2015 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions
The wisdom of the masses predict the 2015 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.
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Bryon Powell
Title: Founding Editor and Gear Editor, currently managing iRunFar’s buyer’s guides and product reviews
Location: Silverton, Colorado
Social Media Links:
Strava | Instagram | Linkedin
Results Links:
UltraSignup | ITRA index | UTMB index
Expertise and Experience
- Topics of Expertise: Trail running, ultrarunning, running gear, run coaching
- Amount of Expertise: Over 35 years of trail running, over 25 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. Book author of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons and a co-author of Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running.
- Competitive Ultramarathon Highlights:
- Winner & Course Record: 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k
- 2x Age Group Winner: Western States 100 Mile
- 2x Top-10 Finisher: Leadville 100 Mile
- 4x Finisher: Hardrock 100 Mile
- I use high-altitude, ultra-distance mountain races and the training for them as my laboratory for testing the limits of the gear we review at iRunFar.
Winning the 2024 Ultra Gobi. Photo courtesy of race.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, History, Haverford College; Juris Doctorate, George Mason University
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 20
- Certifications: Inactive Member, DC and Utah Bars (I bring the same rigors for details, analysis, and ethics from my legal background to every gear review, buyer’s guide, and article on iRunFar.)
- 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).
Bryon Powell, iRunFar’s Gear Editor, getting ready to test some trail shoes in his hometown of Silverton, Colorado. Photo: iRunFar/Meghan Hicks
Michele Yates Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Michele Yates before the 2015 Western States 100.
Ryan Sandes Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Sandes before the 2015 Western States 100.
Alex Varner Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Varner before the 2015 Western States 100.
Aliza Lapierre Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Aliza Lapierre before the 2015 Western States 100.
Seth Swanson Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Seth Swanson before the 2015 Western States 100.
François D’haene Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene before the 2015 Western States 100.
Dylan Bowman Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Dylan Bowman before the 2015 Western States 100.
Stephanie Howe Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe before the 2015 Western States 100.
Rob Krar Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Rob Krar before the 2015 Western States 100.
Magdalena Boulet Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Magdalena Boulet before the 2015 Western States 100.
Emma Roca Pre-2015 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Emma Roca before the 2015 Western States 100.
2015 Western States 100 Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2015 Western States 100.
Maite Maiora Post-2015 IAU Trail World Championships Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Maite Maiora after her third-place finish at the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
Luis Alberto Hernando Post-2015 IAU Trail World Championships Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Luis Alberto Hernando after his second-place finish at the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
Nathalie Mauclair, 2015 IAU Trail World Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Nathalie Mauclair after her win of the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
Manuel Merillas Pre-2015 IAU Trail World Championships Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Manuel Merillas before the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
Alex Varner Pre-2015 IAU Trail World Championships Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Varner before the 2014 IAU Trail World Championships.
2015 IAU Trail World Championships Live Coverage
iRunFar’s live coverage of the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
Alex Nichols Pre-2015 IAU Trail World Championships Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships.
2015 IAU Trail World Championships Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s field at the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships in Annecy, France.
Tadei Pivk, 2015 Zegama Marathon Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Tadei Pivk after his win at the 2015 Zegama Marathon.
Azara García, 2015 Zegama Marathon Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Azara García after her win of the 2015 Zegama Marathon.
Laura Orgué Pre-2015 Zegama Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Laura Orgué before the 2015 Zegama Marathon.
Maite Maiora Pre-2015 Zegama Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Maite Maiora before the 2015 Zegama Marathon.
Aritz Egea Pre-2015 Zegama Marathon Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Aritz Egea before the 2015 Zegama Marathon.
