Ultrarunning And Community: An Exciting New Project
AJW writes about Ian MacNairn’s PhD project on ultrarunning community.
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.
Anatomy Of A Course Record: Alex Varner And The Quad Dipsea
AJW interviews Alex Varner about his course record at the 2015 Quad Dipsea.
Finding Time And Making Time
AJW writes about finding and making time for the most important parts of his life, his family, job, and running.
Hip Surgery Update Two Months Post-Op
AJW writes about how he’s feeling two months after hip-resurfacing surgery.
Western States And Hardrock Lottery Season
AJW writes about the approaching Western States and Hardrock lotteries.
Purpose And Motivation: Some Thoughts From Daniel Pink
AJW examines the different ways we place value on our life and our running.
Hip-Surgery Recovery Update At One Month Post-Op
AJW writes about his hip-resurfacing recovery at one month post-op.
It Really Is All About Attitude
AJW writes about how a positive attitude can get us through everything running throws at us.
Western States Qualifying Races
AJW writes about the evolution of Western States’s qualifying races through time.
Excitement And Dread: A Running Paradox
AJW writes about how we can feel both excitement and dread for a run or race we really care about.
The Long Road Back For Brian Morrison
AJW interviews Brian Morrison after his finish of the 2015 Cascade Crest 100 Mile.
‘Livesaving’ Aid Stations
Over the past week our local running club, the Charlottesville Area Trail Runners (CATs), has been given the opportunity to […]
Report From The 2015 Jarmans Invitational Marathon
AJW’s lighthearted report from the 2015 Jarmans Invitational Marathon.
The Virtues Of Intrinsic Rewards
AJW writes about where motivation for performance and participation comes from.
Angeles Crest 100: Keeping The Old In Old School
AJW writes about the qualities of the Angeles Crest 100 Mile.
The Disappointment Muscle
AJW writes about exercising your ‘disappointment muscle,’ or learning how to deal with adversity to find success.
Bryon Powell Pre-2015 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Bryon Powell before the 2015 Hardrock 100.
The Lore Of Western States: The Golden Hour
AJW writes about the ‘Golden Hour,’ the last hour before the 30-hour cutoff at Western States.
Rest In Peace, Dennis Poolheco
AJW remembers Arizona ultrarunner Dennis Poolheco who died following a car accident.
