2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon Women’s Preview
An in-depth women’s field preview of the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon.
This was a big few weeks for trail & ultra! Here’s what you need to know:
- Anne-Lise Rousset Séguret & Peter Fraňo won the Transvulcania Ultra. Our post-race interviews with Anne-Lise & Peter.
- Megan Eckert & Ivan Zaborsky set six-day world records. Our post-race interviews with Megan & Ivan.
- Dan Green & Rachel Entrekin set big course records at the Cocodona 250 Mile.
Meghan Hicks
Title: Editor-in-Chief
Location: Silverton, Colorado and Moab, Utah
Social Media Links
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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. 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: 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.
Zeke Tiernan: On His Own Schedule
An in-depth portrait of Zeke Tiernan as he takes a year off from racing after a successful 2012.
Inaugural Cayuga Trails 50: Race and Giveaway
An introduction to the Cayuga Trails 50 and a chance to win one of three prize packs that include entry and gear from the race’s sponsors.
WeRunFar Profile: Team Born to Run
A look Team Born to Run, an Australian group that completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam in 2012.
Jez Bragg Completes 3,054-Kilometer Te Araroa Trail Expedition
An in-depth report on Jez Bragg’s successful completion of the 3,054-kilometer Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Trail Running in Salt Lake City
An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.
The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2013 Lotto Results
A look at who’s entered in the 2013 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) after the January 2013 lottery.
WeRunFar Profile: Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier
Liz Bauer and Scott Brockmeier profiled after Liz’s record-setting 36 hundred mile runs in 2012. (Scott logged 27 such runs.)
Injinji Performance 2.0 Socks Review
A review of the Injinji Performance 2.0 line, including the new Trail sock.
Dominic Grossman and His Mustache
An in-depth profile of Dominic Grossman (and an interview with his mustache).
A Conversation with Ian Sharman
A longform video interview (with transcript) of ultramarathon runner Ian Sharman.
2012 TNF EC 50 Mile Championship Results
Results of the 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championships.
Meghan Hicks and the 2012 Trail de Rodrigues 38k
Meghan Hicks reports on her experience at the 2012 Trail de Rodrigues and how it related to her time on tiny Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean.
Emily Harrison, 2012 JFK 50 Mile Second-Place Woman, Interview
An interview with Emily Harrison following her second place finish at the 2012 JFK 50 Mile, her ultramarathon debut.
Unity on the Run: Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue
Meghan Hicks shares her experience at the 2012 Trail Running Camp with Team Red, White & Blue.
Mike Foote Has Nice Feet (and He Uses Them to Run Wild)
An in-depth profile of ultrarunner Mike Foote.
Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well Being Book Review
A book review of Duncan Larkin’s Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well Being.
Trail Running In And Around Moab, Utah
An in-depth guide to trail running in and around Moab, Utah, including Canyonlands National Park.
2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Women’s Preview
A preview of the women’s field at the 2012 The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.
Andy Anderson Grand Teton (& Longs Peak Roundtrip) FKT Interview
An interview with Andy Anderson on breaking Kilian Jornet’s Grand Teton FKT, as well as his Longs Peak roundtrip FKT.
Kim Dobson, 2012 Pikes Peak Ascent Champion, Interview
An interview with Kim Dobson following her course record-setting win at the 2012 Pikes Peak Ascent.
Maria Shields, 61-Year-Old Speedster, Interviewed
An interview with 61-year-old ultrarunner Maria Shields.
Kilian Jornet, 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon Champion, Interview
An interview with Kilian Jornet following his win at the 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon.
2012 Pikes Peak Marathon Results
Results of the 2012 Pikes Peak Marathon won by Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg
Shalane Flanagan Pre-Olympics Interview
An interview with Shalane Flanagan ahead of the her run in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon.
