Runner and journalist, Alex Hutchinson, exposes us to research that has been done in recent years that will change the paradigm you may have about endurance. He explores the relationship of the mental and the physical and what we have learned from scientists on how we can maximize our potential. East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins rejoins The Nation to discuss three additional chapters in the book, Endure...2018-12-071h 11
Billy Yang PodcastAndy Jones-Wilkins | BYP 025Andy Jones-Wilkins a multiple top 10 Western States 100 finisher sat down with me this past June to talk about his love of that iconic race, overtraining and burnout symptoms that have plagued some in this sport and a host of other topics. :: AJW's Western States Speech https://youtu.be/ocTauMGJD-Y :: CTS Coaching Service https://bit.ly/2QAg3a9 :: iRunFar Taproom https://bit.ly/2RJfjww ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 2018-12-051h 25
Trail Runner NationTERMS of the TRAIL with Ashley & AJWThere is a unique vocabulary for the Trail Running tribe. Ashley Walsh and Andy Jones-Wilkins join The Nation to discuss some of these terms. 2018-11-031h 07
Trail Runner Nation20 Things Pacers and Crew Should NOT DoECEP (East Coast Executive Producer), Andy Jones-Wilkins, and SCC (SoCal Corespondent), Jimmy Dean Freeman come up with the TOP 20 things that a pacer or crew should NEVER do including: don't assume the rules don't apply to you don't take the runner's pace chart as fact don't #fondleice don't yell or demean, unless they request it :) don't show up unprepared don't complain 2018-08-161h 15
Trail Runner NationWestern States Preview 2018 with AJW and Sally McRaeAt 5:00am PDT, the shotgun will sound in Squaw Valley unleashing 379 fortunate runners on their 100.2 mile journey to Auburn. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Sally McRae join The Nation to review the race and teach us who to watch. We wish all 379 the a best performance and experience that they will never forget. Billy Yang's Video that you should watch before any of your races. Video of pre-race meeting2018-06-231h 01
The 33Fuel PodcastHoliday Game Show With Trail Runner NationIt's Europe v the USA in the second annual Trail Runner Nation holiday game show! 33's Warren and UK ultrarunner Donna ni Cuarta are representing Europe, Western States 100 legend Andy Jones-Wilkins and 100-mile specialist Ashley Walsh represent the US.
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Trail Runner NationFact or Fiction: The Truth is Out ThereAndy Jones-Wilkins and our Irish lucky charm, Donna Nì Cuarta, join us from Tahoe to plan Fact or Fiction, a fun conversation of common (and not so common) myths related to running, endurance, and health. Andy is in Tahoe participating in a CTS Ultrarunning camp and Donna is acclimating to the area as she prepares to run Western States 100 in a couple weeks! AJW's Coaching2018-06-091h 09
Eat Clean, Run DirtyThe Ultimate Western States Checklist w/ Andy Jones-Wilkins – Ep 63The Western States Endurance Run is many ultra runner’s pinnacle race. It’s the big show. The history, tradition, and community surrounding the 100 mile race is unlike any other. The people, places, and things surrounding the WS100 all play a huge roll in a runner’s overall experience at an event they very well may have …2018-06-041h 01
Trail Runner NationEndure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human PerformanceThe capacity to endure, from 5K to 240 miles to a relationship is an elusive skill that we search for. Runner and journalist, Alex Hutchinson, exposes us to research that has been done in recent years that will change the paradigm you may have about endurance. He explores the relationship of the mental and the physical and what we have learned from scientists on how we can maximize our potential. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet join The Nation to discuss four key chapters in the book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance C...2018-05-181h 17
Trail Runner NationThe Power of Moments- Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary ImpactECEP, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the Chip and Dan Heath best selling book, The Power of Moments- Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact. We discuss why certain experiences can jolt us, elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our running, life and work. Check out AJW's article on Power of Moments at Irunfar Meet up with Andy at one of his training camps this summer: May 11-13: Pisgah National Forest Ultrarunning Training Camp May 25-28 Memorial Day Ultra...2018-04-271h 05
Trail Runner NationTRN Audio Magazine - Volume 6TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ultra trend-setter, Candice Burt join as contributing authors to the sixth edition of TRN Audio Magazine. Articles include: Planning Your Race Calendar I'd Rather Play Power Ball Run-cation How Men and Women Run Marathons Differently Lions, Snakes and Bears, Oh My! Fasting Your Way to Health Video Article I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing Your Pace Doesn't Affect The Motion Register for one of Candice's many cool races Meet up with Andy at one of his training camps this summer: May 11-13: Pisgah Nat...2018-03-311h 05
