Running As A Secular Pilgrimage
AJW compares running to the concept of a pilgrimage.
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.
Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings: 2016
The Sixth Annual AJW’s Taproom Year In Ultrarunning Rankings for 2016.
2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Men’s Edition
AJW writes about his classification process for the men’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.
2016 Ultrarunner Of The Year Balloting: Women’s Edition
AJW writes about his classification process for the women’s UltraRunning magazine 2016 Ultrarunner of the Year vote.
Hope Springs Eternal!
AJW writes about the annual great expectations of the American ultrarunning community on the first weekend of December.
One Mile At A Time
AJW writes about the value of managing life and running with one step or mile at a time.
The Ultra Stage Race Subculture
After running the West Virginia Trilogy, AJW contemplates what makes stage racing special.
The Grandeur of the Grand Canyon
AJW talks of the allure of the Grand Canyon and the evolution of the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim FKT.
The Inspiration Of Friends
AJW writes about how his running is inspired by his friends’ running adventures.
A Day Inside Karl Meltzer’s Appalachian Trail Record Attempt
A look into a day of Karl Meltzer’s 2016 Appalachian Trail speed record attempt.
Changing Times At The Western States 100
AJW explains the Western States 100 new General Wait List and Silver Legend Entry.
Running And The Stuff That Really Matters
AJW writes about how running is always teaching him lessons.
The Magic Of The Golden Ticket
AJW recaps the top Western States 100 performances of runners who earned entry via the 2016 Golden Ticket Races series.
