TransRockies Run Final Training Update (July 18-August 21)
As my training for next week’s Gore-Tex TransRockies Run stage race has progressed, my training updates have tailed off. For […]
It’s Western States 100 week! Get prepared by reading our in-depth women’s and men’s previews and, then, follow along with our Western States live coverage over the weekend!
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).
Allegheny Trail Record Attempt – Mongold and Casseday Style
iRunFar readers, in this the year of the long trail record attempts, I wanted to let you know of one […]
Uphill Challenge 2008 – Erik vs. Kyle Skaggs
Check out the finish of the final match of the 2008 Trail Runner Magazine Uphill Challenge. It’s Erik Skaggs up […]
DC Area Trails (Northern Virginia and Maryland, too)
A few months ago, iRunFar readers stepped up and shared their thoughts on and pictures of both the JFK 50 […]
Women’s Trail Running Gear Design and Marketing
Ladies and Gentlewomen, are trail running companies designing gear and apparel with your needs in mind or are they just […]
ORSM 08 – In Brief
Phew! Bryon, here. I just survived my first Outdoor Retailer show. It was 72 hours of go-go-go… and worth every […]
Michael Wardian, White River 50 Mile Champion, Interviewed
iRunFar interviews Michael Wardian about his run and life after his USATF championship at the 2008 White River 50 Mile.
iRunFar at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Later today, I head out to Salt Lake City to cover the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (OR Show) for […]
Google Maps Directions for Runners
iRunFar headquarters is in a tizzy! Google has gone and done it now. They are clearly part of the problem, […]
Montrail Wildwood TR Preview
More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]
Brooks Element Shorts Review
For our current favorite running shorts, take a look at our best running shorts for men guide. Brooks Element Shorts Review […]
GPS and Trail Racing = Cheating?
Trail Goat, here. Until last week I never would have considered whether wearing a Garmin Forerunner or other GPS running […]
END Footwear: The Beginning of Sustainable Footwear (Part 1)
Back in April, iRunFar noted that we were interested to what would come out of END Footwear (nee Outdoor) – […]
Montrail Ultra Cup Winners and Losers
When this year’s Western States 100 was canceled, iRunFar pointed out a few issues raised by the cancellation. Well one […]
Pearl Izumi & Smith Optics Form Ultrarunning Team
Back in March, iRunFar reported that Pearl Izumi was rumored to be forming an ultrarunning team based on a comment […]
Training Update June 9 – July 17, 2008
It’s been a long time since I posted a personal training update. In part that’s due to some not so […]
Death on the Mountain – Don’t Let It Be Yours
Trail runners, this is a warning – if you are headed out of civilization and might encounter severe conditions, be […]
Running Sunglasses Overview
Our Favorite Running Sunglasses Check out our Best Running Sunglasses article to learn about our current favorite running sunglasses! Running […]
END Stumptown 12 oz. Review
More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]
Support Land Preservation
Despite the fact that iRunFar is headquartered a mere four miles from the political limelight that is DC… or perhaps […]
Compression Clothing and Recovery from Running
A look at compression clothing and whether it can aid in post-running recovery.
What Socks Knock Your Socks Off?
Our Favorite Running Socks Check out our Best Running Socks article to learn about our current favorite running socks! What […]
Western States Lemonade [updated 7/3 11 a.m.]
While many in the ultrarunning community are bummed out about the cancellation of this year’s Western States 100, many folks […]
Western States Endurance Run Cancelled!
The Western States Endurance Run scheduled for this weekend will be canceled! iRunFar has learned from a very reliable source […]
No More Free Gu Energy Gel with Stash Your Trash
6/26/08 Update: iRunFar reader Mr. Gump has informed us that returning 50 empty gel packets to Gu Sports‘ Stash Your […]
2005 Western States 100 Race Report
With the 2008 edition of the Western States 100 less than a week away, I thought it would be an […]
When, If Ever, Should You Wear Trail Shoes?
Trail shoes are a waste and you shouldn’t wear them. That’s a wee dramatization of the comments some of Appalachia’s […]
Diversity of Trail Shoes
Earlier this spring, I was struck by the variety in trail shoe brands that folks were wearing at the HAT […]
