Marathon des Sables Training: Weeks 1-8
Long time iRunFar readers may recall that I (Bryon/Trail Goat) used to regularly post training updates. As the focus of iRunFar has shifted from me to trail and ultrarunning more…
Alex Milne and Naomi Robinson won Saturday’s IAU 50k World Champs in India. Read our results article for the full story.
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. 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.
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).
Ultramarathons and Performing Enhancing Drugs
While the two biggest factors on how someone performs at an ultramarathon are usually genetic talent and training, there will always be people looking for a shortcut. Blatant rules violations…
Snowshoe Running – Fun or Flop?
[Hi visitor, if you’re interested in snowshoe running take a look at our snowshoe running basics and snowshoe racing articles.] Winter is fast approaching in many parts of the United…
iRunFar Survival Tip #2 – Emergency Signal Mirrors
You’re in the middle of an easy 10-miler on a trail just outside of town. While up on little-used ridge top trail, you twist your ankle and snap your fibula….
2008 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run – Summary
I thought iRunFar readers would enjoy and future GORE-TEX TransRockies Run participants would benefit from a consolidated account of my 2008 TransRockies Run. Speaking of future participants, registration for the…
2008 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run – Day 6
It’s been a long time since I ran the final stage of the 2008 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run; however, it’s a day that will long stand out in my mind for…
END Footwear: The Beginning of Sustainable Footwear (Part 2)
Back in July, iRunFar featured Part 1 of its profile of End Footwear nee Outdoor. At the time we thought we’d post Part 2 a mere week later…. but that…
You Are Being Watched? SPOT Satellite Messaging and Its Consequences
It’s late fall in the Wasatch Mountains and you decide to sneak in one last epic alpine run before the snow gods transform the peaks into a winter sports paradise….
iRunFar Survival Tip #1 – Emergency Electrolyte Sources
If you are ever stuck out on the trail or the road with water, but no electrolytes consider using your head… or, more specifically, your hat. If you’re like me,…
Tough Times Ahead for Trail Running?
If the release of the third quarter financial results of two outdoor retail conglomerates yesterday is indicative of outdoor industry as a whole, the industry and, in turn, outdoor sports…
Ultrarunner Rankings
An iRunFar reader recently asked the following questions: Could you shed some light on how runners get national rankings in the ultra trail running world? Is there a set of…
Nathan HPL #020 Review
Nathan Sports‘ HPL #020 is easily my favorite hydration pack. It’s become such an essential part of my gear over the past year that I just assumed that I had…
Atayne POV Shirt Review and Company Discussion
Here at iRunFar headquarters we like a good “green” story almost as much as we like gear. So you can imagine we’re pretty jazzed when a story like that of…
2009 Western States Field Developing – Updated Oct 22
During the first half of this year there was a ton of chatter about how stacked the field was for the 2008 Western States 100… and then the race was…
Sardines – A Sustainable Meat for the Trailhead?
This summer, I was given the opportunity to try BELA-Olhão sardines. While my first through was…. um, no, I’m vegetarian… two other points quickly came to mind. My first thought…
Ultrarunners: Who Are We?
The question for today is “What makes a person an ultrarunner?” I’m not talking about whether one needs to cover 26.21 miles or 31 miles to be an ultra marathoner….
Marathon des Sables 2009 – A New Challenge
Today, was kind of a big day for me – I verbally committed to running the Marathon des Sables in Morocco next March and April! I’m so very excited for…
Ultrarunning and Trail Running Clubs: Mid-Atlantic Region
Whether you’re headed to an unfamiliar area for work, vacation, or relocation it’s great to learn the trail systems in the area. You can always look at a map or…
SkirtSports MarathonGirl Ultra Running Skirt Review
As you may recall, iRunFar recently ran a contest in which readers could win a SkirtSports MarathonGirl Ultra running short. In the blur that has been August and September, we…
Petzl Myo Headlamp Safety Warning
Hey folks, iRunFar wants to let you know that Petzl has issued a safety warning for all its Myo-series headlamps manufactured before June 2008. Petzl warns users not to use…
Iroquois Trails 100 – Quick Update
I DNFed. That pretty much says it all, except that I had a good time at the Iroquois Trails 100 despite DNFing. Here’s a very quick summary. A full race…
Iroquois Trails 100 Preview
I had long intended to write a long post outlining the course for the inaugural Iroquois Trails Ultras, which feature both 50 mile and 100 mile events. Well, that ain’t…
2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run – Day 5 (Updated)
On Day 5 of the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run I was only able to published a short post on the day’s events as I was exhausted. Below I describe the…
La Sportiva Raceblade To Be Discontinued (iRunFar to Continue)
It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that one of my favorite shoes, the La Sportiva Raceblade is being discontinued. Yes, the only trail shoe that I’ve…
More TransRockies Run Photos
Hi folks, first off, I wanted to remind you that there won’t be a This Week in Running post this week, as TRIW contributor Tony Portera was off running the…
2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run – Final Results
My outcome oriented friends, loyal iRunFar readers, and Google searchers have all been coming to iRunFar over the past few days looking for the final results from the 2008 GORE-TEX™…
