Share Your Thoughts on the JFK 50 Mile
Ok, this is a totally shameless post, but true to my DC lawyer ways, I’m cool with that. ;-) Regardless, […]
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:
Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram
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).
First Endurance Newsletters
Those who know me, know I won’t pimp my sponsors’ products* and the same goes for their websites, races, or […]
The Week of May 19-25, 2008
Synopsis of Week’s Training:Oh, what a sweet week of consistent training and restoration of my joie de vivre. I didn’t […]
Bonus: JFK 50 Mile Photo Contest
After the avalanche of great JFK 50 photos we received, we think it would be unfair not to give the […]
Vote for Your Favorite DC-Area Trail Photos!
Wow, up until a few hours ago, iRunfar’s first contest was a complete and total flop. However, a last minute […]
Photo Contest: DC-Area Trails (and JFK, too!)
If you are looking for fame and fortune, you came to the wrong place. However, iRunFar is running its first […]
The Week of May 12-18, 2008
Synopsis of Week’s Training: This week’s running did not turn out exactly as planned, but the deviations were probably for […]
2008 MMT 100 Updates Combined
iRunFar hates strongly dislikes clutter. While iRunFar’s separate MMT Updates served their purpose during the race, they clutter up the […]
What's Your Favorite Trail Inside the Beltway?
I know there are quite a few iRunFar readers inside the beltway. As many of these beltway insiders will be […]
Test of the iRunFar Trailside Posting System
Alright, some folks seem to want play-by-play from the MMT course this weekend. If this post is successful (and there’s […]
2008 Massanutten 100 – Women's Race Preview
While women’s field at this year’s Massanutten 100 does not have the numbers the men’s field does (20 ladies in […]
2008 Massanutten 100 – Men's Race Preview
Race fans get ready, ’cause there’s sure to be some spectacular racing in Virginia’s Massanutten Mountains this weekend! I was […]
The Week of May 5-11, 2008
After a long break, I hope to start posting weekly training updates for the foreseeable future. I had stopped when […]
La Sportiva Crosslites – What Do You Know?
An anonymous reader of iRunFar’s review of the La Sportiva Raceblade asks, Has anyone tried the crosslites? I train solely […]
Support the U.S. National 100k Team
We here at iRunFar have long resisted covering worthy causes and never expected we would. However, it has come to […]
Petzl Tikka Plus, E+Lite, and Zipka Plus Reviewed and Compared
While Petzl has been one of my sponsors since January 2007, I’ve been using the same trusty Petzl Tikka Plus […]
Pacing the Platform
My body, firmly in flight mode, will not stop moving. The chemical cascade caused by the afternoon’s hill workout yet […]
TransRockies Run: Training for a Stage Race
With one email this morning my tentative 2008 running plans solidified – I’m running the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. From August […]
Caffeine and Endurance Running
It’s a naptastic rainy day here at iRunFar and, therefore, the perfect time to talk about caffeine… just after our […]
Running, Diet, and the Environment
The final installment in iRunFar’s Earth Week series is a simple plea to consider what you eat. There will be […]
Trail Running Gear Going Green
Installment four in iRunFar’s Earth Week series focuses on trail runners’ gear consumption and the greening of the gear industry. […]
Sprained Ankle Rehab: Balance Boards
The head idiot at iRunFar has once again sprained his ankle. Doh! It’s nothing major … it’s happened before and […]
weRunFar: Runners Seeing Green
In the weRunFar contribution to iRunFar Earth Week series, we’ll share the blogs of a few individuals who espouse their […]
Green Races: Trail Races and the Environment
When you trail race, do you leave skid marks and a cloud of noxious fumes in your wake? This post, […]
Environmentally Sustainable Running
Do you think about how your trail running affects the world around you and that of generations to come? You […]
La Sportiva Raceblade Review
More Trail Running Shoe Options To find more options for trail running shoes, check out our Best Trail Running Shoes […]
2008 100 Mile Race Entry Fee Analysis
Friend of iRunFar, Mike Mason, compiled the following table analyzing the 2008 entry fees for 21 of the most recognizable […]
Ales Well – Beer Brewed with the Finest Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Inspired by a recent conversation among the newly formed Wasatch Speed Goat Mountain Racing Team, we here at iRunFar have […]
