Springing Into Summer
An essay about how the onset of spring can shift one’s mood toward the positive.
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 Acceptance And Denial Debate
AJW writes about how it takes both acceptance and denial to be a trail and ultrarunner.
The Art Of Recovery
AJW writes about the challenges of recovering effectively in trail and ultrarunning.
Ultrarunning And The American Frontier Spirit
AJW compares the American Frontier ‘spirit’ with the spirit of trail and ultrarunning.
Boston Marathon: Fifty Consecutive Times
AJW writes about the longevity in running, including in Ben Beach’s 50 finishes of the Boston Marathon.
Barkley Marathons Change Of Ownership Press Release
Information about the change of ownership of the Barkley Marathons.
Putting It All In Perspective
AJW writes about how just changing your perspective can change everything.
The Practice Of Deliberate Practice
AJW applies the ‘practice makes perfect’ concept to trail and ultrarunning.
The 2017 Golden Ticket Chase Mid-Season Update
AJW recaps the 2017 Altra Golden Ticket races so far and previews those that remain.
The Simple Pleasure Of The Long Run
AJW writes about the psychological values of the weekly long run.
Golden Ticket Magic Strikes Again
AJW writes about those who were successful in the first two 2017 Altra Golden Ticket races.
Running And My Favorite Teacher
AJW writes about what he learned from his seventh-grade social-studies teacher.
Running From The Inside Out
AJW writes about running for the purposes of exploring internal motivation.
Vulnerability: Strength Or Weakness
AJW writes about the relationship between vulnerability and running.
Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2016
The Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2016.
2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Men’s Edition
AJW writes about his classification process for the men’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.
2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Women’s Edition
AJW writes about his classification process for the women’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.
Hope Springs Eternal!
AJW writes about the annual great expectations of the American ultrarunning community on the first weekend of December.
