A Sense Of Purpose
AJW writes about the many reasons we run.
Andy Jones-Wilkins
Title: AJW’s Taproom Columnist
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Trail running, ultrarunning, run coaching
- Amount of Expertise: 22 years trail running, 30 years ultrarunning, and 12 years coaching running, along with more than 500 articles published in the AJW’s Taproom column.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, Hamilton College; Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Villanova University
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Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 11 years writing AJW’s Taproom
- Club Memberships: Aravaipa Running, Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, Charlottesville Area Trail Runners Club
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Senior-level coach with CTS, frequent contributor to Trail Runner Nation Podcast, Koopcast, and the Adventure Jogger podcast.
A Word from Andy Jones-Wilkins
I aim to inspire and motivate others about and through trail running and ultrarunning by providing thoughtful and provocative columns. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, gravel cycling, and pizza making.
The Excitement Of The 2018 Golden Ticket Series
AJW looks at the most exciting Altra Golden Ticket entries into the 2018 Western States 100.
Don’t Push The Panic Button
AJW writes about not panicking when something goes wrong during an ultramarathon.
Nikki Kimball And The 2006 Western States 100
AJW remembers Nikki Kimball’s win of the 2006 Western States 100.
How To Choose A Tune-Up Race
AJW writes about choosing tune-up races ahead of your goal ultramarathon.
Tom Nielsen’s Master Class: The Story of the 1999 Angeles Crest 100
A look back at Tom Nielsen’s win at the 1999 Angeles Crest 100, a race for the ages.
Rules And Why We Have Them
An essay on balancing rules and the egalitarian nature of trail and ultrarunning.
Traits Of Successful First-Time 100-Mile Runners
AJW writes about three qualities he sees in successful first-time 100-mile runners.
Running and the Busy Trap
A look at the tendency to over busy ourselves in the modern world and how running can spring us from the “busy trap.”
Dave Mackey And The 2004 Western States 100
AJW looks back to Dave Mackey’s second-place finish at the 2004 Western States 100.
Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2017
The Seventh Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2017.
Fact or Fiction? The Ultrarunning Boom And Burnout
AJW anecdotally explores the relationship of the ultrarunning boom and runner burnout.
Lost And Found
One of the most rewarding parts about lingering around the edges of the sport of ultrarunning for a while is […]
Every Friday For Six Years, Really?
AJW reflects on his six years of penning ‘AJW’s Taproom’ column on iRunFar.
Running From Despair
AJW writes about using running as a way to cope with tragic current events around the world.
