The Long Road Back For Brian Morrison
AJW interviews Brian Morrison after his finish of the 2015 Cascade Crest 100 Mile.
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.
‘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.
Intriguing Storylines At The 2015 Western States 100: Part 2
AJW writes about Katie Trent, Nikki Kimball, Anita Ortiz, and Gunhild Swanson’s bids for 2015 Western States 100 finishes.
Intriguing Storylines At The 2015 Western States 100: Part 1
AJW writes about Gordy Ainsleigh, Ian Sharman, and Gary Knipling’s bids for 2015 Western States 100 finishes.
The Lore Of Western States: Chasing The Silver Buckle
AJW writes about Luanne Park and Gordy Ainsleigh finishing just under the 24-hour, silver-buckle cutoff at the Western States 100.
A New Summer Trail Series: One Way To Keep Kickin’ It Old School
AJW writes about a new Virginia summer trail-racing series.
Sage Canaday And His Quest For His Third Olympic Marathon Trials
A discussion about Sage Canaday’s attempt at an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier at the 2015 Boston Marathon.
The Boys in the Boat — Rowing and Running
AJW applies the lessons from Daniel James Brown’s book “The Boys in the Boat” to running.
The Lore of Western States: The Agony of 11th Place
AJW writes of the history and stories behind “M11,” the 11th-place man at the Western States 100.
