Mariya Nikolova Pre-2018 UTMB Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Mariya Nikolova before UTMB 2018.
Abby Hall and Caleb Olson won the Western States 100! Read our 2025 Western States 100 results article for the full race story. Watch Abby and Caleb’s post-race interviews, and enter now for your chance to win Altra Experience Wild 2 trail shoes.
Meghan Hicks
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Location: Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah
Social Media Links
LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: trail running, ultrarunning, adventure running, fastpacking, trail racing
- Amount of Expertise: 20 years both trail running and ultrarunning, as well as 14 years both adventure running and fastpacking. Led the iRunFar writing team as Managing Editor for over a decade, helping to usher thousands of articles onto the website. Became Editor-in-Chief in 2023.
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: 16 years
- Club or Association Memberships: Board President, 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.
Xavier Thévenard’s 2018 Hardrock 100 Disqualification
Information about Xavier Thévenard’s disqualification from the 2018 Hardrock 100.
Sabrina Stanley, 2018 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Sabrina Stanley after her win at the 2018 Hardrock 100.
Jeff Browning, 2018 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jeff Browning after his win at the 2018 Hardrock 100.
Bryon Powell Post-2018 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Bryon Powell after his finish of the 2018 Hardrock 100.
2018 Hardrock 100 Women’s Podium Finish Line Videos
Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three women’s finishers of the 2018 Hardrock 100: Sabrina Stanley, Nikki Kimball, and Darla Askew.
2018 Hardrock 100 Men’s Podium Finish Line Videos
Finishing videos (with transcripts) for the top-three men’s finishers of the 2018 Hardrock 100: Jeff Browning, Jeff Rome, and Troy Howard.
Joe Grant Post-Nolan’s 14 Unsupported Fastest Known Time Interview
A written interview with Joe Grant after he set the unsupported fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.
Alex Nichols Post-Nolan’s 14 Supported Fastest Known Time Interview
A written interview with Alex Nichols after he set the supported fastest known time for the Nolan’s 14 line.
Paul Giblin Post-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Paul Giblin after his ninth-place finish at the 2018 Western States 100.
Mark Hammond Post-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Mark Hammond after his third-place finish at the 2018 Western States 100.
Lucy Bartholomew Post-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Lucy Bartholomew after her third-place finish at the 2018 Western States 100.
François D’haene Post-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene after his second-place finish at the 2018 Western States 100.
Kaytlyn Gerbin Post-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin after her second-place finish at the 2018 Western States 100.
Ryan Sandes Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Ryan Sandes before the 2018 Western States 100.
Kaci Lickteig Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Kaci Lickteig before the 2018 Western States 100.
François D’haene Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with François D’haene before the 2018 Western States 100.
Camelia Mayfield Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Camelia Mayfield before the 2018 Western States 100.
Stephanie Violett Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Stephanie Violett before the 2018 Western States 100.
Tim Freriks Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Tim Freriks before the 2018 Western States 100.
Craig Thornley Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Craig Thornley before the 2018 Western States 100.
Kaytlyn Gerbin Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Kaytlyn Gerbin before the 2018 Western States 100.
Jim Walmsley Pre-2018 Western States 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Jim Walmsley before the 2018 Western States 100.
