Timothy Olson 2012 Western States 100 Champ Interview
An in-depth interview with Timothy Olson following his course record-setting win at the 2012 Western States 100.
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).
Ellie Greenwood 2012 Western States 100 Champ Interview
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Timothy Olson & Ellie Greenwood 2012 WS100 Finish Line Interviews
Timothy Olson and Ellie Greenwood interviewed at the finish of the 2012 Western States 100, where they both broke the course record.
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Timothy Olson Pre-2012 Westen States 100 Interview
A video interview with Timothy Olson before the 2012 Western States 100.
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A video interview with Michael Wardian before the 2012 Western States 100.
Nikki Kimball Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Nikki Kimball before the 2012 Western States 100.
2012 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions
The wisdom of the masses predict the 2012 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.
Andy Jones-Wilkins Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview
AJW pontificates about the 2012 Western States 100 and shares what the race needs to do in the next five years.
Aliza Lapierre Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Aliza Lapierre before the 2012 Western States 100.
2012 Western States 100 Pre-Race Story Roundup
A round up of 2012 pre-race Western States 100 stories and interviews.
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Interviews with Dave Mackey, Tim Olson, David Riddle, and Ryan Sandes before the 2012 Western States 100.
Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Rory Bosio, Liza Howard & Aliza Lapierre
Interviews with Rory Bosio, Liza Howard, and Aliza Lapierre before the 2012 Western States 100.
Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Amy Sproston, Ellie Greenwood, Kami Semick & Lizzy Hawker
Interviews with Amy Sproston, Ellie Greenwood, Kami Semick, and Lizzy Hawker before the 2012 Western States 100.
Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Mike Wolfe, Nick Clark & Jez Bragg
Interviews with Mike Wolfe, Nick Clark, and Jez Bragg before the 2012 Western States 100.
2012 Western States 100 Prediction Contest
iRunFar’s fourth annual Western States 100 prediction contest with great Montrail and Mountain Hardwear prizes!
2012 Western States 100 Women’s Preview
A preview of the women’s field at the 2012 Western States 100.
Interview with Gary Robbins, Arc’teryx Squamish 50 Co-RD
An interview with co-RD Gary Robbins about the inaugural Arc’teryx Squamish 50.
Additional Insight Into Kilian Jornet’s Summits of My Life
Additional insight into Kilian Jornet’s Summits of My Life Project.
Loverich and Kimmel Own Rothrock Challenge
Results from the 2012 Rothrock Trail Challenge, a La Sportiva Mountain Cup Race.
2012 Western States 100 Training Camp Veterans Panel’s Advice
A group of Western States 100 veterans share their knowledge of the race.
Kilian Jornet’s New Project: Summits of My Life
Kilian Jornet embarks on his multi-year Summits of My Life project.
Emelie Forsberg Post-2012 Zegama Interview
A video interview with Emelie Forsberg following her third place finish at the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.
