Hot Days at Western States
Thoughts and advice heading into a hot Western States 100.
AJW writes about the 2016 Western States 100 storylines that he finds most intriguing.
AJW talks about incorporating his running routine into his school’s graduation day.
AJW explains why Confidence, Resilience, and Hope are the golden recipe for successful long distance runners.
AJW memorializes former Western States 100 race director Greg Soderlund who passed away this week.
AJW writes about how hard training is showing that his mental fitness is becoming strong.
AJW discusses ways the Western States 100 plans to cut costs.
AJW writes about watching the Georgia Death Race and a Golden Ticket race take place.
AJW talks about three ways to improve your relationship with running.
A look at balancing potential between different goals and evaluating one’s own potential.
AJW writes about how the January of 2016 Mid-Atlantic blizzard did not stop ultrarunners from running.
AJW writes about early season training and laying the foundation for a successful racing calendar.
AJW writes about the guilt long-distance runners sometimes feel when taking time away from the rest of life to run.
AJW writes about the multiple levels of renewal that a long-term relationship with running helps us feel.
The Fifth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2015.
AJW writes about balancing discipline and accountability through one’s life with ultrarunning.
AJW writes about Ian MacNairn’s PhD project on ultrarunning community.