Aiming Higher: Adam Peterman’s Pre-2026 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman before the 2026 Western States 100.
We’re covering the Western States 100 this week! Read our women’s and men’s previews, and follow our live race blogging on Saturday and Sunday.
Eszter Horanyi
Title: Buyer’s Guide Editor
Location: Planet Earth
Social Media Links:
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Mountain wandering, bikes
- Amount of Expertise: Over 7 years trail running and 20 years mountain biking. Have fixed lots of commas, hyphens, and general grammatical errors over the years.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Physics, University of Colorado; Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado; Doctorate in Dirtbaggery
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15 years writing and editing professionally with one year of editing iRunFar Buyer’s Guides.
- Other Relevant Positions: Editor for The Town Bicycle; Editor for Bikepacking Journal
A Word from Eszter Horanyi
I like being outside. My personal interests include trail shuffling, ultra trail shuffling, mountain bikes, packrafts, and burritos.
All in the Fam: Fiona Pascall’s Pre-2026 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Fiona Pascall before the 2026 Western States 100.
Third Time’s a Charm? Marianne Hogan’s Pre-2026 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Marianne Hogan before the 2026 Western States 100.
Mădălina Florea, 2026 Broken Arrow 23k Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Mădălina Florea after her win at the 2026 Broken Arrow 23k.
Cam Smith Post-2026 Broken Arrow Ascent Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Cam Smith after his second-place at the 2026 Broken Arrow Ascent and win of the U.S. Mountain Running Championships Uphill race.
Joyce Njeru Post-2026 Broken Arrow Ascent Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Joyce Njeru her second-place finish at the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent and before the 23k.
Best Sun Shirts for Running of 2026
We tested the best sun shirts for running, including top options from Janji, rabbit, Outdoor Research, Black Diamond, and others.
Best Running Gear for Hot Weather of 2026
The iRunFar team has selected the best gear for running in hot weather, in order to keep you comfortable when the temperatures soar and the sun beats down.
Philemon Kiriago Pre-2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Philemon Kiriago before the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2026
The iRunFar editorial team shares its favorite mountain running gear.
2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent and 23k Live Coverage
iRunFar’a live coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent and 23k from Olympic Valley, California.
Best Running Headlamps of 2026
A guide to the best running headlamps on the market, including models from Black Diamond, Nitecore, Petzl, and UltrAspire.
Best Fastpacking Packs of 2026
With many years and countless adventures behind us, we can name the best fastpacking packs out there!
Unconventional: A Conversation with Heather Jackson
A profile of Heather Jackson, a trail runner and gravel bike racer, amidst a massive 2026 summer of racing.
Tyler Andrews Sets Oxygen-Assisted Speed Record on Mount Everest
At the top of the world, trail runner and mountaineer Tyler Andrews has set an oxygen-assisted speed record on Mount Everest.
Deanna Doane Sets Women’s Unsupported FKT on Smokies Challenge Adventure Run
Deanna Doane set a new women’s unsupported FKT on the 70-mile (112 kilometers) Smokies Challenge Adventure Run.
Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags of 2026
Here are the best ultralight sleeping bags for fastpacking available today.
Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen Sets Women’s 6-Hour World Record
Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen takes the women’s 6-hour world record to 85.712 kilometers/53,258 miles (to be confirmed).
Best Running Rain Jackets of 2026
After many miles and a multiple years of testing, here’s our guide to the best running rain jackets on the market today.
Judith Wyder Pre-2026 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Judith Wyder before the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
Elhousine Elazzaoui Pre-2026 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Elhousine Elazzaoui before the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
Tove Alexandersson Pre-2026 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Tove Alexandersson before the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
Blandine L’Hirondel, 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Blandine L’Hirondel after her win at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
Nadir Maguet Post-2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview
A written interview with Nadir Maguet after his third-place finish at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
Emelie Forsberg Post-2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Emelie Forsberg after her third-place finish at the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
Petter Engdahl Pre-2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Petter Engdahl before the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
Ekaterina Mityaeva Pre-2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ekaterina Mityaeva before the 2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
