The Virtues of Intrinsic Rewards Revisited
AJW considers the importance placed on finisher’s medals in light of the 2026 LA Marathon.
Alex Milne and Naomi Robinson won Saturday’s IAU 50k World Champs in India. Read our results article for the full story.
AJW considers the importance placed on finisher’s medals in light of the 2026 LA Marathon.
A memorial to running legend Jeff Galloway, who recently passed away.
AJW reexamines his relationship with time after watching the new film, “The Cutoff.”
There are many signs that spring is on the way — both in running and baseball.
AJW looks at the panel’s selections for the 2025 “UltraRunning Magazine” North American Ultrarunner of the Year awards, and compares them to his own ballot.
AJW compares the 2026 Burrito League and 19th century pedestrianism.
AJW talks about getting to spend a few miles with long-time friend Ann Trason at the 2025 Across the Years.
AJW asks the genie in the bottle for three wishes for ultrarunning in 2026.
AJW’s picks for various 2025 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.
AJW explains how he factors DNFs into his Ultrarunner of the Year ballot.
AJW honors the legendary Crossroads aid station at the Uwharrie 100 Mile.
AJW compares the stages of the Western States 100 to the different phases of life.
AJW honors the legendary Snow Valley Peak aid station at the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile.
AJW ponders the mental struggles he encountered during the 2025 Javelina 100 Mile and how he overcame them.
AJW ponders the gift of still being able to train for and race the 2025 Javelina 100 Mile, 18 years after his first time at the event.
AJW reflects upon 14 years of writing AJW’s Taproom and some of his favorite articles this year.
The ninth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Skytop aid station in the Eastern States 100 Mile.
The changing of the seasons is a good time to think about changes in your running as well.
AJW presents three ways to stay motivated and confident as we get older as runners.
AJW talks about the sadness of realizing that trail running and ultrarunning aren’t immune to PED use.
AJW reflects on the growth and change of trail running shoes and the trail shoe brands that featured in this summer’s racing scene.
The eighth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Cow Camp aid station in the Crazy Mountain 100 Mile.
Anne Flower set a course record at the 2025 Leadville 100 Mile, besting ultrarunning icon Ann Trason’s 31-year-old record.
AJW muses on the occasions when it’s best to just let things happen, whether in training or in life.
iRunFar’s Andy Jones-Wilkins celebrates a great day’s running at a grassroots event.