Trail Runner NationHoliday Game Show - Year 3Our annual TRN game show is hear! We hope you enjoy the fun we have with four amazing contestants: Returning Champions: Team Beast Coast Ashley Walsh, AKA Rufus hails from Georgia. She is a social marketing savant and can be followed on all social media channels as AshRuns100s. Ashley is training for her eighth 100-miler, the Cruel Jewel in May, where AJW will pace her to most-certain success. East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins, AKA A. Jizzle Wizzle. AJW hails from Virginia where he is the esteemed headmaster at Stuart Hall. He can be f...2017-12-3046 min
Trail Runner NationUnitasking - Andy Jones-Wilkins & Meghan LawsIn today's busy culture we often revere a person that can multi-task. Should we? Is there a benefit to focusing on one thing? Coaches Andy Jones-Wilkins and Meghan Arbogast Laws (AKA The Queen) join The Nation to discuss the benefits of Unitasking. AJW's Article on Unitasking "Four Ways You can Increase your Productivity by Unitasking" Women Multitask 10 hours more per week than men Major Charles Emerson Winchester III's infamous quote is at 2:03 of this VIDEO Interested in coaching from these two awesome coaches? Meghan Arbogast La...2017-12-091h 16
Trail Runner NationGrit: That Space Between Giving Up and Going All InWhy do we put so much emphasis on talent rather than our effort? In the book Grit:The Power of Passion and Perseverance author, Angela Duckworth helps us understand that EFFORT counts twice as much as talent when trying to achieveing a goal. Talent X Effort = Skill Skill X Effort = Achievement Gu Energy Labs' VP of innovation and R&D, Magda Boulet and East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins join The Nation to discuss Grit. What is Grit Where do we get it? Can it be le...2017-10-211h 01
Trail Runner NationTRN Audio Magazine - Volume 5TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins, is the guest author of 3 articles in the fifth edition of TRN's Audio Magazine. Articles include: Run Like Cockroaches Under the Bright Shiny Moon Do What you Want From Rucky Chucky to Kroger's Canteen and all the Places in Between Loquacious Help! My Ink Won't Let me Sweat Get Back to Nature Philosophy Find out more how AJW can be your coach2017-09-161h 00
Trail Runner NationTribe: How to Perform and Live Better in a GroupIt is hard for humans to survive on their own. They need a tribe. Challenges and pressures are hard on an individual in a group, but much greater for an individual in isolation. We talk about the ancient tribal human behaviors: loyalty, inter-reliance, cooperation - that flare up in communities during times of turmoil and suffering. What can we learn from our tribe? What can we do to help our tribe flourish. East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Brian Chontosh sit around the table to talk about the Sebastian Junger book, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. Don m...2017-07-281h 16
Trail Runner Nation2017 Western States 100 Preview with Andy Jones-Wilkins AJW joins us in Studio G two days prior to The Big Dance. Andy just came off his own 100-mile adventure, Bighorn 100, last week. We talk about skating on mud, Biblical rain storms, concussions, and "shared suffering". We then get into this years WS100; The Course this year changes environmental challenges ("running on a pizza store") wait list drug testing Some amazing people & stories to watch Vaticinate who the top Men and Women will be 2017-06-221h 18
Trail Runner NationBecoming Stubborn with Devon Yanko and AJWThe word Stubborn has a negative connotation in many cases. In this podcast, Devon Yanko and Andy Jones-Wilkins dive deep into the philosophy of stubborn. Is it good for an unltrarunner to be stubborn? How do you know when to give up? Or is this a time to take your heels in and persevere? Where is the line? Stubbornness can be a result of successful experiences but can be detrimental when you lose perspective. Life in A Day, a film by Billy Yang featuring Devon Yanko If you are in the California North B...2017-05-201h 07
Trail Runner NationDeliberate Practice Leads to SuccessDo you want to be a great runner? Do you want to perform at your best? In Malcom Gladwell's best-selling book, Outliers - The Story of Success, we are introduced to the 10,000 hour rule. Gladwell explains that we can become an expert at something if we do it for 10,000 hours. This is based on research done by clinical psychologist, Anders Ericsson. Anders expands on this theory by saying that the 10,000 hours must be done with deliberate practice. TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation with Magdalena Boulet discuss the idea of deliberate practice and how we can become mu...2017-04-111h 06
