2016 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions
The wisdom of the masses predict the 2016 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.
Bryon Powell
Title: Founding Editor
Location: Silverton, Colorado
Social Media Links:
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Trail running, ultrarunning, running gear, run coaching
- Amount of Expertise: Over 30 years of trail running, over 20 years of ultrarunning, nearly 20 years of reviewing running gear, and 3 years coaching runners. More than 2,000 articles and interviews published on iRunFar. The author of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons and a co-author of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, History, Haverford College; Juris Doctorate, George Mason University
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 18
- Certifications: Inactive Member, DC and Utah Bars
- Club or Association Memberships: Running Rivers (conservation non-profit) board vice president , Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity
- Awards or Recognitions: George Mason University Law Review
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Former Contributing Editor at Trail Runner magazine, former freelancer with publications such as Outside, Sierra Magazine, Running Times, and GearJunkie
A Word from Bryon Powell
I aim to inform and inspire others about and through trail running and ultrarunning. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, fly fishing, gardening, and skiing (both Nordic and Alpine).
Jim Walmsley Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2016 Western States 100.
YiOu Wang Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with YiOu Wang before the 2016 Western States 100.
Thomas Lorblanchet Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Thomas Lorblanchet before the 2016 Western States 100.
Aliza Lapierre Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Aliza Lapierre before the 2016 Western States 100.
David Laney Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with David Laney before the 2016 Western States 100.
François D’haene Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene before the 2016 Western States 100.
Devon Yanko Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Devon Yanko before the 2016 Western States 100.
Sage Canaday Pre-2016 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Sage Canaday before the 2016 Western States 100.
2016 Western States 100 Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2016 Western States 100 men’s field.
2016 Western States 100 Women’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2016 Western States 100 women’s field.
Best Trail Shoes of Winter OR 2016
A look at the best trail running shoes launching in Spring and Summer 2016.
2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2016 Transvulcania Ultramarathon.
The Space Between The Race: Mustang Trail Race 2015
Bryon Powell writes his experience at the 2015 Mustang Trail Race, an 8-stage trail race in Nepal’s Upper Mustang region.
Where the Road Ends: Swix, Orange Mud, Drymax, GU, and BUFF Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from Swix, Orange Mud, Drymax, Gu, and Buff.
Where the Road Ends: SCARPA, Outdoor Research, Ibex, and More Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from SCARPA, Outdoor Research, Ibex, Balega, and more.
Where the Road Ends: New Balance, Nathan, Stance, UnTapped, and BUFF Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from New Balance, Nathan, Stance, UnTapped, and BUFF.
Where the Road Ends: La Sportiva, Hoka One One, Black Diamond, SmartWool, and Honey Stinger Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from La Sportiva, Hoka One One, Black Diamond, Smartwool, and Honey Stinger.
Where the Road Ends: Altra, UltrAspire, Injinji, VFuel, and BUFF Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from Altra, UltrAspire, Injinji, VFuel, and BUFF.
Where the Road Ends: The North Face, Ultimate Direction, GU, and Drymax Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from The North Face, Ultimate Direction, GU, and Drymax.
Where the Road Ends: Salomon, Suunto, Julbo, and More Contest
You’re chance to win a great prize package from Salomon, Suunto, Julbo, CLIF, and Drymax.
Where the Road Ends Launch Week (with Contests!)
A week celebrating the launch of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running published by iRunFar’s Meghan Hicks and Bryon Powell.
Uxue Fraile Post-2016 Transgrancanaria Interview
An interview with Uxue Fraile after her third-place finish at Transgrancanaria 2016.
