Andy Jones-Wilkins joins to talk about seven simple rules to consider for a successful long run. This list is not comprehensive and we may have follow up episodes. Don’t run a single hill (the definition of a hill varies by fitness...
Badwater 135 mile race is dubbed the world’s toughest footrace. It begins at the lowest elevation in the USA (280 feet below sea level) and runs over three mountain ranges in the blistering heat of Death Valley, climbing 14,600′ to end...
Western States 100 is the first high profile race that is being held since the pandemic cancelled racing around the world. We sit down with Andy Jones-Wilkins to get his take on this year’s race. There will be 320 amazing...
The world did not come to an end at the 2021 World’s End 100K last week. Andy Jones-Wilkins experienced his first DNF after successfully completing 184 ultras prior. Read more about AJW’s race in the Tap Room at iRunFar Hire Andy as...
Author of the best-selling book, Born to Run, Christopher McDougall rejoins The Nation over 11 years since its publishing. Over 3 million copies have been sold. Find that bag of chia seeds, make some Iskiate and lace up your huarache sandals. Do you...
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has been running his entire life and has many marathons, six completions of the JFK 50 and two completions of the Comrades Marathon. But this fall he ticked of his first 100-miler! We talk to him about his great achievement and...
Earlier this summer Adam Kimble broke the supported FKT (fastest known time) on the 171-mile circumnavigation of the Tahoe Rim Trail in 37 hours 12 minutes. The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that forms a loop around the Lake Tahoe...
One of the many conversations we enjoy on the trail is how each of us were introduced to trail and ultra running. Each of us has our own story. Although each of these stories are unique, there are some relatable common threads. In the book, The Rise...
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Andy Jones-Wilkins is not a stranger to big training blocks and high mileage, but it has been nearly four years since he has run 100 miles in one week. This year has been unique and without any races, Andy decided to push his boundaries and set his...