2021 Western States 100 Prediction Contest Results
Results from iRunFar’s 2021 Western States 100 prediction contest.
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).
Beth Pascall, 2021 Western States 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Beth Pascall after her win at the 2021 Western States 100.
Drew Holmen Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Drew Holmen after his third-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.
Katie Asmuth Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Katie Asmuth after her fifth-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.
Stephen Kersh Post-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephen Kersh after his seventh-place finish at the 2021 Western States 100.
2021 Western States 100 Women’s Podium Finishes and Interviews
Video of the top-three women at the 2021 Western States 100 finishing and their finish-line interviews.
2021 Western States 100 Men’s Podium Finishes and Interviews
Video of the top-three men at the 2021 Western States 100 finishing and their finish-line interviews.
Clare Gallagher Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Clare Gallagher before the 2021 Western States 100.
Alex Nichols Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Alex Nichols before the 2021 Western States 100.
Hayden Hawks Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Hayden Hawks before the 2021 Western States 100.
Jim Walmsley Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2021 Western States 100.
2021 Western States 100 Group Think Predictions
The wisdom of the masses predict the 2021 Western States 100 winners and top finishers.
Tim Tollefson Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Tollefson before the 2021 Western States 100.
Ragna Debats Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ragna Debats before the 2021 Western States 100.
Ruth Croft Pre-2021 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ruth Croft before the 2021 Western States 100.
2021 Western States 100 Men’s Preview
An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2021 Western States 100.
LEKI Micro Trail Race Pole Giveaway (U.S. and Canada Only)
Win one of two pairs of LEKI Micro Trail Race poles. (U.S. and Canada only)
Mountain Races and Ultramarathons Temporarily Suspended in China
China suspends high-risk sporting events such as mountain races and ultramarathons in the wake of the Yellow River Stone Forest 100k tragedy.
La Sportiva Cyklon with BOA Fit System Giveaway
Win one of five pairs of the La Sportiva Cyklon built around the BOA Fit System. (Contest open globally.)
New Trail Shoes for Spring-Summer 2021
A collection of 50 (mostly) trail shoes that hit shelves in the first half of 2021.
Catch the Forward Motion Festival Online April 17-24
Enjoy a week of events from April 17th-24th, culminating with the debut of nine trail-related films live (that you can watch until May 2nd).
A Season of Hope
Bryon Powell writes about looking forward from the spring of 2021 with renewed hope.
The Power of Running with Friends
Five benefits of running with friends: more fun, accountability, collective effort, endless enthusiasm, and friendly competition.
Patagonia High Endurance Kit Giveaway
Enter to win one of four sets of Patagonia’s High Endurance Kit.
