Vasque FootSync Technology Debuts in the Transistor FS
Vasque designer and Leadville 100 finisher Brian Hall describes the elements of Vasque’s new FootSync technologies that are found in the company’s new Transistor FS.
Bryon Powell
Title: Founding Editor
Location: Silverton, Colorado
Social Media Links:
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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).
Should Cross Country Running Be Added to the Winter Olympics?
We think that cross country running should be added to the Olympic and the winter games, in particular. What do you think?
Trail Running in Spain
Straight from the Pyrenees, Ed Martinell of TrailRunningSoul.com and Traiectus trail tours fills us in on the people, places, and races that make trail running in Spain special.
A Whale* of a Good Time on Orcas Island
An account the the 2010 Orcas Island races and the accompanying festivities.
Trail Running Apparel Highlights from ORWM ’10
An overview of the best jackets, technical baselayers, socks, compression garments, and gloves that caught iRunFar’s attention at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Trail Running Shoe Highlights from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2010
Previews of the Brooks Cascadia 5, the New Balance MT 100/WT 100, the Vibram FiveFingers Trek Sport, the La Sportiva Crossover GTX, the Vasque Mindbender GTX, and the Salomon S-Lab3 XT Wings.
Trail Running Gear Highlights from ORWM ’10
An overview of the on the headlamps, hydration products, trekking poles, GPS watches, and snowshoes that caught iRunFar’s attention at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
The Basics: An Interview With Anton Krupicka
An interview with champion ultrarunner Anton Krupicka in which he discusses his training, his thoughts on injury prevention and running shoes, and the utility of consistent training.
Welcome to the New iRunFar.com!
A welcome to the completely redesigned iRunFar.com and a call for comments on how to make the new design even better.
Snowshoe Running Basics: The Why and How
An overview of snowshoe running, including why and how to do it.
Max King Interviewed: It’s Ultras and Montrail in 2010
An interview with Max King about running ultramarathons and running for Montrail.
What Was the Best 100 Mile Debut of 2009?
With the iRunFar faithful having named the top 100 mile performances of the year (that would be Krissy Moehl’s Ultra […]
New Zealand Trail Running
[Below is the first article in a series that will profile trail running in various countries around the world. We’ve […]
Trail Runners Look Forward to 2010!
Does it feel like we just crossed the finish line of a really long race or are we toeing the […]
Trail Runners Talk About Their 2009 Seasons!
The year is quickly coming to a close and we thought we’d take a look back. Originally, we intended to […]
Adam Fitzgerald: A Journey From Hospital to Hope
Over the past year you may have heard the inspiring stories of runners Diane van Deren and Amy Palmiero-Winters. Diane, […]
Pocatello 50 Mile Trail Race Profile
iRunFar talks about the Pocatello 50 mile, a tough ultramarathon in Idaho.
This Week In Running: 2009 100 Milers Recap
Last week, TWIR focused on 100 milers future. Today, we’ll focus on 100 milers past – specifically, all of the […]
What Are Your Favorite Trail Running and Ultrarunning Resources?
An overview of trail running and ultramarathon resources and a call for readers to suggest their own favorites.
Running Log Discussion & Review of The Runner's Diary
An overview and discussion of various ways to record your training that includes a review of The Runner’s Diary.
The North Face Endurance Challenge 2009
A recap of the 2009 The North Face Endurance Challenge championship in San Francisco, California.
YakTrax Pro Giveway Winners!
The winners of iRunFar’s Winter Survival Package with YakTrax Pro giveaway.
Women’s Après-Run Apparel Roundup
An overview of women’s après-run apparel, including reviews of clothes from Lolë, Mountain Hardwear, PrAna, Athleta, and Horny Toad.
Winter Running Prep
With winter on the way, brush up on iRunFar’s winter running resources. While you’re at it, you could win one of five winter survival packages, which each include a pair of YakTrax Pro!
