Coaching

Bryon Powell of iRunFar offers coaching to runners of all ages who aim to improve their running whether they are running for the first time, aiming to better their marathon time, or run an ultramarathon well.

Bryon believes it is important to determine what one’s goals are before attempting to achieve them. Having trained for his first five 100 mile races while working full-time at a DC-law firm and attending law school, he understands that a training plan must be designed to fit within a runner’s other time commitments such as work and family. While following a well-structured schedule is ideal, Bryon will develop more flexible training plans as necessary.

As an iRunFar student, Bryon will provide you with a bi-weekly schedule. Each schedule is based off the previous two week’s training as well as upcoming commitments and racing. Bryon is happy to answer any questions or address any concerns by email. His coaching also includes phone consultations, which are highly encouraged when initially developing a training program, prior to a focus race, and when resetting goals following a focus race.

Coaching fees are $150 per month or $750 for 6 months ($150 off/1 month free) when paid in advance.

If you are interested or would like additional information, please email Bryon.

If you’re looking to know what Bryon’s running student’s think, here’s what Michael Hall had to say after running his first 100 miler at Vermont in July 2009:

BRYON POWELL from irunfar.com a great friend and ultra coach. I don’t know how you did it, but you managed to get this runner to a sub-24 performance in less than one year of running ultras (first one in Sept 08’) and after my dreadful limp to the finish line 50M in Dec 08’ (finish time 11:54). I have made steady improvements ever since working with you and have learned more than I ever imagined about how to properly plan and train for these most excellent events. THANK YOU. If anyone is interested, I highly recommend working with Bryon.