Rickey Gates Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview
A video interview with Rickey Gates before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Jenn Lichter and Vincent Bouillard won Saturday’s Western States 100! Read our results article and watch Vincent’s and Jenn’s post-race interviews.
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
Anna Frost Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview
A video interview with Anna Frost before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Emelie Forsberg Pre-2013 Tarawera Ultra Interview
A video interview with Emelie Forsberg before the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks
A collection of Ian Torrence’s Your Ultra-Training Bag of Tricks column articles from 2012.
iRunFar Salomon Sense Mantra Holiday Giveaway
Enter the iRunFar Salomon Sense Mantra Holiday Giveaway.
Best Trail Running Gear of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
The best trail running gear of the 2012 Summer Outdoor Retailer show featuring hydration products, lighting, apparel, and more.
Hardrock 100 2013 Lotto Results
Who’s entered in the 2013 Hardrock 100 after the December 2012 lottery.
Western States 100 2013 Lotto Results
A look at who’s entered in the 2013 Western States after the December 2012 lottery.
François d’Haene, Post-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with François d’Haene following his second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Stephanie Howe, Post-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Howe following her second place finish at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Emelie Forsberg, 2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Emelie Forsberg following her win at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Miguel Heras, 2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Miguel Heras following his win at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Course Change
Course changes for the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile.
Sage Canaday Pre-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview with Sage Canaday before the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Championships Live Coverage
Live coverage of 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
François d’Haene Pre-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview with François d’Haene before the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Emelie Forsberg Pre-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Emelie Forsberg before the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Miguel Heras Pre-2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Interview
A video interview with Miguel Heras before the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
2012 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Men’s Preview
A preview men’s field at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
2012 The North Face 50 Mile Championships Women’s Preview
A preview of the women’s field at the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile championships.
Huge iRunFar Store Sale and Annual Call for Support
Announcing The iRunFar Store’s 2012 Holiday Sale.
The Changing of the Seasons
A discussion of the changing of the seasons and how that affects trail running.
Bryon Powell’s 2013 Western States Qualifier Attempt Livecast
Bryon attempts to complete the Le Grizz 50 mile to earn a spot in the 2013 Western States 100.
