Aliza Lapierre Pre-2012 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview with Aliza Lapierre before the 2012 Western States 100.
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
2012 Western States 100 Pre-Race Story Roundup
A round up of 2012 pre-race Western States 100 stories and interviews.
Pre-WS100 ’12 Interviews with Dave Mackey, Tim Olson, David Riddle & Ryan Sandes
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.
Transvulcania Prediction Contest Results
The results from our 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon prediction contest.
Three Years of Living iRunFar
iRunFar’s Editor-in-Chief looks back at his first three years working full-time on iRunFar.
Kilian Jornet 2012 Zegama Marathon Champion Interview
A video interview with Kilian Jornet following his win at the 2012 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon.
Max King Pre-2012 Zegama Marathon Interview
A video interview with Max King before the 2012 Zegama Marathon.
Kilian Jornet Post-2012 Transvulcania Interview
A video interview with Kilian Jornet between his runs at the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon and Zegama Marathon.
Anna Frost 2012 Transvulcania Champ Interview
A video interview with Anna Frost following her record-setting win at the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.
Dakota Jones 2012 Transvulcania Champion Interview
A video interview with Dakota Jones, the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon champion.
American Women Pre-2012 Transvulcania Interview
An interview with Darcy Africa and Nikki Kimball before the 2012 Transvulcania La Palma ultramarathon.
American Men Pre-2012 Transvulcania Interviews
An interview with Anton Krupicka, Mike Wolfe, Joe Grant, Geoff Roes, and Dakota Jones before the 2012 Transvulcania La Palma ultramarathon.
2012 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Live Coverage
Live coverage of the 2012 Transvulcania ultramarathon.
