Nine Years On: The Best of AJW’s Taproom
AJW looks back at writing “AJW’s Taproom” for the last nine years.
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.
Control What You Can Control
An essay about controlling the controllables and letting the rest go in running and life.
Finding My Way Between Hunting and Being Hunted
An essay about how hunting and being hunted by our fellow competitors in a race helps us better ourselves.
Returning to the 100-Mile Week Challenge
AJW writes about what goes into the 100-mile training week.
Make Every Hour the Golden Hour
AJW writes about the life lessons to be found in the Western States 100 Golden Hour.
A Tale of Three Canceled Races
AJW writes about the differences in how UTMB, the Western States 100, and the Hardrock 100 canceled their races.
Classic U.S. Ultras: The Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile
A look at the history of the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile in Virginia.
Life Lessons From Lacrosse Coach Joe Perrott
AJW writes about the life lessons he learned from lacrosse coach Joe Perrott.
Striving for Rhythm in the Midst of Uncertainty
On finding rhythm in our running through our changing present moment.
Classic U.S. Ultras: The Zane Grey 50 Mile
AJW looks at the Zane Grey 50 Mile, a classic American ultramarathon.
In Support of the Race Director During Crisis
An essay about supporting race directors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Classic U.S. Ultras: The Way Too Cool 50k
A look at the history of the Way Too Cool 50k in California.