Trail Runner NationTrail Running Stories - Fact or Fiction?Team Beast Coast, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ashley Walsh, won our last game show, "$100,000 Pyramid - Nation Style". They join The Nation along with two additional West Coast teams Team "Smells Like Wasatch Spirit", Jimmy Dean Freeman and Deirdre Greenholz Team "Over Here", Don and Scott (we made up the game and the rules = Advantage😂) Each participant came to the podcast with 2 items, either fact or fiction. The other teams guess if it is either. Losers have to run 3000' of vert. Ashley's Smoky Mountain Memories Trail Camps Jimmy Dean Freeman's SoCal...2017-03-111h 15
Trail Runner NationVulnerability: Our Greatest Measure of CourageThe word "vulnerability" has traditionally had a negative connotation; only the weak are vulnerable. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Candice Burt join The Nation to discuss an alternative definition: a definition of power and ownership. AJW's articles on vulnerability: "Becoming Vulnerable" and "Vulnerability: Strength or Weakness" Brené Brown's book, "The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage" Brené Brown's Ted Talk video The movie, "In and Out" trailer Guarantee yourself some vulnerability at one of Candice Burt's races: Destination Trail Run2017-02-251h 15
Trail Runner NationHoliday Game Show - Year 2: The RevolutionThis is our second annual holiday game show edition! We pinned the European Union against the East Coast of the USA.This year Andy Jones-Wilkins and Warren Pole rejoin with team mates Donna Ní Cuarta and Ashley Walsh. The Nation goes rogue and kicks it game show style. We adapt the 1970's game show, "100,000 Pyramid" to create a trail running version. Listen to last year's game show2016-12-2353 min
Trail Runner NationThe Tipping Point with AJW & Zach Bitter"The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire". Malcolm Gladwell's best-selling book published in 2000, "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" can translate in to our sport. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Zach Bitter join The Nation to discuss what some of these little things are and some of the people that have been influential in making trail and ultra running more popular.2016-12-021h 03
Trail Runner NationHow to Make a Comeback with Pam ReedPam Reed recently broke her leg. Our East Coast Executive Producer and Headmaster, Andy Jones-Wilkins, joins The Nation to discuss what it takes to make a comeback from injury, in a race, from professional setbacks, personal relationships, etc. Pam's previous podcast: "Visualization and Leaping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Pam Reed" Pam Reed's book, "The Extra Mile" Check out the TRN Store for great holiday gifts for you or your runner.2016-11-241h 05
Trail Runner NationTrail Running is More Than Just Running... Coach Travis Macy and Andy Jones-Wilkins join The Nation to discuss why trail running is more than just logging miles and how it becomes part of who we are. In TRN style, we approach this topic by throwing out words that spark these ideas: Faith Calm/Stillness Therapy Nook Community Failure Technology/gear Grain 2016-10-181h 06
Trail Runner Nation205.5 Reasons to Run the Tahoe 200 - Race Report Part 2This is Part 2 of the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run just finished up a week ago. There were over 100 people that started this race of 205.5 miles, including our own Don Freeman. We are doing a tw0-part podcast devoted to the race report (because this is twice as long as a 100-mile race, duh). Andy Jones-Wilkins and Jimmy Dean Freeman join this podcast to cover the experience of running the race from the eyes of Don Check out Candice's other races at Destination Trail2016-09-231h 11
Ginger Runner LIVEGINGER RUNNER LIVE #125 | Jason Schlarb, Andy Jones-Wilkins & The Hardrock 100!Easily one of my favorite episodes of Ginger Runner Live yet. I am joined by one of the 2016 Hardrock champions, Jason Schlarb, as well as the always awesome, Andy Jones-Wilkins to chat about his recent experiences running the 2016 Hardrock 100! We'll chat about their runs, Kilian Jornet & Jason Schlarb's tie, and more! 2016-08-011h 23
Trail Runner Nation2016 Hardrock 100 Race Review with AJW and Scott MillsAndy Jones-Wilkins and Scott Mills join The Nation to talk about their 2016 finishes at Hardrock 100. This was AJW's second finish and Scott Mills' ninth finish. They talk about their different training strategies and race day strategies and how it unfolded: Training: How to avoid overtraining Pain vs. aches Heart Rate training Breathing training Altitude training Race Day: Phases of a race Avoiding the negative chatter How to pull yourself back from a DEEP funk Strategies for steep climbs and descents Trekking poles Andy's Race Report in the Tap Room Scott Mills is t...2016-07-231h 11
