Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen Resets Women’s 12-Hour World Record to More Than 95 Miles
Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen takes the women’s 12-hour world record to over 153 kilometers/95 miles (to be confirmed).
Meghan Hicks
Title: Managing Editor
Location: Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, trail racing
- Amount of Expertise: 18 years both trail running and ultrarunning, as well as 12 years both adventure running and fastpacking. Has led the iRunFar writing team as Managing Editor for over a decade, helping to usher thousands of articles onto the website.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Geology, Beloit College; Master of Science, Resource Interpretation, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 14 years
- Club or Association Memberships: Board member Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Author, Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running, former Contributing Editor at Trail Runner magazine and Trail Running Columnist at Marathon & Beyond
A Word from Meghan Hicks
I love helping people use trail running and ultrarunning as a vehicle to connect with our world and its people, and I love helping other communicators develop their craft. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, backpacking, yoga, and reading, along with watching sunrises and sunsets.
2023 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon Results: Victory for Manuel Merillas and Daniela Oemus
Results from the 2023 Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, held in Basque Country, Spain won by Manuel Merillas and Daniela Oemus.
2023 Canyons by UTMB 100 Mile and 100k Results: Ultramarathon Sprint Finishes and Golden Tickets Galore
Results of the 2023 Canyons by UTMB 100k and 100 Mile.
2023 Marathon des Sables Results: Victory for Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache
Results from the 2023 Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert in Morocco.
9x Marathon Des Sables Champ, Rachid El Morabity, Pulls From 2023 Race After Penalty
After nine prior victories, Rachid El Morabity has withdrawn from the 2023 Marathon des Sables after receiving a time penalty for outside assistance.
The 2022 Snowman Race: To Hold Hope Lightly
iRunFar’s feature article about the 2022 Snowman Race in Bhutan.
Camille Herron Sets 48-Hour Running World Record of 435.336 kilometers (270.505 miles)
Camille Herron sets the women’s 48-hour world record at the 2023 Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Festival in Australia.
Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2023
Here’s our survey of the best windbeaker jackets for running (or any activity!), made by companies like Montbell, Black Diamond, inov-8, Cotopaxi, and more.
Sanchez, Kelly, and Sabbe Finish the 2023 Barkley Marathons
Results from the 2023 Barkley Marathons.
Best Running Headlamps of 2023
If you need a running headlamp, then check out iRunFar’s guide to the best available today.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2023
Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.
Best Running Belts of 2023
A guide to the best running belts and waistpacks for road running, trail running, and ultrarunning.
Best Running Rain Jackets of 2023
After four seasons and a year of testing, here’s our guide to the best running rain jackets on the market today.
Emane Seifu Hayile Sets 50k World Record for Women’s Only Race
Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu Hayile set a new women’s-only-race 50k world record of 3:00:30 at the 2023 Nedbank Runified 50k.
Best Running Gloves of 2023
The best running gloves of 2023, including gloves from The North Face, Nike, Black Diamond, REI, Outdoor Research, DexShell, and more.
2023 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Nancy Jiang and Daniel Jones Victorious
In-depth results from the 2023 Tarawera by UTMB 102k, won by New Zealand’s Daniel Jones and Nancy Jiang.
NordicTrack 55 Lb. Select-A-Weight Dumbbells Review
An in-depth review of the NordicTrack 55 Lb. Select-A-Weight Dumbbells.
Best Fastpacking Packs of 2023
After over a year of testing, here’s the iRunFar team’s guide to the best fastpacking packs of 2023.
2022 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k and 100 Mile Results
Results from the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k and 100 Mile in South Africa.
Adam Peterman, 2022 Trail World Championships 80k Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Adam Peterman after his win at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.
Ida Nilsson Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ida Nilsson after her second-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.
Gemma Arenas Post-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Gemma Arenas after her third-place finish at the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.
Blandine L’Hirondel Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Blandine L’Hirondel before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.
Ludovic Pommeret Pre-2022 Trail World Championships 80k Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ludovic Pommeret before the 2022 Trail World Championships 80k.
