Andy Jones-Wilkins

I have moved a lot in my life. As a result of changing job and life circumstances, I have found myself living in a variety of different places over the last 30 years.

There is perhaps no one in U.S. ultrarunning history who has had quite as big an impact on the creation, development, and perhaps even the soul of

Of course, as a born-and-raised New Englander, at the top of that list is the Boston Marathon , which started 130 years ago.

AJW writes about changes in running tech that he appreciates, and those he could do without.

In a new mini-series, AJW remembers Nikki Kimball's 2006 Western States 100 win and overall podium finish.

A look at the heat training protocol of the original Western States 100 medical director Dr. Lind for the event's runners.

AJW's intriguing storylines and predictions for the upcoming 2026 Western States 100.

A tribute to Mark “Mace” Macy who passed away on June 6, 2026, after inspired generations of adventurers.

Western States 100 has come and gone, and the 2026 edition was a doozy! The third-coolest temperatures in race history, combined with no snow in

Author's Note: This article is part of an occasional series on the unique opportunities and challenges of growing older as a runner.]