Trail Runner Nation2016 Western State 100 Preview with AJWThis year's Western States 100 is a few short days away. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the field of runners that have been training hard and will be toeing the line on June 25 His 9-month journey from hip surgery to his lean preparation for Hardrock 100 in less than 1 month. How to train and race in the heat "Master Carnage Sweeper" AJW's tips for racing on a HOT day AJW's "Intriguing Stories at the 2016 WS100" iRunFar's Western States 100 Women Preview iRunFar's Western States 100 Men Preview Rob K...2016-06-211h 00
Trail Runner NationFriends Don't Let Friends Over-train?The Nation's East-Coast producer and favorite headmaster, Andy Jones-Wilkins, joins a lively discussion on over training. How to recognize it (in yourself and your friends) How to avoid it How to come back from it Some key words that we talk about: Puddle of Muck Eeyore-ish Blitzkrieg Brain Housing Group Conditioning Blubber Join AJW in his Taproom here2016-05-071h 12
Trail Runner NationThis Is Your Day - The Story of Inspiration, Endurance, DevotionOver the last few years, there have been a surprising increase in the number of films about trail running. These films help capture the culture of our sport. Film-maker, Myles Smythe and film festival organizer, Robert Rhodes join The Nation to speak about this phenomenon. We are also graced by the always entertaining whit and wisdom of ultra running's only Andy Jones-Wilkins.
Join your trail tribe at an upcoming screening at one of the many Trails in Motion events.
Treat yourself to This Is Your Day, by Myles Smyth. If you enter the coupon code, WeAr...2016-03-051h 27
Trail Runner NationA Look Back at 2015 & Look into 2016
January is time to review what was accomplished in the previous year and look optimistically into the coming year. The Nation is joined by Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ian Sharman and Billy Yang to discuss:
1. Top male performance
2. Top female performance
3. Top American story
4. Top European story
5. Biggest Surprise
6. Trends in the sport
7. Predictions for 2016
Make sure you check out Billy's year end retrospective video HERE
Make sure you see all the 2015 ultra running statistics in the upcoming issue of UltraRunning Ma...2016-01-071h 34
Trail Runner Nation100,000 Pyramid - Trail Runner Nation StyleThe Nation goes rogue and kicks it game show style. We adapt the 1970's game show, "100,000 Pyramid" to create a trail running version. Join Andy Jones-Wilkins, Carilyn Johnson, Warren Pole and Sally McRae as they go head to head giving and guessing trail running lingo. We may have pulled some laughing muscles on this one.
You can also watch the video of the game show HERE.2015-12-2457 min
Trail Runner NationFrom Injury to Simpatico with Amy AlbuAmy Albu is an ultra verteran. Despite her youthful age, Amy has been running for 21 years and has 16 Mountain Masochist finishes to her name, including a recent 4th place in 2015. She is also the women's leader in the Beast Series and one race away from setting a new women's record.
It is hard to believe, but in February 2014, she snapped her lower leg and ankle during a race. We talk to Amy about her injury, surgery, recovery and return to running at an elite level.
Andy Jones-Wilkins is the executive producer and Tap Room host for...2015-12-041h 15
Trail Runner Nation100 Miles - A Calculated RiskOn November 7, 2015, Don Freeman toed the line of the 15th annual Rio Del Lago 100 Endurance Run on a whim, with a strong base and years of experience, but with little focused training. He created a specific race day strategy and then executed the plan with the discipline of a seasoned Yogi. Andy Jones-Wilkins, Sally McRae, and a surprise visit from Ann Trason join The Nation to find out how a plan and execution can help anyone looking to accomplish the extraordinary.2015-11-141h 20Ginger Runner LIVEGINGER RUNNER LIVE #71 | The 2015 Western States Episode w/ Andy Jones WilkinsI am joined by Andy Jones Wilkins to chat all about this weekend's BIG showdown in Squaw! Western States, the original 100 mile endurance run, is just around the corner. Who do we think is gonna take the coveted prize? Take your bets!2015-10-0359 min
Trail Runner NationWhy don't we quit when it hurts?Why do ultrarunners keep going? The pain says stop but the mind says GO! Join Ann Trason, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Lee "Mac" McKinley as we discuss this topic in detail. 2015-08-071h 03
Trail Runner NationAJW Goes Point to Point at Western States and HardrockWhen Andy Jones-Wilkins isn't pouring cold brew in his Taproom, you can find him at the highest profile races. Recently returning from 2015 WS100 and Hardrock 100 he shares his trail side insight of the strongest runners in our sport including; Magda Boulet, Rob Krar, Kilian Jornet and Anna Frost. 2015-07-171h 14
Trail Runner Nation2015 Western States Preview with AJW and Craig Thornley, RDAndy Jones-Wilkins joins Race Director of the Western States 100, Craig Thornley to discuss the 2015 course, the race, and who to watch. As always, the gong accompanied this podcast.
