AJW’s 2014 Western States 100 Report
Andy Jones-Wilkins 2014 Western States 100 report.
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.
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.
Growth Versus Fixed Mindset
An exploration of Carol Dweck’s ‘growth mindsets’ and ‘fixed mindsets’ as they apply to ultrarunning.
Running With Quenton Cassidy
AJW writes of running the landscape of Quenton Cassidy from Once a Runner.
Hardrock 100 To Become The Tough Mudder World Championships
The Hardrock 100 to become the Tough Mudder World Championships in 2015.
Problem Solving On The Run
AJW reflects on the parallels between problem solving in life and ultrarunning.
Ellie Greenwood And Her Heart-Warming Return To Racing
AJW’s devotional to Ellie Greenwood after her return to ultrarunning because of an 11.5-month injury.
Stillness On The Run
There are many aspects of 21st-century life to like. Transportation and communication have made the world smaller, technology provides information […]
Spring Training
Every year around this time, my mind wanders to warmer climes and the arrival of pitchers and catchers at spring […]
2014 Western States Veterans Panel Preview
A look ahead to the 2014 Western States 100 Veterans Panel.
The Race Director’s Life
Some of the difficulties of being a first-time ultramarathon race director.
