John DeWalt, 1936-2013
An tribute to old school ultrarunner John DeWalt.
There’s an ongoing joke in my family that goes something like this: I get home from work in the evening […]
A look at Jim O’Brien’s Angeles Crest course record and Dominic Grossman’s pursuit of it.
AJW’s thoughts on the growth of ultrarunning, media exposure, and the American dream.
Andy Jones-Wilkins race report from the 2013 Western States 100.
Is a Haggin Cup-style good-condition award appropriate for the Western States 100.
A look at those with Western States 100 Top 10 finish streaks of 3 or more years heading into the 2013 race.
A look at how a race director’s personality shines through at his or her event.
AJW shares some why ultrarunners should show restraint in training and some tips on how to do that.
AJW reflects on John Medinger, John’s Lake Sonoma 50, and how the race successfully blends the “new school” into the “old school.”
AJW looks into how lessons about perspective changed his life and his running.
AJW discusses Jennifer Pharr-Davis ahead of the release of her new book, Called Again.
AJW looks at how Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule might apply to running.
AJW shares how to prevent and deal with foot problems in ultramarathons.
AJW explains how he avoids and/or deals with stomach issues in ultramarathons.
AJW ponders the effect young ultrarunners will have on the sport and talks to two such runners – Dylan Bowman and Timothy Olson – to get their takes.
AJW recounts his run at the 2013 Ray Miller 50/50.