Men's Preview
Women's Preview2015-06-181h 18Ginger Runner LIVEGINGER RUNNER LIVE #58 | Andy Jones-Wilkins, Longevity in Ultrarunning, Beer talkOn this episode, I am joined by the awesome Andy Jones-Wilkins - one of Ultrarunning's legends. He has been running ultramarathons for decades and I hope to soak up as much knowledge as possible and learn about prolonging my running career. Oh, and there will be plenty of beer involved!2015-04-101h 01
Trail Runner NationReflections of 2014 with AJW and IanOn your New Year's run, tune into Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ian Torrence as they reflect on the highlights and changes in trail running in 2014. Topics include:
Where has shoe evolution gone in 2014
"Don't fool with Mother Nature"
Kilian's dominance
Ultra Runners of the Year vs. longevity
Ian's WS100 2015 training
Birth and rise of the 200-mile race
Changes in big race qualifications & how that drives changes in other races
Has our culture changed in 2014?
Growth of the sport
The rise of ultra coaches
The expansion of the trail running movies
2015 predictions
You can get coaching from Ian at McMill...2015-01-011h 13
Trail Runner NationJDF - Original Six Hundo - 1 Down - Mentor AJWJoin TRN and follow Jimmy Dean Freeman as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC
Jimmy just completed the "Old Dominion". Jimmy joins us with his virtual coach, Andy Jones Wilkins, to get a race report, discuss recovery for his second race, the Western States 100
Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at Socal Coyotes
To read more about JDF's challenge read here: Six Hundos
You can't run Six 100-mile races without your feet. Foot Kenetics makes a revolutionary foot care produ...2014-06-1637 min
Trail Runner NationTraining with Ann Trason and AJWSo if you get a chance to have a running discussion with Ann Trason and Andy Jones Wilkins at mile 55.7 on the Western States 100 Trail, what would you ask?
We throw the kitchen sink at them both and came up with a jumbolia of topics that will make you laugh, gasp, motivate, and train you.
Register for Ann's new trail race series, Overlook Endurance Runs: 50k, 50-mile, and 100K
Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition
Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl2014-05-221h 16
Trail Runner Nation....On the Run with Andy Jones-WilkinsIf you could run one last 100 miler with a personal-best time and then never run again OR you could be guaranteed to be able to run three miles a day for the rest of your life, but never run another 100, what would you choose?
Andy Jones-Wilkins answers this question and other philosophical questions. AJW will be running his tenth and final Western States 100 this June. He has remained a competitive threat in this event and a HUGE fan of this race and trail running. We talk with Andy about two of his recent blog posts on iRunFar:
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Trail Runner NationWestern States 100 AJW and Craig ThornleyOn the evening of two of the most popular 100-mile race lotteries (Western States 100 and Hardrock 100), Andy Jones-Wilkins and Craig Thornley (race director) join the Nation to discuss the mystic and draw of Western States 100, the new 2015 qualifying standards, "micro competitions", the future of ultrarunning, and how to maintain longevity in the sport.
Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition
Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl2013-12-081h 13
Podcasts Archives - Ultrarunnerpodcast.comUltraRunning Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2012UltraRunning Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2012 Who better to talk about the year that was and the year that is to come than Andy Jones Wilkins and Craig Thornley. These two good friends pair to UltraRunning like an ice cold beer and a hot summer day…. well, …
The post UltraRunning Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2012 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.2011-12-2854 minPodcasts Archives - Ultrarunnerpodcast.comAndy Jones Wilkins, ULTRArunner Andy Jones Wilkins, ULTRArunner AJW has been sidelined from running with the vampire bite of foot injuries, so he’s had a lot of time to think. Plug in and get ready for the Ultra Running World According to AJW. ajwsblog.blogspot.com/
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