AJW’s Taproom

Presenting the AJW’s Taproom 2020 Lemonade Awards.

An interview with Bradley Fenner about his Quad Quad Dipsea effort.

The most cherished place on the campus of the school I run here in Arkansas is a three-acre plot of […]

AJW gives thanks to the race directors, public-lands workers, and storytellers who have inspired his running in 2020.

AJW writes about the personal milestones which motivate him.

AJW writes about runners who prefer new experiences versus those seeking routine.

AJW writes about using the patience we’ve honed in endurance running to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

AJW looks back at writing “AJW’s Taproom” for the last nine years.

AJW writes about how running mirrors the seasons.

AJW prepares for his first 100-mile run in three years.

The joys of hitting refresh on one’s daily run.

AJW writes about his personal journey to the #seeyouatstates hashtag.

An essay about controlling the controllables and letting the rest go in running and life.

A look at the history of the Waldo 100k.

An essay about how hunting and being hunted by our fellow competitors in a race helps us better ourselves.

AJW writes about what goes into the 100-mile training week.

A look at the history of the Vermont 100 Mile.

AJW writes about the simple pleasure of spending time outside with loved ones.

AJW writes about finding redemption in the Hardrock 100 course.

AJW writes about the differences in how UTMB, the Western States 100, and the Hardrock 100 canceled their races.

AJW writes about DNFing.

AJW writes about the virtues of the long, solo trail run.

AJW writes about the life lessons he learned from lacrosse coach Joe Perrott.

AJW writes about how the body seems to remember spring each year.

On finding rhythm in our running through our changing present moment.