In Praise of (Ultrarunning) Experience
Bryon Powell recounts some of the benefits of years of experience in ultrarunning, which stood him in good stead in the recent Ultra Gobi 250 Mile.
Bryon Powell
Title: Founding Editor
Location: Silverton, Colorado
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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).
Ultra Gobi: Looking Back to Move Forward
How looking at notes from a 2015 race helped shaped plans in returning to the race in 2024.
What I Did on My Summer Vacation: San Juan Seven Troutman InFINity Loop
Bryon Powell captures some wins and losses from a recent seven-day, 237-mile outing through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Renewed Priority: Highlighting My Running
How highlighting running — or other life aspects — can keep them from getting lost to busy-ness.
Sophia Laukli: From Skis to Trails
Defending Sierre-Zinal champion Sophia Laukli talks about her ski career, her appreciation for trail running culture, and training.
Jason Schlarb Post-2024 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jason Schlarb after his third-place finish at the 2024 Hardrock 100.
Diego Pazos Post-2024 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview with Diego Pazos after his second-place finish at the 2024 Hardrock 100.
Courtney Dauwalter, 2024 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Courtney Dauwalter after her win at the 2024 Hardrock 100.
Ludovic Pommeret, 2024 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ludovic Pommeret after his win at the 2024 Hardrock 100.
‘A Team Sport’: A Short Film on Courtney Dauwalter’s Historic 2023 Season
A 15-minute video looking into Courtney Dauwalter’s historic 2023 season in which she won the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB.
Rod Farvard Post-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Rod Farvard after his second-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
Fu-Zhao Xiang Post-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Fu-Zhao Xiang after her second-place finish at the 2024 Western States 100.
Jim Walmsley, 2024 Western States 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview with Jim Walmsley after his win at the 2024 Western States 100.
Emily Hawgood Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Emily Hawgood before the 2024 Western States 100.
Fu-Zhao Xiang Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Fu-Zhao Xiang before the 2024 Western States 100.
Katie Schide Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Schide before the 2024 Western States 100.
Hayden Hawks Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Hayden Hawks before the 2024 Western States 100.
Dan Jones Pre-2024 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Dan Jones before the 2024 Western States 100.
Tyler Green: On the Pursuit of One’s Personal Best
Tyler Green talks about his less-than-direct journey into ultrarunning, motivations, goals, and defining success at the Western States 100.
2024 Western States 100 Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2024 Western States 100.
Manuel Merillas: Relationships with the Mountains
Manuel Merillas, the 2023 Zegama Marathon champion, has spent years building relationships with races and mountains, and his list of future goals is long and varied.
2024 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Results: Jon Albon and Ruth Croft Win
Results from the 2024 Transvulcania Ultramarathon in La Palma, Spain, won by Jon Albon and Ruth Croft.
Leaning Into Weakness: Rekindling a Growth Mindset
A look at the rewards to be gained from leaning into one’s weaknesses.
Ruth Croft: An Evolving Relationship with Running
Ruth Croft takes a dive into her early years as a runner, and how her relationship with the sport has evolved.
