On Peaking for an Ultramarathon
How to peak at the right time for a 100 mile race.
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.
AJW offers tips on how to perform best on your ultramarathon race day.
AJW explores finding a balance of calm and alertness and where that balance has taken him while running.
AJW writes about his experience at an “old school” ultramarathon.
AJW hands out his second annual AJW’s Taproom ultrarunning awards.
A look at the importance of community in the growth of ultramarathons.
AJW talks of planning for the upcoming year over the holiday season.
A look into Ian Torrence and his inspired stubbornness that have made him such a strong ultrarunner for so long.
Five tips to keep you running through early winter and the holiday season.
