“I Only Have One Regret:” The Bethany Patterson Story
A look at Bethany Patterso and her 15 years as an ultrarunner.
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.
Seeking Possibilities
AJW explores the idea of hope and possibility in the future of his running and life.
The Tale Of Two Races: Rob Krar And Tom Green At The 2014 Leadville 100
An interview with Rob Krar and Tom Green after the 2014 Leadville 100.
23:23 – Is It Possible?
AJW ruminates on whether a new course record will be set at the 2014 Hardrock 100.
Lessons Learned After A Decade At Western States
AJW reflects on what he’s learned from finishing 10 Western States 100s.
One Last Love Letter To Western States
AJW’s love letter to the Western States 100 before he begins his 10th race.
The Calm Before The Storm
A discussion about the ‘calm before the storm,’ that period of calm readiness that occurs before the ‘storm’ of a goal race.
‘Twas 30 Days Before Statesmas
AJW introduces his month-long Statesmas (Western States 100) celebration in the Taproom.
Aptitude Versus Achievement: A Running Metaphor
A discussion about aptitude and achievement in trail and ultrarunning.
Follow-Up Comments To The Switch Flipper
AJW discusses his peak training for the Western States 100.
The Switch Flipper: Finding That Benchmark Workout
Thoughts about mid-season, fitness-indicating workouts.